June 24, 2020 Gov. Jay Inslee and Secretary of Health John Wiesman announced a statewide mandatory face covering order that will take effect Friday, June 26. To learn more about the statewide mandate visit here.
Lakewood COVID-19 business assistance loans now available
June 17, 2020 The city of Lakewood established an assistance program to support small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program is focused on providing much needed capital to sustain business operations and retain employees who may otherwise be laid off as a result of the current economic climate. If your business has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, …
State proposes new hospital on Western State Hospital grounds
JUNE 2021 UPDATE: The DSHS Master Plan has a dedicated website – visit this address to review the plan and submit your comments: https://wshmasterplan.org/. The 2021 public comment period concludes July 7th. June 12, 2020 The state Department of Social and Health Services has proposed a complete reconstruction of Western State Hospital and its campus. The city of Lakewood is …
Joint Base Lewis-McChord service members give back
June 12, 2020 Last month approximately 60 members of the U.S Army Company HHC 4-23 Infantry participated in a community service event in the city of Lakewood. Initiated by Army personnel, the soldiers teamed up with city of Lakewood maintenance staff and Lakewood police officers. The newly formed group named the May 21 event: Operation Clean Sweep. During the event …
Design: Seeley Lake Park Improvement Study
Project Description: The city is working on this project with Pierce County, the owner of Seeley Lake. The project will improve storm water controls, public access, and safety upgrades for Seeley Lake Park. Estimated Cost: $150,000 for improvement study. Lakewood’s contribution is $50,000. Project Status: SCJ Alliance was hired to provide wetland and habitat assessments, surveying services, and preliminary design …
Reopening business under Phase 2
June 8, 2020 The Tacoma Pierce County Chamber and the Economic Development Board of Tacoma-Pierce County have shared out the following resources for business to assist in re-opening and recovery. Re-Opening Tool-Kits, and Recovery Resources www.backtoworktoolkit.com – A toolkit for reopening the office and getting back to work. Joint project led by Madrona alongside Seattle Venture Community, leading Tech, Retail, …
On-going: American Lake Shelter
Project Description: A larger group picnic shelter will be built on the east side of the park to accommodate more people and to anticipate future removal and replacement of the current restroom building. Estimated Cost: $65,000, includes a $35,000grant from Pierce County Project Status: Anticipated to be completed Fall 2020.
On-going: American Lake Improvements Phase II
Project Description: American Lake Park is heavily used in the spring and summer season as it provides access to water on American Lake. A master plan was created in 2007 and updated in 2020 that included a boat launch renovation, accessibility upgrades, replacing the current restroom structure and playground, reconstructing deteriorated retaining walls, and adding interpretive signs and a new group …
On-going: Wards Lake Property Acquisition & Improvements
Project Description: : Wards Lake Park is a 26 acre outstanding natural area in a densely populated area. Wards Lake, the parks namesake, consists of a freshwater pond of 6.34 acres and two freshwater forested-schrub wetlands that total 4.5 acres; the larger wetlands, once known as Owens Marsh, is 3.75 acres. In addition to providing important habitat for birds, fish, and …
Pierce County approved to move into Phase 2 under state ‘Safe Start’ plan
June 5, 2020 Pierce County announced today that its application to move to Phase 2 was approved by the state Department of Health. The move to the second phase is effective immediately. From Pierce County: “I’m pleased that our residents’ hard work to social distance and abide by best practices has been recognized,” said Executive Bruce Dammeier. “While we are …
A message to the Lakewood community from Mayor Don Anderson
June 4, 2020 From Mayor Don Anderson: Recent events, both nationally and locally, have caused our community to raise its collective voice against the very real vestiges of a long national legacy of social injustice which stretches back hundreds of years. I’ll spare you the platitudes mouthed by so many elected officials and won’t promise things that the City of …
Colonial Plaza
6100 Motor Avenue SW This improvement project built public space elements as well as curb and gutter, sidewalk, on-street parking, street lighting, landscaping and bench seating at Motor Avenue, which runs in front of the Lakewood Theatre and Best Western Lakewood. This redesigned Motor Avenue street corridor still allows vehicles to pass between Whitman Avenue SW and the intersection of …
Lakewood responds to George Floyd’s death
June 3, 2020 The following statement was prepared jointly by the Lakewood Multicultural Coalition and Lakewood City Council in response to the May 25, 2020 death of George Floyd in Minnesota and subsequent protests: “The Lakewood Multicultural Coalition (LMCC) and Lakewood City Council acknowledge with sadness the death of George Floyd in Minnesota. His senseless death has led to the …
On-going: Springbrook Park Clover Creek Restoration
Project Description: This project continues city efforts to improve the quality of life for residents in the Springbrook neighborhood. This project will help restore the ecosystem along approximately 660 linear feet of shoreline, improve water quality, and create a healthy place for Springbrook residents. Restoration efforts will improve the biodiversity of native and aquatic plants and improve water quality within this …
On-going: Fort Steilacoom Park Pavilion Phase II
Project Description: The Pavilion in the Park was created to provide a special place for community events, gatherings and celebrations. This project will add two restrooms and warming kitchen to the Pavilion. Estimated Cost: $157,822 Project Status: Construction anticipated to begin Fall, 2020. The project is anticipated to be completed by Winter 2020.
Design: Chambers Creek Trail Development
Project Description: The cities of Lakewood and University Place along with Pierce County are working together on the Chambers Creek Trail Project. The land is owned by the Pierce County with sections of the trail(s) and trail heads located in University Place and Lakewood. When complete, this project will result in a 2.5 mile trail through the creek. Estimated …
Design: Fort Steilacoom Turf Infields
Project Description: In recent years the city has made major improvements at Fort Steilacoom Park to support youth sports. The baseball fields at Fort Steilacoom Park serve youth and adults throughout Pierce, Thurston and South King Counties, and are also home to the Lakewood Baseball Club. Often baseball tournament organizers select tournament locations where they are assured a full day or …
On-going: Fort Steilacoom Park/Angle Lane South Improvements
Project Description: Fort Steilacoom Park is the most popular park in our system. Parking and access to the park off Elwood Dr SW at the south end of Angle Lane is limited resulting in illegal parking and unauthorized access into the park. This project includes the construction of a new parking lot, signage, and trail head improvements near Elwood Dr SW; …