FROM SUNNYDALE TO BOORIAN: Tracing Burien’s Roots
From time immemorial the home of Coast Salish and Duwamish peoples, in the 19th century, Seattleites flocked to Burien as a summer destination and built from homesteads around Lake Burien.
Originally named Sunnydale, the community adopted the name Burien to honor the popular Polish immigrant Gottlieb von Boorian. Burien has 14 developed park spaces and offers views of Mount Rainier, the Cascade and Olympic Mountain ranges and Puget Sound. Offering a vibrant array of amenities, diverse culture and arts, Downtown Burien is considered one of the most walkable cities in Washington State.
