Lakewood, Suburban city in Los Angeles County, US.
Located ten miles southeast of Los Angeles, Lakewood extends across 9.5 square miles of land with boulevards featuring landscaped medians and collector streets.
The Lakewood Park Company transformed 3,500 acres of sugar beet fields into a planned community of 17,500 houses, incorporating as a city on April 16, 1954.
The Pan American Fiesta, initiated in 1947, brings together residents through parades, sports festivals, and celebrations highlighting connections with Pan American nations.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff Department maintains law enforcement while the city operates its own dedicated helicopter patrol program for additional security.
Lakewood pioneered the contract city model in the United States, where municipalities maintain local control while outsourcing essential services to the county.
Location: Los Angeles County
Inception: April 16, 1954
Elevation above the sea: 14 m
Shares border with: Bellflower, Long Beach, Hawaiian Gardens, Cerritos, Cypress
Website: http://lakewoodcity.org
GPS coordinates: 33.84750,-118.12000
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:11
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