In Lakewood, residents want closed Jefferson Co. school to be park or open space, but it’s for sale

By Karen Morfitt | CBS Colorado

One of Jefferson County’s closed schools is on the open market and those living nearby are fighting to keep the property as open space or even a park.

Residents around the now-shuttered Vivian Elementary School worry with more development comes more traffic and more safety risks and say the donated property should remain as a community hub.

It comes roughly one year after parents lost an effort to keep the doors open for students at the school.

“This is a gem you don’t just bulldoze you can’t pave paradise and put up a parking lot this is perfect just leave it be,” Toby Crisp said.

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