Peak View Park Development
February 2024 update: Intersection improvements are underway at South Wadsworth Boulevard, and Morrison Road. Learn my by visiting Lakewood.org/ConeZone.
Peak View Park opened July 7! Learn more about the park below and download the park map.
Project Background
In 2018, the City of Lakewood acquired approximately 60 acres of the "Taylor Estate" to be forever preserved as open space. This stunning property can be viewed from South Wadsworth Boulevard between Morrison Road and West Vassar Avenue. The acquisition of the property, 2350 South Wadsworth Boulevard, was completed with the help and generosity of Jefferson County Open Space.
Take a virtual tour of Peak View Park!
Project Details
Intended to be a passive-use open space, the future Peak View Park will be a wonderful space to recreate and take in beautiful views. Park planning efforts were temporarily delayed to accommodate access to the site from Wadsworth. The consultant team for the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is working on traffic studies, environmental clearances and engineering for the addition of an access point off Wadsworth and Morrison Road at the northwest corner of the park. While the access and phase one (to include a hard surface trail and parking lot) is targeted for completion in 2023, the city launched a public engagement process to determine the future look and feel for the park in 2021.
Help Name the Park
Most importantly, we need your help selecting a name for this exceptional addition to Lakewood Parks! Use the survey tab below to submit the perfect name for the park by April 30. We will narrow submissions to three choices and create a poll for this page to determine the winning name by May 30. The person who submits the winning name will receive a 2021 annual pass to Bear Creek Lake Park. Peak View Park was selected by residents as the new name for this park for its views of Pikes Peak.
Learn more about the site from a birds-eye view of the Peak View Park in the video below.
All future improvements will create a welcoming experience for all visitors. Use the tools below to provide feedback on the project and share ideas. Subscribe to this page for project notifications when new information becomes available.
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Intersection Improvements
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkConstruction will begin in 2024 on intersection improvements at Wadsworth Blvd. and Morrison Rd. Improvements include new sidewalks, travel lanes and a detached shared use path from Morrison Rd. to Vassar St. Click the map below to enlarge or print.
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Peak View Park opens July 7
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkLakewood's Peak View Park, 2350 South Wadsworth Boulevard, is a wonderful place to recreate and take in beautiful views! The new park will open on Friday, July 7, and visitors are welcome to enjoy the 60-acres of open space including a new trailhead, hard and natural surface trails. The trailhead and parking lot are located at South Wadsworth Boulevard and Morrison Road. Note that park access is not available from southbound South Wadsworth Boulevard, access the trailhead from northbound South Wadsworth Boulevard or eastbound Morrison Road. We hope you enjoy!
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Peak View Park progress update
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkGet excited! The first phase of park improvements at the new Peak View Park are nearing completion. It is anticipated the park will open to the public in July. Subscribe to this page to receive an alert when opening information becomes available.
Concrete trail loop is underway.
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Peak View Park Draft Site Plan
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkThe first phase of construction will include access to the site from Wadsworth and construction of a parking lot and trailhead for visitor parking and construction staging. The initial trail section to be built is an 8-foot concrete, shared-use loop shown in blue on the draft site plan. In addition the soft-surface trail construction will begin this summer. Review the draft site plan and leave your comments below or use our Ask a Question tool to ask a question of the project team.
Naming Poll Final Results
Document Center
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Park View Park Map.pdf (2.42 MB) (pdf)
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Department of Community Resources Guidelines for Naming.Renaming of Parks, Recreational.Cultural Facilities and Major Features.pdf (283 KB) (pdf)
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Concept Plan Graphic 1.25.22.pdf (216 KB) (pdf)
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Construction Phase 1.pdf (1.31 MB) (pdf)
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Intersection Improvements.pdf (321 KB) (pdf)
Who's listening
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Email johpal@lakewood.org