GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The City of Grand Rapids, in partnership with Priority Health and Downtown Grand Rapids Inc., is hosting the ninth annual summer of free outdoor fitness in parks and public spaces across the city. The 16 dance, cardio, and yoga classes will run weekly from May 13 to Aug. 22.
Classes will be held weekly, Monday through Thursday. 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.
According to David Marquardt, the City’s Parks and Recreation director, "Thanks to our partners and instructors, we continue to expand this free series and create community connection by getting active in our parks and public spaces. We’re excited to welcome the return of this nearly decade-long summer tradition."
The schedule for the classes is as follows:
- Mondays, May 13 through Aug. 19 (no class May 27)
- Tuesdays, May 14 through Aug. 20
- Wednesdays, May 15 through Aug. 21
- Thursdays, May 16 through Aug. 22 (no class July 4)
More information about the summer fitness series can be found on the Parks and Recreation Facebook page or on the City’s recreation web page.