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Lakewood residents are invited to a public meeting to hear and offer their thoughts about major repairs and renovations planned for the Palms Park community building.
The meeting will bring together residents, community stakeholders, and the project team to ensure that the proposed facility improvements and design concepts meet the needs and expectations of the community.
The meeting will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 14 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Palms Park activity room, located at 12305 207th St.
Attendees are requested to RSVP in advance so that adequate seating and refreshments can be provided.
RSVP at www.lakewoodcity.org/PalmsParkMeeting or call 562-866-9771 ext. 2401.
Planned renovations and funding
The 43-year-old building is in need of significant repairs to its exterior siding and facade, electrical system, air conditioning and heating, and roof.
The planned renovations include those items, plus:
- A 1,200-square-foot expansion of the building for a new teen room, disabled-access restroom and storage.
- Flooring improvements.
- New restroom fixtures.
- New doors, windows, and ceilings.
- New paint, finishes and trim throughout the building.
The City of Lakewood has secured funding for the project from a variety of sources including Lakewood Measure L, American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) federal funds, and state funds secured by Assembly Member Anthony Rendon.
Timeline for improvements
Final design plans are expected to be completed in early 2024 with construction expected to start later in 2024 and be completed in 2025.
The timeline is approximate now and will become more firm as plans are finalized.
The public meeting on Dec. 14 will greatly assist the project team in completing the final design plans and contribute to the timely delivery of a fully renovated park building for the betterment of the Palms Park community.
