12 Amazing Playgrounds for Eastside Kids and Families

Renton’s Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park has long been a popular destination for families from around the Eastside and beyond. And no wonder! Perched on the shore of Lake Washington, the park features a swimming beach, a fishing pier, a boat launch, paved walking paths, tennis and volleyball courts, two restaurants onsite — plus, the huge and amazing playground!

This park is known to deliver tons of fun on a hot summer day. Grabbing some post-beach fish and chips from Ivar’s or a Kidd Valley milkshake on the pier while admiring views of the lake can make you feel like you’re on a mini-vacation. But don’t count this park out on cooler days. The engaging play structures make Gene Coulon a destination playground for any time of year.

Next stop: Fisher Creek Park