City of Lakewood, Colorado

Members of the Lakewood Police Department walking through Colorado Mills Mall. The image includes the website banner lakewoodco.gov/businesswatch.

Lakewood businesses, join the Business Watch program! 🤝

Inspired by Neighborhood Watch, this program helps businesses stay aware and work together to reduce crime and build a stronger community with the Lakewood Police Department.

Learn more and apply: https://lkwd.co/BusinessWatch

An image of a man working at a large piece of machinery with text that reads "Build your next career right here in Lakewood. FREE career workshop. Manufacturing, Skilled Trades, Construction, High-Tech"

Are you interested in manufacturing, skilled trades, or high-tech careers?
Join this FREE workshop to explore high-demand local jobs, training options, and pathways to higher-earning employment.

🕕 Wed, March 18
📍 470 S. Allison Pkwy.
👉 RSVP: https://lkwd.co/WorkforceWorkshop

Promotional image for Lakewood, Colorado's water conservation program featuring a person holding a tray of seedlings on the left, and a vibrant, colorful garden on the right, with the website www.lakewoodco.gov/outdoorwater displayed below.

Grow a beautiful, water-wise garden this year! 💧 🌼

Lakewood residents can get a $25 discount on Garden In A Box kits starting today, March 11th.

👉 Order here: https://lkwd.co/GardenInABox
Select "City of Lakewood resident" as your water utility for your discount.

A woman rolling up grass outside, removing it from the front yard. Logos for the City of Lakewood and Resource Central are shown.

Do you have a thirsty lawn you wish to replace with a low-water landscape? 🌻

Lakewood residents can receive up to a $750 discount on Resource Central's Lawn Replacement Program.

👉 Sign up today and select "City of Lakewood" as your water utility: https://lkwd.co/LawnReplacement

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The City of Lakewood’s website is currently experiencing technical issues and is temporarily unavailable. Our team is working to restore services as quickly as possible.
Thank you for your patience.

A cosmic graphic with text that says "March First Friday Art Walk" and a 40 West Arts district logo.

March First Friday is tonight!
Join the 40 West Arts District for First Friday. Wander through galleries, meet local artists, experience new exhibitions, and soak up the creative energy across West Colfax.

📆 Fri, March 6
🕛 5–9 PM

Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1214150427559776/

The Quail Street recycling center

Heads up, Lakewood! Due to the inclement weather today, the Quail Street Recycling Center is CLOSED today, March 6.

Visit our website for accepted materials and normal operating hours. Thank you for your understanding.

https://lkwd.co/QuailStRecycling

An image of two men working at a computer with large machinery and shelving in the background with text that reads "Build your next career right here in Lakewood. FREE career workshop. Manufacturing, Skilled Trades, Construction, High-Tech"

Are you interested in manufacturing, skilled trades, or high-tech careers?

Join this FREE workshop to explore high-demand local jobs, training options, and pathways to higher-earning employment.

🕕 Wed, March 18
📍 470 S. Allison Pkwy.
👉 RSVP: https://lkwd.co/WorkforceWorkshop

A sunny view of a public plaza in Lakewood, Colorado, featuring a large green abstract sculpture called Evertrees, circular garden beds, and the brick exterior of a building. The image includes the URLs "www.lakewoodCO.gov/NPP" and the Lakewood, Colorado logo.

🤔 Did you know you can apply for grants up to $60,000 to improve your neighborhood?

Apply for the Neighborhood Participation Program grant for projects like community gardens, park enhancements, and accessibility upgrades.

👉 Learn more and apply: https://lkwd.co/NPPgrant

A City of Lakewood employee carrying a potted tree during the Tree Sale. Go to LakewoodCO.gov/treesale for more information.

Our annual Tree Sale opens at 10 AM TODAY! 🌳

We're offering a variety of species at discounted prices ($25 each, limit 3).

🖥️ Create your account now for a smooth pre-order process: https://lkwd.co/register
👉 See the tree list: https://lkwd.co/TreeSale

An older woman kneeling down in the dirt in an open space digging up weeds with text that reads "Volunteer to support your parks! Apply Online."

Are you curious about volunteering in our parks? 🌳
Join us at the Parks Volunteer Open House at the Bear Creek Lake Park Visitor Center on March 18 from 5-7 p.m. to learn about volunteer opportunities.

Learn more: https://lkwd.co/ParksVolunteerOpenHouse

An image of a man working at a large piece of machinery with text that reads "Build your next career right here in Lakewood. FREE career workshop. Manufacturing, Skilled Trades, Construction, High-Tech"

Save the Date! 📅
Lakewood, Red Rocks CC, and Jefferson County Business & Workforce Center are joining forces to host a FREE Workforce Development Workshop for manufacturing and skilled trades.

🕕 Wed, March 18
📍 470 S. Allison Pkwy.
👉 RSVP: https://lkwd.co/WorkforceWorkshop

Graphic for the Special Election in Lakewood that says "Ballots for the 2026 Special Election will be mailed beginning March 16 - March 20. Confirm you are an active registered voter." and an image of a person holding a ballot against the blue sky.

Do you live in Lakewood and are an active register voter? If so, you’re eligible to vote in the Lakewood Special Election! 🗳️

✅ Update your voter registration: https://lkwd.co/VoterRegistration
ℹ️ Learn more: https://lkwd.co/SpecialElection2026

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Looking to get involved and give back? 💪
Volunteering for Lakewood is great way to make an impact and meet fellow residents! Positions are broad in needs ranging from working in the parks, assisting at special events, and more.

👉 Learn more: https://lkwd.co/volunteer

An image of Ethel's beauty salon, the Lakewood City Council, and two people talking in a counseling type situation with the URL "Lakewood.org/GetOnBoard"

Hey Lakewood! Want to get more involved with your local government? Apply to serve on one of Lakewood's boards or commissions! Current openings include:
💼 Lakewood Advisory Commission
📚 Ad Hoc Committee Exploring Police Transparency and Oversight

Apply: https://lkwd.co/GetOnBoard

A controlled burn at Elk Creek, with heavy smoke in a forest

Help Lakewood become more wildfire resilient 🔥 💪

We are working toward implementation of wildfire resiliency regulations in accordance with state law. We want your input! Visit our website to take a quick poll, check out maps, timelines and more:

https://lkwd.co/WildfireCode

Promotional graphic for Lakewood Police Department Victim Assistance, announcing that training for volunteer victim advocates starts soon. Features contact information and a summary of services provided, including on-call support and explanation of the criminal justice process.

Looking to make a difference in Lakewood?

Our Police Department Victim Assistance Unit is seeking compassionate volunteers to serve as Volunteer Victim Advocates, providing support to some of the most vulnerable members of our community.

Learn more: https://lkwd.co/VictimServices

To get the discount, select "City of Lakewood resident" as your water utility.

Page 1 of the Lakewood City Council Declaration. Read the full declaration at www.LakewoodCO.gov/Council

Page 2 of the Lakewood City Council Declaration. Read the full declaration at www.LakewoodCO.gov/Council

Please see the following declaration from Lakewood City Council:

Promotional image for Lakewood, Colorado's water conservation program featuring a person holding a tray of seedlings on the left, and a vibrant, colorful garden on the right, with the website www.lakewoodco.gov/outdoorwater displayed below.

Want a beautiful garden AND lower water bills? 🌱💧

Get $25 off Garden in a Box kits from Resource Central starting March 11! Save water & grow a beautiful garden. These pre-designed kits are perfect for Colorado yards!

See this year's garden options at: https://lkwd.co/GardenInABox

A colorful illustration of a kid swimming and another kid dancing with text that says "CAMPS. Lakewood 2026 Summer Camps Registration begins Feb. 17!"

☀️ Have you signed your child up for summer camps?
From sports and dance to arts, crafts and cooking, Lakewood camps offer hands-on fun for every interest and energy level. Summer camps fill up quickly so sign up soon!

🖥️ Register TODAY: https://lkwd.co/CampRegistration

Hi there, beaver activity is under our Parks team - give them a call at 720-963-5240 or send an email to crinfo@lakewoodco.gov and they will take care of this. Thanks!

An image of dirt with a Lakewood Composts logo that says Easy. Affordable. Convenient.

🍎 Keep your food out of the landfill and turn it into soil that grows local food. Lakewood residents can now drop off food scraps for composting at nine sites citywide — for only $5/month.

👉 Ready to join in? Sign up today: https://lkwd.co/CompostProgram

Wooden blocks spelling out the word GRANTS with banknotes in the foreground and a decorative teapot in the background. URL reads: www.lakewoodCO.gov/grants

DYK Lakewood offers a variety of grant opportunities to support nonprofits, residents, businesses and neighborhoods?

Whether you're looking to fund youth programs, host a neighborhood get-together, or make a difference in your community, there's a grant for you!

Apply: https://lkwd.co/Grants

Lakewood is partnering with Resource Central to launch Lakewood Pickup Days--a new program designed to keep valuable building materials out of landfills and give them a second life in Colorado homes. ♻️
Next pickup day is March 18th!

🎥 Watch the video: https://youtu.be/MwGeP-REoRE

Three images promoting water conservation by the city of Lakewood, Colorado. The first shows a flowering Garden in a Box. The second features an individual installing a lawn replacement. The third displays a sprinkler during a water evaluation. Learn more at www.lakewoodCO.gov/outdoorwater.

💦Save water & money! Our Outdoor Water Conservation program returns for 2026!

• FREE Slow the Flow sprinkler evaluations
• $750 Lawn Replacement credit
• $25 Garden In A Box discounts (starting March 11)
Limited availability!

👉Learn more: https://lkwd.co/OutdoorWaterConservation

If you’ve been looking for an easy way to live more sustainably, this is it! 🍎✨
Lakewood residents can now compost food scraps for just $5 a month. It’s a small change that makes a huge difference for our local environment. 🌍

👉 Sign up today: https://lkwd.co/CompostProgram

Lakewood resident and college professor named 11th Poet Laureate of Colorado 🖋️

Check out our Good News Blog to learn more about Crisosto Apache, including how they found out about this honor, what they love about Lakewood and more:

https://lkwd.co/PoetLaureate

A view of Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park looking south during Rockin' Block Party with people walking down the outdoor museum pathway towards the concert.

Vendor applications are open for Rockin' Block Party! 📣
If you're interested in being a food vendor at one of our biggest summer events, head over to https://lkwd.co/RockinBlockParty to apply.

Just want to enjoy the fun? Mark your calendars for June 6th! 🎶

A City of Lakewood employee carrying a potted tree during the Tree Sale. Go to LakewoodCO.gov/treesale for more information.

Our annual tree sale is back! 🌳

We're offering a variety of species at discounted prices ($25 each, limit 3). Pre-orders start on March 2nd.

🖥️ Create your account now for a smooth pre-order process: https://lkwd.co/register
👉 See the tree list: https://lkwd.co/TreeSale