Local Communities:
A local non-proftit organization, Parkour Visions runs classes in their own gym, as well as community events and outreach programs. Among classes and workshops are open gym times and occasional events such as community jams and obstacle course challenges.
Training Spots:
Did you know there’s a worldwide Flickr group for geotagged parkour spots? The Parkour Training Spots group offers a nifty map for finding cool places to play in an area. It’s limited only by participants–right now is covering primarily Seattle–so the more the merrier! If you have a Flickr account, jump into the group and help flesh out the training spots map!
An iconic location within Seattle, Gasworks park has a little bit of everything for parkour training. Tricky structure traverses, railwork, wall passes, climbs, and even pits of sand if you’ve got a case of the flips. One of the most popular places to jam, a trip to Seattle should not be without visiting this park.
One of many parks designed by Lawrence Halprin throughout the United States, Freeway Park is a traceur’s dream. It’s big, dense, abrasive, and complex, with enough options for training at any level. Somewhat difficult to describe in words, it’s nothing short of epic for parkour.
Trees, and lots of them!
View video of Rafe’s Progression
A great mesh of playground and brutalist architecture, Luther Burbank is a fun mix of hard, soft, and colorful.
Sightseeing:
Pike Place Market should be on every touring visitor’s list when coming to Seattle. Find everything from local produce, arts, and crafts to quirky shops and restaurants and easy waterfront access. It’s been around for over 100 years–it’s bound to have good stuff.
Get a view of the Puget Sound along the waterfront area. Easily accessed by heading downhill from any street downtown, the waterfront offers plenty of shops and sights.
Space Needle. Food court. Symphony. Science Center. Laser shows. It doesn’t get much more touristy than the Seattle Center.
Food:
Not terribly far from the Parkour Visions gym, Musashi’s is a stellar sushi joint. Quality seafood, a satisfying fish-to-rice ratio, and low prices, it’s hard to beat Mushashi’s even in a city full of good sushi. Take note: The restaurant is small, so works best for groups of four or less, and is popular so often has a [well worth-it] wait. Cash only!
Delicious Mexican food, the end.
Barbeque is scarce in these parts–RoRo’s completely makes up for the oversight.
Transportation:
- Extends the whole of the greater Seattle area
- Online Trip Planner to help you get from here to there
- Ride-Free downtown area every day from 6:00 to 19:00.
If you’re taking public transit from or to the Sea-Tac airport, the light rail is what you’ll need.
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