Lakewood, CO Your Money at Work initiative shows the impacts of public spending on local parks

Lakewood, CO Your Money at Work Impacts Public Spending

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Your Money at Work signs designate parks and green spaces recently improved or purchased by the city. A monthly contest asks participants for photos and stories about that month's project. The winning entry receives a prize package including a recreational pass. An online portal presents monthly trivia questions, videos of completed projects, and an open forum for community questions. This effort followed survey results showing that 80% of residents were occasional or regular park users.

Finance Parks and Recreation Transparency Engagement

Lakewood, CO

Municipality in Colorado

United States

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Your Money at Work | Lakewood Together

Lakewood, you really love your parks, open space and trails! When asked, you have said that the overall quality of the natural environment in the city is one of the most important factors to you, and 80% of you said you visit the city’s parks regularly or occasionally.

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Your Money at Work photo contest, trivia - City of Lakewood

Your Money at Work campaign is an effort to update residents on how their tax dollars are put to work in support of the city’s parks, open space and trails.

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