Get Fit Like A Renton Local: Where to Exercise in the Suburban and Ambitious City

Renton, WA is a lively, diverse, suburban city located just south of Seattle. The city boasts stunning views of Lake Washington to the west and Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park to the east. With parks galore, hiking trails aplenty, and plenty of organized sports leagues for all ages and skill levels its no surprise that Renton locals are known for their active lifestyle.

If youre looking for a place to break a sweat or get some exercise like a true Rentonian here are a few places that stand out:

1. Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park (1201 Lake Washington Blvd N). This park is an oasis on Lake Washington with beautiful scenery perfect for walking or jogging around its 1.5mile loop trail while enjoying views of Mercer Island and Seward Park.

2. Liberty Park (1101 Bronson Way N) has multiple soccer fields along with basketball courts making it perfect for playing pickup games or joining local league competition during any time of year.

3. Maplewood Golf Course (4050 Maple Valley Hwy) offers over 18 holes that weave through hillsides and offer breathtaking views of Mount Rainier in the distance.

4.Club Pilates Renton(724 South Third Street Suite #D) If you want calorie burning exercises combined with focus on core strength then this pilates studio is worth checking out

For those seeking more adventurous pursuits, nearby Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park provides ample opportunities for hiking & mountain biking enthusiasts where they can explore almost forty miles worth scenic trails such as Wilderness Creek Trailhead.(18201 SE Cougar Mountain Dr)

Aside from these popular spots there are also many other fitness centers throughout town including LA Fitness (365 Renton Center Way SW,) Snap Fitness(601 S Grady Way),and Planet Fitness(Renton Plaza Shopping Center 601 S Renton Village Pl).

Renton is a city with a rich sporting history, having been home to the NFLs Seattle Seahawks training facility at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center since 2008. The nearby Starfire Sports Complex (14800 Starfire Way, Tukwila) is also host to various sports leagues and tournaments throughout the year.

Whether its hiking in Cougar Mountain Wildland Park or playing pickup games at Liberty Park, there are plenty of ways for visitors to get fit like a true local in Renton while enjoying all that this green, suburban and ambitious city has to offer.

Websites:

https://rentonwa.gov

https://www.genecoulonpark.com/

http://www.maplewoodgc.com/

https://clubpilates.com/studio/rentondowntown/

http://kingcounty.gov/services/parksrecreation/parks/trails/backcountry/cougarmountain.aspx

Twitter handles:

@CityofRentonWA

@GeneCoulonPark

@MaplewoodGolfWA