In order to design an upscale community, Farm & Homes began construction on the Lakewood Oaks Golf Course. It was designed by renowned architect B. Jay Riviere, planned with a clubhouse and restaurant that would be private to golf club members only.
A motion was made 10/9/1997 to relocate staff. Then the Cove Clubhouse underwent a major renovation of the interior and the deck. Total renovation was close to $800k, (equal to $1,523,072 in 2024, with inflation). Food & Beverage staff would remain at the Cove for another 10 years.
After generating decades of memories for families throughout the community, the Cove Clubhouse reached the end of its life cycle and was demolished. At demolition, it was valued at $550k with approximately $1,390,050 in deferred maintenance.
Lakewood Garden Club was started by fourteen women who shared a common interest in plants, landscaping and gardening. Now more than 45 years later, Lakewood Garden Club is a widely respected service club that serves Lakewood and Lee’s Summit.
They were granted nonprofit, tax exempt status. This provided the opportunity for individuals and businesses to make tax-deductible donations to fund many worthwhile community services. The Club has hosted many events over the years, including 17 years of the annual Pontoon Boat/Garden Tour. Due to very low lake levels, the…
In 2014 the Lake Use Committee wanted to explore new ways to bring special events to the community on the water and met with staff to collaborate. In 2015, the First Concert on the Rock was held, paid for by transferring funds from their Fish Stocking line item. The event…
As developers, F&H had controlled the LPOA and funded all the deficits from 1971-1978. In mid-1978, they forfeited their Board seats and left 100% of the control of Lakewood to the Homes Association members.
These bronze sculptures are a set of two herons designed for our East Lake Marina. This was followed by a second donated piece, “Touching Earth,” capturing a bald eagle landing in a well-landscaped dry creek bed at the West Lake Marina.
The Activities Committee wanted to create a fun community event to incorporate the Golf Course. They launched the Front Nine and Wine event, offering sponsored wines, cheese and crackers at the holes, along with fun games and prizes. The tournament was held annually, frequently sold out, and though it began…
Starting in 1978, developments were moving at a rapid pace. Fairway Homes Village was Platted and F&H started the development around the “front nine” of the golf course, calling it Fairway Homes Village, Section One. The East Lake Association was formed as the HOA for that development. In the meantime,…
