May 31, 2023 This month the Government Finance Officers Association recognized the City of Lakewood for its Popular Annual Financial Report and its Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year that ended in 2021. The city received the association’s award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting and its Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. Each award …
Memorial Day 2023 Monday is Memorial Day. On this day we honor the service men and women who gave their lives protecting our country. We also honor their families, whose lives are forever changed. Thank you to all who serve our country. We appreciate you. Please note: Lakewood City Hall and most city operations are closed Monday in observation of …
May 26, 2023 Due to the road improvement work going on around the entrance to Fort Steilacoom Park, the city had to build a temporary entrance to the park. The entrance will be altered again on May 30, 2023. Visitors to Fort Steilacoom Park will now need to take Hipkins Road to North Way and then Elwood Drive and enter …
May 25, 2023 Apples, asparagus, bok choy, bouquets, cherries, chocolates, decorations, desserts, eggplants, elephant ears, food trucks, free parking…the Lakewood Farmers Market has it all! Opening day is Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at Fort Steilacoom Park with activities for the whole family. Listen to live music from MaureseItsonJazz from 2-4 p.m., and InCameoBand from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Get your face painted, …
H-Barn restoration project gets big boost Partners for Parks announced this week it received a $1 million project grant from the Names Family Foundation in support of its H-Barn restoration project at Fort Steilacoom Park. The H-Barn Project is an innovative public-private partnership between the city of Lakewood and Partners for Parks, a 501c3 nonprofit organization committed to …
May 15, 2023 For the second time in two months, the Lakewood City Council adopted an ordinance focused on increasing public safety. The latest ordinance amends city code to allow law enforcement to arrest people who knowingly possess controlled substances and charge them with a gross misdemeanor. “The legislature adjourned last month without an adequate solution to protect the community …
May 15, 2023 The Fort Steilacoom Park off-leash dog park will close Wednesday and Thursday (May 17-18) for the city’s operations and maintenance crews to perform annual maintenance. This includes mowing the 22-acre site, spraying noxious weeds and preparing it for the upcoming dry summer season to reduce fire hazard risks. Part of the noxious weeds that will be sprayed …
May 15, 2023 This morning the city closed 87th Avenue, Dresden Lane and Elwood Drive all near the entrance to Fort Steilacoom Park for a road improvement project. A new, temporary entrance to Fort Steilacoom Park will be built. This entrance will allow access from 87th Avenue directly south of Steilacoom Boulevard. The road closure remains in place until mid-July. The roads …
Who’s ready to fish? The lake is stocked, the poles are rigged – all we need is you! Thanks to everyone who signed up for our Kids Fishing event. All time slots are full. We can’t wait to see your smiling faces on the shores of American Lake for this family friendly event. The first session begins at 8 a.m.; …
Road closures coming to Fort Steilacoom Park entrance, neighboring streets On May 15 the city will close the 87th Avenue, Dresden Lane and Elwood Drive all near the entrance to Fort Steilacoom Park. A new, temporary entrance to the park will be built. This entrance will allow access from 87th Avenue directly south of Steilacoom Boulevard. The road closures will …
May 2, 2023 At its May 1, 2023 regular meeting the Lakewood City Council named Crane’s Creations 2.0 the May 2023 Business Showcase. Crane’s Creations is a longtime Lakewood business specializing in floral creations. Crane’s Creations 2.0 is the new iteration of this Lakewood treasure. Owners Dave and Charlene Olson purchased the business three years ago. The Olsons worked with …
May 1, 2023 On May 15 the city will close the 87th Avenue, Dresden Lane and Elwood Drive all near the entrance to Fort Steilacoom Park. A new, temporary entrance to the park will be built. This entrance will allow access from 87th Avenue directly south of Steilacoom Boulevard. The road closures will remain in place until mid-July. The roads …
The first meeting of May kicked off with six proclamation readings and recognition of Crane’s Creations 2.0 as the May 2023 Lakewood Business Showcase. National Asian American Native Hawaiian-Pacific Islander Heritage Month: The first proclamation read recognized May 2023 as National Asian America, Native Hawaiian-Pacific Islander Heritage Month. In its proclamation the Lakewood City Council recognized the history of Asian, …
It’s time to take the kids fishing The annual Lakewood Kids Fishing Event is only a few weeks away! Have you signed up yet? We still have a few spots available at the 8, 9 and 10 a.m. sessions. Our 11 a.m. slot is almost full. Join us Saturday, May 13 for this event that let’s children 5 to 14 …
April 28, 2023 We are looking to establish a team of volunteers to lead habitat restoration efforts in the city. This includes removing invasive species like blackberries, scotch broom and other non-native species from our parks. If you are interested in learning more, or helping lead these efforts, please email our Parks, Recreation and Community Services department at [email protected]. Or …
April 24, 2023 We had another successful Parks Appreciation Day over the weekend thanks to the outstanding roughly 150 volunteers that stepped up to help. Cleanup efforts focused on five sites: In total, 100 cubic yards of play chips were spread around play equipment. These chips provide safety around our playgrounds to lessen the impact if children fall. Volunteers spread …
Parks Appreciation Day is Saturday Join your neighbors to help cleanup Lakewood’s parks and get them ready for the busy spring and summer season. Our annual Parks Appreciation Day is this Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Volunteers are needed to help clean up park areas, remove noxious weeds, spread wood chips and assist with overall …
April 21, 2023 At its meeting April 17, 2023 the Rotary Club of Lakewood presented the Lakewood City council with a check for $11,000. The club raised the money and dedicated it to replacing the aging swings at Fort Steilacoom Park. The club has a long-standing history with the park – specifically the playground. Years ago the club identified installing …