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Parks Summer Fitness: Tai Chi

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.

June 15, 2022
  • 9:30am - 10:30am
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from June 15, 2022, until August 3, 2022
  • Symphony Park
    39 Edgerly Road
    Boston, MA 02115
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Fenway/Kenmore
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-06-15T09:30:00 - 2022-06-15T10:30:00

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.

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, including if there are changes or cancellations due to weather.

Register for the class!

June 15, 2022
  • 9:30am - 10:30am
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from June 15, 2022, until August 3, 2022
  • Symphony Park
    39 Edgerly Road
    Boston, MA 02115
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Fenway/Kenmore
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-06-15T09:30:00 - 2022-06-15T10:30:00

Parks Fitness: Restorative yoga with Born Bi-Kim

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
  • 10:00am - 11:00am
    Repeats weekly on Saturday, starting from June 12, 2021, until October 2, 2021
  • Marcella Playground
    260 Highland Street
    Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Widener
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2021-06-12T10:00:00 - 2021-06-12T11:00:00

Born Bi-Kim will be leading a series of restorative yoga and light meditation offerings throughout the summer, as well as light self-body massage techniques and question-and-answer time after every session.

No pre-registration needed!

June 12, 2021
  • 10:00am - 11:00am
    Repeats weekly on Saturday, starting from June 12, 2021, until October 2, 2021
  • Marcella Playground
    260 Highland Street
    Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Widener
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2021-06-12T10:00:00 - 2021-06-12T11:00:00

Summer fitness series: Line dancing in Dorchester

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

June 5, 2019
  • 6:30pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from June 5, 2019, until September 25, 2019
  • 1 CIRCUIT DRIVE
    Dorchester, MA 02121
  • Contact:
    Parks and Recreation
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-06-05T18:30:00
Class description

Move to the music in a fun workout that involves choreographed steps and upbeat dancing.

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

June 5, 2019
  • 6:30pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from June 5, 2019, until September 25, 2019
  • 1 CIRCUIT DRIVE
    Dorchester, MA 02121
  • Contact:
    Parks and Recreation
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-06-05T18:30:00

Summer fitness series: Yoga in Brighton

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

June 5, 2019
  • 6:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from June 5, 2019, until September 25, 2019
  • 30 CHESTNUT HILL AVENUE
    Brighton, MA 02135
  • Contact:
    Parks and Recreation
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Brighton
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-06-05T18:00:00
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.

June 5, 2019
  • 6:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from June 5, 2019, until September 25, 2019
  • 30 CHESTNUT HILL AVENUE
    Brighton, MA 02135
  • Contact:
    Parks and Recreation
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Brighton
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-06-05T18:00:00

Summer fitness series: Yoga in Roslindale

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

June 5, 2019
  • 6:30pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from June 5, 2019, until September 25, 2019
  • Cummins Hwy and Washington Street
    Roslindale, MA 02131
  • Contact:
    Parks and Recreation
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roslindale
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-06-05T18:30:00
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 5, 2019
  • 6:30pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from June 5, 2019, until September 25, 2019
  • Cummins Hwy and Washington Street
    Roslindale, MA 02131
  • Contact:
    Parks and Recreation
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roslindale
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-06-05T18:30:00

Summer fitness series: Family Zumba in Mattapan

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

June 5, 2019
  • 6:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from June 5, 2019, until September 25, 2019
  • 40 Almont Street
    Mattapan, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Parks and Recreation
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-06-05T18:00:00
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 5, 2019
  • 6:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from June 5, 2019, until September 25, 2019
  • 40 Almont Street
    Mattapan, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Parks and Recreation
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-06-05T18:00:00

Parks Fitness: Qigong class with Ella

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 10, 2023
  • 9:00am - 10:00am
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from January 10, 2023, until March 7, 2023
  • Carter Field Bubble
    709 Columbus Avenue
    South End, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    South End
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-01-10T09:00:00 - 2023-03-07T10:00:00

Qi (energy) Gong (work) is a traditional Chinese meditative, restorative, and self-defense practice that promotes balance, alignment, structural strength, circulation, longevity and mindfulness. It is an essential component of Chinese Martial Arts (Wushu), and Traditional Healing (Zhong Yi) disciplines (which incorporates everything from acupuncture, to herbal medicine, to exercise/nutrition) based on the principles of the twelve meridians, five elements and holistic balance.

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

Register for class here!

January 10, 2023
  • 9:00am - 10:00am
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from January 10, 2023, until March 7, 2023
  • Carter Field Bubble
    709 Columbus Avenue
    South End, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    South End
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-01-10T09:00:00 - 2023-03-07T10:00:00

Summer Fitness series: Line dancing in West Roxbury

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

June 19, 2018
  • 6:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from June 19, 2018, until September 25, 2018
  • 369 Lagrange Street
    West Roxbury, MA 02132
  • Contact:
    Parks and Recreation
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2018-06-19T18:00:00
Class description

Move to the music in a fun workout that involves choreographed steps and upbeat dancing.

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

June 19, 2018
  • 6:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from June 19, 2018, until September 25, 2018
  • 369 Lagrange Street
    West Roxbury, MA 02132
  • Contact:
    Parks and Recreation
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2018-06-19T18:00:00

Summer Fitness series: Zumba in Roxbury

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

June 4, 2019
  • 6:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from June 4, 2019, until September 24, 2019
  • 68 Moreland Street
    Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Parks and Recreation
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-06-04T18:00:00
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 4, 2019
  • 6:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from June 4, 2019, until September 24, 2019
  • 68 Moreland Street
    Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Parks and Recreation
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-06-04T18:00:00

Summer Fitness Series: Cardio dance in Mission Hill

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

June 4, 2019
  • 6:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from June 4, 2019, until September 24, 2019
  • 239 Parker Hill Avenue
    Mission Hill, MA 02120
  • Contact:
    Parks and Recreation
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mission Hill
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-06-04T18:00:00
Class description

This fun, high-energy dance class incorporates Dancehall moves with cardio exercises. This class will have you sweating from start to finish.

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

June 4, 2019
  • 6:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from June 4, 2019, until September 24, 2019
  • 239 Parker Hill Avenue
    Mission Hill, MA 02120
  • Contact:
    Parks and Recreation
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mission Hill
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-06-04T18:00:00
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