Visitors are frequently struck by the beauty and diversity of the region’s environment, which exhibits four distinct seasons, but with fewer extremes than most areas of the United States. Temperatures are comfortable throughout the year and spring and summer days are long, allowing recreational activities in natural light as late as 9:00 or 10:00 p.m.

Federal Way’s newest recreational site, Celebration Park, provides world-class facilities for a variety of sports.

Larger-than-life natural features dominate Federal Way’s landscape. Snow-topped mountain ranges to the west and east are a bonus for both armchair viewers and outdoor enthusiasts. Mount Rainier, the fifth-highest mountain in the lower 48 states, dominates the skyline, rising 14,411 feet above sea level.

Whether the sun is shimmering on its calm morning surface or a rainstorm is sweeping across wind-driven whitecaps, the Puget Sound is a breathtaking sight. In addition, this saltwater treasure offers a rich variety of recreational activities such as scuba diving, sport fishing, kayaking, sailing, and more.

Although sunny summer days are truly spectacular, year-round participation in bicycling, golfing, boating, fishing, or simply strolling along the waterfront is common. In addition, snow skiing, hiking, climbing, mountain biking, and other rigorous outdoor activities are just a short drive away.

Nearby national parks, zoos, museums, and theatres allow year-round cultural and social activities. Fine dining experiences are also plentiful in Federal Way. Our dining selection includes everything from traditional hearty American meals to cozy waterfront seafood dining, as well as acclaimed ethnic restaurants ranging from Italian to Thai to Japanese to East Indian. There’s a definite home-town spirit evident in Federal Way that you can’t get in the region’s bigger cities.