Lakewood

Lakewood is the name of several municipalities and neighborhoods in North America. The toponym combines lake and wood, a common descriptor in English place names. The largest and best known Lakewood is in Colorado, a suburban city west of Denver. It lies mainly in Jefferson County and forms part of the Denver metropolitan area, with a diverse economy, parks, and regional services. The city includes mixed residential neighborhoods, commercial centers, and cultural facilities that serve a broad area of the metro region.

Lakewood, Washington, is a city in Pierce County near Tacoma and the South Puget Sound region. It functions as a residential and commercial hub for the south end of the Seattle–Tacoma corridor and is adjacent to Joint Base Lewis–McChord. It hosts several parks, schools, and local businesses.

Lakewood, Ohio, sits on the western shore of Lake Erie just west of Cleveland. It developed as a dense residential community with a historic lakefront park system and a range of architectural styles, schools, and local services.

Lakewood Township, New Jersey, is a large suburban municipality in Ocean County. It has a diverse population and retail corridors; it is known for its sizeable Orthodox Jewish community and educational institutions.

Lakewood, California, is a city in Los Angeles County bordered by Long Beach and the cities of Norwalk and Bellflower. It comprises primarily residential neighborhoods, commercial districts, and the Lakewood Center shopping mall.

There are other smaller communities named Lakewood across the United States and Canada. The name remains widely used for towns and neighborhood designations reflecting proximity to water and trees.