City announces 11th annual summer series of free outdoor fitness

- April 06, 2026

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The City of Grand Rapids, in partnership with Priority Health and Downtown Grand Rapids Inc., is hosting the 11th annual summer of free outdoor fitness in parks and public spaces across the city. The 16 fitness classes will run weekly from May 11 to Aug. 20.

“We’re looking forward to another summer of free outdoor fitness classes around the City,” said Amy Kwaiser, fitness coordinator for the Department of Parks and Recreation. “These classes are a community favorite and help people enjoy our parks in a new way. As a free program with classes that can be modified to increase or decrease intensity, they’re a great way to return to a favorite workout or find a new one.”

Classes will be held weekly, Mondays through Thursdays. 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, May 11 through Aug. 17 (no class May 25)

  • POUND at Lyon Square (299 Lyon St NW) from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m.
  • Yoga at Mulick Park (1632 Sylvan Ave. SE) from 6 to 6:45 p.m.
  • Zumba at Rosa Parks Circle (135 Monroe Center St. NW) from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.
  • Line Dancing at MLK Park Tennis Courts (900 Fuller Ave SE) from 7 to 7:45 p.m.

Tuesdays, May 12 through Aug. 18

  • Barre on The Blue Bridge from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m.
  • HIGH Fitness at Briggs Park (324 Knapp St. NE) from 6 to 6:45 p.m.
  • Glute Aerobics on The Blue Bridge 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 13 through Aug. 19

  • Circuit Training at Ottawa Hills Fitness Court (2060 Oakfield Ave SE) from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.
  • Pumped Up Strength at Cherry Park (725 Cherry St. SE) from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m.
  • Total Body Power at Roosevelt Park (739 Van Raalte Dr. SW) from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.
  • WERQ at Highland Park (700 College Ave. NE) from 7 to 7:45 p.m.

Thursdays, May 14 through Aug. 20

  • Sunrise Yoga at Indian Trails Golf Course (2776 Kalamazoo Ave. SE) from 6:30 to 7:15 a.m.
  • Mat Pilates at Riverside Park from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.
  • Hip Hop Barre at Pleasant Park (630 Madison Ave SE) from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m.
  • Turn Up Dance Fitness at Garfield Park (2111 Madison Ave SE) from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.

“We’re grateful for the ongoing partnership with our sponsors Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. and Priority Health,” said Laura Cleypool, the City’s parks and recreation director. “Their support allows us to continue this free program that is so loved by our community.”

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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