Maple Valley, Washington
Maple Valley is a city of 28,287 people in King County, Washington, founded in 1997.
Why visit Maple Valley
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 100 parks and trails, 70 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Lake Wilderness Lodge, Black Diamond Cemetery, Evergreen Park and Lake Wilderness Golf Course.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 77°F; December lows average 32°F.
Weather in Maple Valley
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Maple Valley
Maple Valley is a city in King County, Washington, United States. The population was 28,013 at the 2020 census, and was estimated to be 28,553 in 2024. The city functions as a commuter town to Seattle for residents, though there is an increasing amount of commercial activity in the area.
From the Wikipedia article Maple Valley, Washington (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra
Cinema and theater · 1.8 mi
23220 Maple Valley-Black Diamond Road Southeast, Maple Valley
Museums and landmarks10
Lake Wilderness Lodge
Monument and historic site · 0.8 mi
22500 Southeast 248th Street, Maple Valley
Mo-We 08:00-20:00; Th,Fr 08:00-17:00
Black Diamond Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Historic place in King County, Washington, US
Gaffney's Lake Wilderness Lodge
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Lodge in Maple Valley, United States of America
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Covington Electrical Substation, Bonneville Power Administration
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Gibbon Store - Maple Valley Historical Society Museum
Museum · 1.1 mi
22012 Southeast 248th Street, Maple Valley
Sa 10:00-14:00
Fire Engine Museum
Museum · 1.1 mi
22024 Southeast 248th Street, Maple Valley
Sa 10:00-14:00
Maple Valley Creative Arts Center
Museum · 1.9 mi
23220 Maple Valley-Black Diamond Road Southeast, Maple Valley
Landsburg 1955 Mine Collapse Memorial
Monument and historic site · 2.1 mi
Memorial consisting of four headstones dedicated to John Kovash, Louis Vaiente, Frank Stebly, and Nathan Russell. The four men were...
Parks, trails and playgrounds100
88 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes70
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.7 mi
26520 Maple Valley-Black Diamond Road Southeast, Maple Valley
Mo-Su 07:00-19:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.5 mi
23818 225th Avenue Southeast, Maple Valley
Mo-Fr 05:30-19:00; Sa-Su 05:30-18:30
Crockett's Public House
Bar and pub · American · 0.6 mi
26300 238th Lane Southeast, Maple Valley
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-23:00; Sa 08:00-23:00; Su 08:00-21:00
Farrelli's Pizza - Maple Valley
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.8 mi
26642 Maple Valley-Black Diamond Road Southeast, Maple Valley
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00
Frankie's Pizza - Maple Valley
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.0 mi
27317 Maple Valley-Black Diamond Road Southeast, Maple Valley
Mo-We 15:00-20:00; Th,Su 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00
Gabriela's Restaurant & Bar
Restaurant · Regional · 1.9 mi
23220 Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast, Maple Valley
Mo-Th off; Fr 08:00-24:00; Sa 07:00-24:00; Su 07:00-20:00
Nori Sushi
Restaurant · Sushi · 1.0 mi
27317 Maple Valley-Black Diamond Road Southeast, Maple Valley
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Pho In & Out
Restaurant · Vietnamese · 1.5 mi
22125 Southeast 237th Street, Maple Valley
Mo-Fr 10:00-21:00; Sa-Su 10:00-20:00
Pizza Hut
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.7 mi
26636 Maple Valley-Black Diamond Road Southeast, Maple Valley
Mo-Th,Su 10:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-24:00
Sumo Sushi
Restaurant · Sushi · 1.5 mi
23745 225th Way Southeast, Maple Valley
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-20:00
Alaska N Dumplings
Restaurant · 0.7 mi
23852 Southeast Kent-Kangley Road, Maple Valley
Su-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00
Hacienda del Mar
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.1 mi
27433 Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast, Maple Valley
Su-We 11:00-21:00; Th-Sa 11:00-22:00
58 more on the map.
History
The area was settled in 1879 by three men who were improving a trail and brought their families in. When a name for a future community was proposed, the names Vine Maple Valley and Maple Ridge were suggested. A vote was taken by writing the names on slips of paper and placing them in a hat. Vine Maple Valley won by 2/3, but the word "Vine" was later cut by the post office because it made the name too long.
The town's early history mainly had to do with coal, lumber milling to build homes, and a railroad that ran through town. Coal was brought in from Black Diamond to the south, but the town itself also mined coal from Cedar Mountain. The mine was used as late as 1947.
Rail workers for lines like the Northern Pacific Railroad and the Cedar River Watershed, closed off by the City of Seattle, meant more workers for those things. More residents meant more lumber milling. More lumber milling meant more workers. Suquamish tribe chairperson Martha George was born near Maple Valley in Sheridan in 1892, at a logging camp where her mother and grandmother worked as cooks.
From the History section of Maple Valley, Washington on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship10
St. George Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal · 1.3 mi
24219 Witte Road Southeast, Maple Valley
Shopping12
Grocery Outlet
Grocery · 0.6 mi
26525 Maple Valley-Black Diamond Road Southeast, Maple Valley
Northwest Bicycle
Shop · 0.8 mi
26921 Maple Valley-Black Diamond Road Southeast, Maple Valley
AC Custom Metal Work
Hardware store · 0.9 mi
21845 Southeast 272nd Street, Maple Valley
Clear, Calm & Balanced Wellness & Gift Shop
Shop · 0.6 mi
26207 Maple Valley-Black Diamond Road Southeast
Gas and EV charging9
76
Gas station · 0.8 mi
26821 Maple Valley-Black Diamond Road Southeast, Maple Valley
Chevron
Gas station · 1.5 mi
23701 Maple Valley-Black Diamond Road Southeast, Maple Valley
Fred Meyer Fuel
Gas station · 0.8 mi
26520 Maple Valley-Black Diamond Road Southeast, Maple Valley
Schools, colleges and libraries32
Healthcare8
Valley Medical Center - Maple Valley Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.7 mi
26458 Maple Valley-Black Diamond Road Southeast, Maple Valley
Fred Meyer Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.8 mi
26520 Maple Valley-Black Diamond Road Southeast, Maple Valley
Indigo Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.6 mi
26380 238th Lane Southeast, Maple Valley
MultiCare - Maple Valley Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.9 mi
24080 Southeast Kent-Kangley Road, Maple Valley
Valley Medical Center - Lake Sawyer Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.2 mi
27203 216th Avenue Southeast, Maple Valley
Valley Medical Center - Lake Wilderness Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.4 mi
22610 Southeast 240th Street, Maple Valley
Map of Maple Valley
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°F | 33°F | 8.0 in |
| Feb | 49°F | 33°F | 5.4 in |
| Mar | 53°F | 35°F | 6.2 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 38°F | 5.5 in |
| May | 66°F | 44°F | 3.9 in |
| Jun | 70°F | 48°F | 3.1 in |
| Jul | 77°F | 51°F | 1.3 in |
| Aug | 77°F | 52°F | 1.6 in |
| Sep | 71°F | 47°F | 2.8 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 41°F | 5.8 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 36°F | 8.5 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 32°F | 7.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Landsburg (3 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
King County has had 18 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)
- 2024-04-28: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2022-09-10: Bolt Creek Fire (Fire)
- 2020-04-23: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-03-22: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Renton Municipal Airport (RNT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Covington 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- Lake Morton-Berrydale 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Fairwood 7 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- East Renton Highlands 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
- Kent 9 mi west, about 14 min by car
- Auburn 9 mi southwest, about 15 min by car
- Renton 11 mi northwest, about 17 min by car
- Lakeland North 12 mi west, about 19 min by car
- Enumclaw 12 mi south, about 19 min by car
- Issaquah 12 mi north, about 20 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
- Maple Valley, WA - Tahoma High School 03, Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2025-01-18, Lake Wilderness Park (Maple Valley, Washington), 085941, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025-01-18, Lake Wilderness Park (Maple Valley, Washington), 090428, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025-01-18, Lake Wilderness Park (Maple Valley, Washington), 085927, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025-01-18, Lake Wilderness Park (Maple Valley, Washington), 090346, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025-01-18, Lake Wilderness Park (Maple Valley, Washington), 090524, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025-01-18, Lake Wilderness Park (Maple Valley, Washington), 090518, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025-01-18, Lake Wilderness Park (Maple Valley, Washington), 090534, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025-01-18, Lake Wilderness Park (Maple Valley, Washington), 085707, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025-01-18, Lake Wilderness Park (Maple Valley, Washington), 085716, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025-01-18, Lake Wilderness Park (Maple Valley, Washington), 085758, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025-01-18, Lake Wilderness Park (Maple Valley, Washington), 090557, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lake Wilderness Park in Maple Valley, WA (2024) - 19, Roc0ast3r, CC0
- Lake Wilderness Park in Maple Valley, WA (2024) - 18, Roc0ast3r, CC0
- Lake Wilderness Park in Maple Valley, WA (2024) - 20, Roc0ast3r, CC0
- Lake Wilderness Park in Maple Valley, WA (2024) - 17, Roc0ast3r, CC0
- Lake Wilderness Park in Maple Valley, WA (2024) - 22, Roc0ast3r, CC0
- Lake Wilderness Park in Maple Valley, WA (2024) - 21, Roc0ast3r, CC0
- 2025-01-18, Lake Wilderness Park (Maple Valley, Washington), 085521, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025-01-18, Lake Wilderness Park (Maple Valley, Washington), 090737, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025-01-18, Lake Wilderness Park (Maple Valley, Washington), 090748, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lake Wilderness Park in Maple Valley, WA (2024) - 16, Roc0ast3r, CC0
- 2025-01-18, Lake Wilderness Park (Maple Valley, Washington), 090817, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025-01-18, Lake Wilderness Park (Maple Valley, Washington), 085214, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025-01-18, Lake Wilderness Park (Maple Valley, Washington), 085228, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025-01-18, Lake Wilderness Park (Maple Valley, Washington), 085433, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025-01-18, Lake Wilderness Park (Maple Valley, Washington), 085038, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025-01-18, Lake Wilderness Park (Maple Valley, Washington), 085012, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025-01-18, Lake Wilderness Park (Maple Valley, Washington), 090914, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025-01-18, Lake Wilderness Park (Maple Valley, Washington), 090946, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025-01-18, Lake Wilderness Park (Maple Valley, Washington), 090936, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025-01-18, Lake Wilderness Park (Maple Valley, Washington), 090957, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lake Wilderness Lodge pano 02, Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Black Diamond Cemetery 03, Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Covington Electrical Substation, BPA, NRHP 100002475 King County, WA, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025-01-18, Wilderness Lake of King County, Washington, 085811, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025-01-18, Wilderness Lake of King County, Washington, 085154, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025-01-18, Wilderness Lake of King County, Washington, 085200, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025-01-18, Wilderness Lake of King County, Washington, 085143, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025-01-18, Wilderness Lake of King County, Washington, 085121, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
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