According to Lakewood city officials, public interest and demand were key reasons for the decision to replace the skate park at Harry Todd Park with pickleball courts. But not everyone is thrilled. Read or watch the full story at the King5.com website.
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City of Lakewood Small Works Abatement Roster
The City of Lakewood is accepting applications for a Small Works Abatement Roster for both federally and non-federally funded residential and commercial demolition of dangerous buildings, lead abatement, asbestos abatement, hazardous materials abatement, and methamphetamine abatements within the city limits of Lakewood. Contractors needed include: All contractors must be licensed, bonded and insured in the […]
No Lakewood Farmers Market or Summer Concerts for two weeks
The Lakewood Farmers Market and Summer Nights at the Pavilion Summer Concert are on hiatus the next two weeks. There will be no market or concert July 16 or 23. The pause is so the City of Lakewood can prepare for and recover from SummerFEST, happening July 20 at Fort Steilacoom Park. The market and […]
Letter: A Library Coincidence?
Tonight, on our Friday evening outing, we drove past the old Tenzler/Lakewood Library. Some of you may recall I expressed concern, earlier this week, about how shabby it looked with long overgrown grass. Well lo and behold the tall grass is gone. I don’t know if it is a coincidence, or if someone in a […]
Letter: All Alone – But Not Alone – In the Wilderness
“What are some of the most important things you learned from your father?” That was the question at the top of my journal page in the leather bound book given to me by my grandchildren this past Father’s Day, a journal entitled “A Grandfather’s Life – I Want To Know Everything About You.” With a […]
Lakewood City Council considers updates to code around public camping restrictions
Last year the Lakewood City Council adopted two ordinances to address concerns around camping on public property. They are Ordinance 728, restricting camping or erecting structures in parks or on city rights-of-way, and Ordinance 783, making it unlawful to occupy public property. The city’s ordinances are like those adopted in other jurisdictions, including Grants Pass, Oregon. The […]
About Lakewood Playhouse’s 86th Season
With the start of our next season just a couple of months away, take a closer look at the five shows in our 86th Season that all center the theme of building community in stories of belonging, understanding, acceptance and hope. Godspell First up is GODSPELL, directed by our new Producing Artistic Director, Joseph C. […]
The Lakewood City Council July 15 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on July 15 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Lakewood City Manager July 12 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) July 12 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.