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No-cost farmers market provides fresh produce and pantry staples

A no-cost seasonal farmers market is popping up at Mountair Park Community Farm (MAP) this summer. Sprout City Farms has operated MAP at Mountair Park in Lakewood for over a decade, supplementing people’s diets with fresh and healthy produce, hosting community events, and partnering with local schools and businesses.

Local brewer makes difference ahead of Earth Day

As the old adage goes, many hands make for light work. That was certainly the case for 20 staff and volunteers from Old 121 Brewhouse who took part in a group cleanup at Cottonwood Park in April.

Mayor launches "Team Love Lakewood" to inspire community volunteerism

During her 2026 State of the City address, Wendi Strom announced the official launch of Team Love Lakewood, a new volunteer network designed to connect community members with meaningful opportunities to support the city they call home.

Changing Lives Through Outreach: Sarah’s Journey to Stability

Stories like Sarah’s are made possible through compassionate, on-the-ground outreach led by staff like Michelle Chorens, whose role as a RecoveryWorks street outreach specialist is funded through a state grant secured and administered by Lakewood’s Housing and Thriving Communities Division.

Lakewood resident, professor named Colorado Poet Laureate

For the first time in its more than 50-year existence, Lakewood is home to the state’s top poet.

Lakewood launches Zero Waste School Program

In a groundbreaking partnership with Jeffco Public Schools, Lakewood’s Sustainability, Climate and Zero Waste Division has launched the first Zero Waste School Program in the city with Rose Stein International Elementary School.

"Special" Municipal Court program provides options to at-risk youth

A free Lakewood Municipal Court program designed to present justice-involved young people with resources and connections has been making a major impact with the help of regional partners.

Easterseals Colorado modernizes its facility

The Lakewood Reinvestment Authority (LRA), in partnership with the Colorado Enterprise Fund (CEF), is pleased to announce that Easterseals Colorado is utilizing the LRA’s Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) to support the redevelopment of its facility located at 5755 W. Alameda Ave. in Lakewood.

Lakewood Lifeguards Honored for Saving Swimmer’s Life

Lakewood Lifeguards Honored for Saving Swimmer’s Life at Carmody Recreation Center in July 2025.

Splash event brings police, disability community together

Smiles, laughter and splashes filled the air earlier this summer as children with disabilities and their families joined the Lakewood police agents for a day of fun designed to build trust and understanding.

Lakewood inducted into All-America City Hall of Fame

Lakewood’s traiblazing efforts to go ‘green’ to make the city more vibrant and sustainable have put us into the National Civic League’s All-America City Hall of Fame!

Pedestrian safety pilot project wins award

Devising a system that detects a pedestrian crossing in the wrong place in the roadway and flashing a warning to drivers about the pedestrian seems like a straightforward solution to pull off, in part because systems for detecting wildlife in the roadway are already in place.

New flashing beacons help keep pedestrians safe

One of Lakewood’s busier pedestrian corridors now features enhanced safety elements.

High School students share their appreciation for snowplow drivers

A group of Lakewood High School juniors and seniors visited the Lakewood Public Works maintenance campus to present more than 50 “Thank You” cards to the city’s team of snowplow drivers and maintenance workers.

Police tackle auto theft with innovative approach

The Lakewood Auto Theft Reduction and Recovery program inspires similar programs nationwide.

Lakewood junior tennis teams shine at state championships

The Junior Team Tennis program at Lakewood Park Tennis Center is celebrating a remarkable achievement as two teams delivered standout performances at the state championships for junior girls this summer.

Lakewood Ranger and good Samaritans rescue swimmer

Lakewood Park Ranger Garrett Shaw and some quick-thinking good Samaritans helped save a person from drowning at Bear Creek Lake Park’s swim beach at Big Soda Lake last weekend.

Lakewood employee helps rescue a woman pinned under her truck

A Lakewood woman is recovering after spending several hours pinned underneath her crashed truck. A good Samaritan is being credited with possibly saving her life.

Photo contest leads to a global connection

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and for one Lakewood resident, taking pictures of her hometown parks grew into an unexpected global connection.

A Lakewood arborist's salute to service

When most people visit cemeteries, their eyes don’t typically wander up to the trees surrounding the gravestones, but that’s where one of Lakewood’s forestry staff is looking as part of an effort to pay tribute to veterans and their families by applying his unique skills to a local national military cemetery.

Vacant, problematic motel demolished

With crime complaints and a high number of police calls, a problem motel has been shut down.

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