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Winter Soccer Clinics

Join us and get ready for your spring soccer season. Our soccer clinics will help give athletes "a leg up" over their competition.

January 30, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Sunday, starting from January 30, 2022, until February 27, 2022
  • The Bubble at Carter Playground
    709 Columbus Avenue
    South End/Lower Roxbury, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Woodley Auguste
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
    South End
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-01-30T10:00:00 - 2022-01-30T12:00:00

These clinics will cover:

  • Soccer Development
  • Ball Control
  • Dribbling
  • Passing
  • Shooting
January 30, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Sunday, starting from January 30, 2022, until February 27, 2022
  • The Bubble at Carter Playground
    709 Columbus Avenue
    South End/Lower Roxbury, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Woodley Auguste
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
    South End
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-01-30T10:00:00 - 2022-01-30T12:00:00

Canceled:
Middle School Girls Rookie Rugby

Reason for cancellation: Postponed due to public safety concerns
February 9, 2020
  • 10:30am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Sunday, starting from February 9, 2020, until March 29, 2020
  • The Bubble at Carter Playground
    709 Columbus Avenue
    South End/Lower Roxbury, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Cheryl Brown
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
    South End
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2020-02-09T10:30:00 - 2020-02-09T12:00:00

The Recreation Division is working with the Massachusetts Youth Rugby Organization to provide an introductory drop-in girls rookie rugby program.

Girls ages 8 - 14 will learn the safe, non-contact flag version of rugby. We will have a variety of women coaches from local colleges and teams to provide skill building drills. The program occurs over three Sundays at the new Carter Playground Bubble, an inflatable dome over one of the athletic fields that allows for year-round sports and recreation. Join us for all or one of the following three dates in March:

  • March 15
  • March 22
  • March 29

Rugby is one of the fastest growing sports in the country. There are girls varsity rugby teams in five Massachusetts high schools and women's rugby teams in colleges across the country. New sport, new experiences and new opportunities.

February 9, 2020
  • 10:30am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Sunday, starting from February 9, 2020, until March 29, 2020
  • The Bubble at Carter Playground
    709 Columbus Avenue
    South End/Lower Roxbury, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Cheryl Brown
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
    South End
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2020-02-09T10:30:00 - 2020-02-09T12:00:00

Softball Clinic - Wednesday Session

The Recreation division is offering a free softball clinic during February school vacation week.

February 23, 2022
  • 4:30pm - 6:00pm
  • The Bubble at Carter Playground
    709 Columbus Avenue
    South End / Lower Roxbury, 02118
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
    South End
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-02-23T16:30:00 - 2022-02-23T18:00:00

Softball players will improve their game in a fun environment led by Parks and Recreation staff and the UMass Boston women's softball team. We're holding this free softball clinic at the new Carter Playground Bubble, an inflatable dome over one of the athletic fields that allows for year-round sports and recreation.

Most participants are 10 years old through high school age. If you have a younger athlete who would like to participate, contact the program manager for more information.

Athletes can join the Tuesday session, the Wednesday session, or both. Teams and individuals are encouraged to register.

February 23, 2022
  • 4:30pm - 6:00pm
  • The Bubble at Carter Playground
    709 Columbus Avenue
    South End / Lower Roxbury, 02118
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
    South End
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-02-23T16:30:00 - 2022-02-23T18:00:00

Softball Clinic - Tuesday Session

The Recreation division is offering a free softball clinic during February school vacation week.

February 22, 2022
  • 4:30pm - 6:00pm
  • The Bubble at Carter Playground
    709 Columbus Avenue
    South End/Lower Roxbury, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
    South End
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-02-22T16:30:00 - 2022-02-22T18:00:00

Softball players will improve their game in a fun environment led by Parks and Recreation staff and the UMass Boston women's softball team. We're holding this free softball clinic at the new Carter Playground Bubble, an inflatable dome over one of the athletic fields that allows for year-round sports and recreation.

Most participants are 10 years old through high school age. If you have a younger athlete who would like to participate, contact the program manager for more information.

Athletes can join the Tuesday session, the Wednesday session, or both. Teams and individuals are encouraged to register.

February 22, 2022
  • 4:30pm - 6:00pm
  • The Bubble at Carter Playground
    709 Columbus Avenue
    South End/Lower Roxbury, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
    South End
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-02-22T16:30:00 - 2022-02-22T18:00:00

Canceled:
Family Gym at BCYF Jackson-Mann

Reason for cancellation: All Family Gym dates have been canceled to keep our members and their families safe and to adhere to the event and programming guidelines established by the City of Boston.
March 21, 2020
  • 10:00am - 11:30am
    Repeats weekly on Saturday, starting from March 21, 2020, until April 11, 2020
  • 40 Armington Street
    Boston, MA 02134
  • Contact:
    FAMILY GYM COORDINATOR
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Citywide
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2020-03-21T10:00:00 - 2020-03-21T11:30:00
Please note:
  • Drop-in, no pre-registration required.
  • We require a caregiver to participate during Family Gym. Fun and safety are our priorities.
  • Caregivers must remain in the gym with their children at all times.
  • Legal guardian must sign a waiver before child can participate.
  • Children of all abilities welcome
  • Immigrant-safe space.

Learn more about BCYF Jackson-Mann

March 21, 2020
  • 10:00am - 11:30am
    Repeats weekly on Saturday, starting from March 21, 2020, until April 11, 2020
  • 40 Armington Street
    Boston, MA 02134
  • Contact:
    FAMILY GYM COORDINATOR
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Citywide
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2020-03-21T10:00:00 - 2020-03-21T11:30:00

Parks Fitness: Fusion Fit (HIIT and yoga) with Jacqui

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.

June 11, 2021
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from June 11, 2021, until October 1, 2021
  • Doherty Playground
    349 Bunker Hill Street
    Charlestown, MA 02129
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Widener
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Charlestown
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2021-06-11T18:00:00 - 2021-06-11T19:00:00

This combination of HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) and Vinyasa Yoga will give you an exciting, challenging and fun full body workout!

HIIT is a cardio session arranged in short bursts of very hard work. There will be quick pauses to catch your breath before moving right into the next exercise. After working up a good burn, we will shift our focus into Vinyasa Yoga, which will lengthen and relax any remaining tension or tightness in the body. It also activates your parasympathetic nervous system — which is responsible for slowing down your heart rate, conserving energy, and will help put your mind at ease. At the very end of class, we will all surrender to Savasana.

No pre-registration needed!

June 11, 2021
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from June 11, 2021, until October 1, 2021
  • Doherty Playground
    349 Bunker Hill Street
    Charlestown, MA 02129
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Widener
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Charlestown
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2021-06-11T18:00:00 - 2021-06-11T19:00:00

Parks Fitness: Virtual HIIT Training with Jacqui

Participate in FREE virtual 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.

May 7, 2023
  • 8:00am - 9:00am
    Repeats weekly on Sunday, starting from May 7, 2023, until August 27, 2023
  • VIRTUAL CLASS
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-05-07T08:00:00 - 2023-08-27T09:00:00

This class is a total body workout that will get your heart rate pumping and will include a warmup 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. Modifications will be offered, so all fitness 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

May 7, 2023
  • 8:00am - 9:00am
    Repeats weekly on Sunday, starting from May 7, 2023, until August 27, 2023
  • VIRTUAL CLASS
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-05-07T08:00:00 - 2023-08-27T09:00:00

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: Virtual Chair Yoga

Participate in FREE fitness classes offered virtually 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 10, 2022
  • 12:00pm - 1:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from June 10, 2022, until September 30, 2022
  • VIRTUAL CLASS
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-06-10T12:00:00 - 2022-09-30T13:00:00

Chair yoga is great for everyone but particularly for those who prefer to move with the support of a chair. In this class we will energize our bodies, cultivate resilience, explore spinal movements and build core strength and flexibility through accessible seated postures. First thing in the morning -- it's better than a cup of coffee!

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 here!

June 10, 2022
  • 12:00pm - 1:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from June 10, 2022, until September 30, 2022
  • VIRTUAL CLASS
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-06-10T12:00:00 - 2022-09-30T13:00:00

Canceled:
Winter Fitness series: Barre

Reason for cancellation: Postponed due to public safety concerns.
March 11, 2020
  • 6:30pm - 7:30pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from March 11, 2020, until April 29, 2020
  • BCYF Vine Street Community Center
    339 Dudley Street
    Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Parks and Recreation
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2020-03-11T18:30:00 - 2020-03-11T19:30:00
Class description
  • A workout technique inspired by elements of ballet, yoga, and Pilates.
  • Focuses on low-impact, high intensity movements designed to strengthen and tone your body.

For information on cancellations, check Twitter at @healthyboston and @bostonparksdept. You can also call 617-534-2355.

Winter fitness series

March 11, 2020
  • 6:30pm - 7:30pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from March 11, 2020, until April 29, 2020
  • BCYF Vine Street Community Center
    339 Dudley Street
    Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Parks and Recreation
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2020-03-11T18:30:00 - 2020-03-11T19:30:00
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