Keeping Lakewood’s street and park trees healthy is a big job. The city has a certified arborist on Public Works Department staff to advise the city on tree maintenance.
Staff responds quickly to emergency conditions and removes limbs and trees if they are brought down by wind and rain.
The city contracts with West Coast Arborists to trim city trees on a regular schedule. Street trees are typically trimmed about every four years, though some may be trimmed more often depending on growing conditions and tree species.
You can report an issue or make a service request for:
The parkway is the area between the sidewalk and the street in front of a residence. Parkway trees are city trees, and the city is responsible for trimming them when needed.
Residents should not trim parkway trees on their own. Residents may request trimming if a tree needs attention. Trimming a city tree without permission can harm the tree, affect the appearance of the neighborhood and may result in penalties.
Learn more about watering and fertilizing your parkway tree.
Need help submitting a request? Contact Public Information at service1@lakewoodca.gov or call 562-866-9771, ext. 2140.
Some concerns involving private trees, sewer lines or power lines may be handled by someone other than the City of Lakewood. For more information on these issues, visit the Report a tree problem page.