Paddle Board Rentals for Green Lake

The easiest place in Seattle to learn. No motors, calm water, and a park the whole way around.

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★★★★★5.0 on Google$175 of gear included freePick up in Tukwila, paddle any lakeSet up in 8 minutes

The friendliest water in Seattle. Perfect for your first time.

Green Lake is small, shallow, and completely ringed by a park.

No gas motors are allowed, so it stays calm and flat almost every day.

You are never far from shore. That takes the nerves out of learning.

It is a favorite for families, first-timers, and anyone who wants an easy sunset paddle.

Rent from us and the whole kit fits in your trunk. It inflates in 8 minutes at the water.

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About 22 minutes from our Tukwila pickup
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Map and driving directions to Green Lake from our Tukwila paddle board rental pickup
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Why Renters Pick Chapin Adventures

Fits any car

Fits Any Car

Every board and kayak is inflatable. It rolls into a bag that drops in any trunk. No roof rack. No trailer.

Ready in about 8 minutes

Ready in 8 Minutes

Pump it up with the included electric pump right at the launch. You are on the water fast.

Everything included

Everything Included

Pump, life vests, dry bag, waterproof phone case, and a Bluetooth speaker. All in the bag.

Pick Your Board for Green Lake

One flat price. Keep it all day, or all week. Everything is included.

Inflatable paddle board rental for Green Lake

Paddle Board (SUP)

  • Stable and beginner friendly
  • Packs into any trunk. No roof rack.
  • Ideal for a first time on a board
  • Pump, paddle, and life vest included
1 Day$60
Add’l Day$50
1 Week$160
Single inflatable kayak rental for Green Lake

Single Kayak

  • Light and easy to launch solo
  • Great for coves and shoreline
  • Tracks well on open water
  • Paddle, seat, and life vest included
1 Day$60
Add’l Day$50
1 Week$160
Double inflatable kayak rental for Green Lake

Double Kayak

  • Roomy for two, or one plus a dog
  • Made for a paddle and picnic day
  • Stable on open water
  • Two paddles, seats, and life vests included
1 Day$60
Add’l Day$50
1 Week$160
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Every Rental Is a Complete Lake Day Kit

$175 of premium gear. Included free with every single rental.

USCG life vestsUSCG life vests$30
Electric pumpElectric pump$45
Dry bagDry bag$25
Waterproof phone caseWaterproof phone case$20
Bluetooth speakerBluetooth speaker$40
Leg leashLeg leash$15

Buy it yourself: $175. Your price today: included free.

Where to Launch on Green Lake

The lake has gentle beach entries most of the way around. Every pin is a public spot with a short carry from parking. Stay outside the roped swim areas and watch for the busy shoreline path.

Map of paddle board launch spots on Green Lake in SeattleOpen in Google Maps
1
East Green Lake Beach
By the community center

The main entry point. Grass down to the water, restrooms nearby, and the busiest side of the loop.

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2
West Green Lake Beach
Quieter side

Same lake, fewer people. An easy sand entry and a straight shot across to Duck Island.

about 20 minGet directions
3
Green Lake Small Craft Center
Southwest corner

The paddling hub of the lake. Wide shoreline access and parking right next to the water.

about 20 minGet directions
4
Bathhouse Theater Shore
Northwest shore

Low bank shoreline by the old bathhouse. A short carry from the lot and usually wide open.

about 20 minGet directions

Book With Zero Risk

Every rental is backed by our Perfect-Day Guarantee. If your day is not great, you do not pay.

Weather-Proof

Rain or unsafe water? Free reschedule or full refund. No questions asked.

Setup Guaranteed

Cannot get it inflated? Call us. We walk you through it or refund you on the spot.

Love It or It Is Free

Not your best day on the water? Your next rental day is on us.

No Hidden Fees

One flat price. All $175 of gear included. Never a surprise charge.

Green Lake Paddle Board Rental FAQ

Is Green Lake good for beginners?
It is probably the best beginner lake in Seattle. Green Lake is small, shallow, and has no gas motors, so the water stays calm and flat. You are never far from shore, which makes a first time on a paddle board much less intimidating.
Are motors allowed on Green Lake?
No gas motors are permitted. That is exactly why the surface stays so calm and why it is such a good place to learn. You will share the water with other paddlers, rowers, and swimmers rather than powerboats.
Where do I park at Green Lake?
The largest lots are at East Green Lake Beach near the community center and on the west side by the Small Craft Center. Both fill up fast on warm weekends, so arriving early or paddling on a weekday evening makes life much easier.
Green Lake or Lake Union, which should I pick?
Green Lake is smaller, calmer, and easier for a first time out. Lake Union is bigger, has the downtown skyline and seaplanes, and more boat traffic. If you are new or bringing kids, start at Green Lake.
How far is Green Lake from your pickup?
About 22 minutes north of our Tukwila pickup. Your board or kayak packs into any trunk, so there is no roof rack to deal with on the drive up.
What comes with the rental?
Everything. Your board or kayak, paddle, USCG life vests, an electric pump, a dry bag, a waterproof phone case, and a Bluetooth speaker. That is about $175 of gear, included free with every rental.

Local Paddle Guides

Local know-how from the people who rent the gear. Where to launch, when to go, and what to expect.

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Start Easy at Green Lake

Calm water, no motors, and everything included. Reserve in about a minute and it is backed by our Perfect-Day Guarantee.

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$60 a day, $160 a weekAll gear includedBook Now