Parks Fitness Series
The Boston Parks Fitness Series offers free fitness programming in Boston parks. Join us for both in-person and virtual classes led by certified fitness instructors. Please consult the complete class list below.
Everyone is welcome at our free classes, regardless of your fitness level. For more information and cancellations, check Facebook and Twitter at @bostonparksdept and @healthyboston.
Note: There will be no classes held on Monday, May 26 (Memorial Day), Thursday, June 19 (Juneteenth), and Friday, July 4 (Independence Day).
This initiative is a partnership between the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Public Health Commission. It's sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.
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Have questions? Contact:
Jennifer Misiaszek
Summer Fitness Series Classes
2025 Summer FitnessAll classes are free and open to all! Email fitness@bphc.org if you'd like the Zoom link without signing up.
| Class | Day | Time |
Eventbrite Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIIT | Sunday | 8 a.m. | Sign up for HIIT |
| Zumba® | Monday | 6 p.m. | Sign up for Zumba® |
| Dance Fitness | Tuesday | 6:30 p.m. | Sign up for Dance Fitness |
| Yoga | Wednesday | 6 p.m. | Sign up for Yoga |
| Zumba® | Thursday | 5:30 p.m. | Sign up for Zumba® |
| Chair Yoga | Friday | 12 p.m. | Sign up for Chair Yoga |
| Zumba® | Saturday | 10 a.m. | Sign up for Zumba® |
Join an in-person class every week. Classes are free, but registration is required.
| Class | Day | Time | Location | Neighborhood | Eventbrite Link |
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| HIIT | Sunday | 8:30 a.m. | Horatio Harris Park | Roxbury | Sign up for HIIT |
| Strength & Balance | Monday | 10 a.m. | Noyes Playground (Flag Pole) | East Boston | Sign up for Strength & Balance |
| Kick It by Eliza | Monday | 6 p.m. | Brighton Common | Allston-Brighton | Sign up for Kick It by Eliza |
| Dance HIIT | Monday | 6:30 p.m. | Harambee Park | Mattapan | Sign up for Dance HIIT |
| Yoga | Tuesday | 5:30 p.m. | Winthrop Square (Training Field) | Charlestown | Sign up for Yoga |
| Yoga | Tuesday | 6 p.m. | McGann Playground | Hyde Park | Sign up for Yoga |
| BCBS Family Zumba ® | Tuesday | 6:30 p.m. | Hunt-Almont Park | Mattapan | Sign up for BCBS Family Zumba® |
| Ritmo (Rhythm) & Power | Wednesday | 6 p.m. | Adams Park | Roslindale | Sign up for Ritmo (Rhythm) & Power |
| Latin Fusion Dance | Wednesday | 6:30 p.m. | O'Day Playground | South End | Sign up for Latin Fusion Dance |
| BCBS Line Dancing | Wednesday | 6:30 p.m. |
Franklin Park, Refectory Hill |
Dorchester | Sign up for BCBS Line Dancing |
| BCBS Chair Yoga | Thursday | 10 a.m. |
Symphony Park |
Fenway | Sign up for BCBS Chair Yoga |
| Endurance & Strength | Thursday | 10 a.m. | Draper Playground | West Roxbury | Sign up for Endurance & Strength |
| Zumba® | Thursday | 6 p.m. | Mozart Street Playground | Jamaica Plain | Sign up for Zumba® |
| Frog Pond Yoga | Thursday | 6 p.m. | Boston Common | Downtown | Sign up for Frog Pond Yoga |
| Bota Fogo Dance Fitness | Thursday | 6:30 p.m. | Christopher Columbus Park | North End | Sign up for Bota Fogo Dance Fitness |
| Tai Chi | Friday | 10 a.m. | Elliot Norton Park | Chinatown | Sign up for Tai Chi |
| Barre Fusion | Friday | 5:30 p.m. | Medal of Honor Park (Flag Pole) | South Boston | Sign up for Barre Fusion |
| Walking Group | Saturday | 8 a.m. | Franklin Park Golf Clubhouse | Dorchester | Sign up for Walking Group |
Watch fitness videos
Yoga with Jacqui
Join us for an all-levels Yoga flow class.
Dance Fit with KEnergy Fitness
Move and dance to the beat while breaking a sweat and torching calories.
Afrobeats Dance with Janiqua
Learn technical skills and fundamental movement via a choreographed routine.
Chair Yoga with Karma Longtin
Chair Yoga offers gentle, accessible stretching and movement from any seated position.
Zumba with Zspot
Take part in a 30-minute dance fitness class.
Fitness Class Descriptions
BARRE FUSION
Barre Fusion is a custom curated class designed to build functional total body strength, balance, stamina and muscle control. This dynamic workout blends the grace of ballet with the burn of strength training for unparalleled results that enhance posture, flexibility, and muscle tone, leaving you stronger.
BOTA FOGO dance fitness
BotaFogo, meaning “to set on fire”, is a great workout that combines dance and fitness all in one. Much like other dance fitness programs, it involves cardio and some strength training. Bota Fogo utilizes visual cues making it more accessible to both Deaf and hearing dancers. Come break a sweat to the sounds of Brazilian music genres such as Samba, funk, pagode, and more. The best part is, it doesn’t require previous dance experience! Just follow the instructor and have fun!
chair yoga
A gentle form of yoga that can be done seated or standing on the ground while using a chair for support. Focus on opening all the joints and loosening up tight muscles.
Dance fit
Get ready to move, groove, and sweat with our HIIT Dance Cardio! This high-energy, full-body workout blends traditional HIIT with dance cardio for a fun and effective fitness experience. No matter what your fitness level is, this class is designed to meet you where you are. Optional equipment can be used to enhance the workout, but all you need is your energy and enthusiasm to join in! Burn fat, build strength, and boost your overall quality of life—all while dancing to the beat!
ENDURANCE & STRENGTH FOR ALL AGES
Bring the whole crew and feel the power! This energizing outdoor class blends heart-pumping cardio with Pilates-style sculpting moves to build strength, stamina, and total-body tone. Designed for all ages and fitness levels, we’ll move to the vibrant rhythms of West Indies beats and more—boosting energy, confidence, and connection through movement. Whether you’re chasing fitness goals or just chasing your kids, this class is your summer vibe!
HIIT
High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) alternates between short, intense periods of cardiovascular activity and brief recovery periods. The combination of strength and cardio movements will boost your heart rate and modifications will be offered for every fitness level.
latin fusion DANCE
Join instructor Lena Rose for a fun and exciting Latin Fusion class. Latin Fusion is a mix of fun and energetic dance styles from different parts of Latin America. Each class will have a focus on Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cha Cha, Rumba, Cumbia, and/or Reggaeton. All levels welcome!
lINE DANCING
Line dancing is a fun activity that has all the necessary elements to improve cardiovascular health. The Rhythm Riders rotate moving from high to low impact line dances, so whether you want to get ready for the spring, upcoming weddings, family reunions or simply discover a fun new way to get moving again they have the moves for you! We are all too familiar with the Electric Slide and the Cupid Shuffle, please allow them to take you on a musical journey as you learn new line dances. So come let the rhythm move you, because a body in Motion, stays in Motion!
strength and balance
Join Jacqui for an hour of movement focused on strength building as well as balance and coordination.
Participants will be utilizing chairs, light hand weights and exercise balls to build muscle, strengthen hand and eye coordination as well as have fun. Exercises are intended to mimic every day uses to keep an active and independent lifestyle. Music and light meditation are also included.
Yoga
This class will bring you through postures to align, strengthen, and promote flexibility in the body. Taught by Not Your Average Yoga teacher, you will be able to strengthen the body and the mind as you realize your spirit, impact, and self-worth. Classes will incorporate coping skills along with relaxation techniques.
zumba
We take the "work" out of workout, by mixing low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party. Once the Latin and World rhythms take over, you'll see why Zumba Fitness classes are often called exercise in disguise. Super effective? Check. Super fun? Check and check. A total workout, Zumba combines all elements of fitness:
- cardio
- muscle conditioning
- balance and flexibility
- boosted energy, and
- a serious dose of awesome each time you leave class
Summer Fitness Series partners
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Have questions? Contact:
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