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Waterfront Activities
Center (WAC)

(206) 543-9433
h2ofront@uw.edu

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Hours Canoe & Rowboat Rentals Location
Lounge/Meeting Room Information Contact Information

The Waterfront Activities Center, located directly behind Husky Stadium on Union Bay and the Montlake Cut, offers canoe and rowboat rentals, storage of non-motorized craft for students, faculty/staff, and alumni association members, and a lounge/meeting room available for use by university groups and departments.

The Washington Yacht Club , Sailing Team, Kayak Club , and Union Bay Rowing Club organize their activities at the WAC. Email clubspo@uw.edu for more information on these clubs.

WAC Building Hours

February 1 - February 28
Daily 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
March 1 - March 31
Daily 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
April 1 - April 30
Daily 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Revised Hours
February 15 (Mon) Closed

Canoe & Rowboat Rentals

  Weekdays Weekends
UW Students $5.00/hour $6.00/hour
UW Faculty/Staff $6.50/hour $8.00/hour
UW Alumni $8.00/hour $9.50/hour
General Public $8.50/hour $10.00/hour
  • Rentals available to students, faculty/staff, alumni, and the general public.
  • Must be 18 years of age and older with valid ID to rent a canoe or rowboat.
  • Boat restrictions: maximum 3 in a canoe and 4 in a rowboat.
  • Patrons must have current UW ID to receive established rates.
  • Payment must be made by cash or check ONLY.

Note: Specific rental times can vary throughout the year depending on daylight. Please call us at (206) 543-9433 for current rental hours.

Boat Storage

We offer storage of non-motorized craft with 24-hour access available to students, faculty/staff, and alumni association members. Call (206) 543-9433 for availability and pricing.

Lounge/Meeting Room Information

WAC lounge fire place Deck

Fees and facility description
Call (206) 543-9433 or email h2ofront@uw.edu for availability and information.

Location

Waterfront Activities Center
3900 Montlake Blvd. NE
Seattle, WA 98195

Located in Husky Football stadium parking lot; SE side of stadium, right on the water. I-5 to 520 to Montlake Blvd. Campus Map

Parking is free after 12:00pm (noon) on Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays.

We are open for business during the Sound Transit construction. Call 206-543-9433 for more information. Please follow the following links for updated information and parking locations:

Capital Projects Office (Light Rail Construction Information)
Commuter Services (Parking Information)

Contact Information

Waterfront Activities Center
(206) 543-9433, h2ofront@uw.edu

Manager, Jim Seagren
(206) 543-9433, seagren@uw.edu

Assistant Manager, Megan Spencer
(206) 543-9433, megls@uw.edu

Last modified date: February 6, 2010
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Recreational Sports Programs is partially funded by the Student Services & Activities Fee.