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: 12/5/22
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.
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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: Every Saturday at 10AM.
WHERE: Roger Williams Park Gateway Center – 1197 Broad Street, Providence, RI 02907
WHEN: Every Saturday at 10AM.
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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. Register here.
WHERE: Roger Williams Park Gateway Center – 1197 Broad Street, Providence, RI 02907
WHEN: Every Monday at 5PM.
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.
WHERE: Roger Williams Park Gateway Center – 1197 Broad Street, Providence, RI 02907
WHEN: Every Wednesday at 6PM.
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.
WHERE: Roger Williams Park Gateway Center – 1197 Broad Street, Providence, RI 02907
WHEN: Every Wednesday at 5PM.
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: Roger Williams Park Gateway Center – 1197 Broad Street, Providence, RI 02907
WHEN: Every Tuesday at 6PM.