Woodinville, Washington facts for kids

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City of Woodinville
Chateau Ste. Michelle winery in Woodinville
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Location of Woodinville in King County and Washington
Country	United States
State	Washington
County	King
Platted	1890
Incorporated	March 31, 1993
Government
• Type	Council–manager
Area
• Total	5.63 sq mi (14.58 km2)
• Land	5.62 sq mi (14.54 km2)
• Water	0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2)
Elevation	39 ft (12 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	13,069
• Estimate  (2022)	13,261
• Density	2,362.07/sq mi (912.06/km2)
Time zone	UTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code	98072 and 98077
Area code(s)	425
FIPS code	53-79590
GNIS feature ID	1534610

Woodinville is a city in King County, Washington, United States. About 13,000 people lived there in 2020. It is part of the larger Seattle metro area. Woodinville is known for its parks along the Sammamish River. It also has many wineries, breweries, and wooded areas.

History of Woodinville

Before people from Europe and America settled here, the Woodinville area was home to the native Sammamish people. These indigenous groups had lived in the area for thousands of years.

Early Settlers and Growth

Ira Woodin (left) with Carson D. Boren and Walter Graham (for whom the Graham Hill area is named) in 1905

In 1871, Ira Woodin and his wife Susan moved from Seattle. They traveled up the Sammamish River and built a cabin. Their plan was to cut down trees for wood and raise cattle. Over time, a small town grew around them.

Their cabin became the town's first school and post office. Susan Woodin was the first person in charge of the post office. Ira Woodin and his son-in-law, Thomas Sanders, opened the first general store.

From Logging to Suburb

Like other towns nearby, Woodinville started as a place for logging. This means people cut down trees for wood. In the early 1900s, it became a center for farming. After World War II, Woodinville grew into a suburb of Seattle. A suburb is a smaller town near a big city.

In 1969, famous rock bands like Led Zeppelin played at the Seattle Pop Festival. This big music event happened at Gold Creek Park in Woodinville.

Becoming a City

In the 1970s, people in Woodinville wanted better services. They thought about becoming their own city or joining nearby Bothell. In 1985, Bothell tried to take over parts of Woodinville. This made Woodinville residents want to become their own city even more.

On May 19, 1992, the people of Woodinville voted to become a city. This was their third try, and it worked! Woodinville officially became a city on March 27, 1993.

Geography of Woodinville

Woodinville is located east of Bothell and northeast of Kirkland. These are all in northern King County. The city covers about 5.62 square miles (14.58 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small amount of water.

Zip Codes and Area

The United States Postal Service uses zip codes 98072 and 98077 for Woodinville. It is important to know that these zip codes cover a larger area than just the city limits. Some homes outside the city still have a Woodinville mailing address.

Transportation in Woodinville

A railroad line called the Woodinville Subdivision used to run through the city. It was used for moving goods and sometimes for passenger trains. This line stopped being used in 2008.

The Spirit of Washington Dinner Train was a special train that served the Columbia Winery. It ran until 2007. The old railroad tracks are now being turned into a path for walking and biking. This path is called the Eastside Rail Corridor or Eastrail.

Woodinville also has a Park and Ride in its downtown area. This is a place where people can park their cars and then take a bus. Both Sound Transit and King County Metro Transit buses serve this location.

Neighborhoods of Woodinville

The city of Woodinville has eleven official neighborhoods. Each has its own unique feel.

• East Wellington - Mostly homes with lots of space, on the eastern side of the city.
• Lower West Ridge - A mix of small factories and homes, west of the Sammamish River.
• North Industrial - Area with factories and shops, east of Highway 522.
• Reinwood Leota - Neighborhoods with homes in the northeast part of Woodinville.
• Tourist District - Home to many wineries like Chateau Ste. Michelle and restaurants.
• Town Center - The main shopping area of Woodinville, with stores, restaurants, and some homes.
• Upper West Ridge - Neighborhoods with homes along the western edge of the city.
• Valley Industrial - Businesses that make things, located along the Sammamish River.
• Wedge - A residential area shaped like a wedge, west of Highway 522.
• West Wellington - Homes with lots of space.
• Woodinville Heights - A mix of single-family homes and apartment buildings near the town center.

Education in Woodinville

Most students in Woodinville go to schools in the Northshore School District. A small part of the city in the southwest is served by the Lake Washington School District.

The Northshore School District has one high school in the city, Woodinville High School. It also has two middle schools and six elementary schools. The Lake Washington School District has two elementary schools that serve some Woodinville neighborhoods.

Besides public schools, Woodinville also has private schools. These include a Montessori school, a branch of the Bellevue Christian School, and the Chrysalis School.

Civic Events

Woodinville hosts fun events for the community throughout the year:

• Celebrate Woodinville Summer Concerts & Festival - Music and fun at DeYoung Park and downtown.
• Celebrate Woodinville Winterfest - Includes a running race (5k & 10k), a street fair, and a tree lighting ceremony downtown.

Population and People

2020 Census Data

In 2020, the city of Woodinville had 13,069 people living in it.

2010 Census Data

In 2010, there were 10,938 people living in Woodinville. The average age of people in the city was about 39 years old. About 24% of residents were under 18 years old. About 11% were 65 years or older.

Economy of Woodinville

Woodinville's economy includes light industry, retail stores, and tourism. The city is becoming very well known for its many local wineries. These wineries show off wines made from grapes grown in Eastern Washington.

Chateau Ste. Michelle is a famous winery in Woodinville. They are known for their popular summer concert series. There are about 130 wineries in and near Woodinville. The Tourist District also has several nice restaurants.

Notable People from Woodinville

Many interesting people have connections to Woodinville:

• Ethan Bartlow, a professional soccer player.
• Bruce Bochte, a former professional baseball player.
• Brooke Butler, an actress in movies and on TV.
• Michael Conforto, a professional baseball player.
• Andre Dillard, a professional American football player.
• Bud Ericksen, a former American football player and mayor of Bothell.
• Anu Garg, an author and speaker.
• Caleb Hamilton, a professional baseball player.
• Alma Mana'o, a soccer player.
• Peg Phillips, an actress and founder of the Woodinville Repertory Theatre.
• Richard Sanders, an actor and writer.
• Kelly Tanner, a racing driver.
• Marques Tuiasosopo, a former NFL quarterback and football coach.
• Marc Wilson, a former NFL quarterback.
• Nancy Wilson, a musician and guitarist for the band Heart.

City Landmarks

The City of Woodinville has named these places as important landmarks:

See also

In Spanish: Woodinville (Washington) para niños