City of University Place

U.P.’s beloved rite of Spring, Duck Daze, will return on Saturday, June 7. Registration for the parade is now open. Don’t miss your chance to show off your club, business, school group or hot rod in this popular event that kicks off the day’s festivities. All parade registrations are due by Friday, May 23. Late registrations cannot be […]

The University Place City Council’s next Regular Meeting will take place on May 5 (6:30 pm). Access the agenda and ways to attend here.

The most recent significant public safety activity in University Place can be read here.

To ensure the health and safety of our stormwater system and waterways, residents are encouraged to identify and eliminate sources of pollution. This includes reporting discharges, spills or dumping of illegal substances into our storm drains. These kinds of items are often identified by: Call the City’s Illicit Discharge Hotline at 253.208.7925 to report suspicious […]

During its meeting on Monday, May 5, the City Council will hold a study session on the draft plan for the 27th Street Business District.  The draft plan is the result of more than a year of work by City staff, including a community survey that asked residents and business owners for thoughts on what […]

During its March 19 meeting, the U.P. Planning Commission reviewed the City’s plans for middle housing, including draft code amendments, design standards and unit lot subdivision amendments. These changes are required under House Bill 1110, which was passed by the State in 2023 to help increase housing supply statewide. Middle housing refers to housing types […]

Construction crews are hard at work at the northeast corner of Bridgeport Way West and 37th Street West, adjacent to the building that houses Five Guys, Orange Theory and MOD Pizza. Plans call for a new 11,000-square-foot building (rendering pictured) to occupy the lot, which will ultimately house four commercial tenants. When finished, the project […]

Finishing touches, including the installation of rubber tile surfacing, are being put on the new inclusive playground at Cirque Park. Designed to be accessible to children of all abilities, the playground will feature equipment that can be accessed by ramps and include elements such as accessible swings and play components that support diverse sensory needs. […]

Beginning April 16, the City began removing trees on 27th Street West in front of the U.S. Post Office. Work will then begin on repairs to the sidewalks that stretch from the entrance and exit points to the Post Office parking lot. The inside lane of 27th Street West will be closed while that work […]