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DYK that Lakewood has 4 recreation centers and 1 community center that host fitness and wellness classes all year?
If you're looking to kickstart your resolutions sign up for a drop in class like Zumba, Power Cycle, Boot Camp and more!
Learn more at: https://lkwd.co/Fitness
If you're looking to kickstart your resolutions sign up for a drop in class like Zumba, Power Cycle, Boot Camp and more!
Learn more at: https://lkwd.co/Fitness
January 6, 2026 at 8:00 PM
DYK that Lakewood has 4 recreation centers and 1 community center that host fitness and wellness classes all year?
If you're looking to kickstart your resolutions sign up for a drop in class like Zumba, Power Cycle, Boot Camp and more!
Learn more at: https://lkwd.co/Fitness
If you're looking to kickstart your resolutions sign up for a drop in class like Zumba, Power Cycle, Boot Camp and more!
Learn more at: https://lkwd.co/Fitness
Improvements are scheduled for Bear Creek Trail in Bear Creek Lake Park starting tomorrow.
Phase One of the project will focus on concrete repairs, which are planned for Jan. 6–17. Detours will be in place.
For more details and updates, visit https://lkwd.co/BearCreekTrailProject
Phase One of the project will focus on concrete repairs, which are planned for Jan. 6–17. Detours will be in place.
For more details and updates, visit https://lkwd.co/BearCreekTrailProject
January 5, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Improvements are scheduled for Bear Creek Trail in Bear Creek Lake Park starting tomorrow.
Phase One of the project will focus on concrete repairs, which are planned for Jan. 6–17. Detours will be in place.
For more details and updates, visit https://lkwd.co/BearCreekTrailProject
Phase One of the project will focus on concrete repairs, which are planned for Jan. 6–17. Detours will be in place.
For more details and updates, visit https://lkwd.co/BearCreekTrailProject
From festive fir to future mulch! ♻️🌲
Give your Christmas tree a second life at Lakewood's annual tree recycling event. Drop-off at the Lakewood Greenhouse (9556 W. Yale Ave.) starting today!
Naked trees only – no ornaments, tinsel, etc.!
Learn more: https://lkwd.co/TreeRecycling
Give your Christmas tree a second life at Lakewood's annual tree recycling event. Drop-off at the Lakewood Greenhouse (9556 W. Yale Ave.) starting today!
Naked trees only – no ornaments, tinsel, etc.!
Learn more: https://lkwd.co/TreeRecycling
January 3, 2026 at 6:00 PM
From festive fir to future mulch! ♻️🌲
Give your Christmas tree a second life at Lakewood's annual tree recycling event. Drop-off at the Lakewood Greenhouse (9556 W. Yale Ave.) starting today!
Naked trees only – no ornaments, tinsel, etc.!
Learn more: https://lkwd.co/TreeRecycling
Give your Christmas tree a second life at Lakewood's annual tree recycling event. Drop-off at the Lakewood Greenhouse (9556 W. Yale Ave.) starting today!
Naked trees only – no ornaments, tinsel, etc.!
Learn more: https://lkwd.co/TreeRecycling
Looking to make a difference in Lakewood?
Our Police Department Victim Assistance Unit is seeking compassionate volunteers to serve as Volunteer Victim Advocates, providing support to some of the most vulnerable members of our community.
Learn more: https://lkwd.co/VictimServices
Our Police Department Victim Assistance Unit is seeking compassionate volunteers to serve as Volunteer Victim Advocates, providing support to some of the most vulnerable members of our community.
Learn more: https://lkwd.co/VictimServices
January 2, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Looking to make a difference in Lakewood?
Our Police Department Victim Assistance Unit is seeking compassionate volunteers to serve as Volunteer Victim Advocates, providing support to some of the most vulnerable members of our community.
Learn more: https://lkwd.co/VictimServices
Our Police Department Victim Assistance Unit is seeking compassionate volunteers to serve as Volunteer Victim Advocates, providing support to some of the most vulnerable members of our community.
Learn more: https://lkwd.co/VictimServices
🛍️ DYK? When you buy a bag at a store, a portion of that bag fee stays in Lakewood to support local sustainability efforts such as:
♻️ Divert over 100,000 lbs of yard waste from landfills
🏫 Launch Lakewood’s first Zero Waste School Program
Learn more: https://lkwd.co/Sustainability
♻️ Divert over 100,000 lbs of yard waste from landfills
🏫 Launch Lakewood’s first Zero Waste School Program
Learn more: https://lkwd.co/Sustainability
January 2, 2026 at 8:00 PM
🛍️ DYK? When you buy a bag at a store, a portion of that bag fee stays in Lakewood to support local sustainability efforts such as:
♻️ Divert over 100,000 lbs of yard waste from landfills
🏫 Launch Lakewood’s first Zero Waste School Program
Learn more: https://lkwd.co/Sustainability
♻️ Divert over 100,000 lbs of yard waste from landfills
🏫 Launch Lakewood’s first Zero Waste School Program
Learn more: https://lkwd.co/Sustainability
🚶Kickstart your week (and your year!) with Lakewood Parks and Recreation's Monday Mile challenge, starting January 5th! 💪 Walk a mile every Monday and log your progress for a chance to win some awesome prizes.
More info and log miles: https://lkwd.co/MondayMile
More info and log miles: https://lkwd.co/MondayMile
January 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM
🚶Kickstart your week (and your year!) with Lakewood Parks and Recreation's Monday Mile challenge, starting January 5th! 💪 Walk a mile every Monday and log your progress for a chance to win some awesome prizes.
More info and log miles: https://lkwd.co/MondayMile
More info and log miles: https://lkwd.co/MondayMile
Today is First Friday!
Kick off the new year with an evening of art, community, and discovery in the 40 West Arts District!
Galleries across West Colfax will stay open late with fresh exhibitions, local artists, and that classic First Friday energy.
RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DkSyxpMbr/
Kick off the new year with an evening of art, community, and discovery in the 40 West Arts District!
Galleries across West Colfax will stay open late with fresh exhibitions, local artists, and that classic First Friday energy.
RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DkSyxpMbr/
January 2, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Today is First Friday!
Kick off the new year with an evening of art, community, and discovery in the 40 West Arts District!
Galleries across West Colfax will stay open late with fresh exhibitions, local artists, and that classic First Friday energy.
RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DkSyxpMbr/
Kick off the new year with an evening of art, community, and discovery in the 40 West Arts District!
Galleries across West Colfax will stay open late with fresh exhibitions, local artists, and that classic First Friday energy.
RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DkSyxpMbr/
Lakewood city offices are closed today, January 1st in observance of the New Years holiday.
Recreation center hours can be found here: https://lakewood.org/RecHolidayHours
Recreation center hours can be found here: https://lakewood.org/RecHolidayHours
January 1, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Lakewood city offices are closed today, January 1st in observance of the New Years holiday.
Recreation center hours can be found here: https://lakewood.org/RecHolidayHours
Recreation center hours can be found here: https://lakewood.org/RecHolidayHours
Happy New Year's Eve, Lakewood! 🎆
Wishing you all a safe and happy celebration as we ring in 2026! ✨
Wishing you all a safe and happy celebration as we ring in 2026! ✨
January 1, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Happy New Year's Eve, Lakewood! 🎆
Wishing you all a safe and happy celebration as we ring in 2026! ✨
Wishing you all a safe and happy celebration as we ring in 2026! ✨
As we get ready to ring in 2026, remember that fireworks are illegal in our city. 🎆
You can report illegal fireworks to the Lakewood Police Department at 303-980-7300. For emergencies such as fires or injuries, call 9-1-1.
For more information visit: https://lkwd.co/FireworksBan
You can report illegal fireworks to the Lakewood Police Department at 303-980-7300. For emergencies such as fires or injuries, call 9-1-1.
For more information visit: https://lkwd.co/FireworksBan
December 31, 2025 at 10:00 PM
As we get ready to ring in 2026, remember that fireworks are illegal in our city. 🎆
You can report illegal fireworks to the Lakewood Police Department at 303-980-7300. For emergencies such as fires or injuries, call 9-1-1.
For more information visit: https://lkwd.co/FireworksBan
You can report illegal fireworks to the Lakewood Police Department at 303-980-7300. For emergencies such as fires or injuries, call 9-1-1.
For more information visit: https://lkwd.co/FireworksBan
As we head into the new year, we wanted to take a moment to look back and share a few highlights of Lakewood’s sustainability accomplishments in 2025!
Learn more about Lakewood's sustainability programs at: https://lkwd.co/Sustainability
Learn more about Lakewood's sustainability programs at: https://lkwd.co/Sustainability
December 31, 2025 at 6:01 PM
As we head into the new year, we wanted to take a moment to look back and share a few highlights of Lakewood’s sustainability accomplishments in 2025!
Learn more about Lakewood's sustainability programs at: https://lkwd.co/Sustainability
Learn more about Lakewood's sustainability programs at: https://lkwd.co/Sustainability
Lakewood city offices will be closed on Thursday, January 1st in observance of the New Years holiday.
Recreation center hours can be found here: https://lakewood.org/RecHolidayHours
Recreation center hours can be found here: https://lakewood.org/RecHolidayHours
December 30, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Lakewood city offices will be closed on Thursday, January 1st in observance of the New Years holiday.
Recreation center hours can be found here: https://lakewood.org/RecHolidayHours
Recreation center hours can be found here: https://lakewood.org/RecHolidayHours
DYK we have hundreds of miles of stormwater pipes below our feet? Stormwater management prevents flooding by channeling runoff from rain and melted snow back into streams, rivers, and lakes. That's why it's important to keep our system clean.
Learn more: https://lkwd.co/FLOW
Learn more: https://lkwd.co/FLOW
December 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM
DYK we have hundreds of miles of stormwater pipes below our feet? Stormwater management prevents flooding by channeling runoff from rain and melted snow back into streams, rivers, and lakes. That's why it's important to keep our system clean.
Learn more: https://lkwd.co/FLOW
Learn more: https://lkwd.co/FLOW
❄️ Winter storms can bring unexpected dangers—but with LookoutAlert, you’ll get real-time emergency updates sent straight to you. 📲
Stay safe and stay informed this season. Sign up in just five minutes at https://lkwd.co/LookoutAlert
Stay safe and stay informed this season. Sign up in just five minutes at https://lkwd.co/LookoutAlert
December 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM
❄️ Winter storms can bring unexpected dangers—but with LookoutAlert, you’ll get real-time emergency updates sent straight to you. 📲
Stay safe and stay informed this season. Sign up in just five minutes at https://lkwd.co/LookoutAlert
Stay safe and stay informed this season. Sign up in just five minutes at https://lkwd.co/LookoutAlert
♻️ Lakewood is launching food scrap drop-off in January 2026!
Come to a FREE workshop to learn how it works, what you can compost, and where to drop off your scraps.
🎁 Free compost caddy
👨👩👧 Kids welcome
🌱 RSVP required
Sign Up 👉 https://lkwd.co/CompostingWorkshop
Come to a FREE workshop to learn how it works, what you can compost, and where to drop off your scraps.
🎁 Free compost caddy
👨👩👧 Kids welcome
🌱 RSVP required
Sign Up 👉 https://lkwd.co/CompostingWorkshop
December 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM
♻️ Lakewood is launching food scrap drop-off in January 2026!
Come to a FREE workshop to learn how it works, what you can compost, and where to drop off your scraps.
🎁 Free compost caddy
👨👩👧 Kids welcome
🌱 RSVP required
Sign Up 👉 https://lkwd.co/CompostingWorkshop
Come to a FREE workshop to learn how it works, what you can compost, and where to drop off your scraps.
🎁 Free compost caddy
👨👩👧 Kids welcome
🌱 RSVP required
Sign Up 👉 https://lkwd.co/CompostingWorkshop
Help us Update the Hazard Mitigation Plan 🔥⛈
Jeffco is updating the 2022 Hazard Mitigation Plan in collaboration with local municipalities, special districts, and other community organizations.
What should be included? ✅ Complete the survey at https://bit.ly/HMPJeffCo
Jeffco is updating the 2022 Hazard Mitigation Plan in collaboration with local municipalities, special districts, and other community organizations.
What should be included? ✅ Complete the survey at https://bit.ly/HMPJeffCo
December 27, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Help us Update the Hazard Mitigation Plan 🔥⛈
Jeffco is updating the 2022 Hazard Mitigation Plan in collaboration with local municipalities, special districts, and other community organizations.
What should be included? ✅ Complete the survey at https://bit.ly/HMPJeffCo
Jeffco is updating the 2022 Hazard Mitigation Plan in collaboration with local municipalities, special districts, and other community organizations.
What should be included? ✅ Complete the survey at https://bit.ly/HMPJeffCo
Mark Your Calendars! 📅
Applications to join Lakewood's Sustainable Neighborhoods Program open Jan. 12th! Join us for an open house on Jan. 27, 6-7:30 p.m. at the Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park Visitor Center to learn more!
👉 More info: https://lkwd.co/SustainableNeighborhoodApplication
Applications to join Lakewood's Sustainable Neighborhoods Program open Jan. 12th! Join us for an open house on Jan. 27, 6-7:30 p.m. at the Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park Visitor Center to learn more!
👉 More info: https://lkwd.co/SustainableNeighborhoodApplication
December 26, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Mark Your Calendars! 📅
Applications to join Lakewood's Sustainable Neighborhoods Program open Jan. 12th! Join us for an open house on Jan. 27, 6-7:30 p.m. at the Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park Visitor Center to learn more!
👉 More info: https://lkwd.co/SustainableNeighborhoodApplication
Applications to join Lakewood's Sustainable Neighborhoods Program open Jan. 12th! Join us for an open house on Jan. 27, 6-7:30 p.m. at the Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park Visitor Center to learn more!
👉 More info: https://lkwd.co/SustainableNeighborhoodApplication
Looking to make a difference in Lakewood?
Our Police Department Victim Assistance Unit is seeking compassionate volunteers to serve as Volunteer Victim Advocates, providing support to some of the most vulnerable members of our community.
Learn more: https://lkwd.co/VictimServices
Our Police Department Victim Assistance Unit is seeking compassionate volunteers to serve as Volunteer Victim Advocates, providing support to some of the most vulnerable members of our community.
Learn more: https://lkwd.co/VictimServices
December 26, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Looking to make a difference in Lakewood?
Our Police Department Victim Assistance Unit is seeking compassionate volunteers to serve as Volunteer Victim Advocates, providing support to some of the most vulnerable members of our community.
Learn more: https://lkwd.co/VictimServices
Our Police Department Victim Assistance Unit is seeking compassionate volunteers to serve as Volunteer Victim Advocates, providing support to some of the most vulnerable members of our community.
Learn more: https://lkwd.co/VictimServices
🕯️🌟 Happy Kwanzaa, Lakewood! 🌟🕯️
Kwanzaa is rooted in seven guiding principles—like unity (Umoja), self-determination (Kujichagulia), and creativity (Kuumba)—it’s a time to reflect, honor traditions, and strengthen bonds with family, friends, and the community.
Kwanzaa is rooted in seven guiding principles—like unity (Umoja), self-determination (Kujichagulia), and creativity (Kuumba)—it’s a time to reflect, honor traditions, and strengthen bonds with family, friends, and the community.
December 26, 2025 at 3:00 PM
🕯️🌟 Happy Kwanzaa, Lakewood! 🌟🕯️
Kwanzaa is rooted in seven guiding principles—like unity (Umoja), self-determination (Kujichagulia), and creativity (Kuumba)—it’s a time to reflect, honor traditions, and strengthen bonds with family, friends, and the community.
Kwanzaa is rooted in seven guiding principles—like unity (Umoja), self-determination (Kujichagulia), and creativity (Kuumba)—it’s a time to reflect, honor traditions, and strengthen bonds with family, friends, and the community.
Merry Christmas Lakewood! 🎄✨ May your day be filled with joy, love and togetherness.
December 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Merry Christmas Lakewood! 🎄✨ May your day be filled with joy, love and togetherness.
Lakewood city offices are closed today, December 25th in observance of Christmas.
Recreation center hours can be found here: https://lakewood.org/RecHolidayHours
Recreation center hours can be found here: https://lakewood.org/RecHolidayHours
December 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Lakewood city offices are closed today, December 25th in observance of Christmas.
Recreation center hours can be found here: https://lakewood.org/RecHolidayHours
Recreation center hours can be found here: https://lakewood.org/RecHolidayHours
City offices will close today at 2 p.m. today and will remain closed December 25 for Christmas. Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday!
December 24, 2025 at 8:00 PM
City offices will close today at 2 p.m. today and will remain closed December 25 for Christmas. Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday!
Reposted by City of Lakewood, Colorado
Mid-week holidays can cause schedule changes, so be sure to check www.Lakewood.org/HolidayClosures (or call ahead to your City of Lakewood destination) to double-check open hours before you head out!
@lakewood.org
@lakewood.org
December 23, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Mid-week holidays can cause schedule changes, so be sure to check www.Lakewood.org/HolidayClosures (or call ahead to your City of Lakewood destination) to double-check open hours before you head out!
@lakewood.org
@lakewood.org
Want to make sure we're open before calling or visiting? 📆 Check out our holiday closures website.
👉 https://lkwd.co/holidayclosures
👉 https://lkwd.co/holidayclosures
December 23, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Want to make sure we're open before calling or visiting? 📆 Check out our holiday closures website.
👉 https://lkwd.co/holidayclosures
👉 https://lkwd.co/holidayclosures
Looking to make a difference in Lakewood?
Our Police Department Victim Assistance Unit is seeking compassionate volunteers to serve as Volunteer Victim Advocates, providing support to some of the most vulnerable members of our community.
Learn more: https://lkwd.co/VictimServices
Our Police Department Victim Assistance Unit is seeking compassionate volunteers to serve as Volunteer Victim Advocates, providing support to some of the most vulnerable members of our community.
Learn more: https://lkwd.co/VictimServices
December 23, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Looking to make a difference in Lakewood?
Our Police Department Victim Assistance Unit is seeking compassionate volunteers to serve as Volunteer Victim Advocates, providing support to some of the most vulnerable members of our community.
Learn more: https://lkwd.co/VictimServices
Our Police Department Victim Assistance Unit is seeking compassionate volunteers to serve as Volunteer Victim Advocates, providing support to some of the most vulnerable members of our community.
Learn more: https://lkwd.co/VictimServices