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 …
May 29, 2020 The future of Lakewood’s Station District is in the public’s hands. Input from residents, business owners and developers will help the city develop a subarea plan which will guide future development within this designated area. The goal for the district is to craft a plan that is grounded in the first-hand experiences of the community it will …
May 28, 2020 The Lakewood City Council recently adopted an update to the city’s parks Legacy Plan, a long-tern strategic planning document crafted to meet the future park and recreation needs of the community. The council adopted its first Legacy Plan in 2014. The May 18, 2020 adoption reflects the latest version of the plan. Since its 2014 adoption, the …
May 27, 2020 At its June 1, 2020 meeting the Lakewood City Council will hold a public hearing on its proposed 6-year Transportation Improvement Program. The document outlines upcoming road and transportation improvement projects for the years 2021 to 2026. As part of its review process, the City Council listens to public feedback to make sure the document accurately reflects …
Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan In 2014 the Lakewood City Council adopted the first Legacy Plan, a long-term strategic plan crafted to meet the future park and recreation needs of the community. Since its adoption, a number of the projects, strategies and action items identified in the plan were completed. Five years after adoption, the City embarked on …
May 25, 2020 Pierce County is providing free personal protective equipment (PPE) to businesses to help them comply with COVID-19 workplace safety practices and protect employees and customers. This program is funded through $158 million in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act federal dollars. A total of $30 million will be focused on economic stabilization and recovery projects …
May 22, 2020 The Lakewood City Council approved a new small business no-interest deferred loan program for low income businesses affected by COVID-19. Applications will be available in June. Details of the program are being finalized. Once complete more information will be shared about how to apply and who is eligible. The city received $350,611 in grant money awarded by …