1810Government
== History ==
The area now known as the city of Westlake was first settled by European Americans on October 10, 1810.
1876Architecture
This house was built in 1876.
1901Culture
In 1901, the northern part of the township seceded to form Bay Village.
1912Infrastructure
In 1912, a southern portion left to join North Olmsted.
1913Infrastructure
The remaining township residents formed Dover Village in 1913, taking with it a portion of Olmsted Township.
1940History
In order to avoid confusion with the city of Dover in Tuscarawas County, Dover Village was renamed Westlake in 1940.
1957History
The village of Westlake became a city in 1957.
1966History
In September 1966, a house in Westlake which had recently been bought by John R.
2000History
=== 2000 census ===
As of the census of 2000, there were 31,760 people, 12,830 households, and 8,186 families living in the city.
2009Government
Vaughan, comics and television writer
== Sister cities ==
Westlake's first sister city partnership with the Town of Tralee in Ireland was founded in 2009 and is recognized by ...
2010History
=== 2010 census ===
As of the census of 2010, there were 32,729 people, 13,870 households, and 8,443 families living in the city.
2012History
In 2012 Westlake also became sister city to the Canadian town of Kingsville, Ontario.
2013Education
The district received an achievement grade of 89.0% for the Performance Index and a grade of 95.% for the Indicators Met on the Ohio Department of Education's 2013–2014 District...
2021Culture
=== Top employers ===
According to the city's 2021 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the top employers in the city are:
== Arts and culture ==
Westlake is served by the W...
2025Infrastructure
No one was injured, although the bombing did cause around $10,000 of damage, equivalent to $99,231 in 2025.