Prairie Ridge, Washington
Prairie Ridge is a community of 12,074 people in Pierce County, Washington.
Why visit Prairie Ridge
Townapedia lists 16 parks and trails, 43 places to eat and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Regal Cinemas - Tall Firs 10.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 76°F; December lows average 33°F.
Weather in Prairie Ridge
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Prairie Ridge
Prairie Ridge is a census-designated place (CDP) in Pierce County, Washington, United States. The population was 12,288 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Prairie Ridge, Washington (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Regal Cinemas - Tall Firs 10
Cinema and theater · 1.6 mi
20751 Elhi Hill Road, Bonney Lake
Parks, trails and playgrounds16
Boulder Dash
Park · 1.9 mi
Playground, picnic spot, climbable boulders, and grassy domes. Featuring spectacular views of Mt. Rainier.
Ponder Park
Park · 2.0 mi
Located near the entrance to the Tehaleh® community, Ponder Park is be the perfect spot to read a good book, enjoy the tranquil pond,...
4 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes43
Frankie's Pizza - Bonney Lake
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.8 mi
20870 208th Avenue East
Su 11:00-21:00; Mo-Th 15:00-21:00; Sa 15:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-22:00
6 Bucks Bar & Grille
Bar and pub · 1.9 mi
19944 South Prairie Road East, Bonney Lake
Mo-Su 11:30-23:30
Don Chuy's
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.0 mi
19920 South Prairie Road East, Bonney Lake
Jidder Bugz Espresso
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.7 mi
10109 234th Avenue Court East, Buckley
Mazatlan Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.5 mi
21616 State Route 410 East, Bonney Lake
Trailside Espresso
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.9 mi
130 State Route 162 West, South Prairie
31 more on the map.
Churches and places of worship2
Rainier Hills Christian Fellowship
Church · 1.8 mi
23711 Entwhistle Road East, Buckley
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries38
Healthcare2
Map of Prairie Ridge
116 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 (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, 16 miles away.
- Bonney Lake 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Lake Tapps 5 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Puyallup 8 mi west, about 12 min by car
- Enumclaw 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- Edgewood 9 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
- Graham 10 mi southwest, about 16 min by car
- Frederickson 11 mi west, about 18 min by car
- Lakeland South 11 mi northwest, about 18 min by car
- Auburn 12 mi north, about 19 min by car
- Fife 12 mi northwest, about 19 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
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Prairie Ridge, WA, USA - panoramio, Kathy Calm, CC BY 3.0
- Prairie Ridge, WA, USA - panoramio - Kathy Calm, Kathy Calm, CC BY 3.0
- Mt. Rainier, Clouds and Colors - panoramio, loggedout, CC BY 3.0
- Todd Lockwood in Studio, Nocturnarwhal, CC0
- Mt. Rainier at Dusk - panoramio, loggedout, CC BY 3.0
- Mt. Rainier Sunset - panoramio, loggedout, CC BY 3.0
- Rainier Sunset - panoramio, loggedout, CC BY 3.0
- UFO-LIKE CLOUD AT RAINIER - panoramio, Kathy Calm, CC BY 3.0
- Mt. Rainier Clouds - panoramio, loggedout, CC BY 3.0
- DOUBLE LENTICULAR - panoramio, Kathy Calm, CC BY 3.0
- Mt. Rainier-Lenticular Cloud - panoramio, loggedout, CC BY 3.0
- RAINIER - panoramio, Kathy Calm, CC BY 3.0
- 2022-12-02, Little Free Library, Bonney Lake, Washington, 01, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-12-02, Little Free Library, Bonney Lake, Washington, 03, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-12-02, Little Free Library, Bonney Lake, Washington, 02, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bonney Lake Hill 5938, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bonney Lake, United States Aug 12, 2020 06-09-01 PM, Senapa, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 10 Fitness Trail 5778, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Amazon Hub Locker - Bahama (Bonney Lake, Washington), 01, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- South crossing 4498, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Amazon Hub Locker - Bahama (Bonney Lake, Washington), 02, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Berries 4514, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bonney Lake, United States Oct 15, 2020 03-12-44 PM, Senapa, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bonney Lake, United States Aug 18, 2020 05-52-30 PM, Senapa, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bonney Lake, United States Oct 14, 2020 06-44-08 PM, Senapa, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bonney Lake, United States Sep 29, 2020 05-12-04 PM, Senapa, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bonney Lake, United States Oct 19, 2020 06-36-38 PM, Senapa, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bonney Lake, United States Sep 22, 2020 08-03-41 PM, Senapa, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Town Hall 0358, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bonney Lake, United States Aug 12, 2020 07-04-15 PM, Senapa, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bonney Lake, United States Oct 14, 2020 06-25-20 PM, Senapa, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2023-01-07, South Prairie Creek, Pierce County, Washington, 04, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2023-01-07, South Prairie Creek, Pierce County, Washington, 05, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-06-07, Cedarview Park, Bonney Lake, Washington, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Post at Tehaleh, Netsomniac, CC BY 4.0
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