North Puyallup, Washington
North Puyallup is a community of 1,653 people in Pierce County, Washington.
Why visit North Puyallup
Townapedia lists 15 museums and landmarks, 11 parks and trails, 92 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Charles W. Orton House, Ezra Meeker Mansion, Pioneer Park and Washington State Fair.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 76°F; December lows average 33°F.
Weather in North Puyallup
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About North Puyallup
North Puyallup is a census-designated place located in Pierce County, Washington. It sits on the north bank of the Puyallup River.
From the Wikipedia article North Puyallup, Washington (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Museums and landmarks15
Charles W. Orton House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic house in Sumner, Washington, United States
Ezra Meeker Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Mansion in Puyallup, Washington
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Ryan House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic house in Washington, United States
Woodlawn Abbey Mausoleum
Monument and historic site · 0.8 mi
12421 Valley Avenue East, Puyallup
Mo-Su 09:00-16:00
Karshner Museum and Center for Culture & Arts
Museum · 0.6 mi
309 4th Street Northeast, Puyallup
Old Pioneer Cemetery Office
Monument and historic site · 0.9 mi
12319 Valley Avenue East, Sumner
3 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds11
Pioneer Park
Park · 1.0 mi
This park has a statue of Ezra Meeker, a Veteran's memorial and a playground. The Pioneer Park also hosts concerts and farmer's markets.
300 South Meridian, Puyallup
Oct-Mar 06:00-20:00; Apr-Sep 06:00-22:00
Bradley Lake Park
Park · 2.6 mi
Park in Washington, United States of America
Carl Sparks Stadium
Sports field and stadium · 1.3 mi
601 7th Avenue Southwest, Puyallup
Restaurants and cafes92
Crockett's Public House
Diner · American · 0.8 mi
118 East Stewart, Puyallup
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-00:00; Sa 08:00-00:00; Su 08:00-22:00
Mama Stortini's Restaurant & Bar
Restaurant · Italian · 1.3 mi
3207 East Main, Puyallup
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-20:30
Meridian Cafe
Restaurant · American, Breakfast · 0.8 mi
213 North Meridian, Puyallup
Mo-Su 06:00-15:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.2 mi
909 South Meridian, Puyallup
Mo-Fr 04:30-20:00; Sa-Su 05:00-20:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.4 mi
732 Shaw Road, Puyallup
Mo-Th 04:30-19:00; Fr 04:30-20:00; Sa,Su 05:30-19:00
Wicked Pie Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.9 mi
112 South Meridian
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
80 more on the map.
Where to stay4
HomeTowne Studios Tacoma - Puyallup
Motel and hotel · 1.0 mi
2101 North Meridian, Puyallup
Churches and places of worship15
Christ Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
210 5th Street Southwest, Puyallup
First Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 1.1 mi
412 West Pioneer, Puyallup
First Christian Church of Puyallup
Church · 1.5 mi
623 9th Avenue Southwest, Puyallup
Shopping18
Diamond Sports Training Center
Shop · 1.3 mi
1217 13th Street Southeast, Puyallup
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries52
Healthcare10
Kirk's Pharmacy and Compounding
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.1 mi
618 South Meridian, Puyallup
Linden Grove Health Care Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.1 mi
400 29th Street Northeast, Puyallup
Map of North Puyallup
228 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 (4 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.
- Puyallup 2 mi southwest, about 2 min by car
- Edgewood 2 mi north, about 4 min by car
- Sumner 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- Alderton 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- Fife 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- South Hill 5 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Bonney Lake 5 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Lake Tapps 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Lakeland South 5 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Fife Heights 5 mi northwest, about 9 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
- Christ Episcopal Church - Puyallup, Ben Cody, Public domain
- Charles W. Orton House 001, Ben Cody, Public domain
- Ezra Meeker Mansion 2, Ben Cody, Public domain
- Sumner WA - Ryan House 01, Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Aerial view of Bradley Lake Park, Puyallup, Washington, August 16, 2023 (cropped), United States Geological Survey (USGS), Public domain
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