Pocock Rowing Center

Pocock Rowing Center operates kayak and stand-up paddleboard rentals on Lake Washington near Gene Coulon Park in Renton, Washington, running seasonally from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Single kayaks rent for $20 per hour, tandem kayaks for $30 per hour, and stand-up paddleboards for $25 per hour, with a one-hour minimum. All equipment is beginner-friendly and includes complimentary life jackets. Renters can paddle along Gene Coulon Park, watch planes from Boeing Field, and spot local wildlife including bald eagles, beavers, and blue herons. Dogs are welcome for a $5 fee. The center, created in 2014 with support from the George Pocock Rowing Foundation and relaunched as an independent nonprofit in 2023, also offers adult and youth rowing programs and Learn to Row classes.