Mount Baker Rowing and Sailing Center

Tour are canceled July 29-August 11, 2024; due to parking lot closures.

Please call 206.386.1913 or email mount.baker@seattle.gov.to schedule a tour. 

Contact Us
(206) 684-4080 Option #1
Special Amenity Site Reservations
(206) 684-4080 Option #1

Amenities

  • View
  • Wifi
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

About

The remodeled Mt. Baker Rowing and Sailing Center, located in Stan Sayres Park, offers a spectacular waterfront location to host your next special event. Your guests will never forget their experience at this unique venue! This beautiful, upper floor room offers sweeping views of Lake Washington and the Cascades from Stan Sayres Park, the site of Seattle's famous hydroplane races. Filled with natural light and finished with natural wood, the room creates a warm, comfortable setting for meetings, receptions or weddings.  Its location above the boathouse of the Mt. Baker Rowing and Sailing Center lends a special feel to the room with views to the sailboat bay and an heirloom racing shell overhead. Capacity:  Up to 90 guests for a seated meal and up to 120 guests for a cocktail or audience configuration.

  • 10 Round tables (60-inch in diameter)
  • 10 Rectangle tables (30-by-72-inches)
  • 120 folding chairs
  • Elevator from lobby to upper floor making the room fully accessible
  • Large outdoor deck (1,050 sq. ft) overlooking Lake Washington.
  • Second, small deck with view of lake and shore
  • Large, glass doors fold away to open the room to each deck
  • Two large screen, flat-panel TVs, DVD/BluRay, and laptop computer connections for presentations *
  • Built-in sound system with microphones
  • Gas fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Hardwood floors and wood paneling
  • Two elegant, tiled, unisex restrooms on same floor for patron's exclusive use.  Additional restrooms and changing areas available on request at ground level.
  • Caterer's kitchen with large commercial refrigerator, ice maker and plug-ins for holding ovens
  • 91 Parking spaces (on a first come first serve basis)

* Users planning to use the A/V system for slide shows and computer presentations are strongly encouraged to test their computers on our system prior of the day of the rental to ensure proper operation. If you will be using a Mac laptop, you will need to obtain an adapter that will allow the computer to connect to a VGA or HDMI cable. The specific type of adapter depends on the type and age of your Mac computer. If you are unsure about which adapter to use, take your Mac to an Apple store or another Apple retailer to obtain the correct adapter.

Facility Rental Brochure & Application

Please submit applications as early as possible. All applications must be received at least 30 days prior to your event. Note: it can take up to 14 business days to process applications. 

We recommend that you list other dates/and or facilities on your application as alternative choices, in case your first choice is unavailable.

Check availability here

For fastest response, please submit your application online. Emails and calls will have a delayed reply. Questions not related to availability? Please email sprevents@seattle.gov.

The rental and event scheduling office is not open for walk-ins at this time.


The indoor facility rental brochure below includes information for all our Special Amenity facilities. It includes fees and prices, insurance information, frequently asked questions, fire permits, alcohol permits, and all other required permits that may be applicable to your event.

  1. Read this Facility Rental Brochure for descriptions and fees
  2. Complete the Rental Application online 
  3. (or download it, fill out, and send in)
  4. Read the Insurance Requirements

Rental Rules & Tips

Have a great event with us! Learn what permits you need to serve alcohol at your event, how we take payment, best practices, and more. Read more on our Rental tips and rules page.

Parks and Recreation

AP Diaz, Superintendent
Mailing Address: 100 Dexter Ave N, Seattle, WA, 98109
Phone: (206) 684-4075
Fax: (206) 615-1813
pks_info@seattle.gov

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