Sept. 27, 2024 At its meeting Monday the Lakewood City Council directed the city move forward with a pilot project to improve public access to Lake Steilacoom by developing a “street end” at Westlake Avenue SW. The direction came after discussion and review of recommendations from the city’s Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. The advisory board previously reviewed the city’s …
Sept. 23, 2024 Fall is here and it’s time to return to your wellness routine. The City of Lakewood offers recreation programming focused on wellness and overall well-being. Registration is now open for the following: Sound Healing Bath Sept. 29 Join yoga instructor Patrea as she leads you through 60 minutes of sound healing and yin postures in this wellness-focused …
Sept. 20, 2024 The request to vacate 100th Street SW, a “street end” in Lakewood, increased public awareness and interest in the numerous streets in Lakewood that end at the city’s various lakes. “Street ends” are designated public right-of-way (ROW) located throughout the city. These ends border four lakes, including American Lake, Gravelly Lake, Lake Louise and Lake Steilacoom. The …
Sept. 20, 2024 The City of Lakewood received significant modifications to an application submitted in February 2024 that proposes adding market rate housing to Lakewood Towne Center in the parking lot area adjacent to the Barnes and Noble building. The new project scope includes a total of 311 market rate housing units. These are composed of: The project proposes 40,132-square-feet …
Sept. 18, 2023 The Lakewood City Council denied a request to vacate a portion of 100th Street SW at its Sept. 16, 2024 regular meeting. The adjoining property owners requested the vacation. The property is publicly owned by the city. It runs from 100th Street into Lake Steilacoom. The property is described on page 20 of a 2023 street ends …
See you Saturday at the Fiesta! Fiesta de la Familia is taking over Fort Steilacoom Park Saturday from 12-6 p.m. Head to the park to enjoy a day filled with rich cultural traditions from different countries representing and celebrating Hispanic heritage. There will be live performances on the Pavilion stage, an opportunity to learn traditional dances, and free activities for …
Sept. 6, 2024 The City of Lakewood is partnering with Pierce Conservation District to host monthly volunteer work parties to help remove invasive species from around Waughop Lake in Fort Steilacoom Park. The work parties will typically be held the second Saturday of every month from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. View the event on the PCD website calendar. The …
Sept. 6, 2024 Burs has been a staple in Lakewood since the 1950s. For nearly 70 years, the welcoming staff at Burs has served comfort food to Lakewood residents in the morning and provided a space to meet their friends after work at night. Throughout this time, ownership of the restaurant has changed twice but the spirit of the restaurant, …
Holiday closures Lakewood City Hall and the front lobby of the Lakewood police station will be closed Monday, Sept. 2 in observation of the Labor Day holiday. Regular operations resume Tuesday, Sept. 3. The Lakewood City Council meeting is Tuesday, Sept. 3 at 7 p.m. Despite the police station front lobby closure, Lakewood police officers will be on regular patrols …
100th Street vacation meeting date set The Lakewood City Council postponed action on an ordinance requesting the city vacate a portion of 100th Street SW leading to Lake Steilacoom. The new date for City Council consideration is Monday, Sept. 16, 2024 at 7 p.m. That is when the City Council will review and discuss the ordinance. The Planning and Public …
Aug. 23, 2024 This month the Lakewood Police Department marks the 20th anniversary of its formation. To celebrate this milestone members of the Lakewood Police Department will be at the Lakewood Farmers Market Tuesday, Aug. 27 from 2- 6 p.m. Look for officers stationed across the lawn from the Pavilion and near the parking area for Farmers Market visitors. Stop …
Aug. 23, 2024 As part of the Lakewood City Council meeting Aug. 19, 2024 Lakewood Police Chief Patrick D. Smith recognized officers and residents alike for going above and beyond to help members of the community. Lakewood community members recognized were: Rebecca Erber: In March 2024 Lakewood Animal Control Officer Corene Buck responded to a call about a Pitbull attack. …
100th Street vacation request update The Lakewood City Council is not expected to act Monday on a request to vacate a portion of 100th Street SW that runs into Lake Steilacoom. The Planning and Public Works Department is recommending the City Council postpone its consideration of Ordinance No. 810 until its Sept. 16, 2024 regular meeting, or a meeting after …
National Night Out is Tuesday Join the Lakewood Police Department, West Pierce Fire & Rescue and Lakewood City Council Tuesday, Aug. 6 to celebrate National Night Out. Every summer the City of Lakewood participates in this national community building event. Its goal is to bring together neighbors to strengthen the community and break down barriers with first responders and residents. …
Public meeting planned for Primley Park improvements The City of Lakewood is making improvements to Primley Park and wants to hear from park visitors and neighbors what they want to see. Members of the Lakewood Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will be at the park Wednesday July 31 from 5:30–7 p.m. to share information about the status of improvements at …
One week until Lakewood SummerFEST SummerFEST 2024 is South Sound’s not-to-be-missed summer celebration with something fun for everyone. SummerFEST has it all: 30+ food trucks, 100+ market vendors, a beer garden, live music all day, a pop-up skate park, skimboarding, aerial motorcross shows, Bubble Soccer, International stage performances, kids activity zone and pony rides (for a fee). Walk through the …
June 20, 2024 New buffer requirements for lakes and streams are part of the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Review under review by the Lakewood Planning Commission. The Planning Commission wants to hear from property owners who own land within 200 feet of a lake or stream shoreline. The proposed changes, which are required, may affect how you can develop your …
Join us for a Juneteenth Celebration Saturday The public is invited to Lakewood City Hall on Saturday, June 15 from 3-5 p.m., for a community celebration of Juneteenth. What is Juneteenth? This federal and state holiday marks the date (June 19) in 1865 when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas learned the Emancipation Proclamation ended slavery in the United States. Today …