New Boat-Launch Fees Set At Renton's Coulon Park

RENTON

Spring is here, so it must be boating season.

On April 3, the city of Renton will begin collecting boat-launch fees from noncity residents who use the boat launch at Gene Coulon Park on Lake Washington. It costs $5 to use the boat launch on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. There is no charge for use of the launch on other weekdays.

City residents can pick up a boat-launch sticker good for the whole year. Stickers cost $5 for seniors and $10 for everyone else. They can be purchased at the Renton Community Center, 1715 Maple Valley Highway, with proof of residence such as a property statement or a utility bill.

Parking costs $2 a day, seven days a week.

In April, boat-launch fees will be collected from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Beginning May 1, the boat launch will be open 24 hours a day Friday through Sunday.

After the Memorial Day weekend, the boat launch will be open 24 hours every day.

Overnight moorage for one night is free for residents, $10 for nonresidents. Longer stays must be approved by the harbor master,

235-2560.