Fresh Air Meets Fitness in Midtown’s Parks
April 11th, 2024
When was the last time you took your fitness outside?
With the return of beautiful weather comes Fresh Air: Midtown Parks, a series of free weekly 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 Zumba, Yoga, Bootcamp, and more to activate five of Midtown’s parks every weekday in the months of May – September. Workouts are free and open to all ages and fitness levels. Check out the class descriptions below before you go to determine if you need to bring any exercise materials, like a yoga mat.
About Midtown Parks
Midtown Parks, which focuses on investing in Fremont Park, Marshall Park, Sutter’s Fort, Muir Park, Truitt Bark Park and Winn Park, was established in 2019 as the 501(c)(3) arm of the Midtown Association. Midtown Parks aims to support the well-being of the community by creating centrally located public spaces that provide opportunities for recreation, leisure, and to build relationships with neighbors. Parks and open spaces encourage active lifestyles and promote social interaction, which are essential components of enhancing physical and mental health. Based on hundreds of proven public-private partnership models throughout the country, Midtown Parks provides a path towards achieving these goals.
Transportation
All five parks provide 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. Check out our transportation tips to getting around Midtown.
Health and Wellness Classes and Activities Schedule
Mondays @ Marshall Park (915 27th St) | 6 PM – 7 PM
Strength & Mobility Training with Dr. Carrie Waterman
Follow them at @carriewaterman22
This training will be a low impact, full body exercise that isolates each muscle group to strengthen then lengthen to increase joint mobility, improve balance, realign your body and leave you feeling stronger physically and mentally.
Tuesdays @ Muir Park (1515 C St) | 9 AM – 10 AM
Zumba with Jackie
Follow them at @jackie_dancefitness
Zumba is a fitness program that mixes low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party. Class attendees should bring comfortable shoes and a water bottle. Every class feels like a party so get ready to dance & have a good time!
Tuesdays @ Fremont Park (1515 Q St) | 6 PM – 7 PM
Yoga with Yoga Moves Us
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.
Wednesdays @ Winn Park (1616 28th St) | 6 PM – 7 PM
Yoga with Yoga Moves Us
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.
Thursdays @ Fremont Park (1515 Q St) | 6 PM – 7 PM
Yoga with Yoga Moves Us
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.
Fridays @ Sutter’s Fort (2701 L St) | 6 PM – 7 PM
Yoga with Yoga Moves Us
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.
Thank you Fresh Air: Midtown Parks Sponsors
Demmon Partners | Sutter Health | Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op | CADA | Ravel Rasmussen | Turton Commercial Real Estate | The Ice Blocks | UC Davis Health
Special Activities in May
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.