Giving Back in Seattle Southside
Seattle Southside is not only home to great views, a variety of versatile meeting spaces and plenty of adventures in the great outdoors, but also offers countless opportunities to give back to…
Team Building
There are a variety of opportunities and team building activities for your next meeting, event or reunion.
If your group is more active and seeking true adventure, Seattle Southside offers an array of adrenaline-rushing things to do that will get your group’s blood flow pumping. Have a more chill group that prefers something more relaxing and retreat-style? Experience the multitude of trails for hiking and biking or soak up the sun, sea and Pacific Northwest views while boating.
Embrace the Team. Experience The Southside.
Seattle Southside has it all, with the added benefit of many parks, trails and green spaces being more “off the beaten path” or “hidden gems” that offer ideal team building opportunities for groups to experience. Check out this Seawolves rugby team building event at Starfire Sports!
Challenge your team’s communication and teambuilding skills with a Rugby Clinic from Seattle’s Professional Rugby team, the Seawolves! You will receive one on one time with Seawolves players and coaches who will guide your team through the rules of the game, coach you on how to throw a rugby ball, conduct key drills and culminate in a non-contact scrimmage! Debrief at Watershed FC, available for private events, with food and drinks! Private meeting spaces are also available for rent. Reach out to the Seawolves here.
Team Building Opportunities in Seattle Southside
Team Building Activities: On Land
Par for the Course: Play a Round at Foster Golf Links
There’s no better way to promote team-building than with a friendly competition. Play a round of golf on the lush greens of Foster Golf Links. The 18-hole golf course occupies a unique site adjacent to the meandering Duwamish River, which surrounds 65% of the course. Foster is recognized as a rewarding and fun course that is easy to walk and a challenge to the average golfer. Get your group on the green for an outdoor experience they can look fore-ward to.
Hiking & Biking
Hiking and biking are the ideal team-building opportunities for your group to enjoy the open outdoors, especially along the scenic routes of the Interurban Trail. Stretching 14 miles, the trail connects several cities and crosses a wide variety of natural landscapes, providing views of many regional sites and adventure-filled activities. Groups can enjoy the fresh air along this paved trail that leads right to Westfield Southcenter shopping center, where a well-deserved meal awaits.
Explore the Shores
Discover a true “hidden gem” of Seattle Southside at Des Moines Beach Park, an outdoor oasis great for groups to retreat to the beach for a day of fun in the sun—or discover Saltwater State Park, an 88-acre marine camping park with 1,445 feet of saltwater shoreline on Puget Sound ideal for groups to explore the shores or walk trails. This park offers beautiful views and wildlife-watching opportunities and is a favorite for camping, scuba diving, picnics, clamming, hiking and swimming.
Play in the Parks, Take to the Trails & Gather Around Green Spaces
The Southside offers a range of outdoor recreation and green spaces to plan unique and fun team-building activities for your group.
If outdoor sports are more your group’s thing, North SeaTac Park has you covered with plenty of team-building opportunities to do here, from strolling along beautiful walking trails to BMX bike tracks for the adventurous.
Encourage teamwork and the competitive spirit in your workplace with a day at Starfire Sports. The 54-acre facility features indoor and outdoor spaces that provide the perfect location for a variety of team-building activities. Staff will even provide the instructions and coordination for some of the activities and challenges your group could have the opportunity to participate in.
Ready to go head-to-head with your group in baseball, tennis, soccer or softball games? Sunset Park has the space available to plan the ultimate competition for an unforgettable team-building experience.
Giving Back in Seattle Southside
Seattle Southside is not only home to great views, a variety of versatile meeting spaces and plenty of adventures in the great outdoors, but also offers countless opportunities to give back to the community. Here are some of the unique and fun ways groups can volunteer during their next meeting or event in our region.
Team Building Activities: On the Water
Kayaking & Paddleboarding
An ideal team-building (and just overall fun) activity for your group is to take a rented kayak or paddleboard out of Redondo Beach and explore the waters of the South Sound. Located less than five miles south of Sea-Tac Airport, the center caters to your group’s needs and offers a one-of-a-kind team-building opportunity to those looking for that unique Northwest outdoor experience.
Swimming & Fishing
Sit by the sea or wade in the waters at the picturesque Angel Lake Park, a 10-acre lake-front park perfect for groups to retreat in the fresh air while enjoying fun activities—including swimming, fishing and more. Locals also love casting a reel in the Puget Sound from the Des Moines Pier, at the Des Moines Marina an accessible and popular fishing spot and crabbing site that on a sunny weekend day you'll find it crowded with people and crab traps.
Local Outdoor Events For Groups to Enjoy
Discover the annual outdoor events that will truly give your group a local vibe of everything Seattle Southside has to offer.
National Park Week
April
America’s largest celebration of national heritage is all about making great connections, exploring amazing places, discovering open spaces, and enhancing the country’s best idea—national parks. Groups can visit three just a short drive from Seattle Southside: Mt. Rainier, North Cascades, and Olympic National Parks.
Skagit Valley Tulip Festival
April
When you plan to bring your group to Seattle Southside in April, get ready to experience the beauty of Mother Nature’s handiwork at the annual Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. It’s an easy day trip to see thousands of bright, blooming tulips of all colors, all April long.
Backyard Wildlife Festival
May
Celebrate the beauty of nature in the Pacific Northwest with your group. Taking place in May each year, this free event at the Tukwila Community Center features local nature enthusiasts, a guided bird tour, native plant sales and much more.
Concerts in the Park
All Summer Long
Seattle Southside’s three cities—Tukwila, SeaTac, and Des Moines—host family-friendly concerts in their local parks. Bring the kids, enjoy the sunshine and listen to a free concert.
Waterland Festival
July
There are all sorts of things to do at this premier festival in Des Moines, including a 5K walk/run, parade, children’s carnival, farmers market, and classic car and wooden boat shows.
Poverty Bay Blues and Brews Festival
August
Nothing beats singing the blues with an ice-cold brew at Des Moines Beach Park. This outdoor festival features some of the finest local brews and the best blues music of the Pacific Northwest—and all for a good cause.
Jazz on the Lawn
August
The popular concert takes place on the picturesque lawn of Cedarbrook Lodge and features an evening of performances from local jazz musicians, accompanied by a selection of small plates from Cedarbrook’s award-winning restaurant, Copperleaf.
Heirloom Tomato Festival
September
Celebrate Pacific Northwest–grown heirloom tomatoes at the Cedarbrook Lodge. Sample tomato-inspired dishes from local celebrity chefs and wash them down with local microbrews and wines.
Argosy Christmas Ship to Des Moines
December
A Pacific Northwest tradition more than 60 years in the making, the Argosy Christmas ship, adorned with holiday lights, departs the Des Moines Marina with Christmas carolers in tow. Hop aboard or enjoy the show from the beach with a cup of hot cocoa around the bonfire.
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Why Seattle Southside
Seattle Southside is a happening hub of great Pacific Northwest views, diverse cultural experiences, and versatile meeting spaces all within its three unique communities of Des Moines, SeaTac, and Tukwila.
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