Walking 101: Where are Indoors walking tracks in the Portland area?

January 22, 5:28 AMPortland Walking ExaminerWendy Bumgardner

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Indoors walking track

Indoors walking tracks allow an escape from the weather while getting a good workout.  While many people enjoy mall walking in bad weather, an indoors track allows you to pump up the speed without seeming out of place.  You can stroll, speed walk, racewalk, jog or run.  Showers and lockers are usually available to freshening up.  Benefits and Drawbacks of Indoor Walking Tracks

You may need an athletic club membership or school registration to use an indoors track.  Check with each facility to see if there are fees or requirements.

Bethany Athletic Club: Private membership. 15670 NW Central Dr., Portland, OR 97229

RiverPlace Athletic Club: Private membership. 0150 SW Montgomery, Portland, OR 97201

Sunset Athletic Club: Private membership. 13939 N.W. Cornell Road
Portland, OR 97229.

Tualatin Hills Athletic Center: Public facility with registration fee. 50 NW 158th Avenue, Beaverton, OR 97006-4105.

Cascade Athletic Club - Gresham: Private membership. 19201 SE Division St.,
Gresham, OR.

Portland State University New Rec Center: Opening in 2010, in downtown Portland at 5th and Harrison.

University of Portland Chiles Center: Use determined by Athletic Department. Corner of Willamette Blvd. and Portsmouth St., Portland, OR.

Firstenburg Community Center Vancouver: Public facility with registration fee. 700 NE 136 Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98684