A group workout at Fisher Pavilion in Seattle Center. | Courtesy of the Seattle Municipal Archives, item No. 175113

7 places to find free, outdoor fitness classes this summer

Outdoor recreation without the gym membership

By Sarah Anne Lloyd@sarahannelloyd Updated Jun 17, 2019, 5:09pm PDT

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A group workout at Fisher Pavilion in Seattle Center. | Courtesy of the Seattle Municipal Archives, item No. 175113

By Sarah Anne Lloyd@sarahannelloyd Updated Jun 17, 2019, 5:09pm PDT

The weather is getting warmer and sunnier by the day, so it’s a great time to get outside and get moving. For those who don’t already have a preferred fitness activity or who want to try something new, classes are a great option—and if they get you outside, even better.

Unfortunately, starting up a new fitness hobby can be financially challenging. Good thing that it’s summertime, and Seattle’s parks and promenades are full of free fitness options for people looking for everything from some gentle movement and a more difficult workout.

Yoga classes are, of course, a popular option, but they’re not the only option. One park has spin classes; another even has Crossfit. Many are focused around the downtown core, making a free class or two an easy bus ride or detour away.

(More of a solo athlete? Seattle Parks and Recreation has installed adult fitness equipment at many Seattle parks.)

Map points are ordered north to south.

Cascade Playground: Yoga

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Every Saturday at 11 a.m. through September 14, there’s free drop-in yoga at Cascade Playground—mats provided.

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333 Pontius Ave. N, Seattle, WA

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Seattle Center: Circuit training, yoga, and Zumba

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Seattle Center’s campus is host to a few free fitness classes, all on Wednesdays, from June 19 through August 21.

Workout Wednesday starts with circuit training with the November Project at 6:30 a.m. starting at the Artists at Play plaza. Then there’s a bring-your-own-mat gentle yoga class at 11:30 a.m. on the Exhibition Hall Lawn. Wrap up the day with Zumba classes at 6 p.m., again at Artists at Play.

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305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA

(206) 684-7200

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Denny Park: Spin and yoga

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In kind of a free-for-all movement party, Denny Park combines a live DJ with spin and yoga into one event, happening Saturday, July 20 and August 17 from 2 to 4 p.m.—coordinating with the South Lake Union Market.

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100 Dexter Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

(206) 684-4075

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Olympic Sculpture Park: Zumba and yoga

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A visit to the Olympic Sculpture Park is already a great way to spend a sunny Saturday, but if you’re so inclined you can check out a couple of fitness classes while you’re at it.

Throughout the summer, 8 Limbs teaches yoga classes every Saturday at 9 and 10:30 a.m. Zumba classes start at 2 p.m.—with some art education and park tours in between.

2901 Western Ave, Seattle, WA

(206) 654-3100

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