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Walkable From Every Angle at Optima Kierland

August 5, 2026

A Quarter Mile at 7140 and 7190

At Optima Kierland, 7140 and 7190 each include a quarter-mile track that wraps the rooftop deck above the pool and lounge areas, with open views of the McDowell Mountains, the surrounding golf courses, and the Downtown Scottsdale skyline. Four laps make a mile, and the loop passes the view from a different angle each time around, whether the run happens early before the heat sets in or later once the sun starts to drop. Lounge seating and fire pits line the deck for an easy stop partway through, and the pool is right there for a refreshing cool-down lap once the run wraps up. The elevated setting also means the track stays a step removed from street noise and traffic, so a run feels like its own quiet stretch of the morning even in the middle of Scottsdale.

Ground-Level Options at 7160

For residents at 7160, the property’s fitness center and landscaped courtyards offer a great ground-level option, with walking paths that wind through the grounds. The courtyards are landscaped with the same attention as the towers themselves, so a walk through them feels like part of the property rather than an afterthought.

A modern gym with treadmills, exercise bikes, large mirrors, red exercise balls, and TVs on the wall.

A Walkable North Scottsdale

Beyond the courtyards, the surrounding streets make every Kierland tower easy to get around on foot. Kierland Commons and Scottsdale Quarter sit within easy walking distance, together home to more than 30 restaurants and coffee shops along with a wide range of shopping, so a walk can turn into dinner out or an afternoon of browsing just as easily as a workout. It is the kind of neighborhood where a lap around the block can turn into an actual outing without ever needing the car.

One Community, Several Options

Across the three towers, Optima Kierland residents enjoy both a rooftop and a ground-level option for staying active, giving each building its own great answer to the same daily question of where to run or walk. It all adds up to a community where staying active is simply part of everyday life, whether that means four laps around the sky deck, a walk through the courtyards, or an evening stroll to dinner at Kierland Commons.

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