The park was officially unveiled with a Nov. 19 ribbon-cutting ceremony.
“I invite you to explore and enjoy all that Lakewood Park has to offer,” Mayor David Bristol said at the event. “So here's to the start of new memories, athletic achievement and fun times right here in the greatest town in the greatest state in all of America.”
The big picture
Lakewood Park covers 22.83 acres of land located at 621 S. Coit Road next to the Lakewood neighborhood. Park amenities include:
- Hike and bike trail
- Two playground areas, one for children aged 2-5 next to an existing ages 5-12 play area
- Full-sized basketball court
- Four lighted pickleball courts
- Lighted 125-space parking lot
- Restroom facility
- Cricket pitch (opening spring 2025)
- Three lighted soccer fields (opening spring 2025)
“[Lakewood Park is] a place where families can gather, athletes can thrive, and our community can connect,” he said. “On behalf of myself and the entire town of Prosper, thank you to everyone who contributed to this project and to all of us who joined and celebrated its completion.”
What they’re saying
Sowmya Gullapalli, a board member of the Lakewood neighborhood homeowner’s association, was one of many local residents who attended the Nov. 19 ribbon cutting ceremony.
“The first cricket pitch is a lot for the Indian community here,” Gullapalli said. “Not only this, but they have leagues going on, so you have a lot of people that's coming here...that's pretty exciting.”
Gullapalli said the HOA had limited resources and could not build the park’s new amenities without the town. Lakewood Park is now a community hub for people to make connections, she said.
“This is so close and then it brings everybody together,” Gullapalli said. “Especially for the sports enthusiasts, this is really exciting.”
Resident Gwen Ray and her two young grandchildren, Declan Ray and Collins Gillespey, were some of the first to explore the new toddler playground shortly after officials cut the ribbon.
Ray, whose husband Marcus serves as a member of Prosper’s Town Council, said they were all excited to see the new park open.
Lakewood neighborhood resident KC White and her son Pierson were also quick to check out the new playgrounds. White said she had come to the park at least twice a week even before the new parts were unveiled and her older sons are excited about the incoming sports fields.
“It's now a park that they all enjoy coming to,” she said.
In case you missed it
Lakewood Park was a $5.4 million town project funded by money in a parks-specific 2020 bond proposition. The Prosper Area Soccer Organization also contributed $500,000, which covered the full cost for the park's restroom facility.
Before you go
Michelle Bishop, the district director for U.S. Congressman Keith Self, attended the event and read a statement on Self’s behalf.
“Lakewood Park will undoubtedly become a cherished part of our community for generations to come,” Bishop said.
More information on Lakewood Park and other Prosper parks projects can be found on the town’s website.
