Why visit Sumner
Townapedia lists 15 museums and landmarks, 31 parks and trails, 60 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Wild Waves Theme Park, Charles W. Orton House, Dieringer School and Lakeland Hills Park.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 76°F; December lows average 33°F.
Weather in Sumner
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Sumner
Sumner is a city in northern Pierce County, Washington, United States. The population was 10,621 at the 2020 census. Nearby cities include Puyallup to the west, Auburn to the north, and Bonney Lake to the east.
From the Wikipedia article Sumner, Washington (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Wild Waves Theme Park
Monument and historic site · 4.5 mi
Amusement park and water park in Federal Way, Washington, United States
Auburn Riverside Theatre ART
Cinema and theater · 2.6 mi
501 Oravetz Road Southeast, Auburn
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 · 0.8 mi
Historic school in Sumner, Washington, United States
Ezra Meeker Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Mansion in Puyallup, Washington
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 · 2.2 mi
12421 Valley Avenue East, Puyallup
Mo-Su 09:00-16:00
Afghanistan, Gulf, & Iraq War Memorial
Monument and historic site · 2.5 mi
Second inscription: Afghanistan War 2001-2021 KIA - 1,833 WIA - 20,093 Total deaths 2,352 "Through the anger and hatred of 9-11, came...
Cherry Ave Historic Building
Monument and historic site · 2.1 mi
910 Cherry Avenue, Sumner
Old Pioneer Cemetery Office
Monument and historic site · 2.2 mi
12319 Valley Avenue East, Sumner
3 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds31
19 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes60
Branks BBQ
Restaurant · Barbecue · 0.4 mi
13701 24th Street East, Sumner
Mo-Th 10:30-20:00;Fr-Sa 10:30-21:00;Su off
Farrelli's Pizza - Sumner
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.1 mi
15007 Main Street East, Sumner
Su-We 11:00-00:00; Th-Sa 11:00-02:00
Mama Stortini's Restaurant & Bar
Restaurant · Italian · 2.6 mi
3207 East Main, Puyallup
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-20:30
Modoo #2 Teriyaki
Restaurant · Japanese, Asian · 2.1 mi
15127 Main Street East, Sumner
Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00
Pura Brasa
Restaurant · Steak House, Mexican · 2.1 mi
15127 Main Street East, Sumner
We-Su 15:00-21:00
The Rock Wood Fired Pizza - Lake Tapps
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.6 mi
1408 Lake Tapps Parkway E, Auburn
Mo-Su 11:30-00:00
Dixie's Home Cookin
Restaurant · 2.2 mi
15717 Main Street East, Sumner
Mo-Sa 07:00-14:00; Su 07:00-15:00
FORESTea
Cafe · Bubble Tea, Dessert · 2.1 mi
15127 Main Street East, Sumner
Mo-Su 10:30-21:00
48 more on the map.
History
Sumner was founded in 1853 as Stuck Junction and platted in 1883 by George H. Ryan, in anticipation of a stop on the Northern Pacific Railway. The town was named "Franklin" until 1891, when the Post Office Department requested that the name be changed to avoid confusion with similarly named towns. The name of abolitionist Senator Charles Sumner was chosen for the town after a lottery.
From the History section of Sumner, Washington on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship22
Christ Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Creator Lutheran Church and Preschool
Church · Lutheran · 1.6 mi
16702 South Tapps Drive East, Lake Tapps
Family Life Center Church of God
Church · Catholic · 2.1 mi
116 Lakeland Hills Way Southeast, Auburn
Shopping12
Gas and EV charging11
Schools, colleges and libraries49
Healthcare4
Map of Sumner
209 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, 13 miles away.
- Edgewood 2 mi west, about 4 min by car
- Lake Tapps 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- Lakeland South 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Bonney Lake 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Puyallup 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Auburn 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Fife 5 mi west, about 9 min by car
- Federal Way 7 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- Lakeland North 7 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Prairie Ridge 8 mi southeast, about 12 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
- Sumner WA - Ryan House 01, Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2022-12-06, 24th St E Bridge over the White River, Sumner Link Trail, Sumner, Washington, 06, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-12-06, 24th St E Bridge over the White River, Sumner Link Trail, Sumner, Washington, 04, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-12-06, White River from the 24th St E Bridge, Sumner Link Trail, Sumner, Washington, 02, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-12-06, White River from the 24th St E Bridge, Sumner Link Trail, Sumner, Washington, 01, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-12-06, 24th St E Bridge over the White River, Sumner Link Trail, Sumner, Washington, 03, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-12-06, Sumner Link Trail, Sumner, Washington, 01, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-12-06, Sumner Link Trail, Sumner, Washington, 02, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-12-06, White River from the 24th St E Bridge, Sumner Link Trail, Sumner, Washington, 03, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-12-06, 24th St E Bridge over the White River, Sumner Link Trail, Sumner, Washington, 05, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-12-06, 24th St E Bridge over the White River, Sumner Link Trail, Sumner, Washington, 02, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-12-06, 24th St E Bridge over the White River, Sumner Link Trail, Sumner, Washington, 01, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-12-06, Sumner Link Trail, Sumner, Washington, 03, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Equisetum praealtum, Sumner, Washington 7831, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Equisetum praealtum, Sumner, Washington 7833, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Equisetum praealtum, Sumner, Washington 7832, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sumner, United States Dec 10, 2020 05-24-24 PM, Senapa, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2026-02-23, E Valley Hwy E (Auburn, Sumner, Washington), 07H03M53S080, senapa, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2026-02-23, E Valley Hwy E (Auburn, Sumner, Washington), 07H03M54S076, senapa, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2026-02-23, E Valley Hwy E (Auburn, Sumner, Washington), 07H03M52S076, senapa, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2026-02-23, E Valley Hwy E (Auburn, Sumner, Washington), 07H03M55S080, senapa, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2026-02-23, E Valley Hwy E (Auburn, Sumner, Washington), 07H03M51S079, senapa, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2026-02-23, E Valley Hwy E (Auburn, Sumner, Washington), 07H03M56S078, senapa, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2026-02-23, E Valley Hwy E (Auburn, Sumner, Washington), 07H03M50S078, senapa, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2026-02-23, E Valley Hwy E (Auburn, Sumner, Washington), 07H03M57S080, senapa, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2026-02-23, E Valley Hwy E (Auburn, Sumner, Washington), 07H03M49S078, senapa, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2026-02-23, E Valley Hwy E (Auburn, Sumner, Washington), 07H03M48S078, senapa, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2026-02-23, E Valley Hwy E (Auburn, Sumner, Washington), 07H03M58S079, senapa, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2026-02-23, E Valley Hwy E (Auburn, Sumner, Washington), 07H03M47S078, senapa, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2026-02-23, E Valley Hwy E (Auburn, Sumner, Washington), 07H03M59S077, senapa, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2026-02-23, E Valley Hwy E (Auburn, Sumner, Washington), 07H03M46S079, senapa, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2026-02-23, E Valley Hwy E (Auburn, Sumner, Washington), 07H04M00S077, senapa, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2026-02-23, E Valley Hwy E (Auburn, Sumner, Washington), 07H03M45S076, senapa, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2026-02-23, E Valley Hwy E (Auburn, Sumner, Washington), 07H03M44S079, senapa, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2026-02-23, E Valley Hwy E (Auburn, Sumner, Washington), 07H04M01S076, senapa, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Christ Episcopal Church - Puyallup, Ben Cody, Public domain
- Charles W. Orton House 001, Ben Cody, Public domain
- Dieringer School, Ben Cody, Public domain
- Ezra Meeker Mansion 2, Ben Cody, Public domain
- Wild Waves Theme Park - Federal Way WA, Jessica Spengler from Hove, United Kingdom, CC BY 2.0
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