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City of Maple Valley
Maple Valley, located 28 miles southeast of Seattle, was incorporated in 1997 and is celebrating its 20th Anniversary this year. The City’s unique combination of natural amenities such as world-class mountain bike trails and highly-rated hiking trails, thriving local businesses, and convenient location in the Puget Sound region make it a wonderful place to live, work, play, and raise a family. Maple Valley is located equidistant between the waters of Puget Sound and the landscapes of the Cascade Mountains. Home to three lakes, a golf course, and miles of trails, Maple Valley has something to offer everyone.
City of Maple Valley Weather
Photo Credit: Maple Valley-Black Diamond Chamber of Commerce
Average Temperature:
- January – High 45.0 F, Low 33.0 F
- July – High 76.0 F, Low 51.0 F
Precipitation:
- January Rainfall – 7.83 inches
- July Rainfall – 1.46 inches
Sources: U.S. climate data
Projects Filmed in Maple Valley
Photo Credit: Maple Valley-Black Diamond Chamber of Commerce
Projects Filmed in Maple Valley
- Northern Exposure
- Rainier Beach
- Treasure Hunter
Key Locations of Interest
Photo Credit: Maple Valley-Black Diamond Chamber of Commerce
Key Locations of Interest
- Black Diamond Open Space
- Cedar River Trail
- Cedar River (Summit/Landsburg Bridge)
- Disc Golf Course near Lake Wilderness Park
- Lake Wilderness Arboretum
- Lake Wilderness Park/Lodge
- Maple Valley Library
- New Tahoma High School and athletic fields
- Rein Fire Ranch (outside Maple Valley, but a very cool locale)
- Tahoma National Cemetery
Closest Large Cities Adjacent
Photo Credit: Maple Valley-Black Diamond Chamber of Commerce
- Auburn is approximately 15 miles from Maple Valley
- Kent is approximately 12 miles from Maple Valley
- Seattle is approximately 28 miles from Maple Valley
- Tacoma is approximately 28 miles from Maple Valley
Distance to Closest Large Airport
Photo Credit: Maple Valley-Black Diamond Chamber of Commerce
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Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is approximately 21 miles from Maple Valley
Relevant Contact Names and Information
Local Film Liaison
Erica Dial, CEO, Maple Valley Black Diamond Chamber of Commerce, (425) 770-3370 x 101, ceo@maplevalleychamber.org
Tim Morgan, Economic Development Manager, City of Maple Valley, (425) 413-8800, Tim.morgan@maplevalleywa.gov
Agency that issues permits and costs
Shauna Lee-Rice, City of Maple Valley, (425) 413-8800 x 621
Police or Sheriff’s Department or agency that handles traffic control
Police Chief DJ Nesel, (425) 413-5158, dj.nesel@kingcounty.gov
Accommodations
A list of accommodations can be found below:
