Federal Way

Federal Way is a suburb in King County, Washington, located between Seattle and Tacoma. The city includes several lakes such as Steel Lake and Five Mile Lake, along with parks and residential neighborhoods spread across rolling terrain.

The area began as a logging settlement in the late 1920s along U.S. Route 99, which served as the main north-south corridor through the region. The community incorporated as a city in 1990 and has since grown into a residential area with shopping centers and commercial districts.

The Pacific Bonsai Museum displays miniature trees from Asia and North America in garden pavilions connected by walking paths. The Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden grows flowering shrubs and trees from around the world in naturalistic plantings.

Interstate 5 runs through the city from north to south, connecting suburbs with neighboring metropolitan areas. A central transit hub provides regional bus connections with routes operating regularly during daytime hours.

The Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center features an Olympic pool with a movable floor that adjusts water depth for different competitions. The facility hosts national swimming events and opens its lanes year-round to swimmers of all levels.

Location: King County

Inception: 1929

Elevation above the sea: 157 m

Shares border with: Des Moines

Website: https://federalwaywa.gov

GPS coordinates: 47.31500,-122.34000

Latest update: December 13, 2025 18:26