LPOA MESSAGE CENTER UPDATES:

As of 12/5/2024

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VERY IMPORTANT HEALTH NOTICE TO LPOA MEMBERS and LRID RESIDENTS ABOUT LAKE #1.  HAB Advisory Extended for LAKE #1

The Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has issued a Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Advisory for Lake #1 due to the presence of Blue-Green Algae Blooms in this lake.  Due to the much warmer than average temperatures over the last month, below normal rainfall amounts for the last two months, increased and more concentrate nutrient levels due to the low water flow rate and additional waste that continues to be produced by the large numbers of Domestic Ducks and Geese,  and abundant amounts of sunshine over the past month and a half, the Blue Green Algae in these two lakes has greatly increased.  They have posted their Advisory Signs around Lake #1.   We have been advised that the best treatment for these types of algal blooms is to let them run their natural course.   You can help by not dumping any of your yard waste items like grass, leaves, and other types of vegetation into any of the lakes.  You can also help by not feeding any the ducks and geese within the Lakewood boundary.  As long as residents continue to feed the waterfowl the problems will continue to get worse.

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UPCOMING SPRING 2025  YOUTH SPORTS REGISTRATIONS!!

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Spring Soccer (ages 3-18) info and link available in Early January 2025

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Spring Baseball (ages 3-16) info and link available in Mid January 2025

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Spring Girls Softball (ages 7-12) info and link available Late January 2025

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 December – February are a great time to play Tennis or Pickleball in Lakewood!! For more information on leagues and lessons please contact one of our Tennis Pros, Derek Nordentoft at 501-425-2673 and Alex Dority at 501-944-7197 or email them at

DEREK =  lakewoodtenniscenter@yahoo.com

ALEX = lakewoodtenniscenter1@yahoo.com

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** ATTN LPOA/LRID FISHING MEMBERS…ALL 6 of Lakewood’s Lakes are open to “MEMBERS ONLY FISHING!!** PROOF OF RESIDENCE OR MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED.

ALL WATERCRAFT (motorized or non-motorized) that is used on ANY one of our 6 Lakes MUST be registered for the 2024 SEASON to receive your NEW 2024 Watercraft DECAL and LPOA MEMBER ID!

Please follow AGFC “Fish Limit” Guidelines. 

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KEEP OUR WILDLIFE SAFE & LAKES and PARKS CLEAN!!! 

YOU CAN HELP… DO NOT FEED THE DUCKS AND GEESE!   

DO NOT FEED the DUCKS & GEESE on any our Lakewood Lakes, lakeshores, or in your own yards that are adjacent to or near of any of the lakes. These feral “farm birds” are continually producing unhealthy conditions for our community, our lakes, the surrounding environments and our parks and recreational areas. ** Effective October 2023, The LRID board has recently acknowledged the City of North Little Rock’s Nuisance Animal Statute:  6.1.7- that makes it UNLAWFUL for any person to OWN, FEED, HARBOR, CARE FOR, INTERFERE WITH THE CAPTURE OF OR BE IN CONTROL OF ANY NUISANCE ANIMALS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS. The large populations of DOMESTIC DUCKS AND GEESE have also been acknowledged by our LRID Board and the City of North Little Rock’s Releasing Animals in Public Place Statute:   6.1.8 – that it shall be UNLAWFUL for ANY PERSON TO KNOWINGLY RELEASE ANY ANIMAL IN ANY PUBLIC PLACE WITHIN THE CITY OF NORTH LITTLE ROCK.

DO NOT RELEASE NON-NATIVE DUCKS and GEESE or Pet Koi or GoldFish on ANY of OUR LAKEWOOD LAKES!  These/Our lakes are not any individuals own personal lake; they belong to our entire community.   Non-Native “Fowl” Swans, Ducks or Geese (like Moscovy Ducks, Chinese Crested and Toulouse Geese, Peking Ducks, Black-bellied Tree Ducks to name a few) continue to OVERPOPULATE and our lakes.  

These large numbers of invasive species of animal harm the natural environment by eating, polluting, and destroying all of OUR NATIVE animals'(including waterfowl and fish) natural food source and suitable habitat.   

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ATTN: Lakewood Members, Planning on Hosting A PARTY , MEETING, or SPECIAL EVENT!!

The LPOA Activity Room and Park and Lake Pavilion Rentals You may also visit the Facilities section on our we>Bookings are available through December 2024 and we will start to book dates for the 2025 calendar year starting in Mid-November 2024. To check on date availability and occupancy restrictions please call our office at 501-753-4937. For more information, please visit our Facilities Weblink.

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Have some great photos of why you love living in Lakewood? Please share them with our Lakewood Property Owners Association Facebook Page or you may also email them to us at Lakewoodpropowners@yahoo.com Please include your name and a contact number, date, and location of photo or video in case we have some questions. Please note, by submitting your photo, you are giving us permission to use your photo for our social media posts, newsletters, as well as potential marketing material for the Lakewood Property Owners Association.

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NEXT MEETING: Monday, January 27, 2025at 5:30pm.** LPOA Activity Center

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A NOTE FROM LRID#4 BOARD CHAIRPERSON

Hello, Lakewood Residents! Recently, a friend of mine visited a senior lifestyle community boasting nearby amenities for housing, entertainment, shopping, and recreation. This particular community, situated on a picturesque waterway, offered fantastic opportunities for water-based activities. It got me thinking, and I realized just how much we have to celebrate right here in Lakewood! We are truly fortunate to have an array of amenities that cater to all interests and ages. Whether you're a sports enthusiast or someone who enjoys leisurely activities, Lakewood has something for everyone. Here’s a snapshot of what our community offers: • Sports and Recreation: From pickleball, basketball, tennis (including two pro instructors), disc golf practice area, and organized youth sports like baseball, soccer, kickball, and swim team, our community is a haven for sports lovers. We also have walking trails, fitness paths, and a seasonal pool for staying active. • Nature and Relaxation: Enjoy the beauty of our lakes and parks, fishing, the beach play areas, community garden beds, and the charming rock snake along lake #3. Our pavilions, party rooms, and a fireplace are perfect for gatherings and making memories. • Convenience and Safety: With a variety of stores and restaurants within our Lakewood community, shopping and dining out are close to home. For our resident’s safety in and around our parks, security cameras have been installed to monitor these areas. We also have security personnel that visit these areas on a regular basis. • Fun for All Ages: Playgrounds for the little ones, a variety of festivals, events, and so much more ensure that everyone, young and old, finds joy in our community. We truly have it all here in Lakewood, and it’s this blend of beauty, convenience, and a vibrant community spirit that makes our home so special. Let’s continue to appreciate and enjoy everything our wonderful community has to offer. With pride and joy, Jeanne Hyde, LRID Board Chair =================