24-Hour Gym Access in Ballard, Seattle
Polaris Strength & Conditioning is the best 24 hour gym Ballard thanks to our amazing community. We’re a coaching first gym who also understands that some people want to do their own thing. So when we asked Ballard locals what they wanted and they said “Old school barbell club. 24 hour key access, power racks, free weights. Limited machines.” we delivered.
Well maintained equipment
We have dozens of barbells from 15 – 45 lbs. Specialty bars such as safety squat bars. Flat and incline benches. Dumbbells from 5 to 90 lbs. And a variety of cardio equipment: All regularly maintained. Sign up for a free no-sweat intro for a free tour.
Friendly culture
Over the years as a coaching first gym, we have developed a very friendly and collaborative open gym culture. You will occasionally see folks wearing headphones, but more often folks are chatting and helping each other, even while working independantly.
Free parking in our lot. We share a large free parking lot with BevMo near Fred Meyer. No meters, no circling the block, no stress. If you’ve ever tried to park for a 6 AM class in Ballard, you know this matters.
Convenient to Fremont, Phinney Ridge, Magnolia & Crown Hill
We’re located on 9th Ave NW near the corner of NW 46th St, just off Leary Way. Polaris is a short drive from several surrounding neighborhoods:
- Magnolia: 7-10 minutes via W Emerson St or the Ballard Bridge
- Fremont: 5-8 minutes via Leary Way NW or N 46th St
- Phinney Ridge: 5-7 minutes via NW Market St or NW 46th St
- Crown Hill: 5 minutes south on 15th Ave NW
- Queen Anne: 10-12 minutes via 15th Ave W
And with free parking when you get here, you’re in and out without the hassle.
Visit Us in Ballard
Address: 4550 9th Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107
Phone: 206-693-2570
Email: [email protected]
Parking: Large free parking lot shared with BevMo!
Your first step is a free No Sweat Intro — a relaxed, one-on-one conversation with a coach where we learn about your goals and recommend the right path. No workout, no pressure.
Is this a CrossFit gym?
Yes, we are a CrossFit affiliate and more. Polaris grew out of CrossFit Twenty Pound Hammer, and our programming is rooted in functional fitness. But we’ve evolved toward a strength-biased approach with structured progressions, less randomized daily WODs, more planned training cycles. If you’ve done CrossFit before, it’ll feel familiar but more intentional. If you haven’t, don’t worry, this isn’t about competing or collapsing on the floor.
What are class times?
We offer classes 7 days a week early morning (starting at 6 AM), midday, and evening. Check our current schedule for exact times. Morning and evening classes are the busiest; midday classes tend to be smaller if you prefer a quieter session. Open gym is available as long as there is only 1 class on the schedule. If there are two classes scheduled (currently only 5:30PM Mon-Thurs) there may not be room for open gym access.
What does it cost?
The 24-7 gym access is included in any of our unlimited memberships, or it can be purchased as a standalone for $189/mo.