City of Lakewood, CO

07/01/2022 | Press release | Archived content

Lakewood celebrates Park and Recreation Month

Lakewood celebrates Park and Recreation Month

Published on July 01, 2022

Explore Lakewood parks and recreation in July during Park and Recreation Month, an initiative of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) that recognizes the essential services provided by park and recreation programs and the staff who support them.

Share how you use Lakewood parks and recreation for a chance to win prizes! Take a photo of your favorite park or activity and upload it to Lakewood.org/July. Ten winners will be randomly selected on Aug. 2 to receive a package of Lakewood goodies PLUS complimentary day passes to a Lakewood recreation center and Bear Creek Lake Park.

This July, try something new - sign up for a class, dive into a pool or have a picnic at one of Lakewood's new playgrounds. You are encouraged to view an A-to-Z listing of parks at Lakewood.org/Parks or participate in free summer activities such as outdoor fitness court classes, evening campfire programs or morning fitness classes in the park.

Learn about Park and Recreation Month activities and enter to win atLakewood.org/July.

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About Lakewood Parks and Recreation

Lakewood hosts more than 7,000 acres of parks, five recreation and community centers, two scenic golf courses and hundreds of programs and events. Lakewood arts, parks and recreation employ nearly 200 full-time employees and up to 350 seasonal and part-time employees during the summer season.