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University Place, WA

University Place is a city in Pierce County, Washington, United States. Its population was 34,866 at the 2020 census. Based on per capita income, University Place ranks 81st of 522 areas in the state of Washington to be ranked.

University Place received its name in the 1800s when the University of Puget Sound, a private liberal arts college in North Tacoma, purchased land along the primary north-south route of Grandview Drive. The school sought to build a new campus there but ended up selling the land back to the city for about $11,000. University Place remained an unincorporated part of Pierce County until the City of University Place was formed on August 31, 1995.

Today, University Place is largely suburban in character and functions as a mixed business and residential area with a waterfront on the Puget Sound. The town is home to Curtis Senior High School and Charles Wright Academy.

Chambers Bay Golf Course opened in 2007 to favorable reviews. A Scottish links-style course, Chambers Bay hosted the 2010 U.S. Amateur and the 2015 U.S. Open.

University Place's news is primarily covered by The News Tribune (Tacoma), and is also covered by University Place Patch, a hyper-local news website that launched in October 2010, and sometimes by news media in Seattle. Earlier newspapers for the community were the weekly Suburban Times (1970s), published by Dave Sclair (who, starting in 1970, also published Western Flyer); and, in the 1980s, the Lakewood Press, published by Grace T. Eubanks and later Dane S. Claussen, which launched the University Place Press as a monthly and then biweekly before it folded in early 1989.

University Place is located at 47°13′10″N 122°32′30″W (47.219545, -122.541610). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.51 square miles (22.04 km²), of which, 8.34 square miles (21.60 km²) is land and 0.17 square miles (0.44 km²) is water.

In terms of health and wellness, University Place provides residents with ample opportunities to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The city boasts several parks and recreational areas, such as Chambers Bay Park, providing space for outdoor activities, jogging, and picnics. Planet Fitness offers comprehensive fitness programs including cardio, strength training, and group exercise classes. St. Clare Hospital offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. For yoga enthusiasts, Expand Yoga provides a serene environment to practice and rejuvenate. For a rejuvenating spa experience, visit Up Wellness Spa, which focuses on holistic health and relaxation. At University Place Medical Clinic, you can access comprehensive patient-centered healthcare services. Fitness buffs can enjoy a full workout experience at Anytime Fitness, open 24/7 for maximum convenience.

The top sites in University Place, WA are Chambers Creek Regional Park, Chambers Bay Golf Course, Odyssey 1, and Chambers Bay Loop Trail Head.

ZIP code: 98466. Population: 34,634 (2022). Area code: 253. Area: 8.51 square miles (22.04 km²). Elevation: 200 ft (61 m).

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What is University Place, WA known for?

Between the shores of Puget Sound and the shadow of Mount Rainier, University Place is Pierce County’s ultimate destination for recreation and relaxation. Enjoy spectacular views of the Chambers Bay Golf Course from the expansive Soundview Trail or take a scenic stroll through the Curran Apple Orchard. Whether you’re seeking solitude in a peaceful park or a day out uptown, University is the Place.

Is University Place, WA a good place to live?

University Place is in Pierce County and is one of the best places to live in Washington. Living in University Place offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In University Place there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in University Place and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in University Place are highly rated.

Why is the University Place, WA in Tacoma called that?

In the early 1890s, the area that is now University Place was chosen as a location for the University of Puget Sound, at the time named Puget Sound University. The school purchased 420 acres for the campus, but financial difficulties in 1893 forced them to forfeit the land before establishing a campus and the university never made the move. However, the area continued to be known as University Place.

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City of University Place

Wikipedia

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Chambers Creek Regional Park

Chambers Bay Golf Course

Odyssey 1

Chambers Bay Loop Trail Head

Chambers Bay Park

Planet Fitness

St. Clare Hospital

Expand Yoga

Up Wellness Spa

University Place Medical Clinic

Anytime Fitness

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