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Lakewood Community Center

The Lakewood Community Center is the home of the Pierce County Parks and Recreation Department administrative offices. The Center also contains a variety of public facilities, including a large gymnasium as well as public meeting rooms.

This multi-purpose structure houses recreation and the Lakewood Senior Activity Center. The Center sits on a 3 acre site adjacent to Seeley Lake, a 48 acre natural area which includes a 1 mile walking trail.


Offiice Hours:

  • Monday - Friday, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
  • The Parks Administration office is closed on federal holidays.

Facility Hours:

  • The building is open for morning drop-in programs at 7:30 a.m.
  • The building is closed for the following holidays:
    • News Year Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
  • The building may be open for scheduled activities on certian federal holidays.
(253)798-4177 for more information


For availability for the following rentals, please contact Meredith at (253) 798-4091.

The office is staffed weekdays from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The Center is closed for holidays.

GYMNASIUM : 120'x86' (10,234 SQ FT). Offers a regulation size basketball court with a variety of uses including volleyball, badminton, pickleball, and 2 junior high size basketball courts. Showers and locker rooms are provided for both men and women.

  • Gym rental fee is $30/hour for half gym and $45/hour for whole gym
  • No food is allowed in the gym.
  • Refundable damage deposit required

All fees subject to change.

MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM : Room 203 - 35'x40' (1,505 SQ FT). A multi-purpose room with wooden floors. There is an adjoining kitchenette with a service window.

This room is ideal for meetings, wedding receptions, banquets, dances, workshops, etc. Accommodates approximately 96 people seated around tables.

  • Room 203 fee is $55.00/hour without food/drink or $75.00/hour with food and refreshments.
  • Damage deposit required per rental at time of payment:
    • $100 for rentals without food
    • $150 for rentals with food
    • $200 for rentals with food and alcohol.

All fees subject to change.

CONFERENCE ROOM : Room 103 (864 SQ FT). This conference room is ideal for business or small group meetings. The room accommodates approximately 25-50 people and has access to a phone line for local calling.

  • Room 103 fee is $35.00/hour without food/drink or $55.00/hour with food/drink.
  • Damage deposit required per rental at time of payment:
    • $100 for rentals without food
    • $150 for rentals with food
    • $200 for rentals with food and alcohol.

All fees subject to change.

RENTAL FEES

  • Prices are determined on an hourly basis and on the type of function. Fees include the time you enter the room until the room is vacated.
  • Decorating and clean up time included in rental time.
  • Set-up of tables and chairs is done by center staff. Additional fees may be charged for unusual set-up arrangements or additional clean-up requirements, damage or theft.
  • A damage deposit is required to secure reservation and is refundable after the event.
  • All fees subject to change.
  • $25 Reschedule/Change fee will be applied for changing a reservation/rental.

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Book the Lakewood Community Center's gymnasium and party room for your special day!

A variety of sports activities and open play options are available for your celebration including basketball, indoor soccer, dodgeball, volleyball, badminton, pickleball, and whiffleball.

Party Packages start at $80 which includes:

  • One hour in half of the gym plus
  • One hour in the party room plus
  • One of these great game bags:
    • Piffleball
    • parachute
    • kickball

Our party room seats up to 100 and includes a small kitchen for food preparation and serving. Refundable damage deposit of $100-$150 is due at time of the reservation.

Ask about our Cooperative Play Sessions where a recreational professional
will plan your play activities for an additional charge.

253-798-4091 Reserve the Lakewood Community Center today!


Pierce County Parks & Recreation conducts their adult pickleball program; adult volleyball leagues; adult and youth basketball leagues; plus the youth indoor soccer program in the gym year around.

  • Adult Pickleball Drop-In Program. Pickleball players of all ages and abilities are welcome to participate in a drop-in program held every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings from 7:30-10:00 am. Mostly Intermediate play. Up to six courts are available for singles and doubles play for a nominal fee of $3.00 per day. Annual participants cards may also be purchased for $100 which provides unlimited play throughout the year. Drop by with your paddle in hand ready to play.


  • Open Badminton Program. Hosted by the Tacoma Badminton Club, badminton meets at the gym Monday nights from 7:30-10:00 p.m. This program is for all ages and badminton players of skill levels from beginning to advanced are welcome to participate. A nominal fee of $4.00 per person is charged to cover court fees and shuttlecocks. Instruction and rackets are available at no extra charge. For more information 253-272-9883.


  • Youth Indoor Soccer Leagues
  • Youth Basketball League


This 1.3 mile trail serves the community as a training walk or as a lunchtime stroll in the new City of Lakewood.

Walk among young red alder saplings and in the growing season white snowberries and red and black blackberries. Small marshes appear suddenly amidst the brush and in the winter more of the pond is visible.
Seeley Lake Park
Seeley Lake is a runoff catchment for the city, thus its water level fluctuates noticeably with the rainfall. Despite this, the walk is a pleasant stroll on a wide, well-maintained path that provides green seclusion.


Pierce County Parks and Recreation is in a partnership with the Lakewood Senior Activity Center located in the Lakewood Community Center facility. Seniors in our community are treated to the finest in recreation, education and wellness classes in a spacious and friendly atmosphere. Drop by and tour the facility and check out the many programs offered.

Senior Activity programs/events are separate from Pierce County Parks and Recreation. Please contact the center at the following numbers for their current activities:

  • (253)798-4090 General Information
  • (253)798-4087 Senior Center Director Elizabeth Scheid


Lakewood Community Center
9112 Lakewood Drive SW
Lakewood, WA 98499

From I-5

  • Take exit 127 to South Tacoma Way, heading North.
  • Turn left at 100th Street (first traffic light).
  • Turn right on Lakewood Drive SW, proceed for approximately 1/2 block.
  • The Lakewood Community Center is located on the left.
  • Trail parking is to the left of the Center.

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