5 days ago · The City of Lakewood, California is a diverse family-oriented bedroom community of beautiful tree-lined streets, neighborhood parks, a large regional shopping center and many small businesses. Lakewood was awarded Tree City USA, Sportstown and Playful City USA honors for its urban forest and robust park and sports programs.

About Lakewood, California. The City of Lakewood is located in southern Los Angeles County, about 23 miles southeast of Los Angeles. Size and population. The area of the city is 9.5 square miles. Lakewood’s population was estimated by the State Department of Finance to be 79,919 as of January 2020.

Jun 11, 2024 · Lakewood, California's key city and financial documents, as well as information on city council members, commissions and boards, agendas and meetings, voting and election resources, city job openings and current construction project information.

How will the promise of Lakewood endure in a California that is markedly different from 1954? In the column to the left are links to more historical resources, including videos, photographs, and key documents of Lakewood's incorporation.

Lakewood's place in the development of suburban Southern California and the dramatic changes that followed Lakewood's incorporation are told on the following pages and in collections of historical photographs, videos, and documents that are linked on the left.

The new city of Lakewood redefined the future of municipal organization in California. That change was so significant that it deserves the overworked adjective “revolutionary.” Incorporation in 1954 wasn't the start of Lakewood's story, however.

5 days ago · Lakewood's annual State of the City Luncheon is set for Wednesday, Feb. 26 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at The Centre. Attendees will hear what Lakewood's leaders are saying about the city's upcoming opportunities and challenges.

Residents of Lakewood, California can find information and services to help them establish service as a new resident, get help and advice for home improvement projects, report problems and get help with issues around the neighborhood, and take advantage of the many resident resources and services related to living in Lakewood.

Find out about activities and events in Lakewood, including recreation classes, carnivals, concerts, park programs, travel programs, volunteering, and sports programs for youth and adults.

To understand how Lakewood can efficiently and effectively serve its residents, it's important to know what services the city provides and how a Lakewood Plan city operates. Lakewood is a general law city.