Visitor Information
Welcome to Enumclaw! We hope your stay in our area will be enjoyable! Below are just a few links to local attractions and businesses for visitors. We encourage you to visit the Enumclaw Chamber of Commerce for a complete listing of local businesses and attractions, and the Experience Enumclaw page for a listing of upcoming major local events.
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Enumclaw has a current population of 11,490 with retail service, medical, cultural, educational and recreational facilities for convenience and enjoyment. The quality of life is the main reason given by local business owners and the community alike for maintaining their residence in Enumclaw.
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Local History
In 1879 Frank and Mary Stevenson homesteaded what is now the center of town. Early settlers called this area “Stevensonville,” but the name later changed to Enumclaw (which means "thundering noise") after Enumclaw Mountain near town. Enumclaw was platted on October 31, 1885, when the railroad decided to come through this area, and was incorporated on January 27, 1913.Enumclaw has a current population of 11,490 with retail service, medical, cultural, educational and recreational facilities for convenience and enjoyment. The quality of life is the main reason given by local business owners and the community alike for maintaining their residence in Enumclaw.
Attractions
Enumclaw is the “Gateway” to both north entrances to Mt. Rainier National Park from Highway 410, and you can reach Paradise near Mt. Rainier through beautiful Stevens Canyon during the summer.
Enumclaw is the “Gateway” to both north entrances to Mt. Rainier National Park from Highway 410, and you can reach Paradise near Mt. Rainier through beautiful Stevens Canyon during the summer.
Geography
Enumclaw is situated at an elevation of 750 feet above sea level in a pastoral setting between plateau farmlands and the Cascade Mountains. The City of Enumclaw encompasses an area of 5.1 square miles. Its beautiful homes with their well-kept yards contribute to the community being one of the most attractive in King County. The surrounding plateau, with a population of more than 40,000, is one of the largest thoroughbred horse breeding and boarding areas in the United States.
Enumclaw is situated at an elevation of 750 feet above sea level in a pastoral setting between plateau farmlands and the Cascade Mountains. The City of Enumclaw encompasses an area of 5.1 square miles. Its beautiful homes with their well-kept yards contribute to the community being one of the most attractive in King County. The surrounding plateau, with a population of more than 40,000, is one of the largest thoroughbred horse breeding and boarding areas in the United States.
Activities
Our city is within 1 hour of any activity imaginable:
Our city is within 1 hour of any activity imaginable:
- Beaches
- Hiking
- Large city culture
- Professional sports
- Local facilities for:
- Golf
- Skiing
- Tennis
- Youth sports
Local Attractions, Groups & Events
- Chinook Scenic Byway
- Crystal Mountain Ski Resort
- Enumclaw Evergreen Memorial Park
- Enumclaw Expo Center (formerly King County Fairgrounds)
- Federation Forest State Park
- Flaming Geyser State Park
- Kanaskat-Palmer State Park
- Mount Rainier National Park
- Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
- Mud Mountain Dam and Recreation Area
- Nolte State Park
- The Anderson Rhododendron Garden
- White River Amphitheater
General Information
Local/Area Restaurants
Local Motels
RV Camp Sites