Suncrest, Washington
Encyclopedia
Suncrest is a small unincorporated community
in Stevens County, Washington, United States
, about 18 miles northwest of the city of Spokane
, of which it is a suburb
. The community has experienced rapid growth during the 2000s; new "gated community
" style development has focused on large lot size, small community, and proximity to the area's rural recreational opportunities.
, the next nearest population center. The main road through Suncrest is State Highway 291, also known as "Corkscrew Canyon Road".
, with three public schools located in the community:
The Stevens County Fire District has also centered a fire/EMS station in the community. This is the location of the district's quarterly blood drives.
The Stevens County Rural Library District has been a part of Suncrest since 1996. The Lakeside branch, located in Suncrest, is one of the District's larger branches. Services of SCRLD include books, movies, CDs and tapes, free Internet access, printing and copying, etc. As such, the library provides a vital resource for a wide range of users, including farmers, loggers, homeschool parents and distance education students, who view the library as "their community hub, their reference source, their connection to the Internet, their bus stop, their office, their living room even."
s, with many back trails for horses and bicycles. In addition, the proximity of the community to Long Lake makes it a popular for various types of water sports, including boating and fishing. Some planned developments in the area offer residents free membership in one of the community's private recreational clubs.
Unincorporated area
In law, an unincorporated area is a region of land that is not a part of any municipality.To "incorporate" in this context means to form a municipal corporation, a city, town, or village with its own government. An unincorporated community is usually not subject to or taxed by a municipal government...
in Stevens County, Washington, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, about 18 miles northwest of the city of Spokane
Spokane, Washington
Spokane is a city located in the Northwestern United States in the state of Washington. It is the largest city of Spokane County of which it is also the county seat, and the metropolitan center of the Inland Northwest region...
, of which it is a suburb
Suburb
The word suburb mostly refers to a residential area, either existing as part of a city or as a separate residential community within commuting distance of a city . Some suburbs have a degree of administrative autonomy, and most have lower population density than inner city neighborhoods...
. The community has experienced rapid growth during the 2000s; new "gated community
Gated community
In its modern form, a gated community is a form of residential community or housing estate containing strictly-controlled entrances for pedestrians, bicycles, and automobiles, and often characterized by a closed perimeter of walls and fences. Gated communities usually consist of small residential...
" style development has focused on large lot size, small community, and proximity to the area's rural recreational opportunities.
Location
Suncrest is located along the eastern shore of Long Lake, about 18 miles northwest of Spokane and about 9 miles northwest of central Nine Mile FallsNine Mile Falls, Washington
Nine Mile Falls is an unincorporated community in Spokane County, Washington, United States. It is located 9 mi from downtown Spokane, at the location of the former falls on the Spokane River. The Nine Mile Falls Dam was built by Spokane & Inland Empire Railroad on the site of the falls in...
, the next nearest population center. The main road through Suncrest is State Highway 291, also known as "Corkscrew Canyon Road".
Commerce
Suncrest is a commercial center for nearby rural residents. The community includes the Suncrest Shopping Center, Suncrest Outpost and a medical center. Growth has been very rapid during the years of 2009-2010, with over 20 new businesses opened in the community during that period.Businesses
- Grocery store
- Pizza Factory
- Pizza Hut
- Real estate office
- Beauty salons
- Hardware store
- Fitness center
- Physical Therapy Clinic
- Newspaper
- Zips
- Cenex
- Mail Center
- Suncrest Second hand
- Nature's Pet
- Pharmacy
- Child Care Center
- J&J Office Supplies
- Mitchell's Harvest Food (Coming Soon)
- Dog Haven LLC grooming and boarding and training
- Suncrest Health Clinic
Public services
Suncrest is served by the Nine Mile Falls School DistrictNine Mile Falls School District
Nine Mile Falls School District No. 325/179 is a public school district in the counties of Spokane and Stevens, Washington, USA and serves the communities of Nine Mile Falls and Suncrest.As of October 2005, the district has an enrollment of 1,752 students....
, with three public schools located in the community:
- Lake Spokane Elementary
- Lakeside Middle School
- Lakeside High School
The Stevens County Fire District has also centered a fire/EMS station in the community. This is the location of the district's quarterly blood drives.
The Stevens County Rural Library District has been a part of Suncrest since 1996. The Lakeside branch, located in Suncrest, is one of the District's larger branches. Services of SCRLD include books, movies, CDs and tapes, free Internet access, printing and copying, etc. As such, the library provides a vital resource for a wide range of users, including farmers, loggers, homeschool parents and distance education students, who view the library as "their community hub, their reference source, their connection to the Internet, their bus stop, their office, their living room even."
Recreation
This area is popular with equestrianEquestrianism
Equestrianism more often known as riding, horseback riding or horse riding refers to the skill of riding, driving, or vaulting with horses...
s, with many back trails for horses and bicycles. In addition, the proximity of the community to Long Lake makes it a popular for various types of water sports, including boating and fishing. Some planned developments in the area offer residents free membership in one of the community's private recreational clubs.