Lake Tapps, Washington
Lake Tapps is a community of 12,798 people in Pierce County, Washington.
Why visit Lake Tapps
Townapedia lists 15 museums and landmarks, 24 parks and trails, 55 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include White River Amphitheater, 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 Lake Tapps
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
Things to do2
White River Amphitheatre
Cinema and theater · 3.0 mi
Concert venue in Auburn, Washington, United States of America
Museums and landmarks15
Charles W. Orton House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic house in Sumner, Washington, United States
Dieringer School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic school in Sumner, Washington, United States
Patton Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
Historic bridge near Auburn, Washington, United States
Ryan House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic house in Washington, United States
Connell's Priaire Battle Historical Marker
Monument and historic site · 3.0 mi
Stone and concrete pyramid near the site of the 1855 Battlefield.
Pierce County Poor Farm
Monument and historic site · 3.0 mi
7819 Riverside Drive East, Sumner
3 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds24
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12 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes55
Farrelli's Pizza - Sumner
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.9 mi
15007 Main Street East, Sumner
Su-We 11:00-00:00; Th-Sa 11:00-02:00
Modoo #2 Teriyaki
Restaurant · Japanese, Asian · 2.9 mi
15127 Main Street East, Sumner
Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00
Pura Brasa
Restaurant · Steak House, Mexican · 2.9 mi
15127 Main Street East, Sumner
We-Su 15:00-21:00
The Rock Wood Fired Pizza - Lake Tapps
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.5 mi
1408 Lake Tapps Parkway E, Auburn
Mo-Su 11:30-00:00
Dixie's Home Cookin
Restaurant · 2.5 mi
15717 Main Street East, Sumner
Mo-Sa 07:00-14:00; Su 07:00-15:00
FORESTea
Cafe · Bubble Tea, Dessert · 2.9 mi
15127 Main Street East, Sumner
Mo-Su 10:30-21:00
Thian Thai
Restaurant · Thai · 3.0 mi
18313 Veterans Memorial Drive East, Bonney Lake
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00
Top Down Brewing Co.
Bar and pub · 2.8 mi
15355 Main Street East, Sumner
Mo-Tu 16:30-20:30, We-Th 14:00-21:00, Fr 14:00-22:00, Sa...
43 more on the map.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship11
Creator Lutheran Church and Preschool
Church · Lutheran · 1.7 mi
16702 South Tapps Drive East, Lake Tapps
Muckleshoot Pentacostal Church
Church · Pentecostal · 3.1 mi
39731 Auburn Enumclaw Road Southeast, Auburn
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries49
Healthcare5
Dr. Nancy Becker
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.1 mi
18320 State Route 410 East, Bonney Lake
Map of Lake Tapps
175 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 (7 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.
- Bonney Lake 1 mi south, about 2 min by car
- Edgewood 5 mi west, about 9 min by car
- Auburn 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Lakeland South 7 mi northwest, about 11 min by car
- Lake Morton-Berrydale 8 mi north, about 14 min by car
- Fife 8 mi west, about 14 min by car
- Enumclaw 9 mi east, about 14 min by car
- Federal Way 10 mi northwest, about 16 min by car
- Lakeland North 10 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
- Covington 11 mi north, about 17 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): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
Photo credits
- Lake Tapps (Washington) (2115903751), Andy Karmy from Auburn WA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Patton Bridge (Robin Bruce) 01, Robin Bruce, Public domain
- 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
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