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Summer Fitness Series

Summer Fitness Series

A Series of Group Exercise Classes in Worcester Parks, Free & Open to the Public

Note: Tai Chi on Mondays will be held as Gentle Yoga for Monday, June 16 and Monday, June 23. It will resume as Tai Chi thereafter.

Please be advised that class schedule can be affected by weather. Check back here for cancellations.

Worcester Fitness in the Parks is a free, 12-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 9 through August 30, Mondays through Saturdays at 8 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

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Schedule and Classes

Learn more about the Summer Fitness Series schedule and class descriptions.

No classes on the following holidays: June 19 (Juneteenth) and July 4 (Independence Day).

DayTimeClass/ActivityPark
Monday7:30 - 8:15 p.m.Tai Chi Elm Park
Monday4 - 4:45 p.m.HIIT Oread Castle Park
Tuesday7:30 - 9 a.m.Basketball Skills and Drills* Crompton Park
Tuesday5:30 - 6:30 p.m.Calisthenics Strength Training Green Hill Park
Tuesday6 - 7 p.m.ZumbaUniversity (Crystal) Park
Wednesday7:30 - 8:15 a.m.Sunrise Yoga Elm Park
Wednesday5:30 - 6:15 p.m.Capoeira (Martial Arts) Institute Park
Thursday7:30 - 9 a.m.Basketball Skills and Drills* University (Crystal) Park
Friday3:30 - 4:30 p.m.HIIT YMCA
Saturday10 - 10:45 a.m.Dance Fit4U Winslow & Pleasant (Peace) Park

*Starting Week of June 16.

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:

Want to Learn More?

Find out about healthy resources related to nutrition and physical activity to help you grow and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

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For questions, please contact Leah Maroney, City of Worcester Health & Human Services at 508-799-8486.