Goal #4. Create an inspiring, safe and pleasant experience in our parks and facilities
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The Imagine Lakewood! statistically valid survey revealed that Lakewood residents love their parks, trails and open spaces and feel safe using them. However, some challenges exist that hinder enjoyment of these facilities for many residents. According to the survey:
89% of residents think dog waste is a problem in Lakewood parks.
75% of residents feel that conflicts between pedestrians and bicyclists is a problem on Lakewood trails.
71% of residents think dogs off-leash is a problem in Lakewood's parks, trails and open spaces.
66% of residents said that there are too few dog parks in Lakewood.
About 40% of residents think that there is not enough awareness and/or enforcement of park and open space rules.
As dogs off leash, dog waste and dog parks featured prominently in the survey responses, please make sure you check out the Dogs in Lakewood Fact Sheet.
To achieve this goal we will:
a. Improve on-leash compliance across the park system.
b. Decrease the amount of dog waste left in park spaces.
c. Continue to advance the City of Lakewood Zero Waste goals in community parks, facilities and at events.
d. Refine the department's role in addressing safety and emergency preparedness situations.
e. Address overcrowding issues at Bear Creek Lake Park.
f. Enliven and enhance parks and facilities with public artwork and interpretive information.
g. Evaluate use of the City's trails and park path system including, connectivity, user conflicts, design, safety and activity levels.
The Imagine Lakewood! statistically valid survey revealed that Lakewood residents love their parks, trails and open spaces and feel safe using them. However, some challenges exist that hinder enjoyment of these facilities for many residents. According to the survey:
89% of residents think dog waste is a problem in Lakewood parks.
75% of residents feel that conflicts between pedestrians and bicyclists is a problem on Lakewood trails.
71% of residents think dogs off-leash is a problem in Lakewood's parks, trails and open spaces.
66% of residents said that there are too few dog parks in Lakewood.
About 40% of residents think that there is not enough awareness and/or enforcement of park and open space rules.
As dogs off leash, dog waste and dog parks featured prominently in the survey responses, please make sure you check out the Dogs in Lakewood Fact Sheet.
To achieve this goal we will:
a. Improve on-leash compliance across the park system.
b. Decrease the amount of dog waste left in park spaces.
c. Continue to advance the City of Lakewood Zero Waste goals in community parks, facilities and at events.
d. Refine the department's role in addressing safety and emergency preparedness situations.
e. Address overcrowding issues at Bear Creek Lake Park.
f. Enliven and enhance parks and facilities with public artwork and interpretive information.
g. Evaluate use of the City's trails and park path system including, connectivity, user conflicts, design, safety and activity levels.
