South Bellevue Community Center
Community center with gym, climbing wall, and indoor playground.
Quick facts
At a glance
- Neighborhood
- Somerset
- Phone
- +1-425-452-4240
- Hours
- 8am-6pm
About
About South Bellevue Community Center
South Bellevue Community Center is a modern city-run rec building tucked into a forested slope above Coal Creek, with a gymnasium, drop-in play zone, teen room, arts and dance studios, and a stunning lobby that looks out over evergreens. It's a working community center — swim classes, senior fitness, birthday parties — and a superb rainy-day option for families with young kids.
Highlights
What makes it special
- Drop-in preschool play zone with climbing, toys, and soft play — a rainy-day favorite
- Full-size gymnasium with scheduled open play and pickup basketball
- Youth and teen programs, art classes, and dance studios
- Adjacent to Coal Creek trailheads for a park-plus-forest outing
- Beautiful forest-view lobby with fireplace seating
What you'll experience
The visit, in detail
The building steps down the hillside in glass-walled tiers. The main level holds a full-size gym with open play hours and a preschool-focused play zone stocked with toys, mats, and climbing pieces. Upper floors host classes, and the top lobby has floor-to-ceiling windows over the forest. Outside, a short trail connects to the greater Coal Creek Natural Area.
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Practical
Know before you go
Drop-in fees apply for the play zone and open gym; check the current schedule online — open times vary by season. Parking is free and generous. The building is fully accessible with elevators between levels. Birthday party rooms book weeks ahead for weekend slots.
Details
Hours & contact
Hours
- Sat
- 8am-6pm
- Sun
- 10am-6pm
- Mon-Fri
- 6am-9pm
Contact
- Address
- 14509 SE Newport Way, Bellevue, WA 98006
- Phone
- +1-425-452-4240
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