Des Moines

Des Moines stretches along the eastern shore of Puget Sound, featuring marine facilities, public parks, and residential neighborhoods at 28 meters elevation.

The municipality received its official incorporation status on June 17, 1959, becoming an established part of King County in Washington State.

Local residents participate in numerous waterfront activities throughout the year, including fishing, boating, and community gatherings at the marina.

The city maintains multiple public transportation connections to Seattle and nearby communities through Sound Transit and King County Metro services.

Des Moines Marina contains more than 800 permanent moorage slips, making it one of the largest recreational boat facilities in the Puget Sound region.

Location: King County

Inception: June 17, 1959

Elevation above the sea: 28 m

Website: https://desmoineswa.gov

Shares border with: Federal Way

Website: https://desmoineswa.gov

GPS coordinates: 47.39417,-122.31806

Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:15