Lice Treatment Renton, WA

Lice Treatment Renton — About Renton, Washington

Renton sits at the south end of Lake Washington, where the Cedar River empties into the lake. It is a growing, diverse city in King County, about 11 miles southeast of downtown Seattle, and it is where our clinic is located.

History of Renton

Renton grew up in the late 1800s around coal mining, the railroad, and river transport, and incorporated in 1901. Boeing opened its Renton plant during World War II, and the factory on the lakeshore has been building airliners ever since; today it is where the 737 is assembled.

Neighborhoods in Renton

Renton is home to a mix of neighborhoods and districts, each with its own character.

Neighborhood	Character
Downtown Renton	The historic core along the Cedar River, with the Renton History Museum and Piazza Park.
The Landing	A shopping and apartment district next to the Boeing plant near the lake.
Renton Highlands	A large residential area on the plateau northeast of downtown.
Kennydale	A lakeside neighborhood in north Renton along Lake Washington.
Benson Hill and Talbot Hill	Family neighborhoods on the hills south of downtown.
Cascade	A southeast Renton neighborhood above the Cedar River.

Notable attractions in Renton

Renton offers residents and visitors a variety of local attractions.

Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park

A long lakefront park with a swimming beach, boardwalk, and playgrounds.

Cedar River Trail

A paved trail that follows the river from the lake toward Maple Valley.

Renton History Museum

A small museum on the city's mining, railroad, and aviation history.

Renton at a glance

• Population: ~107,000 (2020 census)

Economy of Renton

Boeing's Renton factory is the city's best-known employer. Healthcare (Valley Medical Center), retail, distribution, and professional services also employ many residents, and many others commute to Seattle and the Eastside.