Imagine Tomorrow! Arts, parks and recreation for all

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This consultation has concluded. Thank you to over 6,000 participants of the Imagine Tomorrow! planning effort. Imagine Tomorrow! Arts, Parks and Recreation for All, was adopted by Lakewood City Council on May 22, 2023 with a focus on equity.

The City of Lakewood Department of Community Resources embarked on a year-long planning process to create a bold vision for the future of Lakewood’s arts, parks and recreation system. The Department worked with the planning firm, Logan Simpson, to engage the community, evaluate current and future trends in parks and cultural asset planning and determine future priorities. Ultimately, Imagine Tomorrow! Arts, parks and recreation for all, presents a compelling vision for arts and play in Lakewood that is supported by policy guidance in a user-friendly, implementable planning document.

The master planning process charts a course for the next decade of Lakewood’s investment and programming for parks, recreation and the arts. The plan addresses current challenges, determines strategies for meeting future demands and establishes priorities for achieving the community’s shared vision. Learn more about the plan focus on equity using the interactive equity mapping tool.


This consultation has concluded. Thank you to over 6,000 participants of the Imagine Tomorrow! planning effort. Imagine Tomorrow! Arts, Parks and Recreation for All, was adopted by Lakewood City Council on May 22, 2023 with a focus on equity.

The City of Lakewood Department of Community Resources embarked on a year-long planning process to create a bold vision for the future of Lakewood’s arts, parks and recreation system. The Department worked with the planning firm, Logan Simpson, to engage the community, evaluate current and future trends in parks and cultural asset planning and determine future priorities. Ultimately, Imagine Tomorrow! Arts, parks and recreation for all, presents a compelling vision for arts and play in Lakewood that is supported by policy guidance in a user-friendly, implementable planning document.

The master planning process charts a course for the next decade of Lakewood’s investment and programming for parks, recreation and the arts. The plan addresses current challenges, determines strategies for meeting future demands and establishes priorities for achieving the community’s shared vision. Learn more about the plan focus on equity using the interactive equity mapping tool.


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  • Share I would lime to know why you have reduced the number of trash cans AGAIN along the Bear Creek trail. Several years ago, the trash cans were appropriately placed at convenient intervals. Then you decided we had to have these expensive solar powered phone home monsters, and you only put them where they were convenient for the city to maintain - not where the actual residents who use these trails daily need them. Now, you have removed those fancy trash cans and put the old fashioned ones back in, but not in all the locations where they used to be. Now there is at least a 1 mile stretch between trash cans. Why would you think that's a good idea? Do tou want this area to just be a completely disgusting mess? Usage has increased tremendously. Put the darn trash cans back. on Facebook Share I would lime to know why you have reduced the number of trash cans AGAIN along the Bear Creek trail. Several years ago, the trash cans were appropriately placed at convenient intervals. Then you decided we had to have these expensive solar powered phone home monsters, and you only put them where they were convenient for the city to maintain - not where the actual residents who use these trails daily need them. Now, you have removed those fancy trash cans and put the old fashioned ones back in, but not in all the locations where they used to be. Now there is at least a 1 mile stretch between trash cans. Why would you think that's a good idea? Do tou want this area to just be a completely disgusting mess? Usage has increased tremendously. Put the darn trash cans back. on Twitter Share I would lime to know why you have reduced the number of trash cans AGAIN along the Bear Creek trail. Several years ago, the trash cans were appropriately placed at convenient intervals. Then you decided we had to have these expensive solar powered phone home monsters, and you only put them where they were convenient for the city to maintain - not where the actual residents who use these trails daily need them. Now, you have removed those fancy trash cans and put the old fashioned ones back in, but not in all the locations where they used to be. Now there is at least a 1 mile stretch between trash cans. Why would you think that's a good idea? Do tou want this area to just be a completely disgusting mess? Usage has increased tremendously. Put the darn trash cans back. on Linkedin Email I would lime to know why you have reduced the number of trash cans AGAIN along the Bear Creek trail. Several years ago, the trash cans were appropriately placed at convenient intervals. Then you decided we had to have these expensive solar powered phone home monsters, and you only put them where they were convenient for the city to maintain - not where the actual residents who use these trails daily need them. Now, you have removed those fancy trash cans and put the old fashioned ones back in, but not in all the locations where they used to be. Now there is at least a 1 mile stretch between trash cans. Why would you think that's a good idea? Do tou want this area to just be a completely disgusting mess? Usage has increased tremendously. Put the darn trash cans back. link

    I would lime to know why you have reduced the number of trash cans AGAIN along the Bear Creek trail. Several years ago, the trash cans were appropriately placed at convenient intervals. Then you decided we had to have these expensive solar powered phone home monsters, and you only put them where they were convenient for the city to maintain - not where the actual residents who use these trails daily need them. Now, you have removed those fancy trash cans and put the old fashioned ones back in, but not in all the locations where they used to be. Now there is at least a 1 mile stretch between trash cans. Why would you think that's a good idea? Do tou want this area to just be a completely disgusting mess? Usage has increased tremendously. Put the darn trash cans back.

    delilahsperson asked almost 2 years ago

    Hi there, 

    We can definitely look at the spacing of the standard trash cans, and add or adjust to meet the needs - particularly as we continue to work through the Bear Creek Trail project. Most are much closer than a mile apart, but we will have our crews take a look this week and make adjustments. 

     The Big Bellies solar cans were placed based on sun exposure, a limitation for sure, and access for maintenance trucks and installation requirements prevented them from being in the optimum locations. Due to these reasons and the expense of the system, we have returned to our traditional trash and recycling containers.  Thank you for your comments.

  • Share Is there an online forum? I'm out of the country for the April meeting and would like to be involved in developing a vision and plan for Lakewood arts, nature and community... on Facebook Share Is there an online forum? I'm out of the country for the April meeting and would like to be involved in developing a vision and plan for Lakewood arts, nature and community... on Twitter Share Is there an online forum? I'm out of the country for the April meeting and would like to be involved in developing a vision and plan for Lakewood arts, nature and community... on Linkedin Email Is there an online forum? I'm out of the country for the April meeting and would like to be involved in developing a vision and plan for Lakewood arts, nature and community... link

    Is there an online forum? I'm out of the country for the April meeting and would like to be involved in developing a vision and plan for Lakewood arts, nature and community...

    Lucid Lucy asked about 2 years ago

    Absolutely! We will post a recording of the video and an online survey following the meeting that folks who could not attend will be able to use to be involved in the initial visioning process. Stay tuned to the project page for more opportunities to participate this year. 

  • Share Hello! Might there be any way to create better access to Montair park for people who live south of the light rail line? I saw in the Sheridan Station TOD plan there were ideas to have a bridge to access the park across the park around Depew St, but haven't heard anything since. The folks north of the light rail tracks have access to Montair as well as Walker Branch, but people living south of the tracks either have to walk down Harlan (sidewalks are not great and cars drive very fast) or go through Sheridan station (greatly increases distance). A bridge or some other crossing to access the park would be great. Thanks! Brian on Facebook Share Hello! Might there be any way to create better access to Montair park for people who live south of the light rail line? I saw in the Sheridan Station TOD plan there were ideas to have a bridge to access the park across the park around Depew St, but haven't heard anything since. The folks north of the light rail tracks have access to Montair as well as Walker Branch, but people living south of the tracks either have to walk down Harlan (sidewalks are not great and cars drive very fast) or go through Sheridan station (greatly increases distance). A bridge or some other crossing to access the park would be great. Thanks! Brian on Twitter Share Hello! Might there be any way to create better access to Montair park for people who live south of the light rail line? I saw in the Sheridan Station TOD plan there were ideas to have a bridge to access the park across the park around Depew St, but haven't heard anything since. The folks north of the light rail tracks have access to Montair as well as Walker Branch, but people living south of the tracks either have to walk down Harlan (sidewalks are not great and cars drive very fast) or go through Sheridan station (greatly increases distance). A bridge or some other crossing to access the park would be great. Thanks! Brian on Linkedin Email Hello! Might there be any way to create better access to Montair park for people who live south of the light rail line? I saw in the Sheridan Station TOD plan there were ideas to have a bridge to access the park across the park around Depew St, but haven't heard anything since. The folks north of the light rail tracks have access to Montair as well as Walker Branch, but people living south of the tracks either have to walk down Harlan (sidewalks are not great and cars drive very fast) or go through Sheridan station (greatly increases distance). A bridge or some other crossing to access the park would be great. Thanks! Brian link

    Hello! Might there be any way to create better access to Montair park for people who live south of the light rail line? I saw in the Sheridan Station TOD plan there were ideas to have a bridge to access the park across the park around Depew St, but haven't heard anything since. The folks north of the light rail tracks have access to Montair as well as Walker Branch, but people living south of the tracks either have to walk down Harlan (sidewalks are not great and cars drive very fast) or go through Sheridan station (greatly increases distance). A bridge or some other crossing to access the park would be great. Thanks! Brian

    zbholman asked about 2 years ago

    Hi there,

    We absolutely agree! As development occurs, path connections are being developed.  North of the rail line the city has required shared use paths to connect the Station to Mountair Park.  South of the rail line there have been fewer developments.  The city has plans for Dry Gulch Trail that will connect 10th and Grey to 11th & Benton Streets within the city limits. From there to the Station is in Denver and they have committed to making the necessary connections. Discussions are ongoing and we remain optimistic!

  • Share Wondering what the specific plans to engage diverse communities in the Imagine Tomorrow plan are? on Facebook Share Wondering what the specific plans to engage diverse communities in the Imagine Tomorrow plan are? on Twitter Share Wondering what the specific plans to engage diverse communities in the Imagine Tomorrow plan are? on Linkedin Email Wondering what the specific plans to engage diverse communities in the Imagine Tomorrow plan are? link

    Wondering what the specific plans to engage diverse communities in the Imagine Tomorrow plan are?

    Rkstewart86 asked about 2 years ago

    This is a wonderful question that we continue to consider as we launch this planning process. Please don't hesitate to share any ideas that you have with us at CRInfo@lakewood.org. 

    To launch the planning effort, we will be inviting diverse community stakeholders to participate in listening sessions. We are building an advisory committee to support the planning process and hope to have representatives from all demographics across Lakewood. The consultant we have hired, Logan Simpson, is well-versed in equity analysis both through GIS and statistically valid surveys. Both will be included in the early stages of this planning effort. 

    We also plan to advertise in park spaces across town as well as via mailings and our typical social media channels and newsletters. Bringing opportunities to participate to the community via pop-up events and public meetings will also be scheduled. Thank you for participation!

Page last updated: 12 Jun 2023, 11:59 AM