{"id":3821,"date":"2015-03-25T10:00:29","date_gmt":"2015-03-25T16:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/?p=3821"},"modified":"2015-03-25T10:00:29","modified_gmt":"2015-03-25T16:00:29","slug":"best-places-to-live-puyallup-wa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/best-places-to-live-puyallup-wa\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Places to Live: Puyallup, WA"},"content":{"rendered":"

Situated in a fertile valley between Seattle and Mount Rainier, Puyallup has gained a reputation as one of Washington\u2019s more exciting areas to live in\u2014a beautiful city that doubles as a cultural hotspot and a charming icon of agriculture that\u2019s home to Washington\u2019s state fair, a bustling downtown scene, outdoor recreation and more. Check out some of our favorite features of this idyllic area below.<\/p>\n

PARKS & TRAILS<\/strong>
\nSeveral parks and trails provide exceptional access to one of Puyallup\u2019s greatest assets: its scenic landscape. If you\u2019re the outdoor type, you\u2019ll want to check out the following:<\/p>\n

Wildwood Park<\/a><\/strong>
\nTake in the splendor of over 50 acres of natural forest, plus additional park space, with plenty of room for trails, a reservoir, a playground, picnic shelters and more.<\/p>\n

Bradley Lake Park<\/a><\/strong>
\nThis is the place to break out your fishing pole, with a 12-acre lake stocked with rainbow trout and naturally supportive of largemouth bass, brown bullhead catfish, yellow perch and black crappie. In addition, enjoy walking trails, ballfields, an inclusive playground and a picnic area.<\/p>\n

Pioneer Park<\/strong><\/a>
\nA jewel of the downtown area, Pioneer Park pays homage to Puyallup\u2019s proud history, with a veteran\u2019s memorial and a statue dedicated to pioneering citizen Ezra Meeker. Dotted with mature trees and tranquil grassy areas, the park is directly adjacent to Puyallup Public Library<\/a> and also serves as the site for the Puyallup Farmers\u2019 Market<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Puyallup Riverwalk Trail<\/strong><\/a>
\nGet in a rigorous workout or spend time leisurely strolling along the roughly five-mile Puyallup Riverwalk Trail. The city plans to connect the trail to the Pierce County Foothills Trail<\/a>, eventually linking Puyallup to a regional trail system winding all the way to Mount Rainier National Park.<\/p>\n

MOUNT RAINIER NATIONAL PARK<\/strong>
\nLooming at over 14,000 feet and providing a majestic backdrop to the city on clear days, Mount Rainier <\/a>is a hallmark of life in the Puyallup area. Less than a two-hour drive away, the park has gifted generations of nearby residents with some of the nation\u2019s best camping, hiking, climbing and wildlife viewing.<\/p>\n

SHOPPING, DINING AND CULTURE<\/strong>
\nIn addition to sublime views and enviable recreation options, Puyallup is well known as a destination spot with a versatile selection of shopping, dining and city activities. Local highlights include:<\/p>\n

South Hill Mall<\/strong><\/a>
\nSleek, modern and outfitted with over 100 stores\u2014plus several restaurants, a six-theater cinema<\/a> and a fun Wiggleworks<\/a> for parents in need of a latte break<\/del> kids\u2014South Hill Mall is a sterling regional anchor point for shopping, dining and entertainment.<\/p>\n

First-class dining<\/strong>
\nPuyallup knows a thing or two about the art of eating out. Its historic downtown area is\u00a0renowned as a dining hub, with everything from Northwest craft beers to pie stops to several restaurants that offer local variations on everything from sushi and pasta to the all-American gastro pub (one of which<\/a> earned a spot on Guy Fieri\u2019s Diner\u2019s, Drive-ins and Dives<\/em>).<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll also enjoy an expanded selection of local eateries, chain favorites and options for locally grown produce throughout the rest of the city.<\/p>\n

Downtown Puyallup<\/strong>
\nIn addition to its reputation for stellar cuisine, downtown Puyallup<\/a> is hard to beat on several other fronts. Here you\u2019ll find shopping (including a thriving antique district<\/a>), farmers\u2019 markets, year-round events and more. Popular attractions offer something for all ages, like the Puyallup Art & Wine Walk<\/a>, Boo-Allup in Puyallup<\/a> and the Lighted Santa Parade<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Washington State Fair<\/strong><\/a>
\nFor over 100 years, Puyallup has been host to the Washington State Fair (formerly Puyallup Fair), which now boasts the kind of annual attendance that rivals the nation\u2019s top state fairs\u2014with over 1.3 million visitors recorded for the event\u2019s centennial celebration in 2000. With 17 days of festivities, fair activities include everything from concerts to livestock shows, art exhibits, rides and more.<\/p>\n

Fun facts:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Though the name was changed to the Washington State Fair, the event\u2019s official tagline is still \u201cDo the Puyallup.\u201d<\/p>\n

The same outfit that organizes the Washington State Fair also puts together the popular Puyallup Spring Fair<\/a>.<\/p>\n

STATE-OF-THE-ART PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION<\/strong>
\nResidents in Puyallup enjoy convenient public transportation to stops in surrounding King, Pierce and Snohomish counties. Travel by bus, train or light rail to downtown Seattle, Sea-Tac Airport and other hubs of business and culture.<\/p>\n

For more information on public transit in Puyallup, check out the Sound Transit website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Ready to pack up and move to Puyallup? Check out new home communities here \u00bb<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Situated in a fertile valley between Seattle and Mount Rainier, Puyallup has gained a reputation as one of Washington\u2019s more exciting areas to live in\u2014a beautiful city that doubles as a cultural hotspot and a charming icon of agriculture that\u2019s home to Washington\u2019s state fair, a bustling downtown scene, outdoor recreation and more. 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