Why visit Edgewood
Townapedia lists 17 museums and landmarks, 36 parks and trails, 66 places to eat, 7 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Wild Waves Theme Park, Charles W. Orton House, Dieringer School and Grayland Park.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 77°F; December lows average 37°F.
Weather in Edgewood
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Edgewood
Edgewood is a city in Pierce County, Washington, United States. The population was 12,327 at the 2020 census. Neighboring towns include Fife to the west, Milton to the northwest, Federal Way to the north, Sumner to the east, and Puyallup to the south.
From the Wikipedia article Edgewood, Washington (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Wild Waves Theme Park
Monument and historic site · 3.1 mi
Amusement park and water park in Federal Way, Washington, United States
Museums and landmarks17
Charles W. Orton House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Historic house in Sumner, Washington, United States
Dieringer School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic school in Sumner, Washington, United States
Ezra Meeker Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Mansion in Puyallup, Washington
Ryan House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic house in Washington, United States
Woodlawn Abbey Mausoleum
Monument and historic site · 2.1 mi
12421 Valley Avenue East, Puyallup
Mo-Su 09:00-16:00
Afghanistan, Gulf, & Iraq War Memorial
Monument and historic site · 2.6 mi
Second inscription: Afghanistan War 2001-2021 KIA - 1,833 WIA - 20,093 Total deaths 2,352 "Through the anger and hatred of 9-11, came...
Karshner Museum and Center for Culture & Arts
Museum · 2.7 mi
309 4th Street Northeast, Puyallup
Old Pioneer Cemetery Office
Monument and historic site · 2.2 mi
12319 Valley Avenue East, Sumner
5 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds36
24 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes66
Branks BBQ
Restaurant · Barbecue · 1.9 mi
13701 24th Street East, Sumner
Mo-Th 10:30-20:00;Fr-Sa 10:30-21:00;Su off
Puerto Vallarta
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.3 mi
2800 Milton Way, Milton
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
River Road Lodge
Bar and pub · 2.5 mi
7824 River Road East, Puyallup
Mo-We 12:00-24:00, Th-Sa 12:00-26:00, Su 12:00-24:00
Milton Wok
Restaurant · Asian · 1.3 mi
2800 Milton Way, Milton
Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
54 more on the map.
History
The history of Edgewood can be traced to the Puyallup Indian tribe that lived along the Puyallup River. Dr. William Tolmie, a Scotsman working for the Hudson's Bay Company, passed through Edgewood in 1833 soon after becoming Chief Trader at Fort Nisqually. Tolmie had arrived at Fort Vancouver by ship from Britain in May 1833. Trappers with Native American wives had moved to the area in the 1830s and settlers in the 1850s.
Washington's first telegraph line paralleled Military Road that ran through the heart of Edgewood. Approximately 420 Americans (apart from Indians) resided in what is now Pierce County in 1858. By 1862, 681 non-Native Americans were reported to be residents of Pierce County. Evidence indicates that the first building on the North Hill (Surprise Lake) was a one-room log building formed as School District 27 in 1891. One of the first known residents in Edgewood was Peter Nyholm in 1895.
The first official run of the interurban line from Tacoma to Seattle, by the way of the valley, was in October 1902. The State Spiritualists, who had six churches in Western Washington, had a summer camp at Edgewood that was purchased in 1903. Construction of a campground hotel began in 1927, and before completion a fire destroyed it in 1948.
On April 28, 2010, Edgewood was the site of the murder of James Sanders.
From the History section of Edgewood, Washington on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay7
HomeTowne Studios Tacoma - Puyallup
Motel and hotel · 1.6 mi
2101 North Meridian, Puyallup
Churches and places of worship16
Christ Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 1.5 mi
2306 Milton Way, Milton
Church of Spiritual Truth
Place of worship · 1.3 mi
1228 26th Avenue Court, Milton
Shopping11
Gas and EV charging18
Schools, colleges and libraries50
Healthcare5
Map of Edgewood
228 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48°F | 37°F | 6.0 in |
| Feb | 50°F | 37°F | 4.0 in |
| Mar | 55°F | 40°F | 4.4 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 44°F | 3.4 in |
| May | 66°F | 49°F | 2.0 in |
| Jun | 71°F | 53°F | 1.4 in |
| Jul | 77°F | 57°F | 0.6 in |
| Aug | 77°F | 57°F | 0.8 in |
| Sep | 71°F | 53°F | 1.6 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 47°F | 4.1 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 40°F | 6.5 in |
| Dec | 47°F | 37°F | 6.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Tacoma #1 (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, 11 miles away.
- Auburn 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Bonney Lake 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Tacoma 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- Kent 11 mi north, about 18 min by car
- Des Moines 11 mi north, about 18 min by car
- Covington 12 mi northeast, about 20 min by car
- Burien 17 mi north, about 27 min by car
- Renton 18 mi north, about 28 min by car
- Artondale 18 mi west, about 29 min by car
- Bryn Mawr-Skyway 18 mi north, about 29 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
- 2022-11-06, Little Free Library, Edgewood, Washington, 01, Senapa, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-11-06, Little Free Library, Edgewood, Washington, 03, Senapa, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-11-06, Little Free Library, Edgewood, Washington, 02, Senapa, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-11-06, Little Free Library, Edgewood, Washington, 05, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-11-06, Little Free Library, Edgewood, Washington, 04, Senapa, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Christ Episcopal Church - Puyallup, Ben Cody, Public domain
- Charles W. Orton House 001, Ben Cody, Public domain
- Dieringer School, Ben Cody, Public domain
- Ezra Meeker Mansion 2, Ben Cody, Public domain
- Sumner WA - Ryan House 01, Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wild Waves Theme Park - Federal Way WA, Jessica Spengler from Hove, United Kingdom, CC BY 2.0
- Rhododendron, Dana Hutchinson, CC BY 3.0
- Cherry Blossom, Dana Hutchinson, CC BY 3.0
- Lilly, Dana Hutchinson, CC BY 3.0
- Keeping An Eye On His Feeder, Dana Hutchinson, CC BY 3.0
- Oh Dear I M Late Jpg, Dana Hutchinson, CC BY 3.0
- Madrona Tree Bark, Dana Hutchinson, CC BY 3.0
- Rhododendron, Dana Hutchinson, CC BY 3.0
- Chrysanthemums (Not chrysanthemums but dahlias. Richard Avery ( talk ) 06:06, 19 August 2019 (UTC)), Dana Hutchinson, CC BY 3.0
- Daisies, Dana Hutchinson, CC BY 3.0
- Pollinator, Dana Hutchinson, CC BY 3.0
- Black Cherry, Dana Hutchinson, CC BY 3.0
- Pampas Grass, Dana Hutchinson, CC BY 3.0
- Hoverfly, Dana Hutchinson, CC BY 3.0
- Bushtits, Dana Hutchinson, CC BY 3.0
- Seedy Characters, Dana Hutchinson, CC BY 3.0
- Milton, United States Jan 17, 2021 07-31-47 PM, Senapa, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lake Tapps (Washington) (4830117994), Atomic Taco from Seattle, WA, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Horse With No Blanket Or Two Cold Horses, Dana Hutchinson, CC BY 3.0
- Daisies, Dana Hutchinson, CC BY 3.0
- Milton, United States Jul 23, 2021 06-02-32 PM, Senapa, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Flower, Dana Hutchinson, CC BY 3.0
- Milton, United States Feb 18, 2021 03-13-58 PM, Senapa, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Strawberries, Dana Hutchinson, CC BY 3.0
- 2025-01-27, Milton Community Park (Milton, Washington), 075752, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025-01-27, Milton Community Park (Milton, Washington), 075818, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025-01-27, Milton Community Park (Milton, Washington), 075757, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025-01-27, Milton Community Park (Milton, Washington), 075803, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025-01-27, Milton Community Park (Milton, Washington), 075624, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025-01-27, Milton Community Park (Milton, Washington), 075732, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
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