Welcome to 2026- the year of America’s 250th anniversary! We are pleased to share that Westlake plans to celebrate America’s 250th all year long with special events and activities for our residents. As part of the celebration, we will hold 250th Tuesdays right here on Facebook, sharing fun facts and telling the story of America’s 250th through the eyes of Westlake. To learn more about our celebration plans, click here.
We will resume normal business hours on the following Monday. Thank you for your understanding, and we wish everyone a wonderful holiday season! 🎄✨
Happy 141st Anniversary to Westlake Porter Public Library! 🥳📚
We are so proud to have such an incredible resource in our city. To celebrate this big milestone, the library is hosting a gathering in the lobby today, December 15, with coffee, cocoa, and cookies! ☕🍪
Stop by to grab a treat and say happy birthday: 🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM 🕑
Event Details: Westlake Porter Public Library's 141st Anniversary
There is so much happening in our community this weekend! From festive pups to fresh cookies, here is your guide to the fun:
Bernese Mountain Dog Parade: Get ready to "Release the Hounds" at the 2nd Annual Berner Festive Frolic this Saturday at Crocker Park from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m., with the parade stepping off at 3:15 p.m..
More info - https://crockerpark.com/events/berner-festive-frolic/
The Sledding Hill: Great news, Westlake—the sledding hill at the Recreation Center Park is officially OPEN for the season! 🛷 Please remember that the playground remains closed while we complete necessary renovations.
More info -https://www.cityofwestlake.org/live-feed#10802192
Holiday Farmers Market: Kick off your Saturday morning indoors at Crocker Park (9 Main St.) from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. to shop with local vendors for seasonal produce and artisan gifts.
More info - https://crockerpark.com/events/farmers-market/
Cookie Bake-Off: Who bakes the best cookies in Westlake? 🍪 You be the judge! Stop by Westlake Porter Public Library this Sunday at 2:00 p.m. to taste and vote for your favorites in the 2nd Annual Holiday Cookie Bake-Off. Registration to enter the competition is required!
More info - https://westlakelibrary.org/event/14611958
A friendly reminder: The playground will remain closed throughout the winter season for construction. Please stick to the designated sledding area for everyone's safety.
We look forward to seeing you out there!
Don't miss the annual Tree Lighting this Sunday at 6 PM in the City Hall Rotunda!
While we're all dusting off our sleds, we have an important construction update regarding the Westlake Recreation Center Park:
The new playground will remain CLOSED until all renovations are fully completed and the area is safe for public use.
The sledding hill will be temporarily CLOSED for the short future as our contractor works diligently to remove hazards from the sled roll-out area.
We appreciate your cooperation and patience as the City of Westlake works to ensure the safety of our community and finishes these exciting new park amenities!
Westlake City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance that modernizes how residents are notified about Planning Commission hearings.
Currently, notices must be published twice in a newspaper. The proposed change would give the city flexibility to either publish in a newspaper OR post notices on the City Hall Bulletin Board, in the Clerk of Commissions office, and on the city website.
This update helps ensure residents can access important public hearing information through multiple channels while maintaining transparency in city planning decisions.
📄View the Notice of Public Hearing - here
📄 View the full ordinance: here
Westlake City Hall is proud to partner with Toys for Tots to bring joy to local families in need—but the deadline is approaching fast!
🧸 Toys for Tots: Please drop off new, unwrapped toys at City Hall by Tuesday, December 2nd. We are accepting donations Monday–Friday from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
🦁 Lights for Lions: While you are stopping by, bring your broken or old holiday lights! We are collecting them for the Lights for Lions program. Instead of throwing them in the trash, recycle them with us to help support lion and cheetah conservation at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.
Let’s come together to make this holiday season bright for everyone (and our zoo animals too)! 🎄🧡
We're proud to announce that Westlake has been welcomed into the Dementia Friendly America network! 💜 "Dementia Friendly Westlake" unites the City, Westlake Porter Library, Westlake Community Services Center, The Carolyn L. Farrell Foundation for Brain Health, and our Police and Fire departments to create a more supportive community for residents living with dementia and their care partners.
Our goal: ensuring dementia is met with understanding rather than fear.
Learn more about resources and programs: here
More info on the initiative: here
What a day! Thanks to everyone who came out this morning—it was amazing to see our community and all those excited young athletes together!
