TeninoWashington
Tenino is a city in Thurston County, Washington, United States. The population was 1,870 at the 2020 census..
Intro: Wikipedia
About Tenino
Tenino, WA is a small town located in southwestern Washington with an estimated population of 1,956.
Tenino holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.46 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,340 residents per square mile.
What Makes Tenino Unique
- The only place in America named Tenino — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southwestern Washington, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Washington — one of 639 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Tenino
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Tenino Depot Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Tenino
- Millersylvania State Park · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Rocky Prairie Natural Area Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Shermer-Deschutes Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Tenino City Park reviews ★
- Tilley Wetlands Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Violet Prairie Wildlife Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- West Rocky Prairie Wildlife Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Tenino
- Parkside Elementary
- Tenino Elementary School
- Tenino High School
- Tenino Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.