Are fireworks allowed in Lakewood? Yes, fireworks are allowed in Lakewood, but only on July 4 between the hours of 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. If you choose to use fireworks at your residence on July 4, please be smart: The best way to enjoy a safe Fourth of July is not to use fireworks at home and instead attend …
Join us for a Juneteenth Celebration Saturday The public is invited to Lakewood City Hall on Saturday, June 15 from 3-5 p.m., for a community celebration of Juneteenth. What is Juneteenth? This federal and state holiday marks the date (June 19) in 1865 when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas learned the Emancipation Proclamation ended slavery in the United States. Today …
Interlaaken Bridge update After reviewing five options to repair the damaged Interlaaken Bridge at its regular meeting June 3, 2024, the Lakewood City Council directed the Public Works Engineering Department to move forward with repairs that will have the bridge back open by September 2024. The options reviewed ranged in estimated project costs from $467,000 to $2.8 million. The City …
Partners for Parks raises $2 million for H-Barn project Partners for Parks announced last week it received a $350,000 capital grant from the Norcliffe Foundation to help with planned restoration of the H-Barn at Fort Steilacoom Park. With this donation the nonprofit has raised more than $2 million for the project through one-time and multi-year pledges. Partners for Parks is …
New Building Code Amendments The Lakewood City Council adopted amendments to the city’s building code at its March 4, 2024, regular meeting. The updates go into effect March 15, 2024. The changes reflect amendments made to the International Building Code. The International Building Code amendments were adopted in 2021, however they were not implemented immediately due to multiple court cases. …
Celebrating Black History Month At its meeting Monday the Lakewood City Council will issue a proclamation celebrating February as Black History Month. As part of the celebration and recognition of this important month, the City of Lakewood is once again highlighting the “Hidden Heroes” of our community. The campaign kicks off Monday, Feb. 5. It includes a e-newsletter sent weekly …
Happy New Year As we say goodbye to 2023 we want to wish all in Lakewood a very Happy New Year. Please note: Lakewood City Hall and the Lakewood police station will close at 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 29, 2023. They will remain closed through Jan. 1, 2024 in observance of the New Year’s Day holiday. Regular operations resume Jan. …
Jingle Bell 5k/1-mile Kid’s run is Saturday The City of Lakewood Jingle Bell 5k is back and better than ever! The city partnered with the Lakes Cross Country Boosters Club to return the Jingle Bell 5k run/walk & 1-mile Kid’s Run to Fort Steilacoom Park. Haven’t registered yet? It’s OK there’s still time! Register before Saturday and save. Or register …
Celebrate the holidays Saturday in Lakewood Join us this Saturday (Dec. 9) to celebrate the holidays in Lakewood at our annual Holiday Parade of Lights, followed by a countdown to a lighting of the Lakewood Christmas Tree. The parade starts at 4:30 p.m. Arrive at Lakewood City Hall early to line the parade route and check out the festivities. We’ll …
Lakewood Holiday Parade of Lights & Tree Lighting is next Saturday Join us Saturday, Dec. 9 to celebrate the holidays with our annual Holiday Parade of Lights, followed by a countdown to lighting the Lakewood Christmas Tree. The parade starts at 4:30 p.m. Arrive at Lakewood City Hall early to line the parade route and check out the festivities. We’ll …
Happy Thanksgiving Wishing you and all Lakewood families a very Happy Thanksgiving this holiday season. Lakewood City Hall, the Lakewood police station and city operations are closed Thursday and Friday this week. Regular operations resume Monday, Nov. 27, 2023. Washington Boulevard is open After more than two years of phased closures, Washington Boulevard reopened to traffic Wednesday afternoon. The re-opening …
What is Lakewood doing to address public safety concerns? This summer, Lakewood Mayor Jason Whalen and City Manager John Caulfield convened a meeting of Pierce County mayors and city administrators to address the pressing issue of public safety in the region. At the meeting it was agreed the alarming increases in crime experienced across the state has a negative impact …
Public hearing on ADUs and short-term rentals At its regular meeting Nov. 6, 2023, the Lakewood City Council will hold public hearing on proposed 2023 annual development regulation code amendments. One of the 12 proposed amendments relates to accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and whether they should be allowed as short-term rentals. The Lakewood Planning Commission reviewed the proposed code amendment. …
Fall Community Cleanup is Nov. 11-12 Bring trash, junk and recyclables to the Lakewood Transfer Station for the city’s Fall Community Cleanup Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 11-12 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (last vehicle admitted at 1:45 p.m.). This event is for Lakewood residents only; a utility bill or ID is required to show proof of residence. Participants should …
Edgewater Park Master Plan meeting The City of Lakewood Parks and Recreation Advisory Board invites the public to a community meeting to continue the conversation about updating the Edgewater Park Master Plan. The meeting will include review of previous work done by the community to create the draft master plan. At the meeting additional information will be gathered around the …
Supporting manufacturing in Lakewood Mayor Jason Whalen welcomed the first-ever Manufacturing Day Expo to Lakewood this week. He was joined by City Manager John Caulfield and Economic Development Director Becky Newton at the event. Held at Clover Park Technical College, the four-hour event called attention to new frontiers in manufacturing. This includes automation, robotics, instrumentation and process control, and supply …
Mayor Whalen’s Community Coffeehouse wrap up Did you miss Mayor Jason Whalen’s Community Coffeehouse this week? Long range planning and special projects manager Tiffany Speir shared information about new housing laws at the state level that will impact housing density in the city. In part, the laws require an increase in “middle housing” types in areas traditionally dedicated to single-family …
Lakewood Connections in homes now The Fall 2023 edition of the quarterly Lakewood Connections magazine is hitting mailboxes around Lakewood now. Each quarter the magazine is mailed to more than 31,000 residences across the city. Inside find information about the latest projects, upcoming events, a message from the Lakewood City Council and other details about what’s happening in the community. …