http://www.lakewoodrecreation.com.d10.amst.com/ Thu, 6 August 2026 00:18:52 EDT Lakewood Recreation Department Updates info@lakewoodrecreation.com Click here for our physical form. Wed, 31 December 1969 19:00:00 EST http://www.lakewoodrecreation.com.d10.amst.com/news/physical-form-1/13877 http://www.lakewoodrecreation.com.d10.amst.com/news/physical-form-1/13877 Does your family need a safe, supervised place for your child during the school day while learning is remote or hybrid?  If so, scholarships to make the cost of this care more affordable are available through the City of Lakewood Division of Early Childhood.This temporary program is designed to help qualified families with a percentage of the daily cost of childcare for Lakewood children, within Lakewood city limits. The family must choose a licensed childcare center in Lakewood for service. Families... Wed, 31 December 1969 19:00:00 EST http://www.lakewoodrecreation.com.d10.amst.com/news/covid-19-childcare-scholarship-assistance-available/14670 http://www.lakewoodrecreation.com.d10.amst.com/news/covid-19-childcare-scholarship-assistance-available/14670  Recreation Youth Football Night on Friday (9/9) for the LHS Football Game vs Rocky River.Youth Football players meet by the "D" Gate entrance, between 6:30-6:45pmEach player was given a Game Entrance Card. Adults will still have to pay for a game ticketTickets:  https://www.payschoolsevents.com/events/org/lakewood-city-schools-athletics    Wed, 31 December 1969 19:00:00 EST http://www.lakewoodrecreation.com.d10.amst.com/news/lakewood-recreation-youth-football-night-lhs-vs-rocky-river-friday-(9-9)/14810 http://www.lakewoodrecreation.com.d10.amst.com/news/lakewood-recreation-youth-football-night-lhs-vs-rocky-river-friday-(9-9)/14810 Do you have a youth baskeball player interested in playing travel basketball?Check out the tryout information below:Girls Travel Basketball Flyer HereBoys Travel Basketball Flyer Here Wed, 31 December 1969 19:00:00 EST http://www.lakewoodrecreation.com.d10.amst.com/news/2022-2023-youth-travel-basketball-tryout-information/15046 http://www.lakewoodrecreation.com.d10.amst.com/news/2022-2023-youth-travel-basketball-tryout-information/15046 The YMCA will be offering After School Enrichment at Grant Elementary and YCARES (full-day care for Lakewood students when they are not attending in-person instruction) at Taft Elementary. Starting on Monday, October 19th, the following programs will be offered:  YCARES at Taft Elementary School $110**/week for Program Members$105**/week for YMCA MembersAfter School Care at Grant Elementary School$65**/week for Program Members$60**/week for YMCA Members**Please Note:... Tue, 13 October 2020 00:00:00 EDT http://www.lakewoodrecreation.com.d10.amst.com/news/y-m-c-a-child-care-(grant,-hayes-roosevelt)/14595 http://www.lakewoodrecreation.com.d10.amst.com/news/y-m-c-a-child-care-(grant,-hayes-roosevelt)/14595 Call the Recreation Hotline for the lastest information regarding cancellations and scheduling changes. Tue, 20 October 2020 00:00:00 EDT http://www.lakewoodrecreation.com.d10.amst.com/news/recreation-hotline-216-529-4117/14599 http://www.lakewoodrecreation.com.d10.amst.com/news/recreation-hotline-216-529-4117/14599 Any of us who attended Lakewood events remember the face of Cliff Burkhart, a presence for keeping Lakewood students and families safe and engaged whether it was football, basketball, election voting, and many other Lakewood activities.  Cliff was a current member of the Lakewood Community Recreation & Education Commission. Cliff Burkhart peacefully passed away late last Thursday, February 4.    After working for the Lakewood Refuse Department, then working for the City of... Wed, 10 February 2021 00:00:00 EST http://www.lakewoodrecreation.com.d10.amst.com/news/community-recreation-education-commission-member-cliff-burkhart-passing/14672 http://www.lakewoodrecreation.com.d10.amst.com/news/community-recreation-education-commission-member-cliff-burkhart-passing/14672 If you happen to encouter this message while you are trying to register your participant for a league based activity, it means the physical we have on file for your participant has expired.  When physicals are submitted to the Recreation Department they are uploaded to each individual participants account as a "membership".  One year from the date of when the physical was performed is entered as when the membership ends. Example:  Date of exam 01.01.2021, expiration date... Sat, 13 February 2021 00:00:00 EST http://www.lakewoodrecreation.com.d10.amst.com/news/membership-has-expired-message-what-does-this-mean-look-here/14673 http://www.lakewoodrecreation.com.d10.amst.com/news/membership-has-expired-message-what-does-this-mean-look-here/14673 Call the Recreation Hotline for the lastest information regarding cancellations and scheduling changes.   Fri, 30 April 2021 00:00:00 EDT http://www.lakewoodrecreation.com.d10.amst.com/news/recreation-hotline-216-529-4118/14726 http://www.lakewoodrecreation.com.d10.amst.com/news/recreation-hotline-216-529-4118/14726 At this time, masks are required for patrons when they are inside the following areas:-Inside the bath houses at Foster and Becks Pools, including the lobbies and restrooms-Inside the entrance to the fitness facility-Inside the recreation department and LHS Pool.Masks are not required when on the outdoor pool decks, working out in the fitness facility, or swimming at the LHS PoolMasks are required regardless of vaccination status.  Mon, 16 August 2021 00:00:00 EDT http://www.lakewoodrecreation.com.d10.amst.com/news/covid-19-protocol-update/14772 http://www.lakewoodrecreation.com.d10.amst.com/news/covid-19-protocol-update/14772 Summer 2021 Outdoor Pool InformationMASKS ARE REQUIRED Inside the bath houses at Foster and Becks Pools, including the lobbies and restroomsFOR WEEKDAY SESSIONS, BECKS POOL HAS A CAPACITY RESTRICTION (RELATED TO NUMBER OF LIFEGUARDS ON DUTY)SESSIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO LIFEGUARD STAFFING.  CHECK @LKWDREC ON TWITTER FOR UPDATES, IN ADDITION TO THE SCHEDULES BELOWBecks Pool at Madison Park schedule:  www.bit.ly/becksscheduleFoster Pool at Lakewood Park schedule:  www.bit.ly/fosterscheduleOutdoor... Wed, 25 August 2021 00:00:00 EDT http://www.lakewoodrecreation.com.d10.amst.com/news/pool-hours/14779 http://www.lakewoodrecreation.com.d10.amst.com/news/pool-hours/14779 If you haven't seen it yet, there is still time!  The Small Wonders Miniatures Show is a funraiser to benefit the Lakewood Historical Society.  The show features more than 60 dollhouses, room boxes and miniature house.Saturdays and Sundays through October 3 - so you only have 2 weekends left!  Tickets can be purchased online here.Times:  1:00pm - 4:00pmLocation: Nicholson House (13335 Detroit Rd)  Thu, 23 September 2021 00:00:00 EDT http://www.lakewoodrecreation.com.d10.amst.com/news/small-wonders-minatures-show/14806 http://www.lakewoodrecreation.com.d10.amst.com/news/small-wonders-minatures-show/14806 Lakewood City Schools Board ofEducation & City of Lakewood Seals Partnership Agreement  Begins Work to Address Fields & Pools Maintenance In September of 2021 the Lakewood City Schools Board of Education and the City of Lakewood both approved a partnership agreement that to address fields & pools maintenance This agreement although centering primarily on the Batting Sport Maintenance and pool renovations, marks a historic officialization of the partnership between the Lakewood... Mon, 11 October 2021 00:00:00 EDT http://www.lakewoodrecreation.com.d10.amst.com/news/lakewood-city-schools-board-of-education-city-of-lakewood-seals-partnership-agreement/14811 http://www.lakewoodrecreation.com.d10.amst.com/news/lakewood-city-schools-board-of-education-city-of-lakewood-seals-partnership-agreement/14811   NOTICE TO BIDDERS Request for Proposals Foxx and Usher Field Improvements ProjectLakewood City Schools and the City of LakewoodNovember 4, 2021 Lakewood City Schools will be accepting bids for this renovation until 11:00 a.m. EST, Thursday, November 18, 2021, at the Lakewood City Schools Board of Education Office, 13701 Lake Ave., Lakewood, OH  44107, attention Mr. Kent Zeman, Treasurer. Foxx Field located in Kauffman Park at 15450 Detroit Ave.Usher Field... Thu, 4 November 2021 00:00:00 EDT http://www.lakewoodrecreation.com.d10.amst.com/news/lakewood-city-school-district-and-city-of-lakewood-seeks-bids-for-field-improvements/14815 http://www.lakewoodrecreation.com.d10.amst.com/news/lakewood-city-school-district-and-city-of-lakewood-seeks-bids-for-field-improvements/14815 Youth basketball flyer      NIMBA FLYER   Basketball for High School studentsOpen House Flyer Physical form   Please use this form for your child's physical, once complete return form to the recreation office for us to update our system."Membership Has Expired" MessageIf you happen to encounter this message while you are trying to register your participant for a league-based activity, it means the physical we have on file for your participant has expired.Please... Wed, 10 November 2021 00:00:00 EST http://www.lakewoodrecreation.com.d10.amst.com/news/youth-basketball-flyer/14819 http://www.lakewoodrecreation.com.d10.amst.com/news/youth-basketball-flyer/14819 Camp Flyer   Mon, 29 November 2021 00:00:00 EST http://www.lakewoodrecreation.com.d10.amst.com/news/running-ranger-track-field-camp/14829 http://www.lakewoodrecreation.com.d10.amst.com/news/running-ranger-track-field-camp/14829 Youth Picture Day will be taking place at Harrison Elementary School on Saturday, January 15, 2022. Picture forms will be available on site. A more attractive option for parents is through their website, www.visualsportsohio.com. An online order needs to be completed prior to Saturday, January 15, 2022. Parents are welcome to pre-order their photos at www.visualsportsohio.comThe picture schedule is posted on the Recreation website under each sport.   Sat, 15 January 2022 00:00:00 EST http://www.lakewoodrecreation.com.d10.amst.com/news/youth-picture-day-2022-winter-season-saturday-(1-15)/13630 http://www.lakewoodrecreation.com.d10.amst.com/news/youth-picture-day-2022-winter-season-saturday-(1-15)/13630  DATE:  JANUARY 21, 2022 The City of Lakewood and the Lakewood City Schools continue their partnership on the renovation of Jimmie Foxx and Usher Fields.  After jointly working on the project details for both fields, including, but not limited to, all work associated with the bid and design process, the City accepted the proposal from The R.J. Platten Contracting Co., on January 3, 2022. The cost associated with repairing these two fields will be:  $74,706 for Usher... Fri, 21 January 2022 00:00:00 EST http://www.lakewoodrecreation.com.d10.amst.com/news/lakewood-city-schools-city-of-lakewood-field-renovation-update/14871 http://www.lakewoodrecreation.com.d10.amst.com/news/lakewood-city-schools-city-of-lakewood-field-renovation-update/14871 The City of Lakewood will be presenting the final draft plans for the Foster Pool reconstruction at the Planning Commission meeting on February 3, 2022 and the Architectural Board of Review meeting on February 10, 2022.  Both meetings are conducted virtually via Zoom; information on how to comment is linked here.Public comment is welcome in writing to planning@lakewoodoh.net or at the meeting.The most recent concept draft is provided below: Reconstruction is slated to begin after the... Tue, 25 January 2022 00:00:00 EST http://www.lakewoodrecreation.com.d10.amst.com/news/city-of-lakewood-to-present-final-draft-plans-for-foster-pool-reconstruction/14872 http://www.lakewoodrecreation.com.d10.amst.com/news/city-of-lakewood-to-present-final-draft-plans-for-foster-pool-reconstruction/14872  Do you love Track & Field? Did you have a positive experience as a track and field athlete? Would you like to pass that passion for the sport on to the young athletes of Lakewood?  We are looking for an energetic, enthusiastic, organized volunteer coach for our 3rd-6th grades spring Running Rangers Track & Field program. The program is run through the Lakewood Recreation Dept w/ support from the LHS Girls Track & Field Team.If interested or have questions about... Mon, 31 January 2022 00:00:00 EST http://www.lakewoodrecreation.com.d10.amst.com/news/coach-needed-for-running-rangers-track-and-field/14873 http://www.lakewoodrecreation.com.d10.amst.com/news/coach-needed-for-running-rangers-track-and-field/14873 As winter (hopefully) turns to spring, many thoughts shift to warm summer days.  For many in Lakewood, those warm summer thoughts include playing t-ball, learning to swim, or making new friends at summer camp.  Lakewood Recreation is hiring seasonal employees to make all those summer memories continue for a new generation.  Available positions include learn-to-swim instructors, lifeguards (FREE certification classes available), pool attendants, pool cashiers, baseball scorekeepers,... Tue, 22 March 2022 00:00:00 EDT http://www.lakewoodrecreation.com.d10.amst.com/news/now-hiring;-summer-staff/14968 http://www.lakewoodrecreation.com.d10.amst.com/news/now-hiring;-summer-staff/14968 If you happen to encounter this message while you are trying to register your participant for a league-based activity, it means the physical we have on file for your participant has expired.  When physicals are submitted to the Recreation Department they have uploaded to each individual participant's account as a "membership".  One year from the date of when the physical was performed is entered as when the membership ends. Example:  Date of exam 01.01.2021, expiration date... Sun, 18 September 2022 00:00:00 EDT http://www.lakewoodrecreation.com.d10.amst.com/news/membership-has-expired-message-what-does-this-mean-look-here-1/14830 http://www.lakewoodrecreation.com.d10.amst.com/news/membership-has-expired-message-what-does-this-mean-look-here-1/14830 The Lakewood Board of Education is looking to fill two open setas on the Community Recreation & Education Commission (C.R.E.C.).The Community Recreation and Education Commission is an advisory commission that is appointed by the Lakewood Board of Education.  With the help of  its sub commissions, and it is responsible for providing input and oversight to the Lakewood Community Recreation and Education Department. The ideal candidates will have expertise, or experience in the areas... Thu, 5 January 2023 00:00:00 EST http://www.lakewoodrecreation.com.d10.amst.com/news/community-recreation-education-commission-(c-r-e-c-)-openings/14428 http://www.lakewoodrecreation.com.d10.amst.com/news/community-recreation-education-commission-(c-r-e-c-)-openings/14428 2023 Youth Wrestling ClubOpen to boys and girls K to 6th grade6 week sessions 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26$40.00 LHS wrestling room A Valid Physical is Required at the time of registration!! Fri, 6 January 2023 00:00:00 EST http://www.lakewoodrecreation.com.d10.amst.com/news/lakewood-youth-wrestling-club-is-back/15094 http://www.lakewoodrecreation.com.d10.amst.com/news/lakewood-youth-wrestling-club-is-back/15094 Employment Opportunities Athletic Field Supervisor - multiple positionsPlease complete application and submit for immediate consideration.Must be at least 18 years og age, possessing excellant oral and written communication skills.  Working knowledge of youth and/or adult athletic programs is preferred.  One position includes weekday evening and weekend hours.  Second position includes weekday evening and Saturday morning hours working with high school intramural basketball program.Please... Thu, 19 January 2023 00:00:00 EST http://www.lakewoodrecreation.com.d10.amst.com/news/now-hiring/14015 http://www.lakewoodrecreation.com.d10.amst.com/news/now-hiring/14015