Get Outside With Midtown Parks
May 2nd, 2023
When was the last time you tried something new? With beautiful weather comes the return of Fresh Air: Fremont Park, Wednesdays at Winn and Friday Flow at Sutter’s Fort a series of free health and wellness activities, aimed at encouraging an active and mindful lifestyle, which is critical to the health of our community.
This year’s activities include Pilates, Yoga, and Bootcamp to activate Fremont Park every weekday. Workouts are open to all ages and fitness levels! Weekly/monthly class schedule is coming soon below. No registration is necessary. Check out the class description before you go to determine if you need to bring any exercise materials, like a yoga mat.
About Fremont Park
Many of our free health and wellness activities are at Fremont Park. Fremont Park features a kids’ play area, detailed art sculptures, and ample space to recreate under large shady trees. The park is home to everything from concerts, chalk festivals, lightsaber battles, artisan markets, movie nights, and chess matches. Surrounded by locally-owned restaurants, coffee shops, and high-density and high-end apartment buildings, with a light rail station to boot, Fremont Park is one of the 10 original parcels in the City of Sacramento, which continues to serve the public. Fremont Park has gone through multiple updates through the support of a committed ‘Friends of Fremont Park’ group and Midtown Parks.
Midtown Parks recently wrapped eight electrical pedestals in Fremont Park with art, in an effort to beautify and activate parks within the district. The pedestals were recently added as part of the city of Sacramento’s electrical upgrades to the park. Midtown Parks worked with local artist Melissa Uroff, who employed her unique combination of photography and paint to create the digital artwork for these wraps. The dynamic designs feature local female leaders from Sacramento whose children play at Fremont Park.
Area Dining and Shopping
Fremont Park is surrounded by restaurants, entertainment, and multifamily housing. For excellent apartment options in the area, check out Legado de Ravel 16 Powerhouse and 1430Q. For excellent retail, check out the nearby Ice Blocks.
Dining options immediately facing the park are plentiful. Favorites include Mochinut Midtown which is the happy union between Japanese rice cake (mochi) and American-style doughnuts, Magpie Café for incredible farm-to-fork fare, and Temple Coffee.
Transportation
Fremont Park provides a green space in the densely populated yet easy-to-navigate central grid. Transportation options include hourly street parking, SacRT bus & light rail, rideshare, as well as walking and biking. Fremont Park is within 1/4 mile from the 16th Street Light Rail Station. Check out our transportation tips to getting around Midtown.
Health and Wellness Classes and Activities
Mondays | Meditation with Vrindavan | 6 PM – 7 PM
Follow them at @lotusgardenmeditation
Mantra meditation & Kirtan is a group meditation unlike any you’ve experienced before! Kirtan is a time-honored meditation practice that fuses sacred sounds with music to help ease stress & self-discovery.
Tuesdays & Thursdays | Yoga with Yoga Moves Us | 6 PM – 7 PM
Follow them at @yogamovesus
Yoga features gentle movements and breathing techniques to focus on alignment and balance. Class attendees should bring a mat and a water bottle.
1st, 3rd, & 4th Wednesdays of Month | Bootcamp | 6 PM – 7 PM
Follow them at inspire_by_j
Bootcamp combines cardio and strength training for a dynamic, full-body workout. Class attendees should bring a mat, a water bottle, and a resistance band. The instructor will bring some resistance bands to loan.
2nd Wednesdays of Month | Zumba with Tina | 6 PM – 7 PM
Zumba is a fitness program that combines cardio and dance. Class attendees should bring a mat and a water bottle. Every class feels like a party so get ready to dance & have a good time!
Fridays | Zumba with Jackie | 10 AM – 11 AM
Follow them at @jackie_dancefitness
Zumba is a fitness program that combines cardio and dance. Class attendees should bring a mat and a water bottle. Every class feels like a party so get ready to dance & have a good time!
These outdoor activities are examples of ways Midtown Parks supports the well-being of the community by creating centrally located public spaces designed to provide opportunities for recreation and leisure and to build relationships with neighbors.
For more information about upcoming activations and ways to sponsor or support Midtown Parks, please visit www.MidtownParks.org.