Holiday closure Jan. 20 City operations, except for emergency services, will be closed Monday, Jan. 20 in observation of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Regular operations resume Tuesday, Jan. 21. The Lakewood City Council regular meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 21 followed by a study session in Council Chambers at City Hall, 6000 Main …
Jan. 17, 2025 Construction crews are expected to be on site Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025 on Steilacoom Boulevard between Weller Road SW and 87th Avenue SW to prepare for upcoming road construction. The city’s contractor, Active Construction, could begin lane closures as early as the end of next week. Work starts on the north side of Steilacoom Boulevard. Tacoma Public …
Jan. 17, 2025 City operations, except for emergency services, will be closed Monday, Jan. 20 in observation of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Regular operations resume Tuesday, Jan. 21. The Lakewood City Council regular meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 21 in Council Chambers at City Hall, 6000 Main St. SW.
MLK Beloved Community Welcome Walk is Saturday Join members of the Lakewood MLK Committee this Saturday at Fort Steilacoom Park from 12-3 p.m. for the City of Lakewood’s annual MLK celebration. This year we’re returning to an in-person event to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This event combines the city’s annual Welcome Walk with its recognition of King. Head …
Jan. 10, 2025 The Lakewood City Council voted to reduce its monthly meeting days from four to three in 2025. The new meeting schedule is: Meetings will continue to be held in Council Chambers at Lakewood City Hall, 6000 Main St. SW. All meetings are open to the public. People can attend in person, virtually via Zoom, or watch the …
New year brings new opportunities Happy New Year! As we step into 2025, the City of Lakewood extends its heartfelt gratitude for the contributions of all our residents, business owners and community partners that make our city a vibrant and welcoming place to live. In 2025 we look forward to accomplishing the ambitious goals we laid out that will continue …
Jan. 3, 2025 Neighborhood associations play a crucial role in fostering community engagement and improving the quality of life in local neighborhoods. Through its Neighborhood Connections program, the City of Lakewood aims to not only better connect the community, but also help residents better understand city processes. There are currently six Neighborhood Associations in Lakewood. Five meet regularly. The meeting …
Jan. 2, 2025 On Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025 Wards Lake Park will be closed to the public. It will remain closed through November 2025. The closure is in preparation of major improvements planned for the park. The Lakewood City Council approved a $3.2 million contract this month, awarding Redside Construction the contract to complete the first two phases of planned …
New Year’s closures at the City of Lakewood The City of Lakewood operations are closed Wednesday Jan. 1, 2025 in observation of New Year’s Day. City Hall, the front lobby of the Lakewood police station and non-essential city services will close at 3 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, Tuesday, Dec. 31 so that Lakewood employees can spend time with their …
Holiday closures at the City of Lakewood The City of Lakewood will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024 and Wednesday Jan. 1, 2025 in observation of the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays. City Hall, the front lobby of the Lakewood police station and non-essential city services will close at 3 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024 and …
Thanks for coming to the Holiday Parade of Lights We saw one of the best turnouts in the history of hosting our Holiday Parade of Lights at our event last weekend. The number of parade entries grew, and so did the crowds! Thank you to everyone who joined us for this great community event. While the tree lighting didn’t go …
Dec. 11, 2024 The Winter 2024 edition of the quarterly Lakewood Connections magazine is in homes now. Inside the latest edition readers will find: Read the online version, or find a PDF linked below. Read a PDF version here.
Dec. 11, 2024 The City of Lakewood operates with four Guiding Principles: Each year the City’s leadership team recognizes employees who have gone above and beyond their daily job responsibilities to embody one or more of these four principles. The employees are announced at the city’s annual holiday recognition event at the end of the year and presented with a …
Lakewood Holiday Parade of Lights & Tree Lighting is Saturday We hope to see you this Saturday for our Holiday Parade of Lights & Christmas Tree Lighting. We’re taking over Lakewood Towne Center for this community event. Line the parade route to cheer on local Lakewood businesses, school groups and community organizations. Parade participants will proceed from Park Lodge Elementary …
Dec. 5, 2024 Last month Judge Tim Lewis joined Lakewood Municipal Court as its new judge. At its regular City Council meeting Dec. 2, 2024 the Lakewood City Council began its meeting with a ceremonial swearing-in event to welcome Lewis to the city. Lewis was sworn in by former Lakewood Municipal Court and current Pierce County Superior Court Judge Grant …
Happy Thanksgiving Lakewood This Thanksgiving weekend the City of Lakewood and its employees want to wish a Happy Thanksgiving to all our residents, neighbors and friends. We are thankful and grateful to everyone who makes our community stronger. From community leaders and volunteers to business owners and those who call Lakewood home: Thank you for everything you do to make …
Lakewood Police Department receives $10,000 grant The Lakewood Police Department is the recipient of a $10,000 grant awarded by the Gesa Community Foundation through its Gesa Credit Union’s Local Heroes Grant Award program. The department will use the money to create a dedicated space for peer support and a wellness/relaxation room. Some of the award will also be used to …
Honoring our veterans From City Manager John Caulfield: As we approach Veterans Day, I want to take a moment to honor and recognize the dedication, sacrifice, and bravery of our Veterans. This day serves as a powerful reminder of the courage shown by those who have served our great nation, including many of our co-workers here at the City of …