Your Guide to Buying a Home in Parkland, WA

Buying a Home in Parkland, Washington

Parkland is located in Pierce County

Population: 24,053 Greetings from Parkland, Washington! Located just South of Tacoma in Pierce County, the Parkland/Spanaway area is an interesting community, with a mix of farms, businesses, residential areas, an incredible mountain view, and two military bases in the back yard!

Here you can enjoy the view of Mount Rainier, the reigning symbol of "all that is good when the skies are blue" about the Pacific Northwest. If you can see the mountain, odds are it's going to be a nice day... at least until the clouds roll in that afternoon. The climate here is mild, as it is in most of Washington. The average annual rainfall is around 39 inches. Summers are extremely mild, with temperatures seldom hitting the 80's, so if you like it mild, Parkland would certainly rank high in your personal preferences!

There's a movement on right now for Parkland and Spanaway to break off from the rest of Pierce County and become a city of its own, called "Gateway". Parkland is one of the West's most ecologically diverse areas with an abundance of sea life at its shores and frequent bald eagle sightings in its skies. The city is indeed a destination spot for tourism and residents, and more and more a choice location for growing businesses.

Parkland continues to look for ways to capitalize on its status as a gateway to the Pacific Rim. Parkland's recent business growth has given new life to the downtown area. Historic buildings that evoke Parkland's past are carefully restored while interior structures house Internet connectivity that helps to seize our future.

Parkland is a major destination for Americans as well as international visitors seeking vacations that accent the outdoor experience. With its freshwater lakes and miles of Puget Sound waterways, the area provides year-round activities for outdoor enthusiasts, including fishing, sailing, scuba diving, beach combing, camping, and sea kayaking and cruising.

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