There is something special about Lakewood in every season. Spring arrives with new color in the gardens and parks, trails come alive beneath towering evergreens, and the lakes once again welcome kayaks, fishing boats and afternoons spent along the water. Summer brings festivals, outdoor gatherings, neighborhood celebrations and long Northwest evenings by the lake. Autumn transforms the city with brilliant color, crisp mornings and changing views of the surrounding mountains. And when winter settles over the South Sound, Lakewood becomes a welcoming home base for holiday traditions, local dining, cultural experiences and adventures in the nearby mountains.

Lakewood is more than a beautiful place to visit.
It is a city shaped by the people who call it home.

More than 60,000 residents bring together cultures, traditions and experiences from around the world. That diversity can be seen—and tasted—throughout the community, particularly in Lakewood's International District, where Korean, Vietnamese, Latino and other cultural influences have helped create one of the most distinctive collections of restaurants, markets and small businesses in the South Sound.