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Parks Summer Fitness: HIIT Training

Participate in FREE fitness classes offered by one of our certified instructors. Our classes are a partnership between the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Boston Public Health Commission. The series is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.

June 11, 2022
  • 10:00am - 11:00am
    Repeats weekly on Saturday, starting from June 11, 2022, until October 1, 2022
  • Iacono Playground
    150 Readville Street
    Hyde Park, MA 02136
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Hyde Park
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-06-11T10:00:00 - 2022-06-11T11:00:00

Note: There will not be an in-person class on Saturday, July 2.

Register for virtual class


This class is a total body workout that will get your heart rate pumping and will include a 6-minute warm up followed by blocks of body-weight exercises that target the upper body, lower body, core and cardio for a full body experience. We will end with a cool down and some stretching. Bring some water and a yoga/fitness mat if you have one.

Click the link below to sign up for the class on Eventbrite. This will allow you to add it to your calendar and receive updates if there are changes or cancellations due to weather.

Register for the event

June 11, 2022
  • 10:00am - 11:00am
    Repeats weekly on Saturday, starting from June 11, 2022, until October 1, 2022
  • Iacono Playground
    150 Readville Street
    Hyde Park, MA 02136
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Hyde Park
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-06-11T10:00:00 - 2022-06-11T11:00:00

Parks Fall Fitness: Kick It class

Participate in FREE fitness classes offered by one of our certified instructors. Our classes are a partnership between the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Boston Public Health Commission. The series is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.

October 2, 2022
  • 10:00am - 11:00am
    Repeats weekly on Sunday, starting from October 2, 2022, until November 13, 2022
  • Brighton Common
    30 Chestnut Hill Avenue
    Allston-Brighton, MA 02135
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Allston
    Brighton
    Citywide
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-10-02T10:00:00 - 2022-11-13T11:00:00

Kick It is a 13 round fitness method that is music driven and kickboxing inspiring. This group fitness class is filled with high intensity intervals with kickboxing, boxing, rhythmic components, and a meditative cool down. All levels are welcome.

Click the link below to sign up for the class on Eventbrite. This will allow you to add it to your calendar and receive updates if there are changes or cancellations.

Register for class here

October 2, 2022
  • 10:00am - 11:00am
    Repeats weekly on Sunday, starting from October 2, 2022, until November 13, 2022
  • Brighton Common
    30 Chestnut Hill Avenue
    Allston-Brighton, MA 02135
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Allston
    Brighton
    Citywide
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-10-02T10:00:00 - 2022-11-13T11:00:00

Parks Summer Fitness: Family Zumba

Participate in free fitness classes offered by one of our certified instructors. Our classes are a partnership between the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Boston Public Health Commission. The series is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.

June 7, 2022
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from June 7, 2022, until September 27, 2022
  • Hunt-Almont Park
    40 Almont Street
    Mattapan, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Mattapan
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-06-07T18:00:00 - 2022-06-07T19:00:00

Family Zumba gives you and your family a chance to be active together. 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.

While many of the types of dance and music featured in the program are Latin American inspired, this class also contains choreographed moves to Soca, Dancehall, Afrobeats, and Hip-hop.

Click the link below to sign up for the class on Eventbrite, which will allow you to add it to your calendar and receive updates, including if there are changes or cancellations due to weather.

Register here!

June 7, 2022
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from June 7, 2022, until September 27, 2022
  • Hunt-Almont Park
    40 Almont Street
    Mattapan, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Mattapan
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-06-07T18:00:00 - 2022-06-07T19:00:00

Parks Fitness: Zumba Gold pop up class

Participate in FREE fitness classes offered by one of our certified instructors. Our classes are a partnership between the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Boston Public Health Commission. The series is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.

January 18, 2023
  • 10:00am - 11:00am
  • BCYF Pino Community Center
    86 Boardman Street
    East Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    East Boston
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-01-18T10:00:00 - 2023-01-18T11:00:00

Perfect for active adults or beginners who are looking for a modified Zumba Class that recreated the original moves at a lower- intensity.

Click the link below to sign up for the class on Eventbrite. This will allow you to add it to your calendar and receive updates if there are changes or cancellations.

Register for class here!

January 18, 2023
  • 10:00am - 11:00am
  • BCYF Pino Community Center
    86 Boardman Street
    East Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    East Boston
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-01-18T10:00:00 - 2023-01-18T11:00:00

Leaf and yard waste drop-off

We hold drop-off events throughout the year, starting in April.

April 15, 2023
Event Date2023-04-15T09:00:00 - 2023-04-15T12:00:00

Drop-off events are available to Boston residents. The events run from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Leaf and yard waste tips
  • Common yard waste material includes leaves and grass clippings, branches, and yard brush.
  • Place leaves and yard debris in large paper bags. Do not use plastic bags.  
  • Tie branches with string. The maximum size for branches is three feet with a one-inch diameter.

Leaf and yard waste schedule

April 15, 2023
Event Date2023-04-15T09:00:00 - 2023-04-15T12:00:00

Leaf and yard waste drop-off

We hold drop-off events throughout the year, starting in April.

May 29, 2022
Event Date2022-05-29T10:00:00 - 2022-05-29T14:00:00

Drop-off events are available to Boston residents. The events run from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Leaf and yard waste tips
  • Common yard waste material includes leaves and grass clippings, branches, and yard brush.
  • Place leaves and yard debris in large paper bags. Do not use plastic bags.  
  • Tie branches with string. The maximum size for branches is three feet with a one-inch diameter.

Leaf and yard waste schedule

May 29, 2022
Event Date2022-05-29T10:00:00 - 2022-05-29T14:00:00

2025 Children's Winter Festival

The Children's Winter Festival returns to Boston Common!

February 19, 2025
Event Date2025-02-19T11:00:00 - 2025-02-19T14:00:00

 Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department present the annual Children's Winter Festival on the Boston Common Parade Ground on Wednesday, February 19, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit boston.gov/winterfest for more information about this family-friendly school vacation week event.

The free festival is open to all and offers music, dancing, giveaways, winter activities, treats, and crafts. Featured attractions include rides on the Trackless Train and the alpine slide (attractions subject to change). LEGO® Discovery Center Boston will be in attendance with seasonal builds and activities with LEGO experts.  Enjoy farm fresh milk from New England Dairy’s Mobile Dairy Bar.  Try your musical skills at Boston Music Group’s instrument ‘petting zoo.’

The event is hosted in partnership with title sponsor Highland Street Foundation and our contributing sponsor H.P. Hood LLC. The Boston Globe is the media sponsor.  Additional support provided by LEGO® Discovery Center Boston, New England Dairy, Laboratories of Cognitive Neuroscience (LCN) at Boston Children’s Hospital, and UMass Boston Early Minds Lab.

The Boston Common Parade Ground is located at the corner of Beacon and Charles Streets. Call (617) 635-4505 or email parks@boston.gov for more information. To stay up to date with news, events, and improvements in Boston parks, visit Boston.gov/Parks, join our email list at bit.ly/Get-Parks-Emails, and follow our social channels @bostonparksdept on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

February 19, 2025
Event Date2025-02-19T11:00:00 - 2025-02-19T14:00:00

Parks Fitness: BCBS Family Zumba with Carmen

Participate in a free fitness class offered by one of our certified instructors. Our classes are sponsored by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, and the Boston Public Health Commission.

October 1, 2024
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from October 1, 2024, until November 12, 2024
  • Hunt-Almont Park
    40 Almont St
    Mattpan, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Mattapan
  • Published Date
Event Date2024-10-01T18:00:00 - 2024-11-12T19:00:00

Family Zumba gives you and your family a chance to be active together. It’s a full body 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. While many of the types of dance and music featured in the program are Latin American inspired, this class also contains choreographed moves to Soca, Dancehall, Afrobeats and Hip-hop.

Click the link below to sign up for the class on Eventbrite, which will allow you to add it to your calendar and receive updates, if there are changes or cancellations due to weather, etc.

Register for class

October 1, 2024
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from October 1, 2024, until November 12, 2024
  • Hunt-Almont Park
    40 Almont St
    Mattpan, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Mattapan
  • Published Date
Event Date2024-10-01T18:00:00 - 2024-11-12T19:00:00

Parks Summer Fitness: Yoga at the Boston Common Frog Pond

Participate in FREE fitness classes offered by one of our certified instructors. Our classes are a partnership between the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Boston Public Health Commission. The series is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.

June 9, 2022
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from June 9, 2022, until September 29, 2022
  • Boston Common
    38 Beacon Street
    Boston, MA 02108
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Downtown
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-06-09T18:00:00 - 2022-06-09T19:00:00

Yoga is a physical, mental, and spiritual practice that originated in ancient India. It challenges your mental and physical being, releases stress, and expands your energy.

Instructors will provide flow movement for people of all levels.

Click the link below to sign up for the class on Eventbrite. This will allow you to add it to your calendar and receive updates if there are changes or cancellations due to weather.

Register for the event

June 9, 2022
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from June 9, 2022, until September 29, 2022
  • Boston Common
    38 Beacon Street
    Boston, MA 02108
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Downtown
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-06-09T18:00:00 - 2022-06-09T19:00:00

Parks Summer Fitness: Strength Training

Participate in free fitness classes offered by one of our certified instructors. Our classes are a partnership between the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Boston Public Health Commission. The series is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.

June 5, 2022
  • 9:00am - 10:00am
    Repeats weekly on Sunday, starting from June 5, 2022, until September 25, 2022
  • A Street Park
    135-141 A Street
    Boston, MA 02210
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    South Boston
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-06-05T09:00:00 - 2022-06-05T10:00:00

This class is a high-intensity, full-body strength class, programmed specifically so that every exercise is in place to be modified or intensified to individual needs. Drew from MoveStudios will give you the highest level of accountability, motivation, and education through every signature class leaving you and your body feeling stronger than when you arrived.

Click the link below to sign up for the class on Eventbrite, which will allow you to add it to your calendar and receive updates, including if there are changes or cancellations due to weather.

Register here!

June 5, 2022
  • 9:00am - 10:00am
    Repeats weekly on Sunday, starting from June 5, 2022, until September 25, 2022
  • A Street Park
    135-141 A Street
    Boston, MA 02210
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    South Boston
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-06-05T09:00:00 - 2022-06-05T10:00:00
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