GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Grand Rapids is once again offering a series of free outdoor fitness classes this summer.
The classes will run weekly, Monday through Friday, from May 12 until Aug. 22 at parks and public spaces throughout the city.
Sixteen fitness classes are being offered this year, including yoga, Zumba, glute aerobics, dance, strength, barre and more. Attendees can show up to any of the classes free of charge, no registration required.
The city of Grand Rapids offers the free fitness classes in partnership with Priority Health and Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. This is the 10th year of the summer fitness series, according to a city news release.
“Our outdoor fitness series combines the best of our parks with the best of our fitness classes,” said Amy Kwaiser, fitness coordinator for the Department of Parks and Recreation. “Not only do participants get to improve their physical and mental health, they get to do it while enjoying the outdoors. Offering these for free and to a variety of skill levels is an important step towards creating a vibrant and healthy Grand Rapids community.”
Here’s a list of the classes being offered this summer:
Mondays, May 12 through Aug. 18 (no class May 26)
Yoga at Mulick Park, 1632 Sylvan Ave. SE, from 6-6:45 p.m.SoulfulMOTION at MacKay-Jaycees Park, 2531 Kalamazoo Ave. SE, from 6:30-7:15 p.m.Zumba at Rosa Parks Circle, 135 Monroe Center St. NW, from 6:30-7:15 p.m.Line Dancing at Richmond Park Pool Deck, 963 Richmond St. NW, from 7-7:45 p.m.
Tuesdays, May 13 through Aug. 19
Barre on The Blue Bridge from 5:30-6:15 p.m.Glute Aerobics at 555 Monroe, 555 Monroe Ave. NW, from 6:30-7:15 p.m.Sunset Yoga at Lookout Park, 801 Fairview Ave. NE, from 7-7:45 p.m.
Wednesdays, May 14 through Aug. 20
Yoga at Riverside Park from noon to 12:45 p.m.Pumped Up Strength at Cherry Park, 725 Cherry St. SE, from 5:30-6:15 p.m.Core Blast at Roosevelt Park, 739 Van Raalte Drive SW, from 6:30-7:15 p.m.WERQ at Highland Park, 700 College Ave. NE, from 7-7:45 p.m.
Thursdays, May 15 through Aug. 21
Sunrise Yoga at Indian Trails Golf Course, 2776 Kalamazoo Ave. SE, from 6:30-7:15 a.m.POUND on The Blue Bridge from 5:30-6:20 p.m.HIGH Low Fitness at 555 Monroe, 555 Monroe Ave. NW, from 6-6:45 p.m.Hip Hop Yoga at Pleasant Park, 630 Madison Ave. SE, from 7-7:45 p.m.
Fridays, May 16 through Aug. 22 (no class July 4)
Turn Up Dance Fitness at Roosevelt Park, 739 Van Raalte Drive SW. from 6-6:45 p.m.
Any class cancellations due to weather will be announced on the city’s Parks and Recreation Facebook page and on the department’s cancellation hotline at 616-456-3699.
More information about the outdoor fitness series can be found here.
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