Located off of Burnham Drive and behind Costco, the Gig Harbor YMCA offers many attractions to the health enthusiasts. This huge two-story complex features cardio and weight equipment, pool, rock climbing wall, racquetball courts, kids adventure zone, teen center and cafe with Wi-Fi.
Multicare also has an office upstairs that offers massage therapy, podiatry and nutrition counseling. Several classes are available such as cycling, yoga, swim lessons, ballet, martial arts and various sports activities. Visit its website for a current list of all of the classes being offered as well as membership information. As part of a non-profit organization, the Y also offers financial assistance and volunteer programs for everyone.
The Woodridge Swim Club is a wonderful community-owned pool and social club. It provides a variety of activities and lessons for children and adults, and for all skill levels. It also has its own competitive swim team. It has a 25-yard pool, a kiddie pool, locker rooms, concessions, and a warm and friendly community atmosphere. The pool is open May through September, providing a safe and fun environment for the whole family.
The Stroum Jewish Community Center is a gathering place for people of all faiths intended for learning and exercise.
"The J" operates a broad array of services at their campus on East Mercer Way, including the Early Childhood Education child care and preschool, Center Stage performing arts program, cultural celebrations and educational programming with a focus on Judacia, and several competitive and non-competitive sports leagues.
Some facility highlights include a 25-yard, four-lane pool, a hot tub and dry sauna, a running track, two studios for exercise classes, a multi-purpose room, basketball and racquetball courts, a fitness center, a new "J-Cafe" espresso bar and free Wi-Fi. The SJCC is also host of the Mercer Island Holocaust Memorial, a tribute to victims who are related to Washington state residents.
The Edgebrook Club is a private swimming and tennis club located off Allen Road, next to Tyee Middle School.
Founded in 1959, Edgebrook Club is a member-owned facility. The remodeled facility opened in 2006. The club has state-of-the-art tennis facilities, a robust swimming team and a cabana with a full kitchen that's available for member use.
This Juanita Bay location was the very first Columbia Athletic Club, opened by Cy Oskoui in 1980. The company has since opened three additional fitness locations as well as a public golf driving range and practice facility. Amenities in Kirkland include a heated lap pool and children's wading pool with group and private lessons available, cardio and strength equipment and training, squash/racquetball lessons and league play, a variety of children's and senior programs, a basketball/volleyball gymnasium, steam room, sauna, hot tub, juice bar, massage, yoga, Pilates and much more. A variety of membership packages are available. View details online, check class schedules and even arrange a personal tour of the facility.