General Information
Lakewood Park opened in 1967 with a special celebration that included a visit from Harold Ensley, who had a television show "The Sportsman's Friend." He was one of the first anglers to fish in the lake and one of the first who left empty handed. Initially, motor boats were allowed on the lake and the city rented boats. But today, the much smaller lake accommodates only row boats, canoes and boats with small electric motors. The lake is stocked with trout each winter and catfish in the summer. The park is also the site of the Lakewood Discovery Center, open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The park has nature trails, picnic areas, disc golf courses and a fishing pier accessible to those with disabilities.
The playground project, graciously sponsored by Great Plains Manufacturing, was successfully finished in the spring of 2023.