Welcome to Mid-Lakewood Civic Association!

Mid-Lakewood Civic association is an established neighborhood with many parks and wonderful residents! The Mid-Lakewood Civic Association (MLCA) board is a group of neighbors (not an HOA) working together to create a community that supports quality of life, the safety of our residents, property values, and the integrity of the character of our neighborhood.

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By paying dues, and becoming a member of the association, you are contributing to the betterment of our neighborhood. Learn more about how dues benefit our neighborhood by clicking here.

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Upcoming Events

Food Truck Tuesdays: June 10, July 8, and August 12 from 5-7pm at Meadowlark Park.

Bring some lawn games, a picnic blanket, and have some fun with your neighbors while eating from one of the food trucks. This year we have booked Ali Baba Mediterranean, Spice Girls World Kitchen, Slife's Devil Dogs, Mama Concha's Kitchen, HipPops, and more.

ANNUAL MLCA PICNIC!!

Aug 24, 5pm at Meadowlark Park

Join your neighbors Sunday, August 24th at Meadowlark Park, starting at 5pm. There will be fun events for the kids, music,
lawn games, and prize drawings for all MLCA members.

You can pay your membership dues at the picnic to be eligible for a prize! Please bring a side dish to share and the Mid-Lakewood Civic Association will provide hot dogs, hamburgers, and all the fixings. Don’t forget your chairs & blankets! All neighbors are welcome!

The picnic aims to be a Zero Waste Event, thanks to the efforts of our South of 6th Sustainable Neighborhood, and the City of Lakewood. Consider bringing your own reusable plate, cup/water bottle & utensils.

Please consider signing up for a Volunteer shift! We need volunteers to assist with set-up, take-down, food, bounce houses, and more!

Volunteer for Picnic

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Important News

Answers to Questions for Lakewood Police

We recently hosted our "Coffee with a Cop" event at Meadowlark Park and several questions arose for the Lakewood Police Department. Please see the document below to see their responses to your inquiries.

Answers from Lakewood Police

Balsam Pond Revitalization Project

MLCA is partnering with the South of 6th Sustainable Neighborhood on revitalizing Balsam Pond Park. Visit the Balsam Pond Revitalization Project webpage to stay up to date with this project.

Balsam Pond Project

CCU Neighbor Guest Pass

This pilot program will run during the 2024-2025 school year and include the ability for individuals and families to receive an ID and lanyard with an optional parking permit AT NO COST. This will allow three things: 1) walking or biking through campus as desired, 2) enjoying Food for Thought coffee café in Leprino Hall at your convenience, and 3) use of the new library in the Armstrong Center! Get your pass here: https://form.jotform.com/Maxfield_John/ccu-guest-pass-2024-2025

The "Help a Neighbor" Program is now in action!

We are matching neighbors in need to those who are willing to help. If you need assistance or are willing to help with snow removal, raking leaves, or mowing laws please contact us!