Kid-Friendly Pump Tracks and Bike Parks for Seattle-Area Families
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The new North SeaTac Park pump track.
3. North SeaTac Park, SeaTac
At multi-use North SeaTac Park, the City of SeaTac recently installed a new pump track and it’s awesome. The new pump track opened in December and its surface is paved rather than dirt. It’s got great bumps, banks and turns. Helmets are a must here — the same with any time a kid is on a bike — because of the harder surface. And if your rider likes to get a little wild, elbow pads or at least long sleeves might help protect from scrapes in case of a fall.
Next to the pump track there is a full-fledged BMX race course, for when your kids are ready for the next level. It’s open to the public May 1–Oct. 31, outside of when sanctioned events are happening. You might consider watching first and asking people there how it works if your kids want to give it a try.
In addition to the pump track and BMX course, North SeaTac Park (which is also known as Sunset Park) offers a playground, sports fields, tennis courts, mountain biking trails and even a car track for remote control cars! There is plenty to do at the park if you want to make a day of it.
The details: Park in the lot at North SeaTac Park near the tennis courts off of 18th Avenue South for the most convenient access to the pump track. There are restrooms available at the park.
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