Puyallup

Puyallup sits in the Puyallup Valley between Tacoma and Mount Rainier, surrounded by farmland and residential neighborhoods. The downtown area runs along Meridian Street with local shops, cafes, and historic brick buildings.

Ezra Meeker founded the town in 1877 and built it up through successful hop farming. The arrival of the railroad in the 1880s turned the place into a regional trading center for agricultural produce.

The Washington State Fair takes place every fall on the grounds at the edge of town, featuring livestock shows, carnival rides, and regional crafts. Visitors experience a blend of agricultural competitions and entertainment that has drawn families from across the state for generations.

Pioneer Park sits centrally near downtown and offers access to parking and public facilities. Most shops and restaurants along Meridian Street are within walking distance and work well for a leisurely stroll.

The town maintains extensive daffodil fields that have supplied bulbs nationwide since the 1920s. Every spring a festival takes place with a parade through blooming fields and local growers presenting their varieties.

Location: Pierce County

Elevation above the sea: 14 m

Shares border with: Edgewood

Website: http://cityofpuyallup.org

GPS coordinates: 47.17583,-122.29361

Latest update: December 13, 2025 16:48