Gene Coulon
Renton, Washington, United States

Hours: 7:00 a.m. to Dusk
Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park (originally Lake Washington Beach Park) consists of 57 acres of land and water at the southeast corner of Lake Washington. The park offers a unique opportunity for water-related recreational enjoyment. Animals, alcohol, rollerblades, skateboard, and bike touring are not allowed at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park. Bikes must yield to pedestrians and stay on the roadway. Enjoy Clam Lights, Kids Fishing Derbies, Annual 4th of July festivities, and the Kidd Valley Summer Concert Series at Coulon Beach Park. For additional information, call the Renton Community Center at 425-430-6700. View a map with picnic shelter locations and parking lots.
The swimming beach at Coulon Beach Park opens for the season in mid-June. Lifeguards will be on duty daily from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. through Labor Day.
Amenities:
Eight boat-launch lanes (Credit and/or debit cards accepted only.)
Four picnic shelters (reservations required)
Playground equipment
Two tennis courts
Horseshoe pits
Two sand volleyball courts
Interpretive botanical walk
Fishing pier
IVARS and KIDD VALLEY food concessions
Water walk
Over 1.5 miles of paved walking trails along the shoreline
Access to the Lake Washington Loop Trail on Lake Washington Boulevard
ADA accessible
The description above was copied from or heavily based on Swim Guide, with permission.
More Information
- Swim Guide - Weather and water quality for Gene Coulon and 8,000 other beaches.