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Lakewood, CO
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88% of Lakewood residents live within a 10-minute walk of a park. National Average 55%

We’re working to ensure that every person, in every neighborhood, in every city across America has a quality park within a 10-minute walk of home.

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How are the parks distributed?
Lakewood residents who live within a 10-minute walk of a park
By Age (%)
Children (0 - 19)
88
Adults (20 - 64)
89
Seniors (65+)
88
By Income (%)
High Income
86
Middle Income
89
Low Income
90
Race/Ethnicity (%)
American Indian*
90
Asian*
86
Black*
89
Hispanic
88
Pacific Islander*
92
White*
88
2 or More Races*
90
Other*
89
*Excludes those that report Hispanic origin (which is captured separately from race by the U.S. Census).
Park Space per Person by Race/Ethnicity Relative to City Median
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Where are the parks most needed?
Lakewood has 114 parks.

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Our Work in Colorado
We’re Helping People Connect with Nature Near You
Outdoor Spaces for All Abilities
Blog
February 15, 2019
Can Parks Multitask? You Bet They Can
Blog
How We Win: A Look at How TPL Secures Public Funding for Parks and Open Space
Blog
Diane Regas on TPL’s 50th Anniversary
Blog
2022 Year in Review
Blog
Panorama Park: A Green Space for All Ages and Abilities
Blog
On Trails, We Can Escape and Find Connection, All at the Same Time
Blog
Winter Splendor: Eight Places to Savor the Season
Blog
A “New Age” of Wildfire: A Conversation with Tony Cheng
Blog
Murals Bring Form and Function to the Fight for Climate Justice in Denver
Blog
Make the Commitment
Pledge to make parks a priority!
Everyone should have access to a quality park within a 10-minute walk of home. Our 10-Minute Walk™ Program calls on mayors to demonstrate their commitment to parks and adopt long-term, system-wide strategies that accelerate the creation of parks.
10-minute walk link Visit the 10-Minute Walk Program website to learn how your city can get involved.
Explore the Data
Trust for Public Land maintains the country’s most comprehensive databases on city parks. Check them out to learn more.
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