Lakewood Ranch Community Activities (LWRCA) is a non-profit dedicated to fostering community through memorable events, social clubs and year-round parks and rec programs. With more than 60 clubs and weekly activities, you’re likely to find people you connect with as soon as you move in. The Ranch is also home to many places of worship and faith groups of all kinds.
We Get Getting Together
Our residents are the heart of The Ranch
Life is about finding what brings you joy. It can come in many forms—spending time with family, laughing with friends, or giving back to the community. But they usually have one thing in common. People. Our wide variety of social events, clubs and philanthropic opportunities ensure you won’t have to go far to find yours.
You’ve found your place, now let’s find your people!
Clubs & Groups
We make it easy to make new friends.
Have a hobby or an interest?
Chances are Lakewood Ranch has a club or group just for you! Here’s a list of categories to explore:
Arts & Music
Book Clubs
Careers & Business
Civil Organizations
Food & Drink
Games
Hobbies & Crafts
Language & Culture
Outdoors & Adventure
Social
Sports & Fitness
Programming & Events
This Is Where Our Community Really Shines
No one’s a stranger on The Ranch. From our community-wide events like our Sunday Farmers’ Market to clubs for almost every interest imaginable, there are endless ways to meet and be met. When the holidays roll around, our epic celebrations are fun for the whole family. Plus, neighborhoods have lifestyle directors who create programming throughout the year.
Villages with Lifestyle Directors:
Cresswind // Del Webb Catalina // Esplanade at Azario // Palm Grove // Shellstone at Waterside // Star Farms // Wild Blue at Waterside // Windward
Networks for Good
Charity & Organizations
When you need to know there’s good in the world, just take a look around. You’ll find Lakewood Ranch residents pulling together in a variety of ways. It’s all part of our “live-here, give-here” philosophy. In addition to the Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation (LWRCF) serving dozens of non-profits, you’ll find Women’s Giving Circles and other philanthropic groups.
Passion. Purpose. Community.
The Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation enhances the quality of life in and near our community by promoting philanthropy, responding to community needs and granting funds.