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Photo of overlook view at Graham ParkViews from Graham Park Graham Park is a hidden gem with glorious views located at 2345 Routt St. in Ward 1 in northwest Lakewood. Donated by the Graham family in four separate parcels in the 1980s and 1990s, this park provides passive open space and xeric gardens with seating to take in the skyline. A tennis court was added to the park at the bottom of the hill in 1982 to serve the neighborhood as an approved addition.

Funding is available to make improvements to Graham Park in concert with the family's wishes. Thank you to those who attended the Open House on November 8, 2023. View a summary of resident feedback and the revised concept for the park. Based on public feedback, a thorough assessment of restoration costs by an outside consultant to bring the house to the standards of a public facility, and the limitations on revenue generation, the Graham House will be removed from the park in favor of the proposed concept. Timing of the removal is to be determined. Questions may be submitted using the tools below.

Learn more about the history of the park

View information about the original landscape architect, architect of the Graham house, and deeds by parcel.

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Photo of overlook view at Graham ParkViews from Graham Park Graham Park is a hidden gem with glorious views located at 2345 Routt St. in Ward 1 in northwest Lakewood. Donated by the Graham family in four separate parcels in the 1980s and 1990s, this park provides passive open space and xeric gardens with seating to take in the skyline. A tennis court was added to the park at the bottom of the hill in 1982 to serve the neighborhood as an approved addition.

Funding is available to make improvements to Graham Park in concert with the family's wishes. Thank you to those who attended the Open House on November 8, 2023. View a summary of resident feedback and the revised concept for the park. Based on public feedback, a thorough assessment of restoration costs by an outside consultant to bring the house to the standards of a public facility, and the limitations on revenue generation, the Graham House will be removed from the park in favor of the proposed concept. Timing of the removal is to be determined. Questions may be submitted using the tools below.

Learn more about the history of the park

View information about the original landscape architect, architect of the Graham house, and deeds by parcel.

We want to hear from you

Use the tools to ask a question, share an idea, or leave a comment.

Ask a question

Have a question about Graham Park or the improvements being considered? Ask it here. Your question will be visible to other residents. The project team will respond within three business days. 

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  • Share Here are the numbers for the comment cards from the meeting: 14 keep the building; 4 demolish 77:23 Here are numbers for the comment board during the meeting: 9 keep the building; 0 demolish 100:0 This is from the link you referred me to. One of us can't do math. Would you please correct your plan to reflect the actual response from the community? on Facebook Share Here are the numbers for the comment cards from the meeting: 14 keep the building; 4 demolish 77:23 Here are numbers for the comment board during the meeting: 9 keep the building; 0 demolish 100:0 This is from the link you referred me to. One of us can't do math. Would you please correct your plan to reflect the actual response from the community? on Twitter Share Here are the numbers for the comment cards from the meeting: 14 keep the building; 4 demolish 77:23 Here are numbers for the comment board during the meeting: 9 keep the building; 0 demolish 100:0 This is from the link you referred me to. One of us can't do math. Would you please correct your plan to reflect the actual response from the community? on Linkedin Email Here are the numbers for the comment cards from the meeting: 14 keep the building; 4 demolish 77:23 Here are numbers for the comment board during the meeting: 9 keep the building; 0 demolish 100:0 This is from the link you referred me to. One of us can't do math. Would you please correct your plan to reflect the actual response from the community? link

    Here are the numbers for the comment cards from the meeting: 14 keep the building; 4 demolish 77:23 Here are numbers for the comment board during the meeting: 9 keep the building; 0 demolish 100:0 This is from the link you referred me to. One of us can't do math. Would you please correct your plan to reflect the actual response from the community?

    lkmajors asked 7 months ago

    Thank you for your feedback.

  • Share Now that I figured out that I have to "subscribe" and where to "subscribe" on this page, I should get emails about project? Are there any more public meetings planned for the public? Will demolition start in 1 month, 3 months, 6 months or when? on Facebook Share Now that I figured out that I have to "subscribe" and where to "subscribe" on this page, I should get emails about project? Are there any more public meetings planned for the public? Will demolition start in 1 month, 3 months, 6 months or when? on Twitter Share Now that I figured out that I have to "subscribe" and where to "subscribe" on this page, I should get emails about project? Are there any more public meetings planned for the public? Will demolition start in 1 month, 3 months, 6 months or when? on Linkedin Email Now that I figured out that I have to "subscribe" and where to "subscribe" on this page, I should get emails about project? Are there any more public meetings planned for the public? Will demolition start in 1 month, 3 months, 6 months or when? link

    Now that I figured out that I have to "subscribe" and where to "subscribe" on this page, I should get emails about project? Are there any more public meetings planned for the public? Will demolition start in 1 month, 3 months, 6 months or when?

    JamesS asked 7 months ago

    There are no additional planned public meetings. We will post on the website and let subscribers know when the demolition is scheduled. We do not have a date at this time. 

  • Share I would like to see the true accounting of the people who would like to see the house kept vs removed. Overwhelmingly in the comments posted, residents want the house kept, yet in response to our questions, staff is still saying "50/50" with no supporting documentation. I'd like to see numbers please from each event and comments on this site. Numbers, not railroading, not gaslighting. Thank you. on Facebook Share I would like to see the true accounting of the people who would like to see the house kept vs removed. Overwhelmingly in the comments posted, residents want the house kept, yet in response to our questions, staff is still saying "50/50" with no supporting documentation. I'd like to see numbers please from each event and comments on this site. Numbers, not railroading, not gaslighting. Thank you. on Twitter Share I would like to see the true accounting of the people who would like to see the house kept vs removed. Overwhelmingly in the comments posted, residents want the house kept, yet in response to our questions, staff is still saying "50/50" with no supporting documentation. I'd like to see numbers please from each event and comments on this site. Numbers, not railroading, not gaslighting. Thank you. on Linkedin Email I would like to see the true accounting of the people who would like to see the house kept vs removed. Overwhelmingly in the comments posted, residents want the house kept, yet in response to our questions, staff is still saying "50/50" with no supporting documentation. I'd like to see numbers please from each event and comments on this site. Numbers, not railroading, not gaslighting. Thank you. link

    I would like to see the true accounting of the people who would like to see the house kept vs removed. Overwhelmingly in the comments posted, residents want the house kept, yet in response to our questions, staff is still saying "50/50" with no supporting documentation. I'd like to see numbers please from each event and comments on this site. Numbers, not railroading, not gaslighting. Thank you.

    lkmajors asked 7 months ago

    The comments were posted on the project page following the public meeting and can be found here:

    https://www.lakewoodtogether.org/grahamparkimprovements/news_feed/grahamconceptplan

    Thank you

  • Share Is there a catalog of the native plants, animals, geomorphology on the property? If so, would you post it? If not, wouldn't we need one to honor the deed? on Facebook Share Is there a catalog of the native plants, animals, geomorphology on the property? If so, would you post it? If not, wouldn't we need one to honor the deed? on Twitter Share Is there a catalog of the native plants, animals, geomorphology on the property? If so, would you post it? If not, wouldn't we need one to honor the deed? on Linkedin Email Is there a catalog of the native plants, animals, geomorphology on the property? If so, would you post it? If not, wouldn't we need one to honor the deed? link

    Is there a catalog of the native plants, animals, geomorphology on the property? If so, would you post it? If not, wouldn't we need one to honor the deed?

    lkmajors asked 7 months ago

    The parks and greenhouse team will work through the native species inventory prior to any expansion or additional plant species. This inventory is not currently available.

  • Share Please post all dates of community engagement, the method of communication and the coverage area, as well as number of residents notified. Thank you. on Facebook Share Please post all dates of community engagement, the method of communication and the coverage area, as well as number of residents notified. Thank you. on Twitter Share Please post all dates of community engagement, the method of communication and the coverage area, as well as number of residents notified. Thank you. on Linkedin Email Please post all dates of community engagement, the method of communication and the coverage area, as well as number of residents notified. Thank you. link

    Please post all dates of community engagement, the method of communication and the coverage area, as well as number of residents notified. Thank you.

    lkmajors asked 7 months ago

    See the previous response on the website. 

  • Share How and which neighbors of Graham House were invited to the November 8 meeting? Most of our neighbors just a couple blocks from Graham House just found out in the last couple weeks about about the demolition of Graham House. on Facebook Share How and which neighbors of Graham House were invited to the November 8 meeting? Most of our neighbors just a couple blocks from Graham House just found out in the last couple weeks about about the demolition of Graham House. on Twitter Share How and which neighbors of Graham House were invited to the November 8 meeting? Most of our neighbors just a couple blocks from Graham House just found out in the last couple weeks about about the demolition of Graham House. on Linkedin Email How and which neighbors of Graham House were invited to the November 8 meeting? Most of our neighbors just a couple blocks from Graham House just found out in the last couple weeks about about the demolition of Graham House. link

    How and which neighbors of Graham House were invited to the November 8 meeting? Most of our neighbors just a couple blocks from Graham House just found out in the last couple weeks about about the demolition of Graham House.

    JamesS asked 7 months ago

    The November 8 public meeting was well attended with 70 residents who signed the sign in sheet. 

    Notification was through Nextdoor to the Ward, postcards to all residents living within a 2,000 ft radius from the park boundary, on the Shepherd of the Hills billboard, and noticed to the five area neighborhood associations. The Lakewood Together project website has an e-newsletter function that sends updates to subscribers.

    All communication asked folks to visit the website and subscribe for updates. 

  • Share The "limitations on revenue generation" link goes to a very weak "profit and loss statement". It uses data from a time of Covid and when the house was in great disrepair. I would be willing to work on a spreadsheet that would show the possible revenue generation for a repaired house and well-marketed community building. I would need the budget and revenue/expenses for the Stone House to use as a benchmark. Will you accept my offer? on Facebook Share The "limitations on revenue generation" link goes to a very weak "profit and loss statement". It uses data from a time of Covid and when the house was in great disrepair. I would be willing to work on a spreadsheet that would show the possible revenue generation for a repaired house and well-marketed community building. I would need the budget and revenue/expenses for the Stone House to use as a benchmark. Will you accept my offer? on Twitter Share The "limitations on revenue generation" link goes to a very weak "profit and loss statement". It uses data from a time of Covid and when the house was in great disrepair. I would be willing to work on a spreadsheet that would show the possible revenue generation for a repaired house and well-marketed community building. I would need the budget and revenue/expenses for the Stone House to use as a benchmark. Will you accept my offer? on Linkedin Email The "limitations on revenue generation" link goes to a very weak "profit and loss statement". It uses data from a time of Covid and when the house was in great disrepair. I would be willing to work on a spreadsheet that would show the possible revenue generation for a repaired house and well-marketed community building. I would need the budget and revenue/expenses for the Stone House to use as a benchmark. Will you accept my offer? link

    The "limitations on revenue generation" link goes to a very weak "profit and loss statement". It uses data from a time of Covid and when the house was in great disrepair. I would be willing to work on a spreadsheet that would show the possible revenue generation for a repaired house and well-marketed community building. I would need the budget and revenue/expenses for the Stone House to use as a benchmark. Will you accept my offer?

    lkmajors asked 7 months ago

    Hi there,

    The same team who is in charge of rentals managed both the Stonehouse and Graham House. The Stonehouse hosts many large weddings due to parking availability and the use of the yard often setting up tents. Average revenue over the last several years at the Stonehouse is $30,000. The Graham House when rented never brought in more than a few thousand. The $12,000 revenue projection is a stretch given that it cannot accommodate over 40 people and there is not enough parking to be attractive for wedding rentals. The other budget detail is provided with regards to expenses for both public improvements and then annual expenses. 

  • Share How was the 50/50 split determined? on Facebook Share How was the 50/50 split determined? on Twitter Share How was the 50/50 split determined? on Linkedin Email How was the 50/50 split determined? link

    How was the 50/50 split determined?

    lkmajors asked 7 months ago

    This was based on the comments received both on the comment board at the meeting, and through the comment card handouts collected at the meeting. We have also had conversations with nearby residents. Additionally, the information provided on the project page regarding the cost of rehabilitation and the inability to recoup those costs through revenue generation. 

    Hope this helps,

  • Share In the deed document, would you please check to make sure all pages of the documents are available? Specifically, it looks as though page 2 is missing after page 16 and page 1 is missing before page 17. The top sentence of page 17 is a continuation of a sentence from a page 1, but does not match to page 16. This is the document regarding the house, so may be important to convey Jean Graham's wishes. Thank you. on Facebook Share In the deed document, would you please check to make sure all pages of the documents are available? Specifically, it looks as though page 2 is missing after page 16 and page 1 is missing before page 17. The top sentence of page 17 is a continuation of a sentence from a page 1, but does not match to page 16. This is the document regarding the house, so may be important to convey Jean Graham's wishes. Thank you. on Twitter Share In the deed document, would you please check to make sure all pages of the documents are available? Specifically, it looks as though page 2 is missing after page 16 and page 1 is missing before page 17. The top sentence of page 17 is a continuation of a sentence from a page 1, but does not match to page 16. This is the document regarding the house, so may be important to convey Jean Graham's wishes. Thank you. on Linkedin Email In the deed document, would you please check to make sure all pages of the documents are available? Specifically, it looks as though page 2 is missing after page 16 and page 1 is missing before page 17. The top sentence of page 17 is a continuation of a sentence from a page 1, but does not match to page 16. This is the document regarding the house, so may be important to convey Jean Graham's wishes. Thank you. link

    In the deed document, would you please check to make sure all pages of the documents are available? Specifically, it looks as though page 2 is missing after page 16 and page 1 is missing before page 17. The top sentence of page 17 is a continuation of a sentence from a page 1, but does not match to page 16. This is the document regarding the house, so may be important to convey Jean Graham's wishes. Thank you.

    lkmajors asked 7 months ago

    Hi there,

    Apologies for the delay, I had to dig into this. It appears this is how the deed was recorded. There is no further information recorded regarding the house. You may also verify the deed materials through the Jefferson County Assessor's office via their JMaps application. https://gis.jeffco.us/webmaps/jmap/index.html.

    Thank you

  • Share Too bad the house has to be torn down, is that really necessary and doubt it would be in the Grahams wishes ..... on Facebook Share Too bad the house has to be torn down, is that really necessary and doubt it would be in the Grahams wishes ..... on Twitter Share Too bad the house has to be torn down, is that really necessary and doubt it would be in the Grahams wishes ..... on Linkedin Email Too bad the house has to be torn down, is that really necessary and doubt it would be in the Grahams wishes ..... link

    Too bad the house has to be torn down, is that really necessary and doubt it would be in the Grahams wishes .....

    Ann Lacey asked 7 months ago

    Thank you for your feedback. You can review the Deeds of Transfer on the project page and here: https://www.lakewoodtogether.org/21244/widgets/69632/documents/48495

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