The Best Places to Exercise for Free in Seattle

Seattle ’s steep mound and foresightful stretches of waterfront are fundamentally nature ’s gymnasium equipment : there ’s not an egg-shaped in the world that can act your glutes like a hike up Queen Anne Ave . Which is good , because it turns out that paying more for a fancy gym does n’t actually make you go there any more often . Since there ’s no reason to blow your life savings on the nicest tread-wheel – or the stead with the precious trainer – you might as well ferment out for barren and expend that supernumerary money adopt one of said trainers out for dinner party . That ’s why we compiled the 14 best places to workout for free around Seattle for you .

Occidental Park

Pioneer SquareIn season , Kinesia Pilates offer " Pilates in the Park , " a gratis pilates category open to the world in the tree - lined square toes . Out of season , you could use the tree to run a slalom course around the public square .

Green Lake

Green LakeOften compare to Central Park in New York ( and designed by the same guys ) , the 2.8 - mile track around the lake crowd together walker , joggers , rollerbladers , and all other way of non - mechanized gymnastic apparatus . For a little extra strength training , turn back at the pull - up bars and other equipment on the northeast side .

I-5 Colonnade

EastlakeWhile many spaces under I-5 serve as offhand base , Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance converted this one into a playground for riders . determine to navigate switchbacks , ride run features , and take air on two wheels . The nearest place to seize a good beer after is theZoo Tavern . And after the adrenaline upsurge , you ’ll need it .

Alki

West SeattleThe cycle track and endure track along Alki Beach entice runners with panoramic view of Downtown … and up tight opinion of plenty of beach - well-disposed bodies – including those make use of the beach volleyball courts .

Westlake Park

DowntownZumba , Mixxed Fit , and cross - training yoga are the kinds of liberal classes offered by Downtown Seattle in cooperation with the Urban Parks Activation Partnership right in the eye of the metropolis .

Montlake Playfield

MontlakeBaseball fields , lawn tennis courts , and a trail have long been a part of the outdoor exercise facility at this canal - front park , but in 2014 , it add an copiousness of Norwell Outdoor fitness equipment .

Burke-Gilman Trail

All over SeattleThe most well known of Seattle ’s " rail trail " ( older railroads converted into biking / walking trails ) , the Burke - Gilman covers just unawares of 20 miles , starting at the beach ( Golden Gardens ) and end in Woodinville vino nation .

Chief Sealth Trail

Beacon Hill and Rainier ValleyThe South - end ’s answer to the Burke - Gilman , the paved biking / walking trail was created in 2007 with recycled grime murder for the creation of Seattle ’s light track organization .

Atlantic Street Park

Central DistrictAt the edge of the I-90 palpebra , this is the perfect spot to head off on a drive across the bridge , but the outside fittingness equipment at the Mungo Park offers potential for a more stationary workout .

Lincoln Park

West SeattleTake a cost increase – but do n’t even leave the city : the wilds of West Seattle have their own private beachfront hike trails – five miles of walking paths and another four for biking .

Discovery Park

MagnoliaThey say pass in sand is even better for you than on trails , so if the five miles of paths through 534 landed estate of nature reticence are n’t enough path for you , try the two mile of beach for an extra challenge .

Rattlesnake Ridge

North BendThis four - mile hike with over 1000 ft of elevation increase is one of the close and best wage hike around . That means there are hordes of mass running , hiking , and meandering up it with you , but it ’s still the arrant option for a fast track to the trails . Though , if you ’re await forsomething less crowded , we ’ve set about you covered .

Golden Gardens Stairs

BallardMyth claim that Seattle ’s location was chosen for its seven mound ( a la Rome ) , and hills mean stairs : Seattle ’s full of them . Like so many sets of steps around the city , the 272 that head for the hills from Golden Gardens beach up to eighty-fifth St NW are perfect for putting your quadriceps femoris into excruciating infliction – and whipping your butt into amazing physical body .

Lululemon

DowntownThe fittingness - clothing chain offer gratis social class ( mostly yoga ) in their Pacific Place store , but while the class is free , the clothing is n’t , and you may find yourself opening your pocketbook when you ’re finished unfold your muscles .

Naomi Tomkyhas been to all of these place . She looked around – and then witness the near good restaurant . find out her on Twitter@Gastrognomeand Instagram@the_gastrognome .

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