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Hardiman Playground Pop Up in the Park

Join us on September 23 from 10 - 11 a.m. for a Hardiman Playground pop-up event.

September 23, 2023
Event Date2023-09-23T10:00:00 - 2023-09-23T11:00:00
September 23, 2023
Event Date2023-09-23T10:00:00 - 2023-09-23T11:00:00

Parks Fitness: Zumba Gold

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.

October 10, 2025
  • 11:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from October 10, 2025, until November 14, 2025
  • Titus Sparrow Park
    75 West Rutland Square
    South End, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    South End
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-10-10T11:00:00 - 2025-11-14T12:00:00

Zumba® Gold is a modified, lower- intensity version of the standard Zumba dance fitness program, designed for the active older adults, beginners, or individuals recovering from injuries. The class focuses on easy-to-follow routines set to Latin and international rhythms, emphasizing low-impact moves that are gentle on the joints.  

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

October 10, 2025
  • 11:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from October 10, 2025, until November 14, 2025
  • Titus Sparrow Park
    75 West Rutland Square
    South End, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    South End
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-10-10T11:00:00 - 2025-11-14T12:00:00

Parks Fitness: Walking Group with Brandy

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, 2026
  • 12:00pm - 1:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Saturday, starting from January 10, 2026, until April 4, 2026
  • Franklin Park Golf Clubhouse
    1 Circuit Drive
    Dorchester, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Dorchester
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-01-10T12:00:00 - 2026-04-04T13:00:00

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.

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 due to the weather.

Register here

January 10, 2026
  • 12:00pm - 1:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Saturday, starting from January 10, 2026, until April 4, 2026
  • Franklin Park Golf Clubhouse
    1 Circuit Drive
    Dorchester, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Dorchester
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-01-10T12:00:00 - 2026-04-04T13:00:00

Parks Fitness: Virtual Chair Yoga Class with Karma

Participate in FREE virtual 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.

May 9, 2025
  • 12:00pm - 1:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from May 9, 2025, until August 29, 2025
  • VIRTUAL CLASS
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-05-09T12:00:00 - 2025-08-29T13:00:00

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.

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

May 9, 2025
  • 12:00pm - 1:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from May 9, 2025, until August 29, 2025
  • VIRTUAL CLASS
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-05-09T12:00:00 - 2025-08-29T13:00:00

Parks Fitness: Tai Chi with Joe

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 7, 2026
  • 1:00pm - 2:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from January 7, 2026, until April 1, 2026
  • Veronica Smith Senior Community Center
    20 Chestnut Hill Ave
    Brighton, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Allston
    Brighton
    Citywide
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-01-07T13:00:00 - 2026-04-01T14:00:00

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. This will allow you to add it to your calendar and receive updates if there are changes or cancellations due to the weather.

Register here

January 7, 2026
  • 1:00pm - 2:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from January 7, 2026, until April 1, 2026
  • Veronica Smith Senior Community Center
    20 Chestnut Hill Ave
    Brighton, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Allston
    Brighton
    Citywide
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-01-07T13:00:00 - 2026-04-01T14:00:00

Parks Fitness: Virtual HIIT class with Jacqui

Participate in FREE virtual 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.

May 4, 2025
  • 8:00am - 9:00am
    Repeats weekly on Sunday, starting from May 4, 2025, until August 31, 2025
  • VIRTUAL CLASS
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-05-04T08:00:00 - 2025-08-31T09:00:00

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.

Register here

May 4, 2025
  • 8:00am - 9:00am
    Repeats weekly on Sunday, starting from May 4, 2025, until August 31, 2025
  • VIRTUAL CLASS
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-05-04T08:00:00 - 2025-08-31T09:00:00

Parks Fitness: Strength and Conditioning class with Ana

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.

May 7, 2024
  • 5:30pm - 6:30pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from May 7, 2024, until August 27, 2024
  • LoPresti Park
    33 Sumner St
    East Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    East Boston
  • Published Date
Event Date2024-05-07T17:30:00 - 2024-08-27T18:30:00

This class will develop your muscular strength, increase your muscular and cardiovascular endurance, and improve your agility through performance exercises that will keep you at your optimal fitness level. This is achieved through the combination of strength training, aerobic conditioning, and agility exercises. You will experience overall improvements with your physical performance with your daily activities, balance and flexibility, sleeping habits, in addition to helping you maintain a healthy weight.

Join the CLASS

May 7, 2024
  • 5:30pm - 6:30pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from May 7, 2024, until August 27, 2024
  • LoPresti Park
    33 Sumner St
    East Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    East Boston
  • Published Date
Event Date2024-05-07T17:30:00 - 2024-08-27T18:30:00

Parks Fitness: Yoga Class with Nikita

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.

May 6, 2025
  • 5:30pm - 6:30pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from May 6, 2025, until August 26, 2025
  • Winthrop Square Training Field
    55 Winthrop Street
    Charlestown, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Charlestown
    Citywide
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-05-06T17:30:00 - 2025-08-26T18:30:00

This is a joyful, energizing Vinyasa practice connecting breath with movement. Together, we will cultivate strength, balance and flexibility in the mind and body. We'll end our classes with some restorative poses which will help create a sense of peace and connection within ourselves. I hope to see you on the mat!

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

May 6, 2025
  • 5:30pm - 6:30pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from May 6, 2025, until August 26, 2025
  • Winthrop Square Training Field
    55 Winthrop Street
    Charlestown, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Charlestown
    Citywide
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-05-06T17:30:00 - 2025-08-26T18:30:00

Parks Fitness: Yoga with Nicole

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 22, 2024
  • 10:00am - 11:00am
    Repeats weekly on Monday, starting from January 22, 2024, until April 1, 2024
  • BCYF Roslindale
    6 Cummins Highway
    Roslindale, MA 02131
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Roslindale
  • Published Date
Event Date2024-01-22T10:00:00 - 2024-01-22T11:00:00

This yoga class will bring you through postures to align, strengthen and promote flexibility in the body. This class, taught by Not Your Average Yoga teacher, will help you strengthen the body and the mind as you realize your spirit, impact, and self-worth. Classes will incorporate coping skills along with relaxation techniques

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 due to the weather.

REGISTER FOR CLASS

January 22, 2024
  • 10:00am - 11:00am
    Repeats weekly on Monday, starting from January 22, 2024, until April 1, 2024
  • BCYF Roslindale
    6 Cummins Highway
    Roslindale, MA 02131
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Roslindale
  • Published Date
Event Date2024-01-22T10:00:00 - 2024-01-22T11:00:00

Parks Fitness: Virtual Fusion Fit class with Lena

Participate in FREE virtual 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.

May 6, 2024
  • 5:00pm - 6:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Monday, starting from May 6, 2024, until August 26, 2024
  • VIRTUAL CLASS
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Published Date
Event Date2024-05-06T17:00:00 - 2024-08-26T18:00:00

Come join Lena for a dance sweat session that will keep you moving to the latest Afrobeat hits. All levels welcome. Bring a mat and a towel at your discretion.

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 due to the weather.

REGISTER FOR CLASS

May 6, 2024
  • 5:00pm - 6:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Monday, starting from May 6, 2024, until August 26, 2024
  • VIRTUAL CLASS
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Published Date
Event Date2024-05-06T17:00:00 - 2024-08-26T18:00:00
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