Lake Stevens is situated east of I-5 and is accessible via two main highways. Depending on which direction you are traveling either take Highway 2 or Highway 9. Celebrated as a lake community, Lake Stevens proclaims some of Washington State’s most prestigious, and sought after, water front properties.
Subdivisions & Communities
Lake Stevens, being a smaller community, does not have the break down of subdivisions and communities defined. As the city is organized it is divided into the following sections: City Boundary, Urban Growth Area (UGA) Boundary and the Future Planning Areas.
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Landscape & Surrounding Areas
Lake Stevens’ most prominent feature is Lake Stevens (sorry for the city/lake confusion) which is the focus of city residents. Various water sports can be seen happening through out the four seasons and it is the center of attention for Aquafest. In addition to the lake, Lake Stevens lies in the Cascade Mountain Range foothills which give adventures easy access to many year round activities.
General Demographics
- 2.2 square miles
- Dwelling Units 2,139 (2000)
- Population 6,361 (2000)
Lake Steven’s History
The local lore says the City of Lake Stevens received its name after Governor Isaac I in the year 1886 from a 160 acre homestead. Like the other Washington cities, Lake Stevens started as a mill town with it being the only one built on the shore of a lake. Twice the mill burned down and shortly after the second rebuilding it was dismantled; now only pylons mark its location. Since then the City of Lake Stevens thrived through localized business to sustain and eventually grow into the lake community we now love and enjoy.
Informational Links & Resources
- City Website
- Lake Stevens School District
- Chamber of Commerce
- Parks and Recreation
