A Shoreline Master Program (SMP) is a set of local land-use policies and regulations that guide the use and development of Washington’s shorelines, including lakes, streams, and marine shorelines. SMPs are adopted by local governments and reviewed and approved by the Washington State Department of Ecology under the Shoreline Management Act.
Announcements
2026 SMP Update Complete
In 2026, Lakewood completed a limited and locally-initiated amendment (LIA) to its Shoreline Master Program (SMP) redesignating a single parcel from Shoreline Residential to Urban Park for inclusion in Edgewater Park, which is scheduled to be constructed by 2030. The 60-day appeal period from Ecology’s approval ended September 30, 2026. You can learn more about the plan for Edgewater Park here.
In 2024, the City of Lakewood acquired residential parcel 3085002170 for public use in conjunction with the master planning and redevelopment of Edgewater Park. Edgewater Park is located immediately north of this parcel and remains largely undeveloped, with the exception of a rudimentary boat launch at the terminus of Foster Street. The park serves as the City’s only public access to Lake Steilacoom; however, it currently lacks designated pedestrian access, parking, and safe traffic navigation between the existing roadway, park, and boat launch. A master plan has been created to address these conditions through the schematic redevelopment of the park and the new parcel to improve public access and safety.
The master plan was developed following a survey of the right-of-way and a comprehensive public process extending from 2020 to 2024. The Lakewood City Council adopted the schematic master plan in April 2024. This plan includes the redevelopment of Edgewater Park and the relocation of the public boat launch from its current location to the newly acquired southern parcel. This proposed development will significantly improve public, safety, and emergency access to the lake.
The “urban park” shoreline designation is consistent with the current designation of Edgewater Park and will support the development of this open space to improve existing conditions for public use.
Have questions or comments? Want to view a hard copy of the proposed amendments?
Contact: Tiffany Speir, Planning Division Manager
[email protected]
City of Lakewood
6000 Main Street SW
Lakewood, WA 98499
Periodic Full Review of Lakewood SMP
The next full periodic update of the city’s SMP will occur in 2029, as required by state law.
Additional Information
- LMC Title 16 – Shoreline Protection
- 2026 Shoreline Master Program (PDF)
- 2019 Shoreline Restoration Plan (PDF)
- 2010 Shoreline Characterization report (PDF)
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