Lakewood is a city in Pierce County, Washington, United States. Neighboring Puget Sound and Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Lakewood features beautiful parks, tree-lined neighborhoods, shimmering lakes, rich history, busy commercial districts, and a diverse population. Lakewood is home to 16 parks consisting of more than 540 acres. There are five lakes totaling nearly two miles of water area. This makes Lakewood great for water sports like skiing, rowing, and fishing. Lakewood was even named one of the nation’s “One Hundred Best Communities for Young People” by America’s Promise Alliance six years in a row.
