Saturday Street Festival season is here We’ll be dancing in the streets THIS Saturday from 4-8 p.m. at the plaza on Motor Ave. (6114 Motor Avenue). Bring the family, meet up with friends and get ready for an evening of fun. There will be a live DJ, food trucks, kid’s activities and games, roaming entertainment, vendor booths and more. Support …
Memorial Day 2023 Monday is Memorial Day. On this day we honor the service men and women who gave their lives protecting our country. We also honor their families, whose lives are forever changed. Thank you to all who serve our country. We appreciate you. Please note: Lakewood City Hall and most city operations are closed Monday in observation of …
H-Barn restoration project gets big boost Partners for Parks announced this week it received a $1 million project grant from the Names Family Foundation in support of its H-Barn restoration project at Fort Steilacoom Park. The H-Barn Project is an innovative public-private partnership between the city of Lakewood and Partners for Parks, a 501c3 nonprofit organization committed to …
Who’s ready to fish? The lake is stocked, the poles are rigged – all we need is you! Thanks to everyone who signed up for our Kids Fishing event. All time slots are full. We can’t wait to see your smiling faces on the shores of American Lake for this family friendly event. The first session begins at 8 a.m.; …
Road closures coming to Fort Steilacoom Park entrance, neighboring streets On May 15 the city will close the 87th Avenue, Dresden Lane and Elwood Drive all near the entrance to Fort Steilacoom Park. A new, temporary entrance to the park will be built. This entrance will allow access from 87th Avenue directly south of Steilacoom Boulevard. The road closures will …
It’s time to take the kids fishing The annual Lakewood Kids Fishing Event is only a few weeks away! Have you signed up yet? We still have a few spots available at the 8, 9 and 10 a.m. sessions. Our 11 a.m. slot is almost full. Join us Saturday, May 13 for this event that let’s children 5 to 14 …
Parks Appreciation Day is Saturday Join your neighbors to help cleanup Lakewood’s parks and get them ready for the busy spring and summer season. Our annual Parks Appreciation Day is this Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Volunteers are needed to help clean up park areas, remove noxious weeds, spread wood chips and assist with overall …
Spring Community Cleanup is here! This weekend bring your unwanted items to the Lakewood Transfer Station Saturday and Sunday between 8 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. The city partners with refuse provider LeMay to offer this service free to Lakewood residents. Proof of Lakewood residency is required for admittance. The Lakewood Transfer Station is located at 3869 94th Street SW. Smaller …
Spring Community Cleanup dates set This weekend is your last weekend to gather up your unwanted items to dispose of for free at our Spring Community Cleanup. Bring your unwanted items to the Lakewood Transfer Station Saturday and Sunday, April 15 and 16, 2023 between 8 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. The city partners with refuse provider LeMay to offer this …
Council Corner: March 20, 2023 Trestin Lauricella sworn in: Lakewood’s newest City Council member was sworn in at the March 20, 2023 regular meeting. Lakewood Municipal Court Judge Lisa Mansfield administered the oath of office. Lauricella was appointed by the Lakewood City Council to fill the remainder of the council Position 6 term. He will hold the position until the …
Two legislative town halls Saturday This legislative session the Lakewood City Council and police leadership are voicing support for legislation that offers a commonsense approach to policies that protect lives and property and do not erode trust in government. We support bipartisan leadership to pass legislation that stops increased criminal activity we’re seeing not only in Lakewood, but across our …
Be heard: Legislative Town Halls This legislative session the Lakewood City Council and police leadership are voicing support for legislation that offers a commonsense approach to policies that protect lives and property and do not erode trust in government. We support bipartisan leadership to pass legislation that stops increased criminal activity we’re seeing not only in Lakewood, but across our …
Lakewood Tree Code update Changes to the city’s tree code took effect this week. The changes were made to protect significant trees within the city and to help achieve the City Council’s goal to increase overall tree canopy within the city to 40% by 2050. These changes mean that you may now need a permit to remove a tree from …
Feb. 24, 2023 City Council candidate interviews The Lakewood City Council will hold two special meetings Feb. 28 and March 1 to interview candidates for the City Council Position 6 vacancy. The meetings will begin at 6 p.m. and be held in Council Chambers at Lakewood City Hall, 6000 Main Street SW. How to attend:Â Attend in person at Lakewood City …
Saying farewell to Chief Zaro Monday the community turned out to wish retiring Lakewood Police Chief Mike Zaro well as he ends his nearly 30-year career in law enforcement later this month. At the drop-in event residents, leaders and community supporters from Lakewood and beyond joined together to share a smile, handshake and hug with the outgoing chief. Throughout his …
Lakewood Police Chief named After a highly competitive selection and recruitment process, Lakewood City Manager John Caulfield announced today he selected Patrick D. Smith as the next Chief of Police for the Lakewood Police Department. He will join the department March 1, 2023. Smith was one of six finalists introduced to the community in December 2022 at a public meet …
Nisqually Tribe holds Chief Leschi Memorial Walk This morning (Friday) the Nisqually Tribe will lead a Memorial Walk in Lakewood to honor Chief Leschi. The walk is held on his birthday, a day with special meaning for the Tribe. The walk will begin from Oakbrook Plaza at a historical stone marker that acknowledges the hanging of Leschi in 1858 not …
New Year, New You kick off success Last weekend was our New Year, New You event at Fort Steilacoom Park. With a focus on setting good intentions in 2023, we brought together community to celebrate active lifestyles with a gentle 1.5-mile trip around Waughop Lake, a new neighbor raffle to encourage meeting new people, samplings of our #LoveLakewood yoga and …