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Parks Fitness Series

The Boston Parks Fitness Series offers free fitness programming in Boston parks. Join us for in-person classes led by certified fitness instructors. Please consult the complete class list below.

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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, January 19 (Martin Luther King Jr. 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.

Winter Fitness Series Classes

2026 Winter Fitness

Join an in-person class every week. Classes are free, but registration is required.

Class Day Time Location Neighborhood Eventbrite Link
Strength & Balance Monday 1:00 p.m. East Boston Senior Center East Boston Sign up for Strength & Balance
Kids Dance Fitness Tuesday 4:30 p.m. Roslindale Community Center Roslindale Sign up for Kids Dance Fitness
Tai Chi Wednesday 1:00 p.m. Veronica Smith Community Center Brighton Sign up for Tai Chi
Line Dancing Thursday 6:30 p.m. Hyde Park Community Center Hyde Park Sign up for Line Dancing
Bota Fogo Friday 6:00 p.m. Vine Street Community Center Roxbury Sign up for Bota Fogo
Yoga Saturday 11:00 a.m. Mildred Ave Community Center Mattapan Sign up for Yoga
Walking Group Saturday 12:00 p.m. Franklin Park Golf Clubhouse Roxbury Sign up for Walking Group

 

Upcoming events

Upcoming events
Parks Fitness: Strength and Balance class with Karma
On Jan 5

Jan 5
Parks Fitness: Kids Dance Fitness with Kristin
On Jan 6

Jan 6
Parks Fitness: Tai Chi with Joe
On Jan 7

Jan 7
Parks Fitness: Line Dancing with Boston Rhythm Riders
On Jan 8

Jan 8
Parks Fitness: Bota Fogo Dance Fitness Class with Julia
On Jan 9

Jan 9
Parks Fitness: Strength and Balance class with Karma
On Jan 12

Jan 12
Parks Fitness: Kids Dance Fitness with Kristin
On Jan 13

Jan 13
Parks Fitness: Tai Chi with Joe
On Jan 14

Jan 14
Parks Fitness: Line Dancing with Boston Rhythm Riders
On Jan 15

Jan 15
Parks Fitness: Bota Fogo Dance Fitness Class with Julia
On Jan 16

Jan 16
Parks Fitness: Strength and Balance class with Karma
On Jan 19

Jan 19
Parks Fitness: Kids Dance Fitness with Kristin
On Jan 20

Jan 20
Full List of Events

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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

BOTA FOGO

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!

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!

KIds dance fitness

Kids Dance Fitness classes for kids, tweens + teens help to develop a healthy lifestyle and to incorporate fitness as a natural part of kid’s lives by making fitness FUN!

STRENGTH & BALANCE

Strength, Balance & Flexibility is a total body workout with a focus on strengthening the core and limbs while amplifying the body’s movement through stretch, improving overall balance, posture, muscle tone and mobility. By learning how to move the body in a healthy way, one can reduce pain, improve body awareness, avoid injury and reinforce proper movement principles. Class begins in a chair to freely move every part the body and then transitions to standing weight bearing exercise to improve bone and muscle strength.

TAI CHI

Tai Chi, an ancient Chinese martial art, is used as a slow-moving exercise to achieve relaxation and stress reduction. Tai Chi offers benefits for the body, mind and spirit.

WALKING GROUP

Get moving, boost your energy, and make new friends with our fun outdoor walking program at Franklin Park! Enjoy a brisk walk that strengthens your body, improves endurance, and keeps you motivated

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.

 

Winter Fitness Series partners

Our partners
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Parks and Recreation
Public Health Commission

Who's Involved:

Parks and Recreation
617-635-4505
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