Lakewood is a younger, family-oriented residential area situated in the north west sector of the City. The neighbourhood began development around 1980 with some new homes built over the past couple of years on the north edge of the subdivision.  Housing is predominately single-detached with some apartments and row housing.  There are several parks in the area as well as a man-made lake surrounded by acres of greenspace, tennis court, football/soccer field and children's playground.

The average sale price in 2011 was $321,319

SCHOOLS:

Public Elementary:

• MacNeill, 6215 Whelan Drive

Separate Elementary:

• St. Angela Merici, French Immersion, 6823 Gillmore Drive

COMMUNITY LINKS:

• Northwest Leisure Centre, 1127 Arnason Street
• Twin Lakes Community Association
• Lakewood Soccer Association
• YMCA, 5939 Rochdale Blvd.
• Sherwood Village Library, 6121 Rochdale Blvd.
• Rochdale Crossing, formerly Sherwood Village Mall
• Normanview Crossing, 350 McCarthy Blvd. N.