Fresh Air Meets Fitness in Midtown’s Parks
April 11th, 2024
When was the last time you took your fitness outside?
With the return of beautiful weather comes Fresh Air: Midtown Parks, a series of free weekly health and wellness activities, aimed at encouraging an active and mindful lifestyle, which is critical to the health of our community.
This year’s activities include Zumba, Yoga, Bootcamp, and more to activate five of Midtown’s parks every weekday in the months of May – September. Workouts are free and open to all ages and fitness levels. Check out the class descriptions below before you go to determine if you need to bring any exercise materials, like a yoga mat. Registration for all of the classes can be found here.
About Midtown Parks
Midtown Parks, which focuses on investing in Fremont Park, Marshall Park, Sutter’s Fort, Muir Park, Truitt Bark Park and Winn Park, was established in 2019 as the 501(c)(3) arm of the Midtown Association. Midtown Parks aims to support the well-being of the community by creating centrally located public spaces that provide opportunities for recreation, leisure, and to build relationships with neighbors. Parks and open spaces encourage active lifestyles and promote social interaction, which are essential components of enhancing physical and mental health. Based on hundreds of proven public-private partnership models throughout the country, Midtown Parks provides a path towards achieving these goals.
Transportation
All five parks provide a green space in the densely populated yet easy-to-navigate central grid. Transportation options include hourly street parking, SacRT bus & light rail, rideshare, as well as walking and biking. Check out our transportation tips to getting around Midtown.
Health and Wellness Classes and Activities in May
Mondays @ Marshall Park (915 27th St) | 4 PM – 5 PM
Strength & Mobility Training
This training will be a low impact, full body exercise that isolates each muscle group to strengthen then lengthen to increase joint mobility, improve balance, realign your body and leave you feeling stronger physically and mentally.
Tuesdays @ Muir Park (1515 C St) | 9 AM – 10 AM
Zumba with Jackie
Follow them at @jackie_dancefitness
Zumba is a fitness program that combines cardio and dance. Class attendees should bring a mat and a water bottle. Every class feels like a party so get ready to dance & have a good time!
Tuesdays @ Fremont Park (1515 Q St) | 6 PM – 7 PM
Yoga with Yoga Moves Us
Follow them at @yogamovesus
Yoga features gentle movements and breathing techniques to focus on alignment and balance. Class attendees should bring a mat and a water bottle.
Wednesdays @ Winn Park (1616 28th St) | 6 PM – 7 PM
Bootcamp with Jarita
Follow them at inspire_by_j
Bootcamp combines cardio and strength training for a dynamic, full-body workout. Class attendees should bring a mat, a water bottle, and a resistance band. The instructor will bring some resistance bands to loan.
Thursdays @ Fremont Park (1515 Q St) | 6 PM – 7 PM
Yoga with Yoga Moves Us
Follow them at @yogamovesus
Yoga features gentle movements and breathing techniques to focus on alignment and balance. Class attendees should bring a mat and a water bottle.
Fridays @ Sutter’s Fort (2701 L St) | 6 PM – 7 PM
Yoga with Yoga Moves Us
Follow them at @yogamovesus
Yoga features gentle movements and breathing techniques to focus on alignment and balance. Class attendees should bring a mat and a water bottle.
Special Activities in May
Monday 5/20 & Wednesday 5/29 @ Muir Park (1515 C St) | 6 PM – 7 PM
Kickball with Xoso Sports
Follow them at @xososports
Similar to baseball, kickball is played with one ball two teams and four bases but instead of a bat, you use your foot to kick! Class attendees should bring athletic shoes and a water bottle.
These outdoor activities are examples of ways Midtown Parks supports the well-being of the community by creating centrally located public spaces designed to provide opportunities for recreation and leisure and to build relationships with neighbors.
For more information about upcoming activations and ways to sponsor or support Midtown Parks, please visit www.MidtownParks.org.