GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- The City of Grand Rapids has announced the schedule for the ninth annual summer of free outdoor fitness sessions in local parks.
The events are being hosted by the city in conjunction with Priority Health and Downtown Grand Rapids Inc.
The 16 dance, cardio, and yoga classes will run weekly from May 13th to August 22nd. The classes will be held Monday through Thursday. The city says all of them are free of charge, and no registration is required.
Here are more details from a City of Grand Rapids news release:
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, May 13 through Aug. 19 (no class May 27)
- Basic Yoga at Mulick Park (1632 Sylvan Ave. SE) from 6 to 6:45 p.m.
- SoulfulMOTION at MacKay-Jaycees Park (2531 Kalamazoo 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, May 14 through Aug. 20
- Barre on The Blue Bridge from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m.
- 30 Minute HIIT at Lookout Park (801 Fairview Ave. NE) from 6:15 to 6:45 p.m.
- Glute Aerobics at 555 Monroe Ave. NW from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.
- Sunset Yoga at Lookout Park (801 Fairview Ave. NE) from 7 to 7:45 p.m.
Wednesdays, May 15 through Aug. 21
- Sunrise Yoga at Indian Trails Golf Course (2776 Kalamazoo Ave. SE) from 6:30 to 7:15 a.m.
- Pumped Up Strength at Cherry Park (725 Cherry St. SE) from 6 to 6:45 p.m.
- African Dance at 555 Monroe Ave. NW from 7 to 7:45 p.m.
- WERQ at Highland Park (700 College Ave. NE) from 7 to 7:45 p.m.
Thursdays, May 16 through Aug. 22 (no class July 4)
- Basic Yoga at Sixth Street Park (647 Monroe Ave. NW) from noon to 12:45 p.m.
- POUND on The Blue Bridge from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m.
- HIGH Low Fitness at Calder Plaza west end (320 Ottawa Ave. NW) from 6 to 6:45 p.m.
- Basic Yoga at MLK Park (1200 MLK Jr. St. SE) from 6 to 6:45 p.m.
- Line Dancing at Roosevelt Park (1200 MLK Jr. St. SE) from 7:15 to 8 p.m.
“Thanks to our partners and instructors, we continue to expand this free series and create community connection by getting active in our parks and public spaces,” said David Marquardt, the City’s Parks and Recreation director. “We’re excited to welcome the return of this nearly decade-long summer tradition.”
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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