Move More - My Community

Public Health Seattle and King County offers a listing of community physical activity resources, including bicycling, community events, outdoor recreation, parks, walking events and local resources.

King County regional events listings

Biking:

• Visit our Biking Resources page for maps, tips and rules of the road.
  
• Cascade Bicycle Club offers an events calendar , free daily rides ,bicycle education classes and more. You don’t need to be a member to participate in daily rides, and they’re offered for every level of rider.
  
• REI offers “Bicycle Maintenance 101” and “Basic Bike Maintenance for Women” free of charge at several locations. Go to their website and enter your zip code to search for a class near you.
  
• Gregg’s Cycles offers classes and event listings as well as a monthly newsletter you can read online or receive via email for free.

Hiking:

• Want to hike and meet others who are interested in keeping trails safe and accessible? Washington Trails Assocation offers volunteer opportunities to work on trails for most fitness levels. This is a great way to get involved. WTA also lists a hiking guide and resources for your trip. Don’t forget the 10 essentials.
  
• American Trails lists resources for information and trails in Washington state.
  
• Issaquah Alps Trails Club hosts hikes every week. Some are dog friendly.

Walking:

• Visit our Walking Resources page for walking maps, tips and links to local organizations.
  
• The American Volkssport Association organizes non-competative events to promote fitness, fun and friendship. Find a local club and join one of their walks - most walks are free.
  
• With over 175 miles of regional trails connecting to hundreds of local and state trails, the King County region has one of the best trail networks in the nation. King County Parks and Recreation maintains the King County Regional Trail System site including trail system highlights, maps, and volunteer opportunities.

Boating:

Rent a boat and paddle the day away. Rental agencies include:

• Aqua Verde (Seattle): 206-545-8570
  
• Cascade Canoe & Kayak (Bellevue & Renton): 425-430-0111
  
• Moss Bay rowing, sailing and kayak (Seattle): 206-682-2031
  
• Northwest Outdoor Center (Seattle): 206-281-9694
  
• University of Washington Waterfront Activities Center canoes and row boats (Seattle): 206-543-9433
  
• Vashon Island Park District's Kayak Center rents kayaks and hosts guided tours (Vashon Island): 206-463-9602
  
• Seattle Paddle Sports rents kayaks onsite at Shilshole and Golden Gardens, or allows for longer term rental so you can take the boat to your destination. They also host daily tours. (Seattle): 206-629-2329
  

Swimming:

• Visit King County's Aquatic Center for lessons or public swimming.
  
• Check out indoor and outdoor pools within Seattle - lessons, public swimming and events schedules are listed online for each pool.
  
• For fun in the sun, swim outside. Just remember the sunscreen. Information about swimming in King County lakes is online.
  
• Sign up for adult swim lessons at a YMCA near you.
  
• Look for community pools near you such as:
• Evergreen Community Aquatic Center near White Center
• Vashon Park District Pool with lessons and special events listed online