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The City of Renton is working to address erosion and infrastructure issues at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park's beach and adjacent shoreline walkways. Over time, wave and wake action from Lake Washington has worn away the shoreline, affecting the concrete wall and walkway along the western edge of the beach. Wave overtopping has also been observed on the walkway between the beach's waterwalk pier and Bird Island, raising concerns about the stability of the wall and walkway here. In addition, assessments have identified clogged drainage pipelines, which may also be improved through this project. Together, these issues affect the safety, function, and long-term resilience of the park’s shoreline and walkways.
Our first steps:
The city is developing conceptual design alternatives that balance site conditions, regulatory requirements, and long-term park use. These concepts will likely include:
A fully engineering replacement solution for the wall and walkway.
A nature-based shoreline solution that restores the beach and uses natural features for erosion protection.
A hybrid option that blends built and natural approaches.
While site and regulatory requirements will guide the final solution, community feedback will be factored into the approach and provide refinements to the design details.
The goal of this project is to ensure the park's shoreline features remain safe and functional for years to come—while also improving drainage and enhancing the park's resilience.
Stay updated!
Subscribe to this page to learn about an upcoming engagement event and follow the project's progress.
The City of Renton is working to address erosion and infrastructure issues at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park's beach and adjacent shoreline walkways. Over time, wave and wake action from Lake Washington has worn away the shoreline, affecting the concrete wall and walkway along the western edge of the beach. Wave overtopping has also been observed on the walkway between the beach's waterwalk pier and Bird Island, raising concerns about the stability of the wall and walkway here. In addition, assessments have identified clogged drainage pipelines, which may also be improved through this project. Together, these issues affect the safety, function, and long-term resilience of the park’s shoreline and walkways.
Our first steps:
The city is developing conceptual design alternatives that balance site conditions, regulatory requirements, and long-term park use. These concepts will likely include:
A fully engineering replacement solution for the wall and walkway.
A nature-based shoreline solution that restores the beach and uses natural features for erosion protection.
A hybrid option that blends built and natural approaches.
While site and regulatory requirements will guide the final solution, community feedback will be factored into the approach and provide refinements to the design details.
The goal of this project is to ensure the park's shoreline features remain safe and functional for years to come—while also improving drainage and enhancing the park's resilience.
Stay updated!
Subscribe to this page to learn about an upcoming engagement event and follow the project's progress.
