Enjoy a variety of safe, free outdoor exercise classes for all ages and abilities – led by professionals!
Class descriptions and schedules below.
Experience a fun workout in our beautiful parks!
Last Updated: 6/1/23
Classes will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.
All Fitness in the Parks program participants must complete a waiver before participating in their first activity. Waivers can be turned in to the instructor of the first class you attend. Download Providence Park Activities Waiver.
Questions? Email Rachel at rcolaiace@providenceri.gov.
Want to learn more about fitness facilities and parkour courses in Providence? Click here for the Fitness and Parkour Courses Interactive Map.
WALK WITH A DOC
Join a series of walks led by medical experts to discuss timely health topics.
WHERE: Michael S. Van Leesten Memorial Pedestrian Bridge
WHEN: visit walkwithadocpvd.com for schedule
WHERE: Roger Williams Park Boathouse
WHEN: visit walkwithadocpvd.com for schedule
For more information, email Rachel at rcolaiace@providenceri.gov.
XTREME HIP-HOP
Xtreme Hip-Hop puts a modern twist on the popular step aerobics fitness routines first made popular in the 90s. This program is one of the most energetic step aerobics fitness experiences, featuring a breakdown of all beginner moves, followed by a step workout to today’s most popular hip-hop songs.
Advance registration required. Register here.
WHERE: Micheal S. Van Leesten Memorial Bridge
WHEN: Every Sunday from 6/4-9/24 from 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM.
WHERE: Roger Williams Park Gateway Center – 1197 Broad Street, Providence, RI 02907
WHEN: Every Thursday from 6/22-9/28 from 6PM – 7PM.
TAI CHI FOR HEALTH
Tai Chi, originating as a Chinese martial art, is now recognized as a rejuvenating art practiced for its evidence-based health benefits to:
• Improve balance, coordination, flexibility, strength
• Increase circulation of joint fluid (potentially decreasing pain)
• Enhance internal energy and improve immunity
• Release tension and calm the mind
In this beginner-friendly class, we will learn and practice a short Tai Chi form to improve health and well-being.
Register by emailing taichi.reg@gmail.com.
WHERE: Japanese Garden at Roger Williams Park
WHEN: June – September, Every Wednesday from 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
WHERE: Michael S. Van Leesten Memorial Pedestrian Bridge
WHEN: June – September, Every Monday from 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
WHERE: Roger Williams Park Gateway Center
WHEN: October – May, Every Wednesday from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
TAI CHI PARADIGM INTRODUCTION
Developed by Grandmaster Calvin Chin, this class includes a fundamental training program with exercises and mindful practice of integrated Tai Chi movements to release tension and rigidity in order to regain the ability to become agile, improve balance and coordination, and develop stability and strength. This is an active class, simple but effective in approach, and suitable for first time beginners, as well as experienced.
Register by emailing taichi.reg@gmail.com.
WHERE: Japanese Garden at Roger Williams Park
WHEN: June – September, Every Wednesday from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
WHERE: Roger Williams Park Gateway Center
WHEN: October – May, Every Wednesday from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
ZUMBA
Perfect For Everybody and every body! We take the “work” out of workout, by mixing low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party. Once the Latin and World rhythms take over, you will see why Zumba® Fitness classes are often called exercise in disguise. Super effective? Check. Super fun? Check and check. Zumba® is a total workout, combining all elements of fitness – cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, boosted energy and a serious dose of awesome each time you leave class. Sign up here.
WHERE: Temple to Music, Roger Williams Park
WHEN: Every Tuesday from 6/6/ – 8/28 from 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Saturday Series Yoga
WHERE: India Point Park
WHEN: Every Saturday from 6/3-8/26 from 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM.
HUSH Meditation
WHERE: Temple to Music, Roger Williams Park
WHEN: 6/11, 7/16, 8/27 from 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM.
Boot Camp
A workout that combines weights and cardio to strengthen muscle and burn fat. Upbeat music and instuction that will make working out outdoors the highlight of your day!
WHERE: Michael S. Van Leesten Memorial Pedestrian Bridge
WHEN: 6/3, 6/17, 7/1, 7/15, 7/29 from 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
WHERE: Temple to Music, Roger Williams Park
WHEN: Every Tuesday from 5/23 – 8/28
Betty Hoop Hula-Hoop
WHERE: Roger Williams Park Gateway Center – 1197 Broad Street, Providence, RI 02907
WHEN: Every Monday from 6/5 – 8/27 from 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
Betty Hoop Barre Class
WHERE: Michael S. Van Leesten Memorial Pedestrian Bridge
WHEN: Every Tuesday from 6/6 – 8/28 from 5:30 PM – 6:15 PM
BSBS- Yoga in the Park
We’re bringing yoga to a park near you!
Join us to relax, recharge, and reconnect. These events are free and open to everyone—from yoga beginners to yoga masters—so round up your friends and family and meet us outdoors.
Not only will you get a zen experience, you’ll also have a chance to win raffle prizes and fun giveaways!
WHERE: Temple to Music, Roger Williams Park
WHEN: 5/15, 6/26 from 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
Pup Adopt Trots
WHERE: India Point Park
WHEN: First Sunday of every month from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Kids Cardio Yoga in the Park
WHERE: Fargnoli Park
WHEN: Every Tuesday from 6/18-8/22 from 10:30 AM – 11:30AM
WHERE: Billy Taylor Park
WHEN: Every Wednesday from 6/19-8/23 from 10:30 AM – 11:30AM
Kids Lacrosse Skills and Drill
WHERE: Father Lennon Park
WHEN: July 17 – 21 from 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM