Association News
Lakewood Park Survey Results
by Randee King on Nov.08, 2022, under Association News
Thanks to everyone who took the time to fill out the park survey. The City received 184 responses, with the top location choice being the Pool property. Residents top amenities were a loop walking path, dog park with separate sections, playground and splash pad. The next steps are for all the properties to be evaluated more extensively by Parks and Recreation. Per the City, they have several things they need to do before a final decision is made. The City does not have a timeline yet on when that will be completed. We will post updates when we receive them.
Neighborhood Grant Options – Please Vote
by Randee King on Nov.06, 2022, under Association News
Lakewood has been extremely fortunate to have received Neighborhood Empowerment Grants from the City of Baytown for the last two years. With these funds we have a new Lakewood sign to beautify our neighborhood plus sign toppers to encourage a sense of belonging within the neighborhood and exhibit pride in our subdivision.
We once again have an opportunity to apply for a City grant. The feedback we received was discussed with the City as potential grant options: 1) A neighborhood block party with inflatables, food and games, 2) Solar Speed Radar Signs, 3) Walking Path along Pipeline Right-of-Ways, and 4) Moveable Road Sign for event announcements. The City felt that only the first two options would be competitive for grant funding.
The Block Party would have games, food and entertainment for adults, teens and children and include the purchase of yard games that can be used at multiple events. Those games could also be potentially loaned out to residents.
Solar Speed Radar signs would be a pilot for the City and be located initially on two of the speed limit sign posts in Lakewood. Studies have shown that when alerted by a radar sign, speeders will slow down 80% of the time with typical average speed reductions of 10-20%.
Please vote now by selecting one of the following options then click on ‘Vote”. Fingers crossed that it will be selected by the City for a grant.
Lakewood 2022 Halloween Contest Winners
by Randee King on Oct.28, 2022, under Association News
Congratulations to the following winners of the Lakewood Yard Decorating Contest. The winners received a yard sign and gift card.
- 1st Place – 201 Honeysuckle – Luis & Melissa Piña
- 2nd Place – 213 Hackberry – Joseph & Itzel Cabrera
- 3rd Place – 208 Hackberry – Imelda Garcia
We appreciate those that took the time to vote.
Upcoming Changes to Garbage & Recycle Service
by Randee King on Oct.27, 2022, under Association News
Baytown is switching providers for our garbage and recycle services starting December 1st. After that date our trash will be picked up on Tuesdays and Fridays and our recycle will be picked up on Fridays.
Trash Service Switch-Over Dates
- November 1 to 21: Full-sized Best Trash & Recycle Bins will be delivered to residents.
- November 29: Last Trash Service Day for Waste Management. Use Waste Management bins until this day.
- December 1: First Best Trash Service Day. Place new bins on curb by 7 AM.
- November 29 to December 13: Waste Management bins will be picked up. Leave these bins empty after November 29.
Additional info can be found at: https://baytown.org/295/Garbage-Recycle
HALLOWEEN DECORATING CONTEST – VOTE NOW!
by Randee King on Oct.18, 2022, under Association News
Reminder: Lakewood Halloween Yard Decorating Contest. Don’t forget to ride around the neighborhood and vote for your 3 favorite Halloween yard decorations by Oct 21st. Send your picks to email address: Halloween@lakewoodcivic.org
The winners will receive a gift card and yard sign.
Thank you and good luck
Park for Lakewood – Please Take the Survey
by Randee King on Oct.10, 2022, under Association News
The Lakewood Civic Association has been working with the City of Baytown to construct a park for our neighborhood and we need your feedback. We are trying to reach as many people as possible to get your input. Even if you attended the meeting held a few weeks ago, or offered your thoughts at National Night Out about potential parks, it’s still very important to fill out the survey.
It will only take a few minutes to complete this survey. It’s exciting that the City has money in the budget for a park for Lakewood, which would enhance our neighborhood. Please take this short survey by clicking on the link below. Thanks!
Lakewood October Events
by Randee King on Sep.26, 2022, under Association News
October is a busy month. We hope you will join us.
- October 1st from 8 am – 2 pm there will be a Community Garage Sale. There’s still time to register your home to be listed on social media. If you are a LCA member, yard signs are available upon request. A list of participating homes can be found on the LCA website (lakewoodcivic.org). Sell some items you no longer need or go shopping that day for some great deals.
- October 4th from 6-8 pm Neighborhood Night Out at Travis Park. There will be snacks, games for adults and kids, prizes and more. Come out and meet your neighbors and City Officials.
- October 1st – October 21st there will be a Halloween Decorating Contest. Decorate your yard for a chance to win a gift card. Winners will also have a sign to display in their yard.
These events are brought to you by the Lakewood Civic Association, Lakewood Neighborhood Watch and our wonderful neighborhood volunteers!
Park for Lakewood
by Randee King on Sep.16, 2022, under Association News
At the meeting with the City of Baytown on September 12, 2022, the City presented location options for a park along with several pros and cons for each location. Below are the charts they presented. We have also requested the City create a survey so people who could not attend the meeting will have a chance to provide their opinion. It’s exciting that the process has begun to create a park for Lakewood.
Lakewood Meeting – Monday, September 12 @ 6 pm
by Randee King on Sep.08, 2022, under Association News
Would you like to see more amenities for Lakewood? The Lakewood Civic Association has been working with the City to build a Dog Park for our neighborhood, and with input from residents there’s also a potential to include a separate play area for children or teens and perhaps even a walking track. A park would be a great enhancement for Lakewood which could increase home values and make Lakewood an even more desirable location to live.
We need your attendance to make this project happen. Please join us on Monday, September 12th at 6 pm at the Fire Training Field, located at 7022 Bayway Drive. The City of Baytown will be providing information and soliciting input.
Where to locate the park is key to having a safe, accessible location that takes into account the needs of the park users as well as the effect the park will have on neighbors and the environment. These pictures show maps where the City owns property in and around Lakewood where a park could be situated.
We hope to see you on September 12th!
Also, please mark your calendars for these other upcoming events:
- October 1st – Community Garage Sale from 8 am – 2 pm. If you would like to sell items at your home and have your address listed, please send an email to garagesale@lakewoodcivic.org There is no fee to participate and yard signs are available to LCA members upon request.
- October 4th – Neighborhood Night Out from 6 pm – 8 pm at Travis Park. Everyone in the neighborhood is invited and there will be food, games, prizes and more. Come out and meet your neighbors and some City officials at this fun event.
Community Garage Sale – October 1st
by Randee King on Sep.06, 2022, under Association News
Hello Neighbors! It’s Community Garage Sale Time! Lakewood and Lakewood Estates will join forces again for a Community Garage Sale on Saturday, October 1 from 8am-2pm. The LCA will be collecting addresses in Lakewood to be posted on the LCA website and linked through several online sites plus a newspaper ad. All residents can participate.
Please send your address to garagesale@lakewoodcivic.org if you would like your address listed. If you are a LCA member, yard signs are available upon request. So, clean out those closets and get ready to make some extra money at your own home.
