Urban Parks

Urban Parks provides for park and grounds maintenance activities for over 1200 acres and 85 sites of City-owned formally developed and undeveloped parkland.

LAKEWOOD PARKS & GOLF COURSES

WILLIAM FREDERICK HAYDEN PARK

William Frederick Hayden Park is the second largest park in the City of Lakewood, covering approximately 2400 acres of open space. The park is open to all users at no fee. It is located on the far Western edge of the City of Lakewood at the edge of the foothills between US 70 and Colorado C470.

The steep terrain includes a challenging system of multiple-use trails and breathtaking views of the Metropolitan Denver area and the dramatic Front Range of the Rocky Mountains from the 6800-foot summit. Three peaks above 14,000 feet also are viewable. The park provides a unique venue in an urban setting for many recreational opportunities, including hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and paragliding.

BEAR CREEK LAKE PARK

Bear Creek Lake Park is the largest of Lakewood's more than 80 parks at approximately 2600 acres. The park entrance is at 15600 West Morrison Road, a quarter-mile east of the C-470 freeway near Morrison and Red Rocks Park.

It is unique as a city park since it offers multiple picnic sites; camping; a large fishing lake, stocked regularly with trout; horseback riding; many bike trails, both dirt and paved; hiking trails; boating, swimming, and wind surfing; and a water-skiing concession during the summer months.

FOX HOLLOW GOLF COURSE

The Fox Hollow Golf Course is operated by the City of Lakewood and is located at 13410 W. Morrison Road. Players arriving on Interstate C470, east or west will take the Morrison Road exit approximately 3.5 miles to the east. Those players arriving on Kipling, north or south, will find Fox Hollow 1/2 miles west of Kipling on Morrison Road, on the south side of the street.

The 27-hole championship facility features three unique 9-hole courses. Each course, giving the golfer a different look and challenge.

HOMESTEAD GOLF COURSE

The Homestead is a unique golf course, a bridge between a championship and an executive golf course, offering several sets of tees to accommodate golfers of all skill levels. The Homestead measures over 5,000 yards, a par 65 with an elevation change of over 200 feet on the course. The links-style course features eight par 3's, nine par 4's and one par 5.

The Homestead Golf Course was designed to resemble a working cattle ranch, from the windmill to the cart barn, rustic tee markers, pump house, and log fencing. The Homestead Grill restaurant and a fully-stocked pro shop offer first-class customer service. There is a complete practice facility with a driving range, target greens, putting greens and a practice sand trap.


GOLF LESSONS

Both golf courses will be offering spring, summer and fall lesson programs. These programs will include instruction for all ages and abilities. These lessons are taught by qualified PGA professionals and are available by appointment.

Private lessons are taught by qualified PGA professionals. Please call 303-986-7888 to ask about fees and registration.