Bring on the Beach! Best Beaches for Families Around Puget Sound
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Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park. Credit: Cara VSAngel via Flickr CC
Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park, Renton
Editor's Note: The swimming beach at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park is currently CLOSED through at least Thursday, July 25, 2019, due to high bacteria levels. Check the website for more information and updates on re-opening.
Find it: 1201 Lake Washington Blvd. N., Renton
At Lake Washington’s southern tip, you’ll find Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park, a huge, sandy beach with fun written all over it. The designated swimming area is bordered by a walkway; the large, grassy lawn is great for spreading picnic blankets; and there’s a large playground. Picnic shelters are available to rent, and Kidd Valley and Ivar’s concession stands are open throughout the summer.
Need more? Check out the beach volleyball courts, horseshoe pits and the little fishing dock. Bring your binoculars; there’s a little walkway to the west of the beach that leads to Bird Island. The beach also hosts festivals and a summer concert series.
Good to know: Lifeguards are on duty at posted times in summer. Come early to find a parking spot.
