
Recreation
Lakewood owns several properties (or Common Properties) around the neighborhood in addition to Lake Colchester. Lake Colchester is a private 170 acre recreational game fishing and boating lake. These properties include a beach area, a pontoon beach area, four parks, a playground, Gazebo and picnic shelters, a full size basketball court, two-net, professional sized volleyball courts, a fire pit and patio area, walking/bike trails, an island, camping areas, two cantilever fishing piers and five floating fishing docks, 60 dock floating marina, and a boat ramp. Additionally, there are numerous benches covering several acres of shoreline fishing spots.
Pebble beach: boats can anchor for short stays
Swimming beach: designated swim area, beach recreation
Camping: available on Lake Colchester Island or site on Lake Colchester Levy