Bonney Lake, Washington
Bonney Lake is a city of 22,090 people in Pierce County, Washington.
Why visit Bonney Lake
Townapedia lists 12 museums and landmarks, 19 parks and trails, 65 places to eat and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Regal Cinemas - Tall Firs 10, White River Amphitheatre, Charles W. Orton House and Dieringer School.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 76°F; December lows average 33°F.
Weather in Bonney Lake
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Bonney Lake
Bonney Lake is a city in Pierce County, Washington named for William P. Bonney. The population was 22,487 at the time of the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Bonney Lake, Washington (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Regal Cinemas - Tall Firs 10
Cinema and theater · 2.4 mi
20751 Elhi Hill Road, Bonney Lake
White River Amphitheatre
Cinema and theater · 3.5 mi
Concert venue in Auburn, Washington, United States of America
Museums and landmarks12
Charles W. Orton House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic house in Sumner, Washington, United States
Dieringer School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Historic school in Sumner, Washington, United States
Ryan House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic house in Washington, United States
Connell's Priaire Battle Historical Marker
Monument and historic site · 1.9 mi
Stone and concrete pyramid near the site of the 1855 Battlefield.
Pierce County Poor Farm
Monument and historic site · 2.5 mi
7819 Riverside Drive East, Sumner
To Honor And Remember The Lives Lost In Lake Tapps
Monument and historic site · 0.6 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds19
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7 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes65
Frankie's Pizza - Bonney Lake
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.2 mi
20870 208th Avenue East
Su 11:00-21:00; Mo-Th 15:00-21:00; Sa 15:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-22:00
Dixie's Home Cookin
Restaurant · 2.6 mi
15717 Main Street East, Sumner
Mo-Sa 07:00-14:00; Su 07:00-15:00
Thian Thai
Restaurant · Thai · 1.8 mi
18313 Veterans Memorial Drive East, Bonney Lake
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00
6 Bucks Bar & Grille
Bar and pub · 2.2 mi
19944 South Prairie Road East, Bonney Lake
Mo-Su 11:30-23:30
Dragon Ball Restaurant & Lounge
Restaurant · Chinese · 2.7 mi
15609 Main Street East, Sumner
We,Th,Su,Mo 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00
53 more on the map.
History
Bonney Lake was named after William P. Bonney due to his contributions to preserving the history of settlers' in the area.
Bonney Lake was incorporated as a town on February 28, 1949, after the establishment of a co-op venture to bring electricity and tap water service to local residents. Several unsuccessful attempts were made to disincorporate the town from 1952 to 1972.
The City of Bonney Lake and the Greater Bonney Lake Historical Society placed in 13 historical markers between 2009 and 2015, including one for the Naches Trail, which was a well-used immigrant and military trail during the later half of the 1800s.
The 2020 Washington Labor Day fires forced the evacuation of an estimated 2,500 residences. The fire spread across 500 acres, and the evacuation lasted from Tuesday, September 8 until the following Sunday, September 13.
From the History section of Bonney Lake, Washington on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship2
Creator Lutheran Church and Preschool
Church · Lutheran · 2.6 mi
16702 South Tapps Drive East, Lake Tapps
Shopping9
Gas and EV charging10
Schools, colleges and libraries45
Donald Eismann Elementary
School · 4.8 mi
13802 Canyon View Blvd East, Bonney Lake
Healthcare4
Dr. Nancy Becker
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.9 mi
18320 State Route 410 East, Bonney Lake
Map of Bonney Lake
168 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°F | 33°F | 6.1 in | 1.5 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 33°F | 4.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Mar | 52°F | 36°F | 4.8 in | 0.6 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 39°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 64°F | 44°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 69°F | 49°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 76°F | 52°F | 0.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 76°F | 53°F | 0.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 70°F | 48°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 59°F | 42°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 36°F | 7.1 in | 1.5 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 33°F | 6.0 in | 1.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Mcmillin Rsvr Hcn (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Pierce County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-04-07: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2025-12-12: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-09-09: Sumner Grade Fire (Fire)
- 2020-03-22: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-03-05: Severe Winter Storm, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
McChord Field (TCM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 miles away.
- Auburn 8 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Kent 13 mi north, about 21 min by car
- Tacoma 14 mi west, about 23 min by car
- Renton 19 mi north, about 31 min by car
- Artondale 24 mi west, about 39 min by car
- Bellevue 27 mi north, about 44 min by car
- Seattle 30 mi north, about 49 min by car
- Bainbridge Island 35 mi northwest, about 56 min by car
- Alderwood Manor 43 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Everett 53 mi north, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- 2021-06-07, Cedarview Park, Bonney Lake, Washington, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-02-18, Little Free Library (Bonney Lake, Washington), 04, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-02-18, Little Free Library (Bonney Lake, Washington), 02, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-02-18, Little Free Library (Bonney Lake, Washington), 01, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-02-18, Little Free Library (Bonney Lake, Washington), 03, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Charles W. Orton House 001, Ben Cody, Public domain
- Dieringer School, Ben Cody, Public domain
- Sumner WA - Ryan House 01, Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lake Tapps from looking south from Causeway Rd E (2020-05-01), Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lake Hist 3079, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2023-01-09, Lake Tapps of Pierce County, Washington, 01, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2023-01-09, Lake Tapps of Pierce County, Washington, 02, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2023-01-09, Lake Tapps of Pierce County, Washington, 03, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2023-01-09, Lake Tapps of Pierce County, Washington, 04, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2023-01-09, Lake Tapps of Pierce County, Washington, 06, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2023-01-09, Lake Tapps of Pierce County, Washington, 05, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Inlet 3455, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Inlet 3453, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Inlet 3454, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Flume 3452, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Inlet 3312, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Trail Park 1065, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Inlet bay 3275, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-10-06, Manhole cover, Buckley, Washington, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 4 This Memorial 5407, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1 Fifty Feet 5405, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 0 Near here 5404, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2 In this vicinity 5406, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- East approach 5418, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cascades panorama, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lake Tapps, United States Aug 17, 2021 07-40-07 PM, Senapa, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lake tapps - panoramio, jared goss, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lake Tapps, United States Aug 17, 2021 07-40-16 PM, Senapa, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2024-12-05, Lake Tapps at sunrise, 072117, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2024-12-05, Lake Tapps at sunrise, 072112, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2024-12-05, Lake Tapps, 072128, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Native Gathering Place 3452, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
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