What's being upgraded:
🔹 Pool deck resurfacing & new drain covers
🔹 Fresh interior painting of walls, ceiling & ductwork
🔹 New overhead lighting
🔹 Humidity corrections & repair of rusted metal at the slide tower
🔹 New diving board & starting blocks
🔹 Replacement of translucent panels and skylights at the slide tower
🔹 Improvements to Men's & Women's locker rooms
These renovations will deliver a refreshed look, improved functionality, and important safety enhancements for all visitors.
Timeline:
🔨 Construction begins: June 2026
✅ Expected completion: Approximately three months
What about swimming during construction? The city is working on an agreement with the City of Fairview Park to provide Westlake Rec Center members access to the new indoor pool at the Gemini Center. Members can also purchase a separate pass for the Westlake Aquatic Center outdoor facility — pass sales begin in March 2026.
We appreciate your patience as we make these exciting improvements. Stay tuned for updates!
📧 Questions? Contact the Westlake Recreation Department.
On April 26, join the WEF for the Spring Fever Run/Walk at Westlake High School and enjoy a delicious Kiwanis pancake breakfast with your friends! But wait—there’s more! They need YOUR help to design the coolest race-day T-shirt ever. Grab your markers and let your imagination go! Enter the contest by submitting your hand-drawn design. If your design wins, it’ll be printed on every T-shirt worn by all the runners and walkers!
See the attachment for more details on how to create and submit your design. The contest is open to pre-school through 4th grade students. Please drop off your completed entry at Westlake Elementary School: 27555 Center Ridge Road. Submission deadline is next week, Feb. 26, 2026.
Congratulations to Hannah and the team at Care Healing Hands on their grand opening at 26059 Detroit Road in Westlake!
Welcome to our growing community of small businesses—wishing you many years of success serving residents with your wellness and healing services.
To learn more about their new Westlake business, visit www.carehealinghands.com.
The City of Westlake is excited to announce plans for a brand-new Practice Facility at Meadowood Golf Course — bringing year-round golf to our community like never before.
What's coming:
🔹 18 indoor heated bays for year-round practice
🔹 1 indoor training bay with advanced swing technology
🔹 Outdoor open-air tees & grass tees — a premium feature rare in our region
🔹 Clubhouse renovations to complement the new facility
This project reflects resident feedback from the 2015 Master Plan Study, which ranked golf among the most desired recreational amenities in Westlake. The facility is designed for players of all ages and skill levels.
Timeline:
🔨 Groundbreaking: March 2026
✅ Completion: Late 2027
City Council approved the construction contract with Town Center Construction on December 18, 2025. During construction, Meadowood will remain open with two 9-hole par-3 courses, and discounted rates and additional specials will be offered. Clubhouse rentals will end on March 31, 2026.
What's Next? The city is surveying residents and Meadowood patrons on Phase 2 course redevelopment options — including a 9-hole regulation course or an 18-hole par-3/executive course.
Thank you to the many community partners and city team members who are collaborating on initiatives to make America's 250th anniversary memorable in Westlake. Today, we raised our official America 250-Ohio flag, which you will now see in front of City Hall.
If you'd like to be part of Westlake's semiquincentennial celebration through volunteerism or sponsorship, please contact City Hall.
One of Westlake’s founding families was Abner and Rebecca Smith and their 10 children. They emigrated from Massachusetts in 1811 and were founding members of Dover Congregational Church, the first church in the area.
Rebecca died shortly after arriving and Abner married a widow, Hannah Wilmot. Together, they built a house in 1820 at 27748 Center Ridge Road, which still stands and is one of the city’s oldest standing structures. It is currently home to Bennett Family Dental.
The brick home was formerly the 1820 Gift and Antique Shop and also home to Bruce Harwood Orthodontics. The Bennett family purchased the property in 2013 and take pride in the home’s history and upkeeping the grounds. They are even past winners of Westlake in Bloom!
Westlake Porter Public Library plans to hold special historical programming this year to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. Next Tuesday, Feb. 3, Molly Sampson, Director of the Sandusky Maritime Museum, will discuss the contributions of the 6888th unit, an all-female African American unit sent to England and the subject of a recent film.
You can view and register for the special semiquincentennial programming at the library by clicking the link here.
🚔 Launch Your Law Enforcement Career with Westlake PD! 🚔
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in our community? The City of Westlake is now seeking applicants for Entry Level Patrol Officers!
Whether you are an academy graduate or looking to start a new path (we pay for your academy training!), we want to help you discover your strengths and grow your career with us.
Why Westlake?
💸 Top-Tier Salary: Starting at $88,712 and rising to over $105,000 after just 24 months.
🛡️ Financial Security: Full benefits package and a defined benefit pension plan from day one.
🎓 Paid Training: No experience? No problem. We cover the cost of the Police Academy and pay you a salary while you train.
🚀 Career Growth: Opportunities to join specialized units like K9, SWAT, Drone Operations, Detective Bureau, and more.
📉 Testing Window: The testing period is February 25, 2026 – March 25, 2026. You must complete your exam through the National Testing Network (NTN) during this time.
👉 How to Apply:
Visit www.nationaltestingnetwork.com to schedule your exam.
Review the full requirements (Age 21-45, US Citizen, HS Diploma/GED).
Don't wait—secure your spot today and join a department that invests in YOU!
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As we celebrate America’s semiquincentennial, today’s 250th Tuesday post is dedicated to Westlake veterans and active-duty military.
Westlake plans to honor residents and their family members who are veterans or active-duty military with a special “Saluting Our Service” campaign. The campaign will provide those who have served with a complimentary personalized light pole banner hung at Clague Park or one of our highly trafficked intersections.
To register yourself or a loved one for this special campaign, click here.
This Thursday, January 15, we’re showing Superman, filmed in Cleveland, at 9:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Pre-registration is required. To register or to learn more about the movies at our Community Services Center, please call 440-899-3544.
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
