Things To Do in Jefferson Park
Kendrick Lake Park
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Things to Know
Kendrick Lake Park is a scenic public park in Lakewood located between Wadsworth and Kipling, featuring a 1.2-mile paved loop trail around the lake with mountain views, known for being peaceful and family-friendly with a playground and fishing spots.
A hidden gem for locals seeking a quiet, accessible walk with stunning fall colors and western mountain views, though bathrooms need serious attention.
- ✓1.2-mile paved loop trail that's perfect for walking, jogging, or multiple loops depending on fitness level
- ✓Stunning mountain views to the west and beautiful fall colors that make it scenic year-round
- ✓Family-friendly atmosphere with a nice playground, numerous fishing spots, and plenty of benches for resting
- ✓Mostly level and manageable for people with mobility challenges like COPD, with plenty of places to sit
- ⚠Bathrooms are in poor condition with missing toilet seats, no toilet paper, non-latching doors, and a broken sink that's inaccessible for disabled visitors
- ⚠Paved path has occasional dips and uneven spots, especially toward the water and southwest corner, which can be challenging for people with balance issues
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Hours
Monday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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What Visitors Say
Eddie
8 months ago
Hey there! I’ve found a fantastic public park in Lakewood, right between Wadsworth and Kipling. It’s got a lovely 1.2-mile paved trail around the lake, perfect for enjoying the outdoors all year round. The views are stunning, and it’s usually not too crowded, making it a great spot for a peaceful stroll. Plus, it has a parking lot, playground, and bathrooms, so you can make a whole day of it. If you’re looking for a nice place to take a walk in Lakewood, this is definitely the place to be!
Jamie Hepplewhite
7 months ago
Its about 1 mile around the lake so I can get my steps in, its beautiful and peaceful, the playground is super nice and my kiddos love it!
Alexandria Calderon
5 months ago
Kendrick Lake Park is one of my mom’s and my favorite small parks. The mountain views to the west are stunning, and the lake makes it even more beautiful. It’s the perfect size for a walk or jog, you can go around a few times depending on how long you want to stay. I’ve been running here weekly lately, and with the fall colors, it’s been gorgeous. Peaceful, family-friendly, and full of dogs, such a lovely little gem! 🌿🏞️
DawningOf Aquarius
a year ago
This is a really nice park, with a big playground, numerous fishing spots, & LOTS of benches along the paved path that goes all the way around the lake. I would have loved to have given it 5 stars, but just couldn't, because as nice as much of the park is, the restrooms are.... not. From the seatless toilets, to the complete lack of toilet paper, to the stall doors that don't latch, to the "sink" that's just a tiny drinking fountain with an EXTREMELY hard to push cold water 'button', these bathrooms are completely inaccessible for any disabled person, & unusable for even able bodied people. The only other accessibility 'heads ups' I have is that the paved path has dips, especially towards the water, & while it may look even, it isn't always. Just something to be aware of if you have balance issues/disabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kendrick Lake Park worth it in Jefferson Park?
A hidden gem for locals seeking a quiet, accessible walk with stunning fall colors and western mountain views, though bathrooms need serious attention. Known for: peaceful lakeside walk with mountain views.
What do visitors love about Kendrick Lake Park?
1.2-mile paved loop trail that's perfect for walking, jogging, or multiple loops depending on fitness level Stunning mountain views to the west and beautiful fall colors that make it scenic year-round Family-friendly atmosphere with a nice playground, numerous fishing spots, and plenty of benches for resting Mostly level and manageable for people with mobility challenges like COPD, with plenty of places to sit
Is there anything to know before visiting Kendrick Lake Park?
Bathrooms are in poor condition with missing toilet seats, no toilet paper, non-latching doors, and a broken sink that's inaccessible for disabled visitors Paved path has occasional dips and uneven spots, especially toward the water and southwest corner, which can be challenging for people with balance issues
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