Eatonville, Washington
Eatonville is a town of 2,850 people in Pierce County, Washington.
Why visit Eatonville
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 7 parks and trails, 16 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Roxy Theater, Northwest Trek Wildlife Park and Ohop Lake Access Area.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 76°F; December lows average 33°F.
Weather in Eatonville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Eatonville
Eatonville is a town in Pierce County, Washington, United States. It is 32 mi (51 km) south of Tacoma. The population was 2,845 at the 2020 census. The town motto is "Better Together."
From the Wikipedia article Eatonville, Washington (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park
Park · 3.3 mi
Wildlife park in Pierce County, Washington state, United States of America
Ohop Lake Access Area
Park · 1.1 mi
40807 Orville Road East, Eatonville
sunrise-sunset
Restaurants and cafes16
Mill Haus Cider Co
Bar and pub · American
Open park setting with mostly outdoor seating around fires with lots of rocks and water décor including a waterwheel.
303 Center Street East, Eatonville
Mo-Th,Su 12:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-21:00
Shaken Bar Room & Bistro
Restaurant
138 Mashell Avenue North, Eatonville
Tu-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa-Su 09:00-21:00
The Pour House Grub & Pub
Restaurant · Burger
119 Mashell Avenue, Eatonville
Bruno's Family Restaurant and Bar
Restaurant · Regional
204 Center Street East, Eatonville
4 more on the map.
History
For centuries, Nisqually people roamed the rivers and streams of the Eatonville area. Leschi, one of the main leaders of Nisqually was born in this area in 1808.
In 1889, Indian Henry was one of the Nisqually who guided the town's Euro-American founder, Thomas C. Van Eaton, from Mashell Prairie to the present site of Eatonville. Legend has it that upon arrival Henry declared, "This is a good place. Not much snow."
Area white settlers and the accompanying Nisqually were in need of goods, which "T.C." provided at his trading post. Supplies were carried by his stage from Spanaway over a rough trail through dense forest. In 1891, the settlers built the town's first school, which is still in use.
For years Eatonville was a waypoint for visitors to Mount Rainier. In 1902, the Tacoma Eastern Railroad arrived, providing freight and passenger service and a vital link to Tacoma. Soon after the railroad's arrival, several small mills sprang up in the vicinity. In the 1970s, the Wildlife park of Northwest Trek was opened and it remains one of the most popular tourist attractions in the area, other than Mount Rainier itself.
Eatonville was officially incorporated on October 28, 1909, after the Eatonville Lumber Company brought in more people to work in its mill. The mill closed in 1954.
On April 27, 2014, an EF0 tornado briefly touched down and caused some minor damage near Eatonville.
From the History section of Eatonville, Washington on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship3
Eatonville Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 0.6 mi
825 Eatonville Highway East, Eatonville
Eatonville United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist
185 Mashell Avenue North, Eatonville
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Healthcare2
MultiCare - Eatonville Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy
118 Washington Avenue North, Eatonville
Map of Eatonville
53 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 (19 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
Gray Army Airfield (GRF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 21 miles away.
- Clear Lake 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Graham 11 mi north, about 18 min by car
- Elk Plain 13 mi north, about 21 min by car
- Frederickson 16 mi north, about 26 min by car
- South Hill 17 mi north, about 28 min by car
- Spanaway 17 mi northwest, about 28 min by car
- Crocker 17 mi northeast, about 27 min by car
- Yelm 18 mi west, about 30 min by car
- Parkland 20 mi northwest, about 33 min by car
- Puyallup 22 mi north, about 35 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
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
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