Des Moines, Washington "A great place to Live, Play and Work."
THE CITY OF DES MOINES WASHINGTON
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Des Moines is a city in King County, Washington, USA. The population was 29,267 at the 2000 census. We are located on the east shore of Puget Sound, approximately halfway between the major cities of Seattle and Tacoma. The city is bordered by the suburbs of Federal Way to the south, Kent to the east, Sea-Tac to the northeast, Burien to the north, and Normandy Park to the northwest. It is one of the few points along this shoreline where the topography facilitates access to the water, and a recreational marina operated by the city, with moorage, boat launching and pier fishing facilities, is located there. Forested Saltwater State Park on a steep ravine between the Zenith and Redondo neighborhoods is the most-used State Park on the Sound. Near the border of Federal Way, Redondo Beach has a board-walk, complete with a Salty's restaurant and a pay parking lot.
Year round beauty and fun, that's what Des Moines, Washington is all about.
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The city's name is pronounced "duh-moines", with the s being pronounced at the end. The original settlers did not want to be confused with Des Moines, Iowa. Thus, they added the pronunciation of the S in Moines.
Hip-hop record producer Malachi is a notable resident of Des Moines.
The adjacent region of Puget Sound is known as "Poverty Bay" and provides an abundance of sea life for those fishing from the pier.
Highline Community College operates a Marine Laboratory on Poverty Bay pier.
Year round beauty and fun, that's what Des Moines, Washington is all about.
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