Des Moines is a waterfront community located midway between Seattle and Tacoma in Washington State. The city is bordered by the suburbs of Federal Way to the south, Kent to the east, Sea-Tac to the northeast, Burien to the north, and Normandy Park to the northwest. It is one of the few points along this shoreline where the topography facilitates access to the water, and a recreational marina operated by the city, with moorage, boat launching and pier fishing facilities, is located there. Des Moines has numerous beaches and public parks on Puget Sound.