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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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.
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 …
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 …
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; …
Project Description: Harry Todd Park is the only public open space in the Tillicum neighborhood area. The waterfront area is not ADA accessible, the docks are aging and the playground is over 15 years old and in need of replacement. Multiple grants for both phases have been awarded through the State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO). As a result, the planning, …
June 2, 2020 The city is currently accepting applications for its Youth Council for the 2020-2021 school year. Completed applications are due no later than Friday, June 19 at 5 p.m. The city’s Youth Coucil conveys to the Lakewood City Council issues having city-wide impact to youth. Members are responsible for a monthly report to City Council and may participate …
Project Description: Springbrook Connections, a local neighborhood group, applied and were awarded a grant from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department to add fitness equipment to the updated playground structure. Estimated Cost: $10,000 from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department Project Status: Completed December, 2018.
Project Description: The city acquired two parcels adjacent to Springbrook Park to add .75 acres to the existing Park. The park is now a total of 6.75 acres. Estimated Cost: $759,000 Project Status: Completed April 30, 2019.
Project Description: A new playground shaped like a pirate ship was installed in time for the busy summer season. Estimated Cost: $50,000 Project Status: Completed spring 2019.
Project Description: The 15 year old playground was replaced thanks to a contribution from Pierce County. Estimated Cost: $50,000 Project Status: Completed spring 2019.
May 29, 2020 Effective Monday, June 1, 2002 Lakewood Municipal Court will resume normal operations. To keep the public and court employees safe, court counter services and court hearings will be conducted using public health guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Visitors to the court, whether it is to attend or watch a hearing or to do …