Lakewood / University Place
University Place
University Place received its name in the late 1800's. During this time, it was proposed that a university be built within the community. However, financial road blocks cancelled university building plans. Residents of the community continued to call the area University Place despite its lack of a higher education facility. Today, it is home to nearly 32,000 people. Residents of this growing city enjoy a strong sense of community, easy access to nearby cities, and several parks. In fact, University Place is home to12 parks, each of which varies in both size and function.
Lakewood
Lakewood is the fifteenth largest city in Washington and the second largest in Pierce County with approximately 60,000 residents and eleven hundred businesses. Lakewood is surrounded by the beautiful lakes and scenery of northwest Washington including bountiful views of Mt. Rainier. It is home to sixty thousand residents and nearly eleven hundred businesses. Lakewood is just minutes away from Puget Sound and a short drive to Seattle and the Sea-Tac International Airport. Our neighbors include the major military installations of McChord Air Force Base and Fort Lewis as well as the Washington National Guard's State headquarters at Camp Murray. We are home to many popular tourist attractions, including the Grand Prix Raceway, Lakewold Gardens, Thornewood Castle, Fort Steilacoom Park, American Lake Park and Lakewood Game Refuge. And with great educational opportunities, a strong business district, and numerous recreational opportunities, Lakewood is the place to be! Originally settled in 1849 by the United States Army, Lakewood matured over the twentieth century into a bustling urban area south of Tacoma and incorporated in 1996. Windermere Professional Partners
