Grand Rapids Announces Sixth Annual Summer Of Free Outdoor Fitness

Press release from the City of Grand Rapids:

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The City of Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation Department will host its sixth summer of free outdoor fitness in parks and public spaces across the city. The 15 dance, cardio, and yoga classes will run weekly from June 7 to August 27.

Safety guidelines remain in place in accordance with current health guidelines amid COVID-19.

• Participants must maintain 6 feet of distance from others outside of their household
• Participant limits will be enforced when maximum capacity with proper physical distancing is reached
• Participants must bring their own yoga mat, water bottle and towel if needed
• Masks are not required during fitness sessions, but are encouraged when arriving, mingling and leaving
• If individuals are feeling ill, they should stay home

Classes will be held weekly, Monday through Friday. All classes are free of charge, no registration required. Cancellations due to weather will be announced on the Parks and Recreation Facebook page and on the department’s cancellation hotline at 616-456-3699.

Mondays, June 7 through August 23

• Yoga at Mulick Park (1632 Sylvan Ave. SE) from 6 to 6:45 p.m.
• SoulfulMOTION at Garfield Park (2111 Madison Ave. SE) from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.
• Zumba at Rosa Parks Circle (135 Monroe Center St. NW) from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.

Tuesdays, June 8 through August 24

• POUND on The Blue Bridge from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m.
• High Fitness at 555 Monroe Ave. NW from 6 to 6:45 p.m.
• 30 Minute HIIT at Lookout Park (801 Fairview Ave. NE) from 6:15 to 6:45 p.m.
• Sunset Yoga at Lookout Park (801 Fairview Ave. NE) from 7 to 7:45 p.m.

Wednesdays, June 9 through August 25

• Sunrise Yoga at Indian Trails Golf Course (2776 Kalamazoo Ave. SE) from 6:30 to 7:15 a.m.
• Barre on The Blue Bridge from 6 to 6:45 p.m.
• Kickboxing at 555 Monroe Ave. NW from 6:15 to 7 p.m.
• WERQ on the Richmond Park Pool Deck (1101 Richmond St. NW) from 7:15 to 8:00 p.m.

Thursdays, June 10 through August 26

• Groove on The Blue Bridge from 6 to 6:45 p.m.
• Tai Chi Easy at Briggs Park (350 Knapp St. NE) from 7:15 to 8 p.m.
• Yoga at MLK Park (900 Fuller Ave. SE) from 7:15 to 8 p.m.

Fridays, June 11 through August 27

• Zumba at Roosevelt Park (739 Van Raalte Dr. SW) from 5 to 5:45 p.m.

“The free outdoor fitness series is one of our most popular summer offerings,” said David Marquardt, the City’s parks and recreation director. “We’re excited to provide another season full of opportunities for the community to get active outdoors in a safe way.”

Partners for the free outdoor fitness series include Downtown Grand Rapids, Inc., Priority Health, and Mobile GR and Parking Services. More information can be found on the Parks and Recreation Facebook page or on the City’s recreation web page HERE.

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