The Westlake Center for Community Services creates an atmosphere that fosters community engagement, regardless of age or physical limitations. Completed in 2021, the project consisted of a new 28,000 SF ground up senior community center with amenities such as a movie theater, aerobics studio, banquet hall, bocce ball courts, and serenity garden. The building has an identity distinct from the other community buildings in the Westlake City Recreational Campus and engages the senior citizen community and promotes values such as friendship, wellness, and relaxation.

The center houses the Community Services Department and Social Services Department. Through the Community Services department, the Center creates an environment that allows the City to offer programs and activities to enrich the lives of the 50+ population. The social service staff of the department serves as a resource for information, emergency food for qualified Westlake residents, discount program applications and offers a daily safety phone check and transportation for older adults. All in all, the Center creates a versatile space to support a variety of social, educational, recreational, and wellness activities for all ages.

DS Architecture Project Team: Eric Pros, Clif Brown, Jeff Meyers, Vicky Kraft, Kristen Mara