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

Halloween on 2nd Ave. - October 31, 2025

Join your neighbors this Halloween Friday October 31st for Halloween on 2nd Avenue! The street will be closed between Field and Estes streets for maximum safety and maximum fun! Enjoy trick-or-treating, a haunted garage, hay rides, a bounce house, mad science lab, and more!

Annual Holiday Tree Lighting - November 30, 2025 at 5pm

Join us on Sunday, November 30th at 5pm for the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting in Meadowlark Park.

This fun, family event is a long tradition in the neighborhood and a kickoff for the holidays! The event will include music, hot chocolate, cookies, and a countdown to the lighting of the tree! All neighbors are welcome!!!

Holiday Lights Contest

The second annual MLCA holiday lights contest is coming soon. Hang your best holiday lights to win a prize!

December 1 to 15 - Nominate your neighbors with outstanding holiday lights to be one of the finalists by using the online form.
December 16 to 30 - Finalists will be chosen and a link will be sent to MLCA members to vote on the winner.

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Important News

Emerald Ash Borer

Here in the Mid‑Lakewood Civic Association neighborhood (Lakewood, CO), many of our stately ash trees are at serious risk from the invasive beetle Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). See the map below to see the various Ash Trees that have been documented in our neighborhood.

This pest has already been confirmed in the Denver-Front Range area. Because ash trees (genus Fraxinus) make up roughly 15 % of Colorado’s urban forest, the arrival of EAB poses a neighborhood-wide threat. We’re asking neighbors to keep an eye on the ash trees on your property—and to take action now if you value their health and longevity.

Signs of EAB Infestation

If you’re wondering what to look for, here are key warning signs of EAB attack:

Canopy thinning and branch die-back: The top of the tree may start losing leaves, making the crown look sparse. EAB larvae under the bark reduce the tree’s ability to move nutrients and water.
Smaller or fewer leaves: As the tree becomes stressed, it may produce smaller foliage or fewer leaves in the canopy.
“D-shaped” exit holes in bark: Adult beetles emerge from the tree, leaving small D-shaped holes about 2–3 mm wide.
S-shaped (serpentine) tunnels under bark: If bark is peeled away you may see winding galleries under the surface just under the bark where larvae feed.
Bark flaking or splitting: The feeding activity causes bark to crack, split, or fall away. Twigs and branches, especially at the top, may die off.
Woodpecker activity: Because the larvae are under the bark, woodpeckers may target infested ash trees and you may see increased pecking marks.

If you notice any of these signs, it’s time to act—and if you have healthy ash trees, now is the time to start a prevention plan.

CO Forestry Service Info on EAB

CSU Extension Insecticide Info

City of Lakewood EAB Info

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!