Parks and Open Space

A photo collage of parks within Lakewood, including photos selected by Advisory Group members during a Future Land Use workshop. This collage includes Union Ridge, Big Soda Lake, Peak View Park, and more.

Intent

The purpose of the Parks and Open Space Future Land Use Category is to include:

Public land preserved for conservation and natural habitat
Recreation facilities that provide community benefit
Locally accessible, neighborhood and regionally serving parks, trails, and facilities
Multimodal vehicular, transit, pedestrian, and bicycle access generally via street, sidewalk, paths and the bikeway network

Example Land Uses and Typical Forms

Within the Parks and Open Space Future Land Use Category, the following land uses and building forms are most common:

Community and Neighborhood Parks
Recreation Centers
Golf Courses
Sports Facilities
Natural Habitat, Conservation land, Wetlands and Waterways

Land Uses Generally Allowed

The following land uses are typically allowed in each Future Land Use Category, including the Parks and Open Space Future Land Use Category:

Schools
Religious institutions
Parks, trails, and recreational uses
Community Gardens
Urban Agriculture, horticulture, and limited animal keeping
Drainage, transportation, and utility infrastructure
Government/Civic Uses≤
Cultural/creative attractions
Renewable Energy Generation
Limited and accessory home occupations where residential is allowed
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), Attached and Detached