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Artondale, WA

Artondale is a census-designated place (CDP) in Pierce County, Washington, United States. The population was 13,641 at the 2020 census.

Artondale is located at 47°18′0″N 122°37′45″W (47.300052, -122.629242).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 13.8 square miles (35.8 km²), of which, 13.6 square miles (35.2 km²) of it is land and 0.25 square miles (0.7 km²) of it (1.82%) is water. The Artondale CDP encompasses parts of other communities not normally considered a part of Artondale by locals, such as parts of Cromwell, Warren, and Arletta to the south, Sylvia Lake and Rosedale to the northwest, and Wollochet and Midway to the northeast. The more "traditional" area of Artondale is usually considered to be the portions of the CDP south of Hunt St NW, west of Wollochet Dr NW, north of 32nd St NW, and east of 92nd Ave NW.

Artondale Creek runs through Artondale, before emptying into Wollochet Bay. Public access to the creek is very limited, though the creek and the opening into Wollochet Bay can be viewed from the pedestrian sidewalk near the intersection of Wollochet Drive NW and Artondale Drive NW, or by exploring through Wollochet Bay Estuary Park. Artondale Creek is known to be a salmon spawning site. Students from Artondale Elementary School have sometimes been invited by residents with creek access to view salmon in the creek during the spawning season.

The Gig Harbor Golf Club is located in the valley of Artondale Creek where the first school on the Gig Harbor peninsula was built.

Artondale contains several PenMet Parks. Wollochet Bay Estuary Park is a 20.3-acre park with 854 feet of shoreline located to the east of Wollochet Dr NW. The park contains and protects the saltwater marsh where freshwater from Artondale Creek mixes with saltwater from Wollochet Bay, creating a unique ecosystem important to the area's bird population. The park is considered to be "undeveloped", consisting mainly of an open grassy area with some crabapple trees. Views of the estuary and access to the creek and the bay are limited by trees and other foliage. The park is most easily accessed when heading north on Wollochet Dr. NW, where one can make a sharp right curve into the gravel road adjacent to a private driveway. This gravel road is the only parking available. Parking is not usually an issue at this park.

Harbor Family Park, located at the intersection of 70th Ave NW and 32nd St NW, is a relatively recent addition to the park system made up of areas that were once private residences. Now the houses are gone, and only a few concrete foundations and traces of old, dirt driveways remain, though neighboring houses can often be glimpsed through the trees. The park consists of dirt trails that wind their way through 18.7 acres of lush, second-growth forest. The gravel parking lot can be accessed via either 70th Ave NW or 32nd St NW. At the parking lot, a trashcan and entrance sign mark the start of the trails. Trails can also be accessed by foot at several places along 70th Ave NW. The trails are popular with dog walkers and runners. The trails are unmarked and often diverge and converge unexpectedly, so users unfamiliar with the area may want to stick to the trails close to 70th Ave NW, where the sounds and glimpses of cars keep one from getting lost.

Hales Pass Park is technically a part of the Artondale CDP, though it is traditionally associated with the community of Arletta. The stone building and attached picnic shelter on the site were originally constructed by the Civilian Conservation Core in 1938 to serve as the Arletta School. The building currently houses the Arletta Montessori preschool. Adjacent to the school building is a small baseball field. Tucked away off 36th St NW behind a bus barn are two public tennis courses. Most users park across the street at the Arletta Store parking lot.

In terms of health and wellness, Artondale prioritizes the well-being of its residents. The St. Anthony Hospital offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Narrows CrossFit offers comprehensive fitness programs including cardio, strength training, and group exercise classes. For yoga enthusiasts, Revive Yoga provides a serene environment for relaxation and flexibility improvement. Those looking for a full-body workout can visit Anytime Fitness, which offers 24/7 access to various exercise equipment and classes. For a more personalized fitness experience, Vie Athletics Bonney Lake offers group fitness sessions designed to build strength and endurance. If you prefer a peaceful retreat, the W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory is ideal for a relaxing walk surrounded by beautiful plants. 

Top sites in Artondale WA include Kopachuck State Park, Uptown Gig Harbor, Ocean5, and Harbor History Museum. 

Population: 13,862 (2022). Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). ZIP Code: 98335. Area code(s): 253. Area: 13.8 sq mi (35.8 km²).

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What county is Artondale, WA?

Artondale is a census-designated place (CDP) in Pierce County, Washington, United States. The population was 13,641 at the 2020 census. Based on per capita income, Artondale ranks 82nd of 522 areas in the state of Washington to be ranked. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 13.8 square miles (35.8 km²), of which, 13.6 square miles (35.2 km²) of it is land and 0.25 square miles (0.7 km²) of it (1.82%) is water. 

Is Artondale, WA a good place to live?

Artondale is in Pierce County and is one of the best places to live in Washington. Living in Artondale offers residents a rural feel, most residents own their homes. In Artondale there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. The public schools in Artondale are highly rated.

How did Artondale, WA get its name?

Artondale is a large district West of Highway 16 and Gig Harbor City Center. it consists of several different neighborhoods and still has many areas with a rural feel. Artondale is named after Artondale Creek, a salmon habitat that feeds into nearby Wollochet Bay. Some of the places it incorporates are Horsehead Bay, Kopachuck, and one of the oldest settlements, dating back to the 1870s, Arletta, to name a few. 

Sources

Pierce County

Wikipedia

Niche

Living In Gig Harbor

Kopachuck State Park

Uptown Gig Harbor

Ocean5

Harbor History Museum

St. Anthony Hospital

Narrows CrossFit

Revive Yoga

Anytime Fitness

Vie Athletics Bonney Lake

W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory

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