I Love Lakewood

Emily loves biking to work! 😎 🚲 Hear what she enjoys most about her commute to and from her job in Belmar.

❓ Have an #iLoveLakewood story to share? Share online using our Lakewood Stories tool or sign up for our casting call to be featured in an upcoming video.

https://www.lakewoodtogether.org/ilovelakewood?tool=brainstormer#tool_tab

🐐✨ Cuteness Alert! ✨🐐
Check out our latest I Love Lakewood video featuring a unique and adorable zero waste project. 🌎

The President of Goat Walkabouts shares how the City of Lakewood approached him and Rocky Mountain Goat Yoga, LLC with an idea to repurpose apple mash from recent apple pressing events. 🍏♻️

Join us in celebrating innovation and sustainability in our community!

❓ Have an #ILoveLakewood story to share? Check out our Lakewood Stories tool or sign up for our I Love Lakewood Casting Call for a chance to be featured in an upcoming video. 🫶

Edlyn and Ed visited 80 parks 😮🌳 during the Mayor's Park Challenge! Hear why they love exploring Lakewood Parks and Recreation parks.

Did you know, Lakewood is home to 114 parks and 240 miles of trails? This totals over 7,400 acres of open space! Additionally, Lakewood's City Charter does NOT allow for the sale of parkland -- once a park is a park, it's always a park. 😎

Have an #iLoveLakewood story to share? Share your community pride using the Lakewood Stories tab or sign up for our Casting Call for a chance to be featured in an upcoming video.

We 💙 public art! Public art sparks conversation, inspires creativity, and brings people together. Watch this video to hear why Liz Black, Executive Director of the 40 West Arts District, is passionate about Lakewood’s thriving public art scene.

What do you love about Lakewood? Share your stories using the Lakewood Stories tool or sign up for our Casting Call for a chance to be featured in an upcoming video.

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Did you stop by our free photo booth at Cider Days? Check out our photo album! As part of our #iLoveLakewood campaign, over 135 groups stopped by to capture special moments with friends, family, kids, and even pets. It was such a joy to see so many smiles and laughter throughout the weekend!

The booth, provided by the City of Lakewood, was a fun way to help our community create lasting memories at one of Lakewood’s signature events. Cider Days is all about celebrating our local heritage and traditions, and we loved sharing that joy with everyone who came by. 🎉

👉 Click here to download your photos and relive the memories!

We 🫶 our community! BSA Troop 448 reached out to share their story of an incredible "Day in Lakewood" working on their Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge. From meeting City of Lakewood and Jefferson County leaders to exploring Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park, riding RTD, meeting Lakewood PD's Community Action Team, and more, these scouts dove into everything that makes our city such a special place to live! 💚

When asked why they love Lakewood, here's what the scouts and adults had to say:

😍 "It's pretty."

🏢 "The amazing buildings."

💙 "Everything!"

🏡 "It's my home."

🌳 "All of the lakes, parks, and trees."

💬 "Lakewood is great for the community."

🛡️ "It’s safe."

👫 "My friends are here!"

🚴‍♂️ "Bikeable spaces."

🤝 "Inclusiveness!"

⛰️ "Green Mountain is beautiful."

🌲 "I love the parks and trails."

These scouts have also enjoyed many opportunities to volunteer for the city of Lakewood. Some of their favorite volunteer projects included helping with Earth Day activities, building a bridge as part of an eagle project, noxious weed removal at Bear Creek Lake Park and National Public Lands Day.

Thank you, Troop 448 for sharing what you love about our city!

Join the conversation by sharing your Lakewood stories using the Lakewood Stories tool or by signing up for the I Love Lakewood Casting Call.

Join us on Wednesday, July 3 from 5 to 10 p.m. for the ultimate community celebration at Big Belmar Bash, right in the heart of Downtown Lakewood. This year's festivities promise something for everyone with live music, kids' activities, local vendors, delicious food and drinks, and more!

Make sure to visit the "I Love Lakewood" booth for free Lakewood swag and immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere. Bring your dancing shoes and groove to live bands, including The Elegant Plums and HomeSlice, performing on S. Teller St. from 5 p.m. onwards.

The highlight of the evening will be a breathtaking drone light show at approximately 9:15 p.m., featuring 300 state-of-the-art drones lighting up the sky with dazzling colors and effects. Tune in to MIX 100 on 100.3 FM for the soundtrack synced perfectly with the show, or stream live from your phone.

Don't miss out on this unforgettable celebration! For more details and street closure information, visit www.lakewood.org/BigBelmarBash.

Come visit our #iLoveLakewood booth at Rockin' Block Saturday, June 1st to share what you love most about our city. We will be taking written and recorded testimonials from members of our community. Stop by to share your stories and get free Lakewood swag.

Rockin' Block is a free community event featuring live music and an outdoor movie showing at Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park. Learn more at www.lakewood.org/RockinBlock.