A new gymnastics facility is set to open in Ballard next month.
Discover Gymnastics, co-owned by Stephanie Gundel and Jeremy Murray, is opening at 1418 NW 53rd St. According to Gundel, the gym aims to provide “a positive, inclusive environment where athletes of all ages feel supported as they learn, grow, and develop a lifelong connection to movement.”
Gundel said she has been involved in gymnastics since age 6 and has coached the Ballard High School gymnastics team for 23 years, including the 2025 state championship team. Murray has worked at REI for the past 12 years.
According to the gym’s website, Discover Gymnastics is positioned as a recreational facility focused on helping participants build confidence, coordination, and strength through movement, with classes designed for a range of skill levels, from beginners learning basic skills to more advanced athletes developing technique.
The facility will offer a range of programs for a wide variety of ages and experience levels, including gymnastics classes for kids, teens, and adults. Youth programming includes preschool and toddler classes focused on early movement and coordination, as well as traditional gymnastics and tumbling classes for older kids, along with ninja classes.
Discover Gymnastics has all the trappings of a traditional gymnastics gym, with uneven bars, trampolines, balance beams, a tumbling area, a vault, and a foam pit.
Adult classes are designed to help participants build strength, flexibility, and foundational skills in a supportive environment. The gym will also offer a competitive team, open gym sessions, and birthday parties.
Class registration opens Tuesday, April 21, at noon through the gym’s website. An open house is scheduled for Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., where families can tour the space and meet coaches.
The first day of classes is planned for Saturday, May 2.
Photos: Discover Gymnastics