The story of the Puyallup Valley started with its geological formation far back

in the mists of eons past. Its development is told in the story of pioneers who settled

it, cleared the land and built its small cities in the last half of the 19th century.

In the early 1830's the first European settler of the Puyallup region, Dr.

Tolmie, in the company of an Indian guide and several other natives, passed through

what he called in his journal the "Poyallipa" valley. The primitive people who

lived there numbered about 2,000 and were closely related to the more populous

race of Indians living in the Nisqually River Valley. It was their hospitable spirit

that gave this tribe the name "Puyallup" which translates to "generous people." The

Puyallup Indians had permanent dwelling places along the river bank. The Puyallup

River was a broad meandering river chocked with massive log jams and prone to

frequent floods. The valley floor was a maze of creeks, old growth forest and exotic

ferns.

This is a scenic town that emerged among hops, succulent berries and the

beautiful flowers of the local bulb farmers. Pioneer hop king and champion of the

Oregon Trail, Ezra Meeker, planned the city in 1877, giving it and the river flowing

through the fertile valley its unique name. The livelihood for many local residents

during the early years was primarily agriculture. Through many years of

development, Puyallup has transformed into a booming scenic community with an

interesting and profound history.

City Bio courtesy of: www.cityofpuyallup.org

P U Y A L L U P C O M M U N I T Y P R O F I L E

Puyallup City Profile

P U Y A L L U P

EDUCATION

Elementary Schools

Brouillet Elementary

17207 94th Ave. E.

Puyallup, WA 98375

Phone: 253/841-8670

Hilltop Elementary

2110 110th Ave. E.

Edgewood, WA 98372

Phone: 253/841-8735

Maplewood Elementary

1110 W. Pioneer

Puyallup, WA 98371

Phone: 253/841-8737

Northwood Elementary

9805 24th St. E.

Edgewood, WA 98371

Phone: 253/841-8740

Firgrove Elementary

13918 Meridian

Puyallup, WA 98373

Phone: 253/841-8733

Hunt Elementary

12801 144th St. E.

Puyallup, WA 98374

Phone: 253/841-8690

Meeker Elementary

409 Fifth St. S.W.

Puyallup, WA 98371

Phone: 253/841-8738

Pope Elementary

15102 122nd Ave. E.

Puyallup, WA 98374

Phone: 253/841-8755

Fruitland Elementary

1515 Fruitland Ave.

Puyallup, WA 98371

Phone: 253/841-8734

Karshner Elementary

1328 Eighth Ave. N.W.

Puyallup, WA 98371

Phone: 253/841-8736

Mountain View Elementary

3411 119th Ave. E.

Edgewood, WA 98372

Phone: 253/841-8739

Ridgecrest Elementary

12616 Shaw Rd. E.

Puyallup, WA 98374

Phone: 253/841-8753

Shaw Road Elementary

1106 Shaw Rd.

Puyallup, WA 98372

Phone: 253/841-8675

Spinning Elementary

1306 E. Pioneer

Puyallup, WA 98372

Phone: 253/841-8742

Riverside Elementary

5515 44th St. E.

Puyallup, WA 98371

Phone: 253/841-8741

Stewart Elementary

426 Fourth Ave. N.E.

Puyallup, WA 98372

Phone: 253/841-8743

Waller Elementary

6312 Waller Rd.

Tacoma, WA 98443

Phone: 253/841-8745

Sunrise Elementary

2323 39th Ave S.E.

Puyallup, WA 98374

Phone: 253/841-8744

Woodland Elementary

7707 122th St. E.

Puyallup, WA 98373

Phone: 253/841-8747

Puyallup School District 302 Second St. S.E., Puyallup, WA 98372

Phone: 253-841-1301

www.puyallup.k12.wa.us

Zeiger Elementary

13008 94th Ave. E.

Puyallup, WA 98373

Phone: 253/841-8663

Wildwood Park

Elementary

1601 26th Ave. S.E.

Puyallup, WA 98374

Phone: 253/841-8746

B O N N E Y L A K E

EDUCATION

P U Y A L L U P

Junior High Schools High Schools

Ballour Junior High

9916 136th St. E.

Puyallup, WA 98373

Phone: 253/841-8725

Ferrucci Junior High

3213 Wildwood Park Dr.

Puyallup, WA 98374

Phone: 253/841-8756

Kalles Junior High

515 Third St. S.E.

Puyallup, WA 98372

Phone: 253/841-8729

Aylen Junior High

101 15th St. S.W.

Puyallup, WA 98371

Phone: 253/841-8723

Puyallup High School

105 7th St. S.W.

Puyallup, WA 98371

Phone: 253/841-8711

Emerald Ridge High School

12405 184th St. E.

Puyallup, WA 98374

Phone: 253/435-6300

Rogers High School

12801 86th Ave. E.

Puyallup, WA 98373

Phone: 253/841-8717

Walker High School

5715 Milwaukee Ave. E.

Puyallup, WA 98372

Phone: 253/841-8781

Stahl Junior High

9610 168th St. E.

Puyallup, WA 98375

Phone: 253/840-8881

Edgemont Junior High

2300 110th Ave. E.

Edgewood, WA 98372

Phone: 253/841-8727

Puyallup School District 302 Second St. S.E., Puyallup, WA 98372

Phone: 253-841-1301

www.puyallup.k12.wa.us

Elementary Schools Middle Schools Jr. High School High

White River School District 32240 N.E. 50th St., Carnation, WA 98014

Phone: 425-844-4500 www.whiteriver.wednet.edu

Elk Ridge Elementary School 340 River Ave. N. Buckley, WA 98321 Phone: 360/829-3354

Foothills Elementary 10621 234th Ave. E. Buckley, WA 98321 Phone: 360/829-3355

Mountain Meadow Elementary 11812 Mundy Loss Rd. Buckley, WA 98321 Phone: 360/829-3356

Wilkeson Elementary 640 Railroad Ave. Wilkeson, WA 98396 Phone: 360/829-3357

White River Middle School 27515 120th St. E. Buckley, WA 98321 Phone: 360/829-3353

Glacier Middle School 240 N. C Street Buckley, WA 98321

Collins Junior High 2070 Ryan Rd. Buckley, WA 98321 Phone: 360/829-

White River High School 26928 120th St. E. Buckley, WA 98321 Phone: 360/829-3351

Collins High School 2160 Collins Rd. Buckley, WA 98321 Phone: 360/829-1182

P U Y A L L U P

EDUCATION

P U Y A L L U P

PARKS AND

RECREATIONS

Bradley Lake Park

531 31st Ave. S.E.

The City of Puyallup voters approved a bond issue in 1997

to purchase this 59-acre undeveloped park site which

included a 12 acre lake. Located in the center of the city,

this park now includes fishing areas, walking trails, a

covered picnic area and playground. Future development

will include sports fields.

Grayland park

601 N. Meridian

This three-acre neighborhood park is located adjacent to

the Memorial Center. Facilities include a playground,

picnic area, wading pool, and a restroom.

Clarks Creek Park

1700 2th Ave. S.W.

Located at 14th St. SW and 12th Ave. SW, at the east end

of DeCoursey Park, Clark's Creek Park is nestled beside

Clark's Creek and spans 55 acres. This park offers lighted

tennis courts, a lighted softball field, an exercise trail, an

open play area, playground, restrooms, and picnic shelters.

Manorwood Park

2310 Manorwood Drive

This is a largely undeveloped, five-acre parcel with a

storm water retention pond, parking lot, and picnic tables.

DeCoursey Park

1800 Block of 7th Ave.

Located at 7th Ave. SW and 16th St. SW, DeCoursey

community park is situated on over seven acres and

includes a fish pond, two fishing piers, a picnic shelter,

restrooms, and a playground.

Puyallup Riverfront Trail

This trail is approximately 2/3 of a mile and runs along the

Puyallup River. The trail begins at the Milwaukee Bridge

and runs west, past the Puyallup Cinemas. Additions to this

trail are being developed.

Puyallup Skate Park

4th St. N.W.

This is a 10,000 sq. ft. skate park for skateboards,

rollerblades, and bicycles. The park includes spectator

seating and a restroom. Parking is available for 15

vehicles adjacent to the park and the skate park is lighted

year round. Located near the Riverfront Trail on 4th St.

NW.

For more park listings visit:

www.cityofpuyallup.org

Pioneer Park

324 S. Meridain

Located in downtown Puyallup, this two-acre park has a

statue of Ezra Meeker (a pioneer citizen), a Veteran's

Memorial, tot lot, wading pool, grassy area, benches, and

mature trees. This park is located right next to the library.

The Pioneer Park pavilion, a large rental facility is now

located at the park. The Puyallup Farmers Market is held

at this park during the spring and summer months.

P U Y A L L U P

RESTURANTS

Harvester

1402 E. Main

Puyallup, WA 98372

Herfey’s Burger & Shake

12011 Meridian E.

253-841-4584

Honto Teriyaki Restaurant

11012 Canyon Rd. E. #45

253-536-9027

Hungry Goose

1618 E. Main

253-845-5747

I Love Sushi & Teriyaki

4227 S. Meridian

253-848-3531

Ichiban Sushi Garden

127 15th St. S.E.

253-845-4222

Jason’s Restaurant

1402 S. Meridian

253-845-7367

Kanpai Japanese Restaurant

402 N. Meridian

253-840-2158

Keg Steakhouse & Bar

4110 S. Meridian

253-845-5400

Kyoto Teriyaki

513 S. Meridian

253-435-1599

Las Palomas

214 39th Ave. S.W.

253-445-9885

Café on the Corner

11016 Valley Ave. E.

253-864-7899

Café Trellis

10312 120th St. E.

253-841-3396

Casa Mia

505 N. Meridian

253-770-0400

Cattin’s Family Dinning

105 9th Ave. S.W.

253-848-3494

Charlie Chan Restuarnt

113 E. Main

253-435-4466

Chili Thai Inc.

3712 9th St. S.W.

253-864-7005

Cottage

319 E. 3rd St.

Cutters Point Coffee

13210 Meridian E.

253-845-3866

Decaterinas

328 S. Meridian

253-848-1553

Don’s Drive In

925 E. Meridian St. S.

253-845-1790

Famous Dave’s

3605 9th St. S.W.

253-604-0340

Figaro’s Pizza

516 S Meridian

253-841-4810

Flower Pot Café

6211 Pioneer Way E.

253-845-4747

Forbidden City Restaurant

327 Meridian St. S.

253-845-6655

From the Bayou

Gast House Bakery

1012 Main St.

253-863-4433

Grandpa Donuts Bakery

1413 E. Main

Puyallup, WA 98372

Happy At The Bay 2

1415 E. Main Ave

253-445-1324

Happy Donut

305 2nd St. N.E.

253-840-9398

Happy Teriyaki

717 River Rd.

253-848-6299

A&W Family Restaurant

3500 S. Meridian #F10

Alexander’s Restaurant

213 N Meridian St

253-435-8833

Alfy’s Pizza

1501 E. Main

253-845-1117

Amigos Taqueria Los

11802 Meridian E.

253-848-0176

Anna Maria’s

105 W. Meeker

253-848-2808

Anton’s Restaurants

3207 E. Main

253-845-0588

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill

3510 S. Meridian

253-840-400

Babebo’s Deli

629 2nd St. S.E.

Bangkok Thai Restaurant

520 39th Ave. S.W.

253-445-8040

Black Angus

203 35th Ave. S.E.

253-841-1900

Borders

3829 S. Meridian

253-845-8751

Brewery City Pizza Co.

1100 N. Meridian

253-840-9000

P U Y A L L U P

RESTURANTS

Rose Restaurant

122 W. Main

253-845-2874

Ruby Tuesday

13215 Meridian E.

253-864-0610

Sapporo Teriyaki

3850 S. Meridian

253-848-1212

Sbarro 3500 S. Meridian #281

253-841-9945

Seven Twenty Bistro

720 E. Main

253-445-8442

Sharkeys Pub

1005 Main St.

2853-863-0742

Thai Jasmine Cuisine

206 39th Ave. S.W.

253-848-4447

Trackside Pizza

201 N. Meridian

253-845-7437

Yummi Teriyaki

4227 S. Meridian

Puyallup, WA 98373

For more restaurant listings visit:

www.cityserch.com

Okee Dokee Grill

3500 Meridian St. S.

253-848-5878

Outback Steakhouse

12920 Meridian E.

253-864-7725

Peking Chinese Restaurant

11012 Canyon Rd. E. #47

253-531-1233

Pita Pit

4301 S. Meridian

253-604-0701

Playa Azul

1114 River Rd. #C

253-840-1433

Powerhouse Brewery

454 E. Main

253-845-1370

Rainier Pizza

4227 S. Meridian

253-845-6424

Ram Restaurant

103 35th Ave. S.E.

253-841-3317

Red Robin

3609 9th St. S.W.

253-840-9901

Mad Dogs Diner & Pub

107 W. Stewart

253-459-4555

Main Garden

1106 E. Main

253-848-7222

Ma’s Place

720 39th Ave. S.W.

253-845-8449

Mama Stortini’s Ristorante

3207 E. Main

253-604-0600

Mayflower of China

10312 120th St. E.

Puyallup, WA 98372

Mazatlan

13018 Meridian E.

253-770-8702

Mrs. Turner’s Restaurant

701 E. Main

253-848-7761

New Moon Asia Restaurant

11012 Canyon rd. E. Ste. 12

Noel’s Restaurant

715 Meridian E.

253-568-0405

Noodle Corner

12623 Meridian E.

253-770-5966

O’Farrell’s Family Restaurant

1100 N. Meridian St

253-845-9553

Utilities: Cable: Comcast 253-864-4200 Garbage: DM Disposal 253-845-6955 Gas: Puget Sound Energy 888-225-5773 Phone: Qwest 253-272-5506 Power: Puget Sound Energy 888-225-5773 Sewer & Water: Bonney Lake Water 253-862-8602 Tacoma Water 253-502-8600 Pierce County Sewer 253-798-4020

City Hall ♦ 19306 Bonney Lake Blvd., Bonney Lake, WA 98391 Phone: 253-862-8602

www.ci.bonney-lake.wa.us

Other Important Numbers: Animal Control: 253-841-5595 Bonney Lake Reporter: 253-862-8602 Chamber of Commerce: 253-840-9683 Fire Dept. 253-863-1800 Human Resources: 253-862-8602 Job Line: 253-862-8602

Municipal Court: 253-862-6606 Library: : 253-863-5867 Pet Licenses: 253-860-8602 Poison Center: 800-732-6985 Police Dept. 253-863-2218 Public Works: 253-862-8602

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