City of Lakewood, Ohio - Parks & Public Property

Department of Public Works- Division of Parks and Public Property
David Seman Division Manager Lakewood City Hall 12650 Detroit Ave. Lakewood, OH 44107 (216) 529-6810 Email Division of Parks

Mission Statement
The mission of the Division of Parks and Public Property is to maintain our public buildings, enhance and beautify our parks and public properties and upgrade and improve our playgrounds and parks amenities to provide the citizens of Lakewood with attractive, well-maintained and well-managed facilities and with the finest recreational opportunities available.

Important Phone Numbers and Addresses:
• Division of Parks and Public Property (216) 529-6810
• Foster Pool - Lakewood Park, 14532 Lake Avenue (216) 529-4121
• Lakewood Park Groundskeeper 14532, Lake Avenue (216) 529-5697
• Madison Park Groundskeeper, 13029 Madison Avenue (216) 221-0627
• Becks Pool - Madison Park, 13029 Madison Avenue (216) 529-4120

The Division of Parks and Public Property:

The Division of Parks and Public Property is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of all publicly-owned properties, including publicly-owned buildings, Lakewood’s 75 acres of parks property and an additional 75 acres of greenspace. The Division is comprised of 3 separate units:
• Construction and Maintenance
• Groundskeepers
• Security

Construction and Maintenance:
The building and maintenance crew consists of electricians, carpenters, plumbers and painters, many of whom hold additional professional licenses and certifications, including Pool Operators and Boiler Operators licenses. In addition to the everyday maintenance challenges that arise with the upkeep of Lakewood City Hall, Winterhurst Ice Rink, the three Lakewood Fire Stations, the Division of Youth, Municipal Garages, Foster and Madison Pools and other parks buildings, they are also responsible for remodeling projects and new construction such as Kids Cove playground. Together with the Parks Groundskeepers, they set up and provide crew for special events including Band Concerts in Lakewood Park, Friday Night Flicks, the Holiday Lighting Festival, the 4th of July events and fireworks, the Community Festival, the Farmers Market and the Arts Festival.

Parks Groundskeepers:
Lakewood’s trained landscapers keep the City’s turf and landscaped areas looking beautiful and remaining healthy year-round. Seasonal duties include landscaping, turf maintenance, irrigation, pruning, snow removal and salting City-owned parking lots and sidewalks and assistance with City-wide leaf collection. The Parks Groundskeepers will also make repairs to treelawns that are damaged as the result of excavations for underground utility repairs or tree removals.

Security:
The Division of Parks and Public Property employs part-time security guards at City Hall, Lakewood Park, Winterhurst Ice Rink and in the Woman’s Club Pavilion. In addition to keeping a watchful eye over publicly-owned properties, the security guards often provide information to visitors to the City’s public properties and parks.

Community Parks:

The Lakewood Parks system consists of 15 dedicated parks and approximately 75 acres of “greenspace”. The parks are categorized as either Community Parks (3 or more acres), Neighborhood Parks (up to 3 acres), or Pocket Parks (less than 1 acre).

The following is a list of Parks and a brief description of the facilities available. Dogs are not permitted in any city park with the exception of the Lakewood Dog Park.

Lakewood Park:

This 31 acre lakefront park, the crown jewel of the Lakewood Parks system, is located at the intersection of Belle and Lake Avenues. The Park offers a multitude of activities, including:
•	Foster Pool: open during the summer months, various programs offered including open swims, learn to swim classes, senior swims etc. For program information call the Community Recreation & Education Department at 529-4081.
•	Construction of a new zero entry children's wading pool was completed in 2002.
•	Eight tennis courts
•	Three sand volleyball courts, open to the public (unless permits for league play have been issued by The Community Recreation & Education Department). Call 529-4081 for league or permit information.
•	Kids Cove Playground area (new in 2001).
•	The Lakewood Park Bandshell, offers free concerts on Sunday evenings, and free movies for children during the summer months. Refer to the City News and Events link for a list of dates and further information.
•	Handicap-accessible ramp, with stone walls and brick pavers, which extends from the top of the bluff to the lower Lakefront Promenade. (new in 2006)
•	The Lakefront Promenade is a gorgeous brick walkway where visitors can enjoy a lovely view of the lake as well as a wonderful skyline of downtown Cleveland. (new in 2006)
•	Picnic areas located throughout the park, with grills and tables.
•	Two softball fields, available to the public, unless a permit from the Board of Recreation has reserved the field. Call 529-4081 for permit information.
•	Old Stone House: Lakewood’s oldest stone house, now a museum, call 221-7343 for hours and tour information.

The Pavilions at Lakewood Park

The Woman’s Club Pavilion, an enclosed year round facility, is available to the public for Meetings, wedding receptions or special get-togethers. For more information call the Public Works Office at 216-529-6800.

The Kiwanis Open Pavilion is reserved during the summer months. This facility offers four separate sections that can be reserved either individually or together. Each section seats fifty people. For more information call the Public Works Office at 216-529-6800.

Madison Park:

Located at 13201 Madison Ave. offers the following:
•	Usher Field: Lighted softball field. Call The Community Recreation and Education Department at 529-4081 for league and permit information.
•	Full length soccer field, available to the public, unless a permit from the Board of Recreation has reserved the field. Call 529-4081 for permit information.
•	Open picnic pavilion with four grills, available on a first come first serve basis.
•	Three tennis courts.
•	One sand volleyball court, available to the public.
•	Becks Pool: open during the summer months, various programs offered including open swims, learn to swim classes etc. For program information call The Community Recreation & Education Department at 529-4081.
•	Numerous playground areas.

Kauffman Park:

Located at 15450 Detroit, behind the shopping plaza, offers the following:
•	Jimmy Foxx Field: Lighted softball/hardball field. Call The Community Recreation and Education Department at 529-4081 for league and permit information.
•	Playground areas and picnic tables.
•	Two tennis courts.

Lakewood Dog Park:

Lakewood Dog Park, the only west side off-leash dog park and the second of only two such dog parks in Cuyahoga County, is located at 1299 Metropark Drive in the Metroparks near to the Lakewood Water Treatment Plant. The Lakewood Dog Park, which is open from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM Monday through Friday and 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM on Saturdays and Sundays, provides a fenced-in area where owners may exercise their dogs off-leash to play and socialize with other dogs.

Dog Park Rules:
1.	All dogs must be properly licensed (L.O.C. 505.04), vaccinated (505.19) and wear a collar & ID tags at all times.
2.	Dog must be leashed when not inside the fenced-in area. Owners must have a leash visible at all times.
3.	Owners must be in verbal control of their dogs at all times to prevent aggressive behavior.
4.	Dogs must never be left unattended or out of sight.
5.	Dogs who show aggression toward people or other animals must be removed immediately from the park. Dogs who exhibit a history of aggressive behavior will have their privileges revoked.
6.	Owners will be responsible for all damage or injury inflicted by their dog(s).
7.	Owners are required to clean up & dispose of all waste left by their dogs (L.O.C. 505.15).
8.	Dogs in heat will not be allowed (L.O.C. 505.02(e)).
9.	Dogs must be at least 4 months old.
10.	Children under the age of 16 shall not be permitted in the park without adult supervision. It is not recommended that small children visit the inside of the park.
Failure to comply with the posted rules & regulations will result in expulsion from the park. Continued failure to comply on subsequent visits may result in permanent revocation of privileges.

Neighborhood Parks:

Webb Park: Located at 1301 Webb Road, offers the following:
•	One tennis court.
•	Playground areas installed in 2001.
•	Picnic tables.

Edwards Park: Located at 16800 Detroit Ave. New playground equipment to be installed in 2002.
•	One Tee-Ball field open to the public unless a prior permit has been issued by The Community Recreation and Education Department. Call 529-4081 for permit information.
•	Playground areas and picnic tables.

Wagar Park: Located at 15900 Madison at the intersection of Madison and Hilliard Blvd.
•	Four tennis courts
•	Numerous playground areas.
•	Picnic tables

Merl Park: Located at the intersection of Bunts road and Merl
•	One tennis court
•	Numerous playground areas, installed in 2000
•	Picnic tables

Cove Park: Located at 1294 Cove Avenue
•	One Tee-Ball field open to the public unless a prior permit has been issued by The Community Recreation and Education Department. Call 529-4081 for permit information.
•	Various playground equipment.
•	Picnic tables

Pocket Parks:

Park Row Park: Located at 1386 Park Row, offers the following: • Playground equipment • Picnic tables
Niagara Park: Located at the corner of Lakewood Heights (south of I-90) and Niagara, offers the following: • Playground area • Picnic table
Celeste Park: Located at the corner of Clifton and West Clifton, this park is a scenic area to sit at a park bench or table to relax and enjoy a bit of nature.
Sloane Park: Located at 1355 Sloane Ave. this park offers a scenic place to sit and relax to enjoy the two Adopt-a-Spot gardens.
Sinagra Park: Located at the intersection of Cook and Detroit Ave. this scenic area offers a place to sit and relax while shopping.
Isaac Warren Park: Located on Warren Rd. just north of Detroit, this scenic pocket park offers a place to sit and relax during a lunch break Two picnic tables are available in a greenspace located across the street just north of the parking lot.
Clifton Prado Park: Located at 1265 Clifton Prado, this park offers the following: • Playground area • Picnic table