The Observation Deck

Kauffman Park Friends invite Lakewood residents to gather for an afternoon of FREE cold weather fun in the park on Sunday, February 20th from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Bring your sleds & snowshoes (or rain boots) to take advantage of newly opened spaces.

Participate in a snow-sculpting contest (or scavenger hunt) for great local prizes and enjoy a cup of hot cocoa around a warm fire.

Rain or shine, snow or mud.

Kauffman Park (Arthur Avenue Extension)

Kauffman Park Friends are committed to working with the City of Lakewood to revitalize this centrally located park.

I never would have imagined we would be without snow in mid-February!!!

Given the weather forecast, Kauffman Park Friends are preparing to host a Scavenger Hunt at this Sunday's event.

Participants will have a chance at many great prizes from local businesses, including a classic Flexible Flyer Steel Saucer (for sledding when the snow returns) from Lakewood Hardware; gifts from Green Smart Gifts; games from The Paisley Monkey; admission to one of Rozi's great wine tasting events (21 and over); gift cards from Geiger's, Lion & Blue, Melt Bar & Grilled, Deagen's Kitchen, Five Guys, The Souper Market, Domino's Pizza, Taco Bell, Roman Fountain Pizza; products and services from Revelations & Forbici Salons.

So come on down and join us this Sunday, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Arthur Avenue Extension)

Hot cocoa will be served by Lakewoood's own, The Root Cafe.

Rain of shine, snow or mud.

Hope to see you there!

Today's the day!

Hey there's no snow but there's no rain either. It's time to head down to Kauffman Park for the scavenger hunt. If you're not doing anything, come on out. Great prizes from lots of Lakewood businesses and a chance to move around a little, get to know all the things there are to do at Kauffman Park and then get warm by the fire and drink hot chocolate.

It's from 2 to 4, come now or anytime before 4.

See you there.

Betsy Voinovich

What a neat idea. Hope you all had a lot of fun and someone is taking pictures!

Bryan Schwegler wrote:What a neat idea. Hope you all had a lot of fun and someone is taking pictures!

Ask and you shall receive...

Early images from the event.


Today's Kauffman Park Friends Afternoon In The Park, got started with a bunch of people
walking down to get an early start of the Scavenger Hunt.


A big hit for the kids was the FREE Hot Chocolate from the Root Café. How can you not
love everything Julie, Bobby and the Root do for Lakewood.


Coming down the hill is two leaders from The Lakewood Outdoor Basketball Committee,
Stephanie Toole, and Nadhal Eadeh.


Lining up to get the instructions for the Treasure Hunt, while Julie runs for more hot chocolate.


While the kids are out scavenging, School Board President Matt Markling, David and
Christina McCallum, Susan Calleri and Meg Ostrowski get the prizes ready for the winners.

More images and full story in the Lakewood Observer Tuesday.

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Congrats to Meg Ostrowski and the entire committee of Kauffman Park Friends!

What a great way to spend a couple of hours on a dreary Sunday afternoon. My kids had fun (nice & muddy) and it was great to see so many people from the neighborhood. I loved the scavenger hunt and learning so much about the park. We won gift cards from Domino's, Souper Market, and Lion and Blue (Emma went straight to Lion and Blue--her favorite store in Lakewood). We hope there will be more events in Kauffman Park. It really is a great place to hang out with neighbors and friends.

Thanks!!

Thank you to the Friends of Kauffman Park (and sponsors) for hosting an afternoon of cold weather fun in the park. Families having safe, “clean,” fun in Lakewood is always a wonderful sight to see!

KPF was overwhelmed by the turn out yesterday. We had nearly a hundred visitors to the park, including our four legged friends!

It was a great time, and hopefully just the beginning of what is possible when we come together as a community.

There are many to thank for this successful event and details to share...look for more in tomorrow's print edition of The Lakewood Observer.