- Speculators discovered these natural, terraced hillsides over sparkling Lake Ballinger just after World War II. Before ten years had passed, the close-knit community of Mountlake Terrace was ready to incorporate.
- Mountlake Terrace residents enjoy their fun both indoors and out. Gateway Place, a twenty-two acre business and commercial development, boasts a movie theater-restaurant combination. Three sports complexes, five tennis courts, fourteen playing fields, a disc golf course, boat launch and beach access, along with nine parks, keep everyone entertained.
- Annual community events have the unique touch Mountlake Terrace is well-known for. In July the Tour de Terrace offers everything from a parade and street fair to a 5K run and helicopter ball drop. And Arts of the Terrace is a full juried art show.
- Mountlake Terrace is safe, beautiful, and friendly. Come catch the spirit!