Worcester Parks To Offer Free Fitness Classes This Summer

WORCESTER, MA — Worcester on Monday kicked off a summer-long series of exercise programs at various parks across the city. Residents will be able to participate in classes ranging from adults-only boot camps to karate for anyone over age 8.

Here's more from a city of Worcester press release:

The City of Worcester announces the Worcester Parks Summer Fitness Series, a 15-week program presented by the Department of Health and Human Services and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, in partnership with YWCA Central Massachusetts.

The program runs from July 19 through Sept. 30, Mondays through Sundays, at eight City parks.

The goal of the program is to provide Worcester residents with opportunities to engage in healthy eating, active living, community building, and spend the summer becoming a healthier Worcester.

No signs-ups or registration fees are required.

Rides on all WRTA buses are free through Dec. 31, and Lyft Codes, with a value of $25 each, may be requested by emailing wfrc@youinc.org or calling 508-796-1411. The code is valid through July 31.

Those who participate in three or more sessions will receive a special YWCA Fitness Membership to gain access to the Fitness Center and pool through Sept. 30. There will be no classes on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 6.

See below for a complete schedule of classes, days and times.

• Worcester Common: Boot Camp, Mondays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., adults only
• Beaver Brook Park: Pilates Yoga Blend, Mondays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., adults only
• Crompton Park: Tai Chi, Tuesdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., adults only
• Cristoforo Colombo Park: Afro/Latino Groove, Wednesdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., all ages
• Oread/Castle Park: Dance Fit for You, Thursdays from 5 to 6 p.m., all ages
• Vernon Hill Park: Soccer Skills, Fridays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., all ages
• Crystal/University Park: Fit Families, Saturdays from 9 to 10 a.m., ages 12+
• Great Brook Valley Playground: Karate, Sundays from 10 to 11 a.m., ages 8+