History
Federal Way is the fifth largest city in King County and the ninth largest in the state. The city originated as a logging town located by Federal Highway 99 or as we know it, Pacific Highway. In 1929, the name Federal Way was coined when Federal Way School District was formed. The following year, Federal Way High School opened. In 1950, the Chamber of commerce officially adopted its name and incorporated as a city in 1950. More can be found here on the history of the city.
Places of Interest
Whether it’s visiting Dash Point State Park, going to the local mall, or having fun barreling down one of the water slides at Wild Waves, there’s lots of fun to experience in the area! You can visit the Performance Arts and Events Center, read a book or two at the local libraries either at the 320th branch or the larger library location off 1st ave where both were recently remodeled, or visit the water at many of the local parks for lakes, the Sound at Dash Point Park, or the boardwalk at Redondo. If you’re a dog lover, there’s even a local dog park for leash free fun and meeting other friendly dogs! Here’s a summary of areas of interest in the neighborhood.
Population
From the last official estimate, the population of Federal Way is 93,425. Based on the growth rate of (1.13%), its projected population in 2019 is 98834. Overall, Washington state continues to experience strong population growth with the current population at 7,310,300.
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