Get Your Sweat On

Where to Work Out in Seattle Southside

Last Updated: May 19, 2026

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.

Yoga

Running

Cycling

Hotel Gyms & Pools

Trampoline Park

Indoor Walks

Pickleball

Soccer

Waterland Yoga

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.

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 typically hear cheerful birdsong and the babbling of the creek while admiring the lush leaves overhead.

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.

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.

Visiting the region and don't have a bike? Element Hotel in Tukwila offers free bike rentals to guests on a first-come, first-served basis.

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

Discover Your Inner Ninja Warrior at Sky Zone

Have you ever watched American Ninja Warrior, or any movie featuring ninjas, 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!

Mall Walking at Westfield Southcenter

Mall walking may not be the first thing you think of when you hear "workout," but when it's cold and raining or sweltering hot, the temperature-controlled environment of an indoor shopping center can offer sweet relief. Westfield Southcenter, the largest shopping center in the Northwest, opens its doors early (before its official opening hours) 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 get your steps in easily. Once the mall opens, you can grab a smoothie or bite at one of dozens of eateries inside.

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.

Play a Game of Soccer

Starfire Sports, a 54-acre sports complex in Tukwila, hosts weekly indoor pickup-style games on Friday evenings. It's a great, low-pressure way to meet other soccer players! (See Starfire's website for details).

E90, another indoor soccer venue in Tukwila that opened in 2026, also hosts drop-in sessions for both youth and adults in the evenings. This high-tech facility offers both turf fields and futsal courts (a fast-paced variant of soccer on a hard, flat surface).