Paddle Board Rentals for Lake Union

Paddle the Seattle skyline. Everything included. Pick up in Tukwila, launch at Gas Works Park.

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

The most iconic paddle in Seattle. And it is easy.

Lake Union sits right under the downtown skyline. Floating homes. Seaplanes. Calm, no-wake water.

It is flat and beginner friendly. Sunsets here are unreal.

Almost nobody rents boards on the shore. So we hand you everything you need.

Board, paddle, pump, and life vest. It all fits in your trunk and inflates in 8 minutes.

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About 17 minutes from our Tukwila pickup
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Map and driving directions to Lake Union 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 Lake Union

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

Inflatable paddle board rental for Lake Union

Paddle Board (SUP)

  • Stable and beginner friendly
  • Packs into any trunk. No roof rack.
  • Perfect for calm, no-wake skyline paddling
  • Pump, paddle, and life vest included
1 Day$60
Add’l Day$50
1 Week$160
Single inflatable kayak rental for Lake Union

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 Lake Union

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 Lake Union

Grassy hand launches ring the lake and the ship canal. Every pin is a public access point. Tap any card for directions, and always yield to seaplanes and larger boats.

Map of public paddle board launch spots on Lake Union in SeattleOpen in Google Maps
1
Lake Union Park
South Lake Union

Hand carry entry at the south end next to the historic boats. You are paddling under the skyline in minutes.

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2
Fritz Hedges Waterway Park
University District

Purpose built hand carry launch on Portage Bay. Wide ramp to the water and the calmest corner of the lake.

about 20 minGet directions
3
Sunnyside Ave Boat Launch
Wallingford

Public ramp on the north shore. The most direct way to start right next to Gas Works.

about 20 minGet directions
4
Terry Pettus Park
Eastlake

Small east shore access tucked between the floating homes. Quiet, local, and easy to park near.

about 20 minGet directions
5
Gas Works Park
North shore

The postcard view of the lake. Most people put in at the Sunnyside ramp nearby and paddle over to the point.

about 20 minGet directions
6
South Passage Point Park
Portage Bay

Tiny park under the University Bridge on the ship canal. Sheltered water and almost no crowd.

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.

Lake Union Paddle Board Rental FAQ

Is Lake Union good for beginners?
Yes. Much of Lake Union is a slow, no-wake zone, so the water stays calm and flat. It is a great place for a first time on a paddle board. Just stay clear of the seaplane lanes at the south end and yield to larger boats in the marked channels.
Where should I launch on Lake Union?
Gas Works Park on the north shore is the most popular hand-launch and has the best skyline view. Lake Union Park by MOHAI on the south end and the small east-shore parks in Eastlake are good quieter options. All are about 17 minutes from our Tukwila pickup.
Can I paddle from Lake Union to Lake Washington?
Yes. Lake Union connects to Lake Washington through the Montlake Cut and the Ship Canal, and to Puget Sound through the Ballard Locks. It is a bigger outing with boat traffic and a lock transit, so plan your route, but many paddlers do it on a full-day rental.
Do you deliver, or is it pickup only?
Pickup is at our Tukwila location, about 17 minutes from the lake and one block from Seattle. Delivery is available in parts of the Seattle area for a small fee. Call or text (425) 922-5455 and we will let you know if we can bring it to you.
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.

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Paddle the Seattle Skyline

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