Why visit Puyallup
Townapedia lists 29 museums and landmarks, 35 parks and trails, 217 places to eat, 15 places to stay and 8 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include McMillin Bridge, Regal Cinemas, 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 Puyallup
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Puyallup
Puyallup ( pew-AL-əp; Lushootseed: st̕iləqʷac lit. "strawberry plant") is a city in Pierce County, Washington, United States. It is on the Puyallup River about 10 miles (16 km) southeast of Tacoma and 35 miles (56 km) south of Seattle. The city had a population of 42,973 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Puyallup, Washington (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do8
McMillin Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Bridge in Pierce County, Washington
Regal Cinemas Longston Place Stadium 14
Cinema and theater · 3.0 mi
13317 Meridian East, South Hill
Museums and landmarks29
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Charles W. Orton House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic house in Sumner, Washington, United States
Dieringer School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.3 mi
Historic school in Sumner, Washington, United States
Ezra Meeker Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Mansion in Puyallup, Washington
McMillin School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic building in McMillin, Washington, United States
Ryan House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic house in Washington, United States
Woodlawn Abbey Mausoleum
Monument and historic site · 2.2 mi
12421 Valley Avenue East, Puyallup
Mo-Su 09:00-16:00
Cherry Ave Historic Building
Monument and historic site · 2.8 mi
910 Cherry Avenue, Sumner
17 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds35
Pioneer Park
Park · 0.7 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
Clark's Creek Park
Park · 1.4 mi
1710 12th Avenue Southwest, Puyallup
06:00-23:00; Oct-Feb 06:00-21:00
Clark's Creek Park North
Park · 1.5 mi
2002 7th Avenue Southwest, Puyallup
06:00-23:00; Oct-Feb 06:00-21:00
23 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes217
Buffalo Wild Wings
Restaurant · Wings · 3.0 mi
13215 Meridian East, Puyallup
Mo 11:00-23:00; Tu-Th 11:00-24:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-25:00, Su 09:30-23:00
Cold Stone Creamery
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 3.0 mi
13333 Meridian East, Puyallup
Mo-Th 11:30-21:00; Fr 11:30-22:00; Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Crockett's Public House
Diner · American · 1.0 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
Farm 12 Restaurant & Events
Restaurant · Salad, Burger, Sandwich, Bakery, Coffee, Beer, Cocktail, Wine · 2.0 mi
303 8th Avenue Southeast, Puyallup
Mo-Th 10:00-20:00; Fr 10:00-21:00; Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 09:00-20:00
Farrelli's Pizza - Sumner
Restaurant · Pizza · 3.4 mi
15007 Main Street East, Sumner
Su-We 11:00-00:00; Th-Sa 11:00-02:00
205 more on the map.
History
The Puyallup Valley was originally inhabited by the Puyallup people, known in their language as the spuyaləpabš, meaning "generous and welcoming behavior to all people (friends and strangers) who enter our lands." The first white settlers in the region were part of the first wagon train to cross the Cascade Range at Naches Pass in 1853.
From the History section of Puyallup, Washington on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay15
Best Western Premier Plaza Hotel & Conference Center
Motel and hotel · 1.3 mi
620 South Hill Park Drive, Puyallup
HomeTowne Studios Tacoma - Puyallup
Motel and hotel · 2.1 mi
2101 North Meridian, Puyallup
Churches and places of worship53
Christ Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
210 5th Street Southwest, Puyallup
Assembly Hall of Jehovah's Witness
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 3.1 mi
11515 62nd Avenue East, South Hill
First Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 0.8 mi
412 West Pioneer, Puyallup
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 2.4 mi
11317 78th Avenue East, South Hill
Puyallup United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 1.7 mi
1919 West Pioneer Avenue, Puyallup
Summit United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 3.3 mi
5316 104th Street East, Parkland
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Latter Day Saints · 0.9 mi
1015 13th Street Southwest, Puyallup
Shopping57
Gas and EV charging27
Schools, colleges and libraries76
Healthcare23
South Family Medicine
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.8 mi
3908 10th Street Southeast, Puyallup
CHI Franciscan Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.2 mi
12005 Meridian East, South Hill
Concentra Physical Therapy
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.6 mi
3850 South Meridian, Puyallup
Kaiser Permanente Puyallup Medical Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.7 mi
1007 39th Avenue Southeast, Puyallup
Kirk's Pharmacy and Compounding
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.5 mi
618 South Meridian, Puyallup
Linden Grove Health Care Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.0 mi
400 29th Street Northeast, Puyallup
Map of Puyallup
250 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 (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
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, 9 miles away.
- Edgewood 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Fife 5 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Bonney Lake 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Lake Tapps 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Frederickson 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Lakeland South 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- Parkland 7 mi west, about 12 min by car
- Tacoma 9 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
- Federal Way 9 mi north, about 15 min by car
- Auburn 9 mi northeast, about 15 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
- Puyallup, WA - east side of 100 & 200 blocks of N. Meridian 01, Joe Mabel, CC BY 3.0
- Aerial view of Bradley Lake Park, Puyallup, Washington, August 16, 2023 (cropped), United States Geological Survey (USGS), Public domain
- Christ Episcopal Church - Puyallup, Ben Cody, Public domain
- McMillin Bridge Top View, Ben Cody, Public domain
- Charles W. Orton House 001, Ben Cody, Public domain
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