Lakewood Chamber of Commerce Fall/Winter Directory 2022-2023

Shawn

Rick Stevens, GEICO

HelloFriends!

The leaves have begun falling and the chill in the air has come right on cue. For some, it’s a season of harvest - a celebration of what they have planted - that they can now enjoy. For others, it's a time of transition that will usher in our season of gratitude: Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah and Christmas. As many are enjoying the crisp air and the beauty of the changing leaves, we continue to stay focused on your needs.

The Chamber has been working diligently to promote and support our business community ~ as it is especially vital that our local establishments have a successful fourth quarter. We're dedicated to helping your business not only survive - but thrive.

In addition to our regular programming and events that drive business to our local economy, the Chamber has stepped up to meet the unique challenges our member businesses are facing. We have been and will continue to:

--be your resource if you need loans or grants so that you know when and where monetary support is available.

--amplify your voice in communicating needs and challenges to local and state government administrations and partner with them to help access business resources.

--increase our member marketing efforts in order to boost visibility and encourage local spending. We need you to step up to work with us to showcase your business.

--provide regular communications via email and social media to let you know the status of all things that impact your bottom line.

--offer quality information exchanges during regularly scheduled Zoom meetings to keep you upto-date.

We know you're busy. Probably working harder with less staff. So let the Chamber help. Take advantage of all the "homework" we do for you and allow yourself to think big. Our job is to help you succeed.

So don't be a stranger. We continue to serve our Members and the visiting public 7 days a week.

Sincerely,

MeetOur Team

Board of Directors

Staff

Ambassadors Club

John Snyder

Town America

Linda Smith President/CEO

Scott Jonson Office Manager

Sue Boguszewski

Services

Connie Duty Becky Newton

Medicare Exchange City of Lakewood

Hailey Wheeler Heritage Bank

Michael Cruz

Trudy Cofchin Treasurer

Tammy Faelnar

Tod Wolf Chair of the Board

Mike Larson

John Snyder Secretary

Columbia Bank

LeMay Family Collection

AA Meats

Robi's Camera|The Print Refinery

Our Town America

Compass Team at Harold Allen

Hailey Wheeler

Heritage Bank

We Thank our Sponsors

Some of our Member businesses choose to invest in the Chamber above their annual dues commitment.

This additional financial investment helps boost our ability to truly serve the needs and interests of our business community, allowing staff to focus on the development and creation of a dynamic business organization that will be a true voice for the job providers in the Lakewood area.

In turn, we provide you with consistent brand exposure to our business community and residents. Interested? We'd love to talk!

Momentum Sponsors

President's Club

Patrons

Investments are based on

Welcometolakewood, Washington!

Welcome to Lakewood, Washington! Our city has 60,000 residents and is host to Joint Base Lewis McChord. Lakewood is a city rich in culture, tradition and history.It’s a great place to raise a family, start a business or play at any of our parks and lakes.

We’re located in Pierce County and offer some of the most stunning backdrops in the Pacific Northwest.A short automobile, bus or train ride away from Seattle and Tacoma, we’re easily accessible off I-5. Perhaps more than any community in Washington, we are deeply connected to our neighboring Military base, Joint Base Lewis McChord, the largest joint base on the west coast.

We’re home to a great K 12 school system, and a popular technical college and community college. We offer an array of shopping and dining for visitors and residents, alike ~ everything from popular national brands to iconic small restaurants and stores. Check out our gardens, historic museums and live theater! Like to golf?

We offer several outstanding courses offering traditional ~ as well as disc golf and foot golf. Local casinos not only have card games of chance, but offer great food and live entertainment on weekends. And when it comes to recreation, you need look no further than our parks and lakes. That’s right. Lakewood boasts some of the best recreation in the region.

The Lakewood Chamber of Commerce is bringing back the tradition of decorating the city in blue lights for the holiday season!

When the Lakewood Colonial Center was built by Norton Clapp in 1937, it was a pretty big deal.It was the first suburban “mall” west of the Mississippi. It is rumored that Clapp’s first wife Mary Cordelia Davis’s favorite color was blue. Hence, the decorating of the Colonial Center with blue lights during the Christmas season began. Mrs. Clapp inspired owners of nearby shopping centers and along Gravelly Lake Drive to follow the color scheme, and in the late 1930’s through the 1970's, blue bulbs symbolized the holiday spirit of community businesses.

If you have a business in the city limits of Lakewood, you qualify to receive FREE C-9 LED blue light strings long as supplies last. Call or email us to sign up to get your lights today!

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Lakewood, the perfect homebase for your Northwest Adventure!

Lakewood enjoys one ofthe most enviable geographic locations in the Pacific Northwest,with five glistening lakes, meandering drives, three major golf courses and a good mix of shopping and entertainment choices.

Lakewold Gardens

Catapult Adventure Park

Points of Interest

Located just south of the cities of Seattle and Tacoma, and adjacent to Joint Base Lewis McChord,Lakewood is easily accessible as well as centrally located in South Puget Sound.

Lakewood is within minutes of ferries, beaches, water activities, museums, parks and casinos.

South Puget Sound Wildlife Area

Ft Steilacoom Park

Attractions, Recreation

Lakewold Gardens

Lakewood History Museum

Steilacoom Lake

Points of Interest

Grand Prix Raceway

Maverick Gaming

Thornewood Castle B & B

Attractions, Recreation &

Pierce College Science Dome & Planetarium

Cyclocross at Ft. Steilacoom Park

6 Public Golf Courses in/near Lakewood

Points of Interest

American Lake

Ft. Steilacoom Park

Lakewold Gardens

Attractions, Recreation &

Fort Steilacoom Park

Veterans Memorial

Kayaking on American Lake

Points of Interest

Steilacoom Lake

Lakewood Playhouse

Attractions, Recreation

Christmas Reenactment at Historic Fort Steilacoom

Christmas Tree Lighting at City Hall

Fort Steilacoom Park

Points of Interest

Pt Defiance Zoo & Aquarium

Pierce County Ferry

Lewis Army Museum

Attractions, Recreation &

LeMay Collections at Marymount

Crystal Mountain Ski Resort

Points of Interest

Mount Rainier National Park

Northwest Trek Wildlife Park

Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge

Autumn in Lakewood !

Leaves are falling and temperatures dropping, but there is still a ton of fun to be had in Lakewood and her surrounding areas. In fact, this may be one of the best times to visit and experience the changing of the seasons. Enjoy wildlife, history, local food, outdoor activities and scenic wonders during this season spanning September through November!

Highlights to Visit:

Northwest Trek Wildlife Park

Copper Creek Restaurant

Ex Nihilio Sculpture Park

Pioneer Farm Museum Carr’s Restaurant

Nisqually Wildlife Refuge Lakewood Shooting Range

Go Philly Cheesesteaks and Wings

Chambers Bay Golf Course Fort Steilacoom Park

Elks in rutting season, a whimsical sculpture park, hands on farm museum with a tour through the seasons, historic mountain diner, world class golf, state of the art shooting range and scenic wonders all around. Just a few of the amazing activities, food and experiences waiting for you in Lakewood this autumn!

Autumn in Lakewood !

Day One: Saturday

Arrive in Lakewood, WA., and enjoy breakfast at Hops and Drops. Then head towards Mount Rainier to Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, your destination for an unique experience called Wild Drive! Everyone gets a window seat on this trek where you’ll drive your own vehicle through the free roaming section of the park. You’ll have the chance to see fluffy mountain goats, Roosevelt Elk herds, bison and maybe even a moose! Be sure to get your tickets online prior to arrival to access the park! After your Wild Drive, don’t miss the separate walking tour called the Wild Walk. A one way trail will direct your walk around the park to view cougar, wolves, grizzlies, otters and bald eagles!

Hungry for lunch? Head up mountain to Ashford and visit the historic Copper Creek Restaurant for a delicious lunch. They’re open every day and serve local favorites like salmon, trout, steaks, freshly baked breads and buns and of course, Miss Jennie’s famous blackberry pie!

After lunch stop by the Ex Nihilio Sculpture Park on your way back to town where artist Dan Klennert’s creations come to life. You’ll see dinosaurs, seahorses, giant spiders , a heavy metal band (made of iron) and so much more. No admission fee is required, but if you’d like feel free to donate a few dollars in either the Republican or Democratic donation urns. Dan’s quirky sense of humor is contagious and if you’re lucky you may even catch him crafting his next piece of art work.

Autumn in Lakewood !

The Pioneer Farm Museum offers incredible hands on living history weekend tours. Their Native American Seasons Tour and will explore season to season through the forest and the Ohop Indian Village. Journey back to the 1880’s and experience homesteading in Washington State.

For dinner visit Bruno’s European Restaurant. Enjoy Schnitzel, Roulade, Frikadelle, Pierogi, Latkes and more of your favorite German and Polish dishes from scratch. European Beer & Wine makes it feel like Oktoberfest any time.

Check into the Best Western Lakewood for your overnight. It’s conveniently located in the heart of Lakewood, close to everything. For more lodging info visit the Lakewood Chamber.

Day Two: Sunday

Enjoy your complimentary full breakfast at the hotel this morning. Grab a few treats to take with you at the Original House of Donuts! Your first stop today is a short drive southbound on interstate 5, for an invigorating walk at the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually Wildlife Refuge .

A protected estuary on the Nisqually River Delta where the freshwater of the Nisqually River combines with the saltwater of Puget Sound . The estuary is protected and offers a rich diversity of fish and wildlife

The Nisqually estuary was restored in 2009, by removing dikes and reconnecting 762 acres with the tides of Puget Sound. Enjoy long walks along raised boardwalk trails to the water viewpoints and abundant wildlife.

Next visit Washington’s newest and most advanced indoor shooting range. At the Lakewood Shooting Range try out the latest and greatest, or just come shoot your all time favorite! With 16 lanes, each 25 yards long, and sporting state of the art touch screen controllers, you’ll have a blast honing your shooting skills in the comfort of an indoor location. Don’t have your own gun? Rentals are available for handguns like Glock and Smith & Wesson, or rifles like Ruger and Winchesters there’s something for everyone here.

Be sure to register online before you go arrive.

Autumn in Lakewood !

Hungry for lunch? Stop by Go Philly Cheesesteaks and Wings! They bring the authentic taste of Philadelphia to the Pacific Northwest. They use only the original products that made the Cheesesteak famous in Philly and around the world. For other dining options visit Lakewood Chamber.

Ready to swing a few clubs at a world class golf resort that hosted the U.S. Open in 2015? This “walking only” course boasts tawny grasses, towering sand dunes, massive fairways, and breathtaking views of the Puget Sound and snow capped Olympic Mountains. Chambers Bay brings the traditions of Scottish links to the Pacific Northwest. Once a depleted sand and gravel mine along the shores of Puget Sound , Robert Trent Jones Jr. created a masterpiece. Book your afternoon tee time here!

Then have dinner at the Grill at the golf course overlooking Chambers Bay! The Grill is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with full bar service and an interesting list of Northwest wines. Enjoy the splendor of the Puget Sound, the majestic Olympic Mountains, and expansive golf course views. Reservations are strongly encouraged… Make your reservations here.

Need a little excitement for the evening? Stop by the Great American Casino for safe social distanced gambling and great drinks. Weekends may soon offer live music too! Enjoy your second night at your hotel.

Day Three:

After breakfast take a scenic one mile stroll at Waughop Lake, located in Fort Steilacoom Park. This fully paved trail offers lake viewpoints, tiny beach areas and lovely vegetation native to the Pacific Northwest. Fort Steilacoom Park’s 342 acres offers a diversity of habitats from open meadows to coniferous woodland.

Excellent access for birding includes 146 species identified within the park’s boundaries.

Autumn in Lakewood !

Heading home you’ll treasure the memories you’ve created during your Autumn in Lakewood getaway! Resources:

Lakewood Chamber of Commerce 6310 Mt Tacoma Dr SW, Lakewood, WA 98499 (253) 582 9400

Northwest Trek Wildlife Park 5821 Main St SW, Lakewood, WA 98499 11610 Trek Drive East, Eatonville, WA 98328 (253) 267 0429 360.832.6117

Hops and Drops

Copper Creek Restaurant Ex Nihilio Sculpture Park 35707 WA 706, Ashford, WA 98304 22410 WA 706, Elbe, WA 98330 360 569 2326

Pioneer Farm Museum

Bruno’s Restaurant 7716 Ohop Valley Road E., Eatonville, WA. 98328 10902 Bridgeport Way SW, Lakewood, WA 98499 360 832 6300 (253) 719 7181

Best Western Lakewood Original House of Donuts 6125 Motor Ave SW, Lakewood, WA 98499 9638 Gravelly Lake Drive SW, Lakewood, WA 98499 (253) 584-2212 253 588 2647

Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually Wildlife Refuge

Lakewood Shooting Range 100 Brown Farm Rd NE, Olympia, WA 98516 11701 Pacific Hwy SW, Suite B, Lakewood, WA 98499 (360) 753 9467 (253) 582 0222

Go Philly Cheesesteaks and Wings

Chambers Bay Golf 7421 Custer Rd W, Lakewood, WA 98499 6320 Grandview Dr W, University Place, WA 98467 (253) 449 3100 (253) 460 4653

The Griill at Chambers Bay

The Great American Casino 6320 Grandview Dr W, University Place, WA 98467 10117 S. Tacoma Way, Lakewood, WA 98499 (253) 460 4653 (253) 396 0500

Fort Steilacoom Park and Waughop Lake 8714 87th Ave SW, Lakewood, WA 98498 (253) 983 7887

Drive Tour Itinerary

HOLIDAYS IN LAKEWOOD!

We hope your holidays are filled with laughter & love.

The holiday season in Lakewood is “the most wonderful time of the year! “

Take in the dazzling blue Christmas lights, live theatre performances, a reverse Christmas parade, visit shops and restaurants, peek into an 1863 Christmas celebration at an historic fort, cut down your own fresh Christmas tree ~ and experience the celebration of the birth of Christ throughout our many churches.

Drive to Lakewood for a holiday celebration and good cheer!

Day One

Arrive in Lakewood, WA., and enjoy shopping at our local, small retailers, or the Lakewood Towne Center, our antique stores or visit the remarkable International District along South Tacoma Way. Choose from a wide mix of dinner options ~ whether you're in the mood for American, European, Italian, Mexican, Chinese, Japanese, Indian or Korean fare, you'll love the variety our city has to offer! You can check out the Foodie Drive Tour Itinerary on the Chamber's website for dozens of suggestions on great eateries in and around Lakewood.

After dark, you’ll notice Lakewood’s Nights of Lights — beautiful blue lights around the Lakewood business district. In the late 1930’s through the 70's, blue lights symbolized the holiday spirit of our community businesses. But in 2009, the lights took on new meaning, when four Lakewood police officers were gunned down at a Parkland coffee shop. Blue lights now blaze throughout the city in memory of the four officers who lost their lives, as well as a show of community nostalgia of our Christmases past.

Check into your holiday lodging of choice — if you're looking for a unique place to call home for the evening, Airbnb offers bungalows and lakefront options. Or check into one of our many hotel properties (see back). Get ready for a fun evening out with lots of options for light displays that would make Clark Griswold proud!

Lakewood’s annual Holiday Parade of Lights and annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony begins at the Lakewood Colonial Plaza and ends at Lakewood Towne Center with the official tree lighting event on Saturday, December 10.

Roughly 7,000 people will line the route specifically to see the floats and displays as they make their way to Lakewood City Hall.

The parade runs from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. The parade ends at Lakewood City Hall in time for the countdown to light the city Christmas tree.

Also on the 10th, you can step back into time and eavesdrop at historic Fort Steilacoom, as living historians re-enact the Christmas of 1863, highlighting how the holiday season might have been celebrated in these buildings nearly 160 years ago.

Re-enactors will gather in candlelight to talk, sing, dance and dine as our predecessors did in these buildings nearly 160 years ago. Visitors from 2021 will walk past the scenes and witness them as if they are spirits from the future.

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The Lakewood Playhouse,the cultural heart of our diverse community, creates engaging and entertaining theatre celebrating the human experience. For your holiday viewing pleasure, Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol will show through December 19.

If you don't already have enough to choose from, a final option is to visit ZooLIGHTS. Come enjoy Point Defiance Zoo, transformed into a colorful winter wonderland with over 800,000 lights. It's simply magical for young and old alike!

Heading back to Lakewood from Zoo Lights, here’s just a few residential light displays to enjoy from your vehicle; although you'll find plenty of residential displays just driving around on your own!

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Day Two

Rise and Shine!

We have some local favorite breakfast spots that we'd be remiss in not mentioning if you're a full meal deal kind of breakfast foodie. Check out local favorites: Burs, Carr's or Black Bear Diner.

Or if a warm, fresh donut and cup of coffee are more to your liking, stop by The Original House of Donuts. Established in 1959, they have one simple goal ... to make fresh handmade donuts from scratch every day. Over 60 years later, millions have been served at this iconic establishment. It's the perfect way to start your day in Lakewood.

If you’re interested in getting your worship on and celebrating the true reason for the season, click here for a list of Lakewood Churches - both in person and online options are listed. Just click on their websites to see which house of worship suits you best. Visitors are always welcome in God’s house!

And finally, you can’t go home without a fresh cut Christmas tree! Here’s a Christmas Tree Farm List to give you options of nearby sustainably run u-cut farms. What could

Foodie Focused road trip

We’ve heard to be a great food city, it helps to have a large body of water nearby, a classic dish or two, and a population with a fondness for drink. Well, you’ve just hit the trifecta!

Lakewood has the makings needed for your next foodie visit! We've got your favorite standards, authentic ethnic fare and delicious drinks to tickle your taste buds. So eat, drink and shop your way through Lakewood. And come back soon!

Highlights to Visit

Taqueria El Sabroso Authentic, delicious Mexican food.. A small walk up joint with a few small tables offering homemade horchata, aguas frescas, tamales, carnitas, menudo pozole and much more

Taqueria El Antojo Breakfast, lunch and dinner available at this popular restaurant. The menu offers practically anything your heart desires:tacos, burritos, sopitos, pupusas, chicken, pork, beef and seafood plates, stews, and more! Kids menu also available.

El Pulgarcito, The best in Salvadoran flavors, from their soups, salads, and sides to perfect pupusas, you’ll love your dining experience whether you’re a Salvadorian food novice or native, their friendly staff can guide you through the menu and recommend something perfect for any taste. From their famous pupusas, perfectly hot and crispy on the outside and tender and creamy on the inside to their sides of beans, rice, plantains, and spicy coleslaw. Top it all off with a freshly made flan for dessert.

OSJ International OSj International serves authentic Puerto Rican cuisine and dishes influenced by other Caribbean countries, all in one location Great food, ambience, service and drinks. Lots of vegan/vegetarian options as well.

Hong’s Restaurant Hong's Restaurant is a mother daughter owned restaurant, serving healthy and flavorful Vietnamese, Chinese, and American food. Favorites include Salt and Pepper Wings, Chow Mein, Pho, Vietnamese crepes, Bahn Mi sandwiches and their signature cocktails. Vegetarian options too.

Maresol Restaurant Maresol is an authentic Filipino cuisine experience. Low priced, freshly made entrées, deserts, and traditional Filipino beverages make Maresol a unique Northwest experience. The vibrantly colored restaurant boasts ample parking and is easily accessible. The staff is warm and provides helpful information for the Filipino novice diner.

Chang Thai Chang Thai serves amazing, authentic Thai cuisine. The décor is austere, but the flavors are anything but. Known for their amazing curry dishes, there's plenty more including pot stickers, rice noodle soup, crispy garlic chicken, pad thai and more. Gluten Free, Vegan and Vegetarian Options

Cham Garden Korean BBQ Cozy, all you can eat Korean BBQ where patrons select sides & marinated meats for tabletop grilling. KOREAN BARBCUE (Korean: 고기구이, gogi gu i, ‘meat roast’ refers to the popular method in Korean cuisine of grilling meat, typically beef, pork, or chicken. Such dishes are often prepared on gas or charcoal grills built into the dining table itself

BANCHAN: little side dishes that go with Korean BBQ. You order your meats and they come to the table, raw You grill them, wrap them up in radish wraps, dip/top them, then eat them up. Everything is smoky, meaty, savory and delicious. Eat, drink and repeat!

Makchang Drama Featuring soulful, delicious soups and stews and Korean BBQ, as well as many other Korean specialties. If you’re a novice to Korean food, the patient and friendly staff help you navigate your order Spirits, beer also offered

BB.Q Olive Chicken Korean Fried Chicken is fried until perfectly crunchy, but super juicy inside. BB.Q Olive is expansive and handsome with an urban décor that is family friendly. The fried chicken is served in half chicken or full chicken orders and meant to be sampled and shared with a cold pitcher of beer or soju.

Kyoto Japanese Restaurant Located in a strip mall, upon entering you’ll walk across a bubbling Koi pond, nice water feature. Friendly staff will guide you to a standard table or booth, or you may opt for the sushi bar You can book a tatami room for larger parties. Fresh and delicious sushi, and traditional favorites like yakitori, gyoza, tempura, udon, flame broiled shioyaki, bento boxes and much more. Beer, sake and some spirits available too.

Hi! BubbleTea Hi! BubbleTea serves traditional fruit tea and tapioca pearl bubble teas made with only natural ingredients, using fresh milk. All drinks are prepared in front of our customers and can be customized with your own sweetness and ice preferences.

Casa Mia A local favorite, Casa Mia is family owned and operated, offering "National Award" winning pizza’s Chicken Three Cheeses, Potato Gorgonzola Truffle Pizza, Strada Susina & Pizza Sole. Delicious offerings of starters, salads, flatbreads, soups, sandwiches, risotto and pasta. Really nice selection of beer and wine. Happy Hour and dessert menus. Buon appetito!

Bruno's European Restaurant - Bruno's is the go to place for delicious, authentic, German and Polish cuisine. If you're in the mood for frikadelle, schnitzel, beef roulade, cabbage roll, bratwurst or pierogi, pull up a seat! Soul satisfying soups, classic entrees, an amazing assortment of desserts, and a beer and wine menu will make you want to visit again and again!

Burs Restaurant Since 1952, our family owned and run restaurant has been Lakewood’s destination restaurant for generations. This iconic restaurant serves breakfast all day every day and classic diner selections. Time warp into the “Forrest Room” lounge for great cocktails and lots of pull tabs

Carr's Restaurant Huge portions of diner classics fill the menu at this homey outfit decorated with road signs and license plates. Large selection of breakfast, lunch & dinner options. Desserts that include homemade cinnamon rolls and hand made milkshakes.

Boo Han Market Full service Asian supermarket for fresh & dry goods, meat, seafood, deli, gifts, cookware and dishes with an emphasis on Korean foods & specialties. Boo Han has attracted shoppers from throughout the South Sound and beyond for nearly four decades and is a local favorite.

Paldo World Korean Grocery Store also has a bakery, video tape store, clothing shop, ginseng retail shop, beauty shop and a food court which serves Korean, Chinese and Japanese cuisines. A favorite in the food court is Mom’s Deli. They offer red bean, mozzarella and Bavarian cream for a sweet treat that you can pop in the toaster to crsip up later if you’re too full after a tasty meal in the food court.

H Mart Lakewood’ newest Korean grocery store is chock full of fresh produce, meats, frozen, dried and canned items, seafood with a live fish/shellfish tank, a wide variety of kimchi, cookware, deli, and a bakery. They also offer Japanese, Chinese, Mexican and Indian specialty items.

Lakewood Grocery Outlet Grocery Outlet is the nation’s largest extreme value grocery store, You can save 40 70% off name brand groceries every day without club cards or coupons. Fresh produce, meat and dairy products, bakery items, as well as a huge inventory of dried, canned and frozen foods. Amazing daily specials and surprises around every corner, from name brand dog treats ~ garden tools ~ seasonal holiday decorations ~ to organic salted caramel ice cream!

Tienda Y Carniceria - Los Guerreros If you’re looking for a good Mexican/Latin grocery store, look no further Great tienda and carniceria Excellent selection of meats, seafood, fried pork goodies, cheeses, homemade tortillas, salsa and guacamole. The Panaderia offers an extensive array of baked goods including pan dulce and tres leches. Remember to stock up on a batch of tamales to take home.

International District Flavors from Around the World!

Come to Lakewood’s International District and you’ll feel as though you’ve traveled to several different countries. But don’t worry - you don’t need your passport to enjoy the exciting international flavors here! Bring your appetite and sense of adventure and take this self guided foodie tour with your spouse, best friends, or your family, and make a fun weekend out of it!

Highlights to Visit:

KYOTO Japanese Restaurant

Shin Shin Market

Hi Bubble Tea

Gamasot SulLung Tang

Bon Bon Bakery

Boo Han Market

Paldo World

HMart

Y Carniceria

Friends

Gardens

Olive Chicken

Pulgarcito

International District

Flavors from Around the World!

Day One: Saturday

Arrive in Lakewood, WA., and enjoy a wonderful lunch at Kyoto Japanese Restaurant! Kyoto provides consistently good food quality for every visit. Lunch favorites like Bento / Sushi Combo

Boxes, Teriyaki, Tempura and Noodles are some options to tempt your tastebuds.

Once you’re powered up, turn right outside the doors of Kyoto and enter Shin Shin Market. This gem of a store has a huge variety of items: utensils, tableware, cookware, small and large appliances, storage containers, cleaning supplies, comforters, personal grooming and beauty supplies, toys, clothes, novelty items, snacks...and so much more. The service is very attentive without being overbearing. The prices are very competitive meeting and beating online shopping and often with a more comprehensive selection.

With all that shopping you’re going to need a pick me up. Just one block south is Hi Bubble Tea, this is the spot if you're looking for fresh, yummy ingredients and inventive flavors.

Drive south on South Tacoma Way and dinner will take you to another incredible dining experience Korean BBQ!

Gamasot SulLung Tang, this hidden gem consistently earns five star reviews for food and service.

Check into your Lakewood lodging for your overnight. Lodging info is available at Lakewood Chamber.

International District

Flavors from Around the World!

Day Two: Sunday

Try Bon Bon Bakery a delightful world of unusual and familiar treats! Bon Bon Bakery is a new Korean bakery in the Lakewood area, and what a welcome addition it is! Just look for them in the Boo Han Shopping Center. They bake their bread fresh every morning, and offer a variety of options between cream breads, fried breads, and more. Check out the rice mochi doughnuts, a red bean pastry, egg tart, macarons, and cakes. Get there early at least before 11am.

Things sell out fast. Outdoor eating spots available. Coffee also ready to order.

If you’re interested in getting your worship on , click here for a list of Lakewood Churches both in person and online options are listed. Just click on their websites to see which house of worship suits you the best.

On the shores of Gravelly Lake, walk the paths of Lakewold Gardens. Stroll through a period in garden history when classic European design came face to face with America's emerging landscape masters. Eulalie Wagner made this garden her personal life project.

Ready for lunch? Travel north on South Tacoma Way , which truly is the heart of the International district in Lakewood. Today you’ll visit Pho Friends, and enjoy Vietnamese specials. Currently offering fourteen different types of Pho, you’ll find what you’re looking for here,

International District

Flavors from Around the World!

Day Two: Sunday

And now for some serious grocery shopping! Boo Han Market A full service Asian supermarket for fresh & dry goods, meat, seafood, deli, gifts, alcohol, cookware and dishes with an emphasis on Korean foods & specialties. Boo Han has attracted shoppers from throughout the South Sound and beyond for nearly four decades and is a local favorite.

Pal do World Korean grocery store that also has a bakery, a video tape store, a clothing shop, a ginseng retail shop, a beauty shop and a food court which serves Korean, Chinese and Japanese cuisines. A favorite is Mom’s Deli. This taiyaki place offers red bean, mozzarella and Bavarian cream for a sweet treat that you can pop in the toaster if you’re too full after a tasty meal in the food court.

H Mart Lakewood’s newest Korean grocery store is chock full of fresh produce, meats, frozen and dried and canned items, seafood with a live tank, a wide variety of kimchi, a deli, specialty Asian alcohol, cookware and a bakery. They also offer Japanese, Chinese, Mexican and Indian specialty items.

Tienda Y Carniceria Los Guerreros If you’re looking for a Mexican / Latin grocery store, look no further. Excellent selection of meats, seafood, fried pork goodies, cheese, homemade tortillas, salsa and guacamole abound. The Pandaderia offers an extensive array of baked goods including pan dulce and tres leches. Remember to stock up in you want to take home a batch of tamales!

International District

Flavors from Around the World!

Day Two: Sunday

We re torn recommending your final dinner, so we are suggesting two places you decide!

BB.Q Olive Chicken Yes, Korean Fried Chicken!

Amazingly delicious, it is always friend until perfectly crunchy outside, but super juicy inside. BB/Q Olive Chicken is expansive and handsome with a sharp décor that is family friendly. The friend chicken is served in half chicken and full chicken orders and meant to be sampled and shared with a cold pitcher of beer or soju.

El Pulgarcito The best in Salvadoran flavors, from their soups, salads, and sides to perfect pupusas, you’ll love your dining experience whether you’re a Salvadorian food novice or native, their friendly staff can guide you through the menu and recommend something perfect for any taste. From their famous pupusas, perfectly hot and crispy on the outside and tender and creamy on the inside to their sides of beans, rice, plantains, and spicy coleslaw.

Top it all off with a freshly made flan.

You’ve savored some incredible flavors in Lakewood’s International District and although it may be time to take your dancing tastebuds home, we invite you to return soon to explore even more worldly experiences in this incredible secret gem of Lakewood!

International District

Flavors from Around the World!

You’ll treasure the memories you’ve made during your “international visit” to Lakewood! Come back and join us again soon!

Resources:

Lakewood Chamber of Commerce 6310 Mt Tacoma Dr SW, Lakewood, WA 98499 (253) 582 9400

Kyoto Japanese Restaurant Shin Shin Market 8722 South Tacoma Way, Lakewood, WA 98499 8726 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA 98499 (253) 581 7229 (253) 582 2975

Hi Bubble Tea

Gamasot SulLung Tang Restaurant 8510 S Tacoma Way ste f, Lakewood, WA 98499

9205 S Tacoma Way #104, Lakewood, WA 98499 (253) 314 5308 (253) 267 0413

Bon Bon Bakery Boo Han Market 9122 S Tacoma Way Ste 106, Lakewood, WA 98499 9122 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA 98499 (253) 267 1353 (253) 588 7300

Do World Lakewold Gardens 9701 S Tacoma Way, Lakewood, WA 98499

12317 Gravelly Lake Dr SW, Lakewood, WA 98499 (253) 581 7800 (253) 584 4106

Pho Friends Restaurant

H Mart

8904 S Tacoma Way suite #7, Lakewood, WA 98499 8720 S Tacoma Way, Lakewood, WA 98499 (253) 302 4081 (253) 314 5066

Tienda Y Carniceria

BB.Q Olive Chicken 10515 S Tacoma Way, Lakewood, WA 98499 8722 S Tacoma Way STE AB, Lakewood, WA 98499 (253) 581 7311 (253) 507 5427

El Pulgarcito

8534 S Tacoma Way, Lakewood, WA 98499 (253) 582 2212

History Comes to Life

Lakewood’s history began in the early 1800’s with courageous settlers, daring pioneers, hardworking farmers and diligent military. Today the bustling city of Lakewood still honors it’s historic and military roots with sites that bring history to life. Immerse yourself in a rich, colorful, ingenious, explosive and sometimes tragic journey back in time.

Highlights to Visit:

Fort Steilacoom / Western State Hospital

Fort Steilacoom Park / Heath Farm Steilacoom History Museum

Dupont Historical Museum

Lewis Army Museum Lakewold Gardens

Lakewood History Museum LeMay Collection at Marymount

Just 41 miles south of Seattle, these exciting gems beg to be discovered . Voices from the past reach into the present through historic sites, museum displays and discovery trails.

Pack your spirit of adventure and travel through time in Lakewood.

History Comes to Life

Day One:

Arrive in Lakewood, WA., and visit historic Fort Steilacoom. First manned by soldiers of Company M, 1st Artillery Regiment beginning in August 1849, the fort's first buildings were built on land leased from the Hudson’s Bay Company. Exhibits include: Commanding Officer’s Quarters, Laundress Quarters, Enlisted Barracks, Sutler Store and Junior Officers Quarters.

Also on the grounds of Fort Steilacoom, is the imposing Western State Hospital. First named the "Insane Asylum of Washington," it opened in 1871, for the mentally ill, with 15 men and 6 women patients. As time progressed treatments ranged from insulin therapy and electric shock therapy to frontal lobotomies. Now psychotropic drugs, counseling and behavior modification therapies are in use today.

Just across the street lies the 340 acre, Fort Steilacoom Park which began as a farm in 1844. In 1871, as part of the hospital s occupational therapy, men worked the orchards and fields, while women did the canning and tended livestock. Today the park offers walking trails, dog parks, sports fields and Western State Hospital Cemetery. Over 3,200 patients are buried here, some in mass graves, while others have headstones, but the most destitute people without families, were marked with just identification numbers. Grave Concerns, a non profit organization, has been raising funds to research and replace deteriorating numbered markers with names etched in granite.

History Comes to Life

Lunch:

Since 1952, Burs Restaurant has been Lakewood’s destination restaurant for generations. Almost 70 years later, they continue the tradition of serving great food in a friendly diner atmosphere. Just 15 minutes down Steilacoom Boulevard is the quaint township of Steilacoom. The town's name is derived from an Indian word meaning “little pink flower.” Next visit the Steilacoom History Museum. Open on weekends, it depicts the history of Steilacoom and its role in territorial Washington. Visit the 1857 Nathaniel Orr Home and marvel at the wagon shop‘s antique tool collection. Just a short walk away is the Steilacoom Tribal Cultural Center and Museum, home to the Steilacoom Tribe. Visit this museum for a detailed history and cultural outline about the Steilacoom People, an Original Treaty Tribe. A great dessert stop is the Bair Bistro, a living history museum, located in the Bair Drug and Hardware Building, built in 1895. Amidst relics and photos from the early 1900's, the shelves hold remedies from the early drugstore. The original 1908 soda fountain still serves up yummy treats.

Within 20 minutes drive is the Dupont Historical Museum. Exhibits from early Native Americans, the Hudson Bay Company and the DuPont Dynamite Company. The Museum features archival photographs, tools used to manufacture dynamite, and displays of “Life in a Company Town, 1906 to Today.“ In 1909, the first explosives , a 2350 pound batch of 40% straight nitroglycerine dynamite was completed. Plant capacity was a total of 18,000,000 pounds of dynamite per year . Workers had to wear wooden pegs in their shoes, and horses used in camp had their hooves wrapped in leather, as the metal pegs and horseshoes could create sparks and ignite the explosives!

Lewis Army Museum, on JBLM, occupies one of a few existing historic buildings that date back to the establishment of Camp Lewis, during the WWI era in 1918. The original 150 room Red Shield Inn, was built at a cost of $107,000, to accommodate the needs of Soldiers and their families serving at Camp Lewis . Now the Inn is home to the museum, the only certified Army museum on the West Coast.

History Comes to Life

Dinner:

Good food brings people together. And the conversations and connections start when the food is on the table. Manic Meatballs brings the fun, family friendly food, fast! Classic comfort food, fast! There's a nice selection of meatballs, including an "impossible" option for the vegan/vegetarian. AMAZING flavor and large enough portions to be filling and still have leftovers. You can tell each item is crafted with love.

Overnight in a Castle!

Thornewood Castle is a 500 year old Tudor Gothic historic site known as “the house that love built.” Although the castle has only been in it’s current location for over 100 years, Mr. Thorne purchased a 400 year old Elizabethan manor in England and had it shipped piece by piece to be included in the main house. You may recognize it from the feature horror thriller film “The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer and the Stephen King mini series “Rose Red.”

Day Two:

On the shores of Gravelly Lake, walk the paths of Lakewold Gardens. Stroll through a period in garden history when classic European design came face to face with America's emerging landscape masters. Eulalie Wagner made this garden her personal life project.

Lakewood History Museum showcases a wealth of info, displays and docents passionate about sharing their community’s history. View the Lakewood Theater !

Stop at LeMay Collections at Marymount. See over 1,500 vintage vehicles, a wide variety of Americana and memorabilia (dolls, toys, antiques, farm equipment, vintage radios, etc.), a Rodin Sculpture Garden and much more.

History Comes to Life

Have a lovely afternoon tea at Steeped in Comfort, with fresh hand made scones, cookies, tarts, quiches, and many other seasonal confections to delight the taste buds. Stay longer with an added overnight at the Best Western Lakewood

Resources:

Lakewood Chamber of Commerce 6310 Mt Tacoma Dr SW, Lakewood, WA 98499 (253)582 9400

Fort Steilacoom

9601 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA (253) 272 7468

Burs Restaurant

6151 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA 98499 (253) 588 4844

Steilacoom Tribal Cultural Center

1515 Lafayette St, Steilacoom, WA 98388 (253) 584 6308

Dupont Historical Museum 207 Barksdale Avenue, DuPont, Washington 98327 (253) 964 2399

Manic Meatballs

14815 Union Ave SW, Lakewood, WA 98498 (253) 584 9798

Lakewold Gardens

12317 Gravelly Lake Drive SW, Lakewood, WA 98499 (253) 584.4106

LeMay Collection at Marymount

325 152nd St E, Tacoma, WA 98445 (253) 272 2336

Best Western Lakewood

6125 Motor Ave SW, Lakewood, WA 98499 (253) 584 2212

Fort Steilacoom Park

8714 87th Ave SW, Lakewood, WA 98498 (253)983 7887

Steilacoom Historical Museum

1801 Rainier St. Steilacoom, WA 98388 (253)588.9668

The Bair Bistro

1617 Lafayette St. Steilacoom, WA 98388 (253)584 4133

Lewis Army Museum 4320 Main St., JBLewis McChord, WA 98433 (253)967 4523

Thornewood Castle

8601 N Thorne Ln SW, Lakewood, WA 98498 (253)584 4393

Lakewood Historical Museum

6114 Motor Ave. SW., Lakewood, WA 98499 (253)682 3480

Steeped in Comfort

11016 Gravelly Lake Dr SW, Lakewood, WA 98499 253 582 1336

Food for Thought

Sublime salsas? Braggadocious burgers? Saltwater fresh sushi? 10 kilowatt kimchee?

The beauty of living in the Pacific Northwest is that it attracts people from all over the country and the world. This fusion of cultures is the most evident in our markets and restaurants.

Some of these specialty grocers have become shopping destinations and focus on the cuisine of a single country, offering ingredients and spices rarely sold at a typical chain supermarket.They even offer prepared items that you can eat on the spot or take out.

And if it’s home style cooking you’re craving … search no more! We have a plethora of family-friendly restaurants ready to serve up a satisfying meal that you will all love.

American. Mexican. Vietnamese. Korean. Indian. Japanese. Chinese. Greek. Mexican. Salvadorean. Is there something you’re craving? It’s undoubtedly right outside your door!

Historic Lakewood

Floral Delivery to Lakewood Theatre

Nativity Scene at Little Church on the Prairie

Photo Gallery

Present-day location of CPTC was used as the Tacoma Motor Speedway

Chicken BBQ at Villa Plaza

President Eisenhower greeted by elephants in front of the B&I Circus Store

Accommodations

A Profile of Lakewood

Auto and Driver Licensing

Out of state residents must register their vehicle within 30 days of becoming a Washington state resident and pass a vehicle emissions test by the Washington State Patrol. The Lakewood Vehicle/Vessel Licensing is located at 10102 Bristol Avenue SW, (253) 588-7786.

Out-of-state residents and new drivers can apply for their driver’s license at the Parkland DOL at 2502 112th St E , Ste 200 Number is (253) 536 6221 or at the Tacoma DOL located at 6402 S. Yakima Avenue, Ste. C. Number is (253) 593 2990.

Churches

There are over 60 local churches of many denominations in Lakewood. Our member church is First Baptist Church of Lakewood, 5400 112th St SW, (253) 581 1000

Climate

Our seasons are wonderfully moderate! Typical summer afternoon highs reach the low 80s, and daytime winter temperatures range in the 40s. Winters can be rainy and windy, but not bitterly cold as associated with most northern states. Occasionally, we see some snowfall where our rooftops and trees are blanketed in winter splendor but it generally melts before it accumulates to any depth with the exception of nearby Cascade and Olympic mountains where excellent ski and winter sports conditions prevail. Approximately 75 percent of the area’s rainfall occurs in October through March. Record mean precipitation is 39.9 inches annually.

Employment

WorkSource

The Washington State Employment Security Department has two main offices in Lakewood and Tacoma. For employment assistance, visit WorkSource Lakewood, 5712 Main St SW, Suite 200, (253) 984-5400. You can also visit or call WorkSource Tacoma, 1305 Tacoma Avenue South. (253) 593 7300. Go to www.go2worksource.com.

Fire and Life Safety

West Pierce Fire & Rescue proudly serves the citizens of Lakewood and University Place. We provide numerous services to our community including fire suppression, emergency medicine and transport, technical rescue, hazardous incidents, fire prevention, inspections and fire and life safety education. 3631 Drexler Drive West, University Place, WA 98466. (253) 564 1623

A Profile of Lakewood Government

The City of Lakewood became the eighth largest city in the state upon incorporation on February 28, 1996. The City has a Council-Manager form of government with an appointed City Manager and seven elected Council Members. The City Council holds regular meetings on the 1st and 3rd Mondays and study sessions on the 2nd and 4th Mondays, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall located at 6000 Main St. SW. Call City Hall at (253) 589-2489 or the information line at (253) 512-2264.Or use the free app Mylakewood311 via cell or tablet to communicate with City staff.

Law Enforcement

Since incorporation in 1996, crime in Lakewood has dropped 24 percent overall, with an astounding drop of 40 percent in violent crime. The result has been sustained crime reduction, improved services, and stronger community connections. The department has already been recognized regionally and nationally for diversity outreach and community policing programs. The Chamber has partnered with the Lakewoo Police Department, instrumental in pioneering best practices to reduce crime and improve the quality of service in rental housing, motels, and liquor establishments. The Lakewood Police Department has deep roots in Lakewood. They share in its progress and are proud to serve Lakewood and its citizens. “Of, For, About Community.” For non-emergency calls, (253) 830-5000.

Postal Service

The main post office, serving the residents and businesses of Lakewood is located at 5409 100th St. SW and open Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 am to 3 p.m. For additional Information, call (253) 983-8266/(800) 275-8777.

Taxes

Sales Tax in Lakewood is 10%.

Transportation

Just north of Lakewood, world-class Port of Tacoma and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport provide easy access to the nation and the world. A regional rapid transit system links Lakewood commuters as far north as Everett. Pierce Transit offers daily bus service around the region.

Voting Information

State B&O Tax - The state B&O tax is a gross receipts tax. It is measured on the value of products, gross proceeds of sale, or gross income of the business. Lakewood has NO B&O tax. You can register to vote online or by mail until 8 days before an election or in-person through Election day. Registrations done by mail need to be received by the 8 day deadline. For more voting information, call the Pierce County Elections Department at (253) 798-VOTE(8683)

Joint Base Lewis McChord's origin dates back to a 2005 Base Realignment and Closure Commission decision to merge Fort Lewis, McChord AFB and Yakima Training Center into a joint base supported by an Army-led Joint Base Garrison The Joint Base Garrison consists of 4,700 Soldiers, Airmen and civilian employees. JBLM has four major areas: JBLM Lewis Main, JBLM Lewis Main North, JBLM McChord Field and JBLM Yakima Training Center. In all, JBLM covers approximately 420,000 acres in Southern Puget Sound and Eastern Washington.

JBLM is home to I Corps, 62nd Airlift Wing, and the 446th Airlift Wing. Approximately 30 Army, Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps units are based at JBLM

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Lakewood and surrounding communities offer plenty of educational opportunities for students of any age.

Centerforce The objective of Centerforce is two fold:to provide vocational training to adults with disabilities and a well trained custom fit workforce for the business community (253) 584 1001

Central Washington University Pierce County Co located division transfer students seeking a Bachelors degre at Pierce College Fort Steilacoom, CWU serves uppere Classes are available face to face and online (253) 426 1860

Charles Wright Academy A Tacoma private school serving girls and boys from junior kindergarten to grade 12 Charles Wright education features small classes, excellent faculty, and a safe campus where children can develop academic, artistic, and athletic skills in preparation for college and life (253) 620 8373

Clover Park School District Award winning Clover Park School District, offers a great K 12 education. The district has built several new schools over the past few years and looking to continually evolve to meet the 21st century needs of its students.The district serves Lakewood, Camp Murray and Joint Base Lewis McChord communities. (253) 583 5000.

Clover Park Technical College Job oriented, quality focused, convenient, affordable and friendly. CTPC offers over 50 programs in the occupational areas of Business, Health, Technology, Professional Service and Trades careers. CPTC is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges & Universities. (253) 589 5800.

Commercial Driver School CDS is a privately owned, commercial drivers’ license (CDL) training school Students get top notch, easy to understand classroom and on the road training for men and women who are interested in earning or renewing their Class A, B, and/or C CDLs (888) 338 0030

Pierce College Fort Steilacoom Nationally ranked in Associate degrees conferred, Pierce College offers quality instruction, a superior faculty and excellent student services, all at tuition about half that of state four year schools and a fraction of private school rates (253) 964 6500

St Francis Cabrini Catholic School St Frances Cabrini is committed to Faith development and adheres to high academic expectations We proudly serve the communities of Lakewood, Steilacoom, DuPont, Joint Base Lewis McChord, Parkland, Spanaway, and all outlying areas Military Families are especially welcome! (253) 584 3850

Other Higher Education

Bates Technical College (253) 680 7000

Columbia Southern University (800) 977 8449

Pacific Lutheran University (253) 531 6900

Southern Illinois University (McChord) (253) 582 6561

Troy University (Fort Lewis) (253) 967 2016

University of Puget Sound (253) 879l 3100ardens

University of Washington Tacoma Campus (253) 692 4000

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HealthCare

Lakewood is home to some of the regions top medical facilities.

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health

Since the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia established St. Joseph Hospital (now Medical Center) in Tacoma in 1891, we’ve focused on providing the best possible health care for people in the communities we serve. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we’re dedicated to healing the whole person body, mind and spirit.

Our expert providers offer health care services with a caring touch. From routine wellness checks to acute care and chronic disease management, you can rely on Virginia Mason Franciscan Health for high-quality care based on research and education. You can be assured of top-quality, professional health care in modern, well-maintained facilities. (253) 985 1711.

MultiCare Centers of Occupational Medicine

Providing medical care for patients when their doctor is not available, Lakewood MultiCare Urgent Care treats minor illness and injuries with no appointment necessary. (253) 459 6065.

Madigan Army Medical Center

The 262 bed facility includes some of the most advanced medical equipment available anywhere in the United States. (253) 968-1110.

American Lake Division of the VA Puget Sound Health Care System

Services include acute general medicine, ambulatory surgery, acute psychiatry, a homeless domiciliary program and a nursing home care unit. (800) 329-8387.

Greater Lakes Mental Healthcare

Providing a wide array of therapeutic, preventive and informational counseling programs dedicated to improving the emotional health and effectiveness of individuals and families. (253) 581 7020

Western State Hospital

A psychiatric hospital serving the western Washington population, Western State has three clinical units: Adult Psychiatric, Geriatric Medical, and the Legal Offender Unit.(253) 582 8900.

We Mean Business!

The City of Lakewood has No B&O Tax, No Traffic & Park Impact Fees and No Additional Minimum Wage Requirement.

COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL SITES

Lakewood Towne Center

Lakewood Towne Center has more than 50 stores and restaurants including national chains such as Target, Michael’s Arts & Craft, Burlington Coat Factory, Marshall’s and Bed Bath & Beyond. Hobby Lobby and Big Lots are just down the road. Towne Center is also home to a regionally popular 12 screen AMC Movie Theater that offers recliner seating and an unforgettable theatrical experience.

Lakewood Colonial Center

Serving the Lakewood community since 1937, this specialty center and multi use complex has the distinction of being the second oldest shopping center in the United States and the oldest west of the Mississippi River. It has retail shops and service establishments including a restaurant, deli, financial services and other personal services situated in a park like setting. Call Gramor Development Washington, LLC at 206 284 4065 for additional information.

Lakewood Industrial Park

The largest in Pierce County and the third largest in the state, the Lakewood Industrial Park contains over 160 acres of land. Facilities now include 28 buildings totaling over 2,400,000 square feet of industrial buildings being used for manufacturing, warehousing and distribution. Rail served by Burlington Northern Railroad. The location is within 1/2 mile of Interstate 5 and State Route 512 at a major interchange. Foreign Trade Zone #86 designation. (253) 588 4425.

International District

The City’s International District, one of the few such districts in the Tacoma Seattle area offers a diverse array of ethnic cuisine and shopping International grocery stores include BooHan Market, Paldo World, H Mart and Tienda Y Carniceria Los Guerreros and countless smaller grocers. And there's a plethora of Korean, Vietnamese and Mexican restaurants to enjoy.

LakewoodLanding:AnOpportunityforRedevelopment

LakewoodLandingcomprises30acresonPacificHighwaybetweenitsintersectionwithState Route512andBridgeportWaySW Thecity’svisionforthispropertyistocreateamixed use development,richinamenitiesforresidents,businessesandthesurroundingneighborhoods ThisareaisanintegralpartoftheLakewoodStationDistrict,asubareaidentifiedwithinthe city’sComprehensivePlanasapriorityforeconomicdevelopmentandhousingtomaximize publictransit.Retail,officespaceandhousingareenvisionedforthispremierlocationwhich hasimmediateaccesstoInterstate5andisadjacenttotheSoundTransitLakewoodStation whereSoundercommuterrailconnectsnorthtoSeattle.

AmericanLakeLogistics

Majorhighwayaccessiskeytothesitingoflogisticsandwarehousingoperations.Atjustone mileoffofInterstateandalongroadsalreadydesignedtoaccommodateheavytrucktraffic, AmericanLakeLogisticsisLakewood'snewestindustrialpark,andfeaturesidealaccessfor transportationandlogisticstenants Just12milessouthofPortofTacoma

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Lakewood’spositionatthejunctionofI 5,SR 512,andUSHwy99,coupledwithlightrail access,makethecityamajortransportationhubforthelowerPugetSoundregion Multi familyTaxExemptionisofferedinthreeareasofthecity

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...Lakewoodhasinvestedover$36millionincapitalimprovementsoverthepast12years. TheprimaryfocushasbeenontheCity’smajorcorridorstohelpimprovesafety,traffic flow,aesthetics,andmulti-modalaccess.

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