Get Your Sweat On

Where to Work Out in Seattle Southside

Last Updated: February 10, 2023

Run, cycle, leap, stretch...there are endless ways to break a sweat in Seattle Southside.

Even if you're only visiting the area for a short time, it's easy to squeeze in a workout with one of the below activities.

Running

Yoga

Cycling

Hotel Gyms & Pools

Pickleball

Indoor Walks

Trampoline Park

Soccer

Trail Running

The Des Moines Creek Trail is an ideal place for a casual run. This paved, tree-lined trail stretches from Des Moines Beach Park to a trailhead a few blocks from the Angle Lake Light Rail Station on S 200th St. As the path curves between forested hillsides, you can hear a cheerful, watery babble from the creek that runs alongside it. Admire lush leaves, ferns, bright green moss, and alder trees.

Join a Group Run: Every week, in cities throughout the world, runners meet for free, social 5K runs through an organization called parkrun. Anyone can join, and it's a great way for travelers to find people to run with when they're visiting a new city. The Des Moines Creek parkrun group meets every Saturday morning at the Des Moines Beach Park Event Center. The course follows the Des Moines Creek Trail a couple of miles before turning back.

Yoga en Waterland

What better place could there be for a yoga class than a patio with a sweeping view of the ocean? During the summer on select dates, Waterland Yoga offers classes at Sound View Park in Des Moines, Washington, which overlooks Puget Sound. There is no prior experience required, and no need to pre-register. Just show up as you are (in comfy clothing, of course). If it's raining, and during other seasons, the classes often take place at the nearby Des Moines Theater. Check their Instagram Page or Explore Seattle Southside's Event Calendar for upcoming dates.

For a super sporty morning, join the parkrun event and then follow it with a yoga class!

Go For a Bike Ride

Cyclists have no shortage of great, paved bike routes in Seattle Southside, including the Interurban Trail, which runs through Tukwila and several other cities along a near-straight 14-mile-long route beside the historic Interurban Rail Line. The trail provides access to the Southcenter area, Renton Junction, downtown Kent, Emerald Downs in Auburn, and the communities of Algona and Pacific. This paved trail is a great spot to put in miles while enjoying a wide variety of views. It also connects with the Green River Trail, creating a car-free cycling loop for more than 20 miles.

Hotel Gyms & Pools

Seattle Southside has more than 35 hotels with fitness centers and 15 hotels with pools. Whether you want to splash under the sun or do some laps indoors during a winter visit, you'll find what you're looking for here. Some hotels offer even more, like the racquetball courts at the Doubletree Suites by Hilton Seattle Airport. Use our directory to browse the region's hotels and filter your search for fitness centers, pools, and other attributes.

Pictured: The pool at the Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center

Get Your Pickleball On

Got the pickleball bug? Pack some paddles and balls, grab a friend or three, and head to one of many public pickleball courts in the area. The Tukwila and SeaTac Community Centers both offer indoor courts, and you can play outside at several local parks. We love the Des Moines Field House Park, which is located near the scenic Puget Sound waterfront.

Paseo por el centro comercial Westfield Southcenter

This one is quite popular with the senior crowd, but it’s fun for everyone! Westfield Southcenter opens its doors early (before the official open times) for mall walkers. The first floor has a perimeter of .97 miles with a figure eight distance of .46 miles, so you’ll be able to work up a sweat in the warmth and comfort of the biggest indoor mall in the Pacific Northwest.

Discover Your Inner Ninja Warrior at Sky Zone

Have you ever watched American Ninja Warrior on television and thought to yourself, "Man, that looks like fun! I'd love to try that!" At Sky Zone, one of the largest extreme indoor aerial parks, you can turn that dream into a reality. With their ninja course, climbing walls, parkour area, and other extreme aerial obstacles, you can build the muscle and skills needed to become a Ninja Warrior. Plus, you'll work up a sweat and have some fun while you're at it!

Play a Game of Soccer

Starfire Sports, a 54-acre sports complex in Tukwila, features 13 outdoor and two indoor soccer fields. The venue hosts weekly drop-in games on Fridays, which is a great way to meet other soccer players! (See Starfire's website for details). You can also reserve a field to play a game if you have an interested group of friends. Check the venue's website for availability.