Art and Leisure Audio Tour

Starting at the Lamar Light Rail Station, this leisurely stroll follows the train tracks East, passing by Lakewood’s oldest business, new developments, and the Mountair Community Farm before ending at Mountair Park. All along the way are wonderful art pieces like illustrated vinyl wraps, sculptures, murals, and fence art, many of which relate to the agricultural history of the area. 

 

Episode 1

100 Years of Lakewood History

Inspect the Lakewood Legacy Trees sculpture, learn about the Lakewood Brick Company, and hear from Lakewood’s affordable housing developer Metro West Housing Solutions.

 

Episode 2

Art and Railroads

Take time to enjoy the mural “Take Time,” ooh and aah at the iridescent fence art, and give a moment to acknowledge the early residents of this land.

 

Episode 3

A Community of Farms

Learn all about the impressive efforts of the Mountair Community Farm, including their dedication to integrating arts and culture, and appreciate one of the three foundational sculptures for the ArtLine created by PUNCH.

Episode 4

Mountair Park

Dive into the detail of the sculptures surrounding Mountair Park by local sculptor Don Mitchell.

The intro, outro and transition music for these audio tours was provided by The Podcast Host and Alitu: The Podcast Maker app