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Draft Lakewood Legacy Plan 2026 - Public Input

1.Which park projects should Lakewood focus on for the next 6 years? (select all projects that are important to you)
2.Is there a project that you think is more important than the projects listed in question 1? If so - what is it, and why is it important to you?
3.How do you feel about parks & recreation in Lakewood?
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
When I am in Lakewood, there is always a park or open space within walking distance.
I enjoy visiting Lakewood parks.
Lakewood’s parks are well maintained.
Amenities in Lakewood are easy to access and enjoy (for example: dog parks, sport fields, skate parks, boat launches).
Lakewood’s trails, multi-modal paths, and active transportation system are well connected and easy to use.
Lakewood hosts good city events.
Lakewood has good recreation programs (senior programs, youth programs, yoga).
Lakewood has good tree canopy coverage.
4.Please share any thoughts you have about Lakewood’s parks, open space, trails, programs, or events.
The Legacy Plan is the planning document that guides future decision making about Lakewood’s parks & recreation system. Please read the plan and tell us what you think about it!

After careful review, please let us know if you believe what is in the plan, for the most part, has usable data and thoughtful recommendations. If so, note Yes. If you feel the chapter isn’t a valid representation of the current or needed park system, please indicate with No. If you didn’t read the chapter or fail to have an opinion, you can mark N/A. If you answered yes or no and want to qualify your answer, please add a comment.
5.Chapter 1 lists the vision, mission, and goals that shape Lakewood’s parks & recreation system. Do you feel these values match the values of Lakewood residents?
6.Chapter 2 is a brief overview of Lakewood’s population and the Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) department. Does this chapter accurately describe Lakewood and the PRCS department?
7.Chapters 3, 4, and 5 are an inventory of Lakewood’s parks, recreation programming, trails, and open space. Do these three chapters accurately describe Lakewood’s parks, recreation programming, trails, and open space?
8.Chapter 6 is a demand and needs assessment that explores the gaps in the park system as determined by the City’s target goals and benchmarks. Does this chapter accurately reflect the needs and wants of Lakewood residents?
9.Chapter 7 is a look at the next six years of parks capital development. Does the Parks Capital Facility Program provide a good plan for the future development of Lakewood’s parks, recreation, trail, and open space facilities?
10.Chapter 8 provides management strategies to maintain and expand Lakewood’s parks system based on the demand and needs assessment in chapter 6. Does this chapter provide sound management practices and guidance to maintain, operate, and expand Lakewood’s parks, recreation, trails, and open space facilities?
11.Are you a resident of Lakewood?
12.What is your zip code?