Fitness in the Parks 2026 will start on Monday, June 15th!
Due to weather the Calisthenics class at East Park today, June 18th will be canceled.
The Pilates class scheduled for Saturday, June 20th is cancelled and will resume the following Saturday on June 27th.
Please be advised that there will not be classes on the following dates:
- June 19th
- July 4th
Due to conflicting events, there will not be classes on June 23rd at Institute Park (Capoeira) and July 2nd at East Park (Zumba and Calisthenics).
Please note all other classes on these dates in all other parks will still be available for participation.
Worcester Fitness in the Parks is a free, 11-week program presented by the City of Worcester Department of Health & Human Services and Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA in partnership with the YWCA Central Massachusetts and YMCA of Central Massachusetts. The program runs from June 15 through August 29, Mondays through Saturdays at 7 locations.
The goal of this program is to provide Worcester residents with opportunities to engage in healthy eating, active living, community building and spending the Summer becoming a healthier Worcester. We hope to see you there!
Quick Facts
- 11 Week Program
- 13 Classes Each Week
- 7 Sites Throughout Worcester
- Classes for Everyone in the Family
- Free Fitness
- Summer Fitness Series Flyer
- Register Online to Participate
Schedule and Classes
No classes on the following holidays: June 19 (Juneteenth) and July 4 (Independence Day).
| Day | Time | Class/Activity | Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. | HIIT | Fuller Park |
| Monday | 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. | Yoga | Elm Park |
| Tuesday | 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. | Basketball Skills and Drills | Crompton Park |
| Tuesday | 9 - 10 a.m. | Faith Fit Dance Cardio | University (Crystal) Park |
| Tuesday | 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. | Capoeira | Institute Park |
| Tuesday | 6 - 7 p.m. | Faith Fit Dance Cardio | University (Crystal) Park |
| Wednesday | 8:15 - 9:15 a.m. | Yoga | Fuller Park |
| Thursday | 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. | Basketball Skills and Drills | University (Crystal) Park |
| Thursday | 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. | Zumba | Cristoforo Colombo (East) Park |
| Thursday | 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. | Calisthenics | Cristoforo Colombo (East) Park |
| Friday | 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. | HIIT | Crompton Park |
| Friday | 6 - 7 p.m. | Faith Fit Dance Cardio | University (Crystal) Park |
| Saturday | 8 - 9 a.m. | Pilates | Fuller Park |
| Saturday | 10 - 11 a.m. | Dance Fit4U | Winslow & Pleasant (Peace) Park |
Park Locations
Worcester has many parks throughout the City, which offer residents and visitors a wealth of activities with its vast array of green and blue space. Fitness classes will be held at the following City Parks throughout the summer:
- 180 Shrewsbury StreetDistrict 4
- 47 Quinsigamond AvenueDistrict 2
- Elm Park (Russell Street Side Near the Stone Gate Entrance)121 Russell StreetDistrict 4/5
- YMCA's Fuller Family Park104 Murray AvenueDistrict 4
- Institute Park (Near the Concert Stage)82 Salisbury StreetDistrict 2
- 965 Main StreetDistrict 4
- 374 Pleasant StreetDistrict 4
Want to Learn More?
Find out about healthy resources related to nutrition and physical activity to help you grow and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
For questions, please contact Erin Quaiel, City of Worcester Division of Public Health at quaiele@worcesterma.gov or 508-799-8486.