Departments

City Attorney

We provide legal support and representation for City officials and police, and prosecute violators in the Municipal Court.

The City Clerk’s Office serves as a general information center for the public regarding elections, public records requests, City Council agendas, municipal codes and laws, boards and commissions, Initiative and referendum process, and several different licenses and permits.

Contact:
Phone: 303-987-7080
Email: CCO@LakewoodCo.gov
Office Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

City Manager's Office

Uniquely at the center of City operations, the City Manager's Office oversees programs to implement City Council's direction, respond to residents' requests, encourage economic development, and ensure open communication with residents.

Contact:
303-987-7050
Email: cmo@LakewoodCO.gov
Office Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Arts, Parks and Recreation Community Resources Department

We enliven Lakewood with great parks, recreation, arts and culture, services for young and old, and facilities including a museum, theater and golf courses.

Contact:
Phone: 303-987-7800
Email: crinfo@LakewoodCo.gov
Office Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Economic Development

Lakewood’s approach to economic development reflects our unique community. We focus on responsible development, economic sustainability, diverse job growth, small business support and maintaining a strong local workforce.

Contact:
Phone Number: 303-987-7730
Email: ed@LakewoodCo.gov

Finance

The Finance Department carries out the City's financial functions including accounting, budgeting, tax collection, purchasing and bidding, as well as property management and more.

Contact:
Phone: 303-987-7600
Email: finance@LakewoodCO.gov
Office Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Human Resources

Picture yourself working here, too. We hire great people and maintain a quality workforce to serve Lakewood residents, and coordinate services and benefits to help our diverse employees thrive.

Contact:
Phone: 303-987-7700
Office Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Fri. - 8 a.m.- 3 p.m.

Information Technology

The IT Department provides city-wide technology strategy and direction. It is organized into three divisions whose skill sets and goals ensure that technology-focused initiatives are supported from concept through operations, and eventual asset retirement.

Municipal Court

We pursue community and victim safety, offender accountability, and justice for violations of the city's Municipal Code.

Contact:
Phone: 303-987-7400
Email: courts@LakewoodCo.gov
Office Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Police

Lakewood Police Department is responsible for the protection of life and property; resolution of conflict; creating and maintaining a feeling of security in the community; and the preservation of peace.

Contact:
Non-emergency phone: 303-987-7300
Office Hours: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Public Works

We keep wheels turning, traffic moving, streets paved and plowed, utilities flowing, stormwater drained, buildings permitted, construction inspected and provide other nuts-and-bolts services to maintain and plan Lakewood's infrastructure.

Contact:
Phone: 303-987-7500
Email: engineering@LakewoodCo.gov

Sustainability and Community Development

Through planning and zoning, we ensure quality land-use development that balances a healthy economic base and respects and enhances Lakewood's quality of life.

Contact:
Phone: 303-987-7500
Community Sustainability, Climate & Zero Waste: sustainability@LakewoodCO.gov
Comprehensive Planning: CPR@LakewoodCO.gov
Development Review: DR@LakewoodCO.gov
Housing & Thriving Communities: HTC@LakewoodCO.gov