Lakewood is a city located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. The city's population stands at 60,000 people.

With a strong and obust economy, Lakewood is home to approximately 1,000 businesses and government agencies employing over 21,000 people. A downtown is home to many business in the retail and service industry, including the 72,000 square foot City Center.

Lakewood is renouned for their cultural attractions. Beck Center for the Arts offers plays, musical programs, a museum, co-op art gallery and art, drama and dance classes. Other attractions include the Riverside Academy of Music, the Old Stone House Historical Museum, and the Historic Nicholson House. The Lakewood Arts Festival is a nationally-recognized event. Lakewood public libraries have drawn accolades as one of the best in the nation.

With 69 acres of parks, indoor/outdoor ice skating rinks, swimming pools, and other modern facilities, Lakewood provides plenty of recreational opportunities. Many of the city's resident participate in the city's popular recreational programs.

The residents of Lakewood are proud of their excellent school system and outstanding city services. Recently, it was ranked as one of top suburbs among Cleveland-area communities where factors such as education, crime, environment, population density and diversity, poverty level, housing and taxes were considered.