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Parks Fitness: Carnival fit with Teneesha

Participate in a free fitness class offered by one of our certified instructors. Our classes are sponsored by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, and the Boston Public Health Commission.

June 12, 2021
  • 11:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Saturday, starting from June 12, 2021, until October 2, 2021
  • Mozart Street Playground
    10 Mozart Street
    Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Widener
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2021-06-12T11:00:00 - 2021-06-12T12:00:00

This Carnival-based Afro-Caribbean group dance class targets full body transformation through the art of dance and the love of Dancehall and Soca.

No pre-registration needed!

June 12, 2021
  • 11:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Saturday, starting from June 12, 2021, until October 2, 2021
  • Mozart Street Playground
    10 Mozart Street
    Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Widener
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2021-06-12T11:00:00 - 2021-06-12T12:00:00

Summer fitness series: Bootcamp in Mattapan

We're holding free fitness classes this summer in neighborhood parks.

June 8, 2019
  • 11:00am
    Repeats weekly on Saturday, starting from June 8, 2019, until September 28, 2019
  • 40 ALMONT STREET
    Mattapan, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Parks and Recreation
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-06-08T11:00:00
Class description

Bootcamp classes target your cardiovascular system and muscles by using exercises like jumping jacks, push-ups, and lunges. The instructor uses outdoor elements to conduct the exercises. They will also encourage you to push through the workout.

For information on cancellations, check Twitter at @healthyboston and @bostonparksdept. You can also call 617-534-2355.

June 8, 2019
  • 11:00am
    Repeats weekly on Saturday, starting from June 8, 2019, until September 28, 2019
  • 40 ALMONT STREET
    Mattapan, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Parks and Recreation
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-06-08T11:00:00

Summer fitness series: Pound in Allston

We're holding free fitness classes this summer in neighborhood parks.

June 9, 2019
  • 10:00am
    Repeats weekly on Sunday, starting from June 9, 2019, until September 22, 2019
  • 85 Allston Street
    Allston, MA 02134
  • Contact:
    Parks and Recreation
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Allston
    Brighton
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-06-09T10:00:00

For information on cancellations, check Twitter at @healthyboston and @bostonparksdept. You can also call 617-534-2355.

June 9, 2019
  • 10:00am
    Repeats weekly on Sunday, starting from June 9, 2019, until September 22, 2019
  • 85 Allston Street
    Allston, MA 02134
  • Contact:
    Parks and Recreation
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Allston
    Brighton
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-06-09T10:00:00

Summer fitness series: Yoga in Dorchester

We're holding free fitness classes this summer in neighborhood parks.

June 8, 2019
  • 9:15am
    Repeats weekly on Saturday, starting from June 8, 2019, until September 28, 2019
  • 1 CIRCUIT DRIVE
    Dorchester, MA 02121
  • Contact:
    Parks and Recreation
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-06-08T09:15:00
Class description

Yoga is a physical, mental, and spiritual practice that originated in ancient India. Yoga helps your mental and physical being, releases stress, and expands your energy. Instructors will provide flow movement for people of all levels.

For information on cancellations, check Twitter at @healthyboston and @bostonparksdept. You can also call 617-534-2355.

June 8, 2019
  • 9:15am
    Repeats weekly on Saturday, starting from June 8, 2019, until September 28, 2019
  • 1 CIRCUIT DRIVE
    Dorchester, MA 02121
  • Contact:
    Parks and Recreation
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-06-08T09:15:00

Summer fitness series: Family fitness in Roslindale

We're holding free fitness classes this summer in neighborhood parks.

June 8, 2019
  • 9:30am
    Repeats weekly on Saturday, starting from June 8, 2019, until September 28, 2019
  • 910 South Street
    Roslindale, MA 02131
  • Contact:
    Parks and Recreation
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roslindale
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-06-08T09:30:00

For information on cancellations, check Twitter at @healthyboston and @bostonparksdept. You can also call 617-534-2355.

June 8, 2019
  • 9:30am
    Repeats weekly on Saturday, starting from June 8, 2019, until September 28, 2019
  • 910 South Street
    Roslindale, MA 02131
  • Contact:
    Parks and Recreation
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roslindale
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-06-08T09:30:00

Parks Fitness: Walking / Snowshoeing

Participate in FREE fitness classes offered by one of our certified instructors. Our classes are a partnership between the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Boston Public Health Commission. The series is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.

January 9, 2023
  • 10:00am - 11:00am
    Repeats weekly on Monday, starting from January 9, 2023, until March 11, 2023
  • Franklin Park
    1 Circuit Drive
    Dorchester, MA 02121
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Dorchester
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-01-09T10:00:00 - 2023-04-24T11:00:00

Experience the strength-training and cardio benefits of walking or snowshoeing through Franklin Park. Meet at the William J. Devine Clubhouse for a group walk that is sure to work your core, quads, and ling capacity! Distances may vary.

Click the link below to sign up for the class on Eventbrite, which will allow you to add it to your calendar and receive updates, if there are changes or cancellations due to weather, etc.

Register for class here!

January 9, 2023
  • 10:00am - 11:00am
    Repeats weekly on Monday, starting from January 9, 2023, until March 11, 2023
  • Franklin Park
    1 Circuit Drive
    Dorchester, MA 02121
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Dorchester
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-01-09T10:00:00 - 2023-04-24T11:00:00

Summer fitness series: Bootcamp in the North End

We're holding free fitness classes this summer in neighborhood parks.

June 7, 2019
  • 6:30am
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from June 7, 2019, until September 27, 2019
  • 110 ATLANTIC AVENUE
    North End, MA 02110
  • Contact:
    Parks and Recreation
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    North End
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-06-07T06:30:00
Class description

Bootcamp classes target your cardiovascular system and muscles by using exercises like jumping jacks, push-ups, and lunges. The instructor uses outdoor elements to conduct the exercises. They will also encourage you to push through the workout.

For information on cancellations, check Twitter at @healthyboston and @bostonparksdept. You can also call 617-534-2355.

June 7, 2019
  • 6:30am
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from June 7, 2019, until September 27, 2019
  • 110 ATLANTIC AVENUE
    North End, MA 02110
  • Contact:
    Parks and Recreation
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    North End
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-06-07T06:30:00

Summer fitness series: Zumba Kids in Mattapan

We're holding free fitness classes this summer in neighborhood parks.

June 7, 2018
  • 6:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from June 7, 2018, until September 27, 2018
  • 40 ALMONT STREET
    Mattapan, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Parks and Recreation
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Published Date
Event Date2018-06-07T18:00:00
Class description

Zumba involves energetic dance and aerobic elements. Instructors provide choreographed moves of hip-hop, soca, samba, salsa, merengue, mambo, and martial arts.

For information on cancellations, check Twitter at @healthyboston and @bostonparksdept. You can also call 617-534-2355.

June 7, 2018
  • 6:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from June 7, 2018, until September 27, 2018
  • 40 ALMONT STREET
    Mattapan, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Parks and Recreation
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Published Date
Event Date2018-06-07T18:00:00

Parks Summer Fitness: Virtual HIIT Training

Participate in FREE fitness classes offered virtually by one of our certified instructors. Our classes are a partnership between the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Boston Public Health Commission. The series is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.

June 7, 2022
  • 7:00am - 8:00am
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from June 7, 2022, until September 27, 2022
  • VIRTUAL CLASS
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-06-07T07:00:00 - 2022-09-27T08:00:00

This class is a total body workout that will get your heart rate pumping and will include a warm up followed by blocks of body-weight exercises that target the upper body, lower body, core and cardio for a full body experience. We will end with a cool down and some stretching. The class is high intensity, but modifications will be offered for all fitness levels. We encourage you to join weekly to benchmark your fitness level and get stronger as the weeks progress.

Click the link below to sign up for the class on Eventbrite, which will allow you to add it to your calendar and receive updates, if there are changes or cancellations due to weather, etc.

Register here!

June 7, 2022
  • 7:00am - 8:00am
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from June 7, 2022, until September 27, 2022
  • VIRTUAL CLASS
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-06-07T07:00:00 - 2022-09-27T08:00:00

Summer fitness series: Yoga on Boston Common

We're holding free fitness classes this summer in neighborhood parks.

June 6, 2019
  • 6:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from June 6, 2019, until September 26, 2019
  • 38 BEACON STREET
    Boston, MA 02108
  • Contact:
    Parks and Recreation
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Beacon Hill
    Downtown
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-06-06T18:00:00
Class description

Yoga is a physical, mental, and spiritual practice that originated in ancient India. Yoga helps your mental and physical being, releases stress, and expands your energy. Instructors will provide flow movement for people of all levels.

For information on cancellations, check Twitter at @healthyboston and @bostonparksdept. You can also call 617-534-2355. There are no classes on Thursday, July 4.

June 6, 2019
  • 6:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from June 6, 2019, until September 26, 2019
  • 38 BEACON STREET
    Boston, MA 02108
  • Contact:
    Parks and Recreation
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Beacon Hill
    Downtown
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-06-06T18:00:00
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