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Parks Fitness: Cardio and core with Ella

Participate in a free fitness class offered by one of our certified instructors. Our classes are sponsored by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, and the Boston Public Health Commission.

June 8, 2021
  • 5:45pm - 6:45pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from June 8, 2021, until September 28, 2021
  • Ronan Park (Flag Pole)
    92 Mt. Ida Road
    Dorchester, MA 02122
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Widener
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2021-06-08T17:45:00 - 2021-06-08T18:45:00

Spike your heart rate and work your whole core during this fun, high-energy workout suited for all levels. Participants will be led through a variety of movements to raise the heart rate and strengthen our center of gravity — the core!

Classes will be different every week so you will never get bored. Modifications will be provided for those who want to take it up a notch or prefer lower impact movements. There will be some core movements on our hands and backs, so bring a mat if you prefer not to do these on the grass.

No pre-registration needed!

June 8, 2021
  • 5:45pm - 6:45pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from June 8, 2021, until September 28, 2021
  • Ronan Park (Flag Pole)
    92 Mt. Ida Road
    Dorchester, MA 02122
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Widener
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2021-06-08T17:45:00 - 2021-06-08T18:45:00
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Parks fitness: Penalty Box with Anthony

Join us for fitness classes sponsored by Boston Parks and Recreation, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, and the Boston Public Health Commission.

July 13, 2020
  • 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Monday, starting from July 13, 2020, until September 28, 2020
  • Iacono Playground
    150 Readville Street
    Hyde Park, MA 02136
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Widener
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Hyde Park
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2020-07-13T16:00:00 - 2020-07-13T17:00:00

Penalty Box is a complete body workout program with over 119 exercises based around a patented fitness product. 

Every person goes at their own pace. With Penalty Box workouts, everyone is working at their own skill level. It can be the hardest or easiest workout in the world, depending on YOU.

This is an in-person class. Sign up for free through our online portal:

Sign up for the class

July 13, 2020
  • 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Monday, starting from July 13, 2020, until September 28, 2020
  • Iacono Playground
    150 Readville Street
    Hyde Park, MA 02136
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Widener
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Hyde Park
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2020-07-13T16:00:00 - 2020-07-13T17:00:00
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Parks Fitness: Ashtanga Yoga with Andy

Participate in a free fitness class offered by one of our certified instructors. Our classes are sponsored by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, and the Boston Public Health Commission.

June 8, 2021
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from June 8, 2021, until September 28, 2021
  • Adams Park
    4225 Washington Street
    Roslindale, MA 02131
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Widener
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Roslindale
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2021-06-08T18:00:00 - 2021-06-08T19:00:00

Ashtanga Yoga is an invigorating style of yoga that is based on a set sequence. Each week you will be led through 26 postures that will not only challenge you, but also bring you to a calm state afterwards. We tie in breath and movement and allow for many variations. So this class is for everyone!

Come and join Andy and start your Ashtanga Yoga journey today.

No pre-registration needed!

June 8, 2021
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from June 8, 2021, until September 28, 2021
  • Adams Park
    4225 Washington Street
    Roslindale, MA 02131
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Widener
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Roslindale
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2021-06-08T18:00:00 - 2021-06-08T19:00:00
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Parks fitness: Virtual Salsa with MetaMovements

If you are looking to keep fit, you can participate in a free fitness class offered by one of our certified instructors while still staying safely at home. Join us for virtual fitness classes sponsored by Boston Parks and Recreation, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, and the Boston Public Health Commission.

July 13, 2020
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Monday, starting from July 13, 2020, until September 28, 2020
  • Virtual Class
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Widener
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2020-07-13T18:00:00 - 2020-07-13T19:00:00

Learn a variety of Salsa dance styles through dance lines (animaciones) with MetaMovements Artist Collective dance instructors! Due to uncertainties of COVID-19 as well as the current 10-person limit on outdoor classes and gatherings, our Salsa series will take place on zoom until further notice. We look forward to doing these dance lines together soon!  

Sign up for the class

July 13, 2020
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Monday, starting from July 13, 2020, until September 28, 2020
  • Virtual Class
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Widener
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2020-07-13T18:00:00 - 2020-07-13T19:00:00
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Virtual chair yoga at BCYF Paris Street

BCYF Paris Street is excited to offer virtual chair yoga!

June 10, 2020
  • 3:30pm - 4:30pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from June 10, 2020, until July 17, 2020
  • Join class via Zoom
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    BCYF Paris Street Community Center
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2020-06-10T15:30:00 - 2020-06-10T16:30:00

Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that can be done sitting on a chair, or standing on the ground while using the chair for support.

Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 862 3129 8696

Password: 7q9z2E

June 10, 2020
  • 3:30pm - 4:30pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from June 10, 2020, until July 17, 2020
  • Join class via Zoom
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    BCYF Paris Street Community Center
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2020-06-10T15:30:00 - 2020-06-10T16:30:00
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Parks Fall Fitness: Virtual Dance Fit class

Participate in free fitness classes offered virtually 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 3, 2022
  • 5:00pm - 6:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Monday, starting from October 3, 2022, until November 14, 2022
  • VIRTUAL CLASS
    BOSTON, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2022-10-03T17:00:00 - 2022-11-14T18:00:00

Dance Fit is a cardio dance based class that will get your heart pumping and hips shaking while combining strength moves to get you stronger! Move and dance to the beat while breaking a sweat and torching calories.

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.

Register for class here

October 3, 2022
  • 5:00pm - 6:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Monday, starting from October 3, 2022, until November 14, 2022
  • VIRTUAL CLASS
    BOSTON, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2022-10-03T17:00:00 - 2022-11-14T18:00:00
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Parks Fitness: Virtual Dance Fit class with Kelly

Participate in a free virtual fitness class offered by one of our certified instructors. Our classes are sponsored by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, and the Boston Public Health Commission.

May 8, 2023
  • 5:00pm - 6:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Monday, starting from May 8, 2023, until August 28, 2023
  • VIRTUAL CLASS
    BOSTON, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-05-08T17:00:00 - 2023-08-28T18:00:00

Dance Fit is a cardio dance-based class that will get your heart pumping and hips shaking while combining strength moves to get you stronger! Move and dance to the beat while breaking a sweat.

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 for class

May 8, 2023
  • 5:00pm - 6:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Monday, starting from May 8, 2023, until August 28, 2023
  • VIRTUAL CLASS
    BOSTON, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-05-08T17:00:00 - 2023-08-28T18:00:00
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Parks Summer Fitness: HIIT Training

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.

June 11, 2022
  • 10:00am - 11:00am
    Repeats weekly on Saturday, starting from June 11, 2022, until October 1, 2022
  • Iacono Playground
    150 Readville Street
    Hyde Park, MA 02136
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Hyde Park
  • Posted:
2022-06-11T10:00:00 - 2022-06-11T11:00:00

Note: There will not be an in-person class on Saturday, July 2.

Register for virtual class


This class is a total body workout that will get your heart rate pumping and will include a 6-minute 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. Bring some water and a yoga/fitness mat if you have one.

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 weather.

Register for the event

June 11, 2022
  • 10:00am - 11:00am
    Repeats weekly on Saturday, starting from June 11, 2022, until October 1, 2022
  • Iacono Playground
    150 Readville Street
    Hyde Park, MA 02136
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Hyde Park
  • Posted:
2022-06-11T10:00:00 - 2022-06-11T11:00:00
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Parks Fitness: Virtual Afrobeats class with Afrobeats Boston

Participate in a free virtual fitness class offered by one of our certified instructors. Our classes are sponsored by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, and the Boston Public Health Commission.

May 10, 2023
  • 6:30pm - 7:30pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from May 10, 2023, until August 30, 2023
  • VIRTUAL CLASS
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-05-10T18:30:00 - 2023-08-30T19:30:00

Afrobeats is a catch-all term for the various Afro-pop and fusion music that has modernized and transformed within Africa and has caught the hearts of the diaspora. Afrobeats has become the name of the dance and rhythmic technique and classes develop and build core strength, stamina, rhythmic sensibility, and most importantly build community. All levels welcome!

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 for class

May 10, 2023
  • 6:30pm - 7:30pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from May 10, 2023, until August 30, 2023
  • VIRTUAL CLASS
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-05-10T18:30:00 - 2023-08-30T19:30:00
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Parks Fitness: Chair Yoga with Michelle

Participate in a free fitness class offered by one of our certified instructors. Our classes are sponsored by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, and the Boston Public Health Commission.

May 11, 2023
  • 10:00am - 11:00am
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from May 11, 2023, until August 31, 2023
  • Symphony Park
    39 Edgerly Road
    Boston, MA 02115
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Fenway/Kenmore
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-05-11T10:00:00 - 2023-08-31T11:00:00

This class incorporates simple flowing sequences to warm up the body, as well as slower paced movements focusing on alignment, strength, balance, and flexibility. Designed for all levels, this class will provide a balanced combination of sustained poses with attention to basic alignment and therapeutic principles.

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 for class

May 11, 2023
  • 10:00am - 11:00am
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from May 11, 2023, until August 31, 2023
  • Symphony Park
    39 Edgerly Road
    Boston, MA 02115
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Fenway/Kenmore
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-05-11T10:00:00 - 2023-08-31T11:00:00
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