Portland Parks & Recreation is helping you achieve your fitness goals this summer in our beautiful community parks. Fitness in the Park invites people of every fitness level to join in the outdoor fun.
Eight local parks are participating with fitness classes taking place on select days, Monday-Friday. Workouts range from Zumba to yoga to cardio and strength training.
Fitness in the Park takes place from June 24-August 30, 2024. People of all fitness levels and ages 14 and up are welcome.
Here are the participating parks and class schedules:
2024 Fitness in the Park Locations
This year, Fitness in the Park is free thanks to the Parks Levy. You may be asked to answer a short demographic questionnaire before participating in classes this summer.
You do not need to register to participate. I’ve included where the fitness classes are held in each park below.
Columbia Park
N Lombard St. and Woolsey Ave.
Classes are held around the trees by the baseball diamond.
Monday
11:00–11:45 a.m.
The Ellové Technique® with Kelly. No class 6/24, 7/8, and 7/9
3:00–3:45 p.m.
Nia Fitness with Tudie
4:00–4:45 p.m.
Cardio Strength and Stretch with Terri. No class 7/15
5:00-5:45 p.m.
Yoga with Terri. No class 7/15
6:00-6:45 p.m.
Meditation with Terri. No class 7/15
Thursday
8:00–8:45 a.m.
The Ellové Technique® with Kelly. No class 7/11
Gabriel Park
SW 45th Avenue and Vermont Street
Classes are held in Little Gabriel Park.
Monday
8:00–8:45 a.m.
Qigong with Nathaniel.
9:00–9:45 a.m.
Yoga for Everyone with Amy.
10:00–10:45 am. REFIT® with Kat. No class 7/8, 7/29 and 8/5
Tuesday
11:00–11:45 a.m.
Belly Dancing with Ahndine.
Wednesday
8:00–8:45 a.m.
Strength and Mobility with Chris.
10:00–10:45 a.m.
Dane, Dance, Dance! with Paula. No class 7/31
11:00–11:45 a.m.
Strength and Stretch with Paula. No class 7/31
Thursday
10:00–10:45 a.m.
Dane, Dance, Dance! with Paula.
11:00–11:45 a.m.
Strength and Stretch with Paula.
Irving Park
NE 7th Avenue and Fremont Street
Classes are by the playground in the trees.
Monday
9:00–9:45 a.m.
Pilates with Amanda
10:00–10:45 a.m.
Kids and Family Yoga with Amanda
11:00–11:45 a.m.
Yoga with Sabra. No class 7/8 and 8/12
Wednesday
8:00–8:45 a.m.
Nia Fitness with Tudie. No class 7/10
9:00–9:45 a.m.
Pilates with Amanda.
10:00–10:45 a.m.
Kids and Family Yoga with Amanda.
11:00–11:45 a.m.
Yoga with Sabra. No class 7/10 and 8/14
Friday
9:00–9:45 a.m.
Yin Yoga with Terri. No class 7/19
10:00–10:45 a.m.
Hatha Yoga with Terri. No class 7/19
Laurelhurst Park
NW Corner of SE César E. Chávez Blvd. and Stark Street
Classes areon the open grass behind the building.
Tuesday
6:00-6:45 p.m.
Qigong with Mary.
Thursday
3:00-3:45 p.m.
Bodyweight Strength with Isabel.
6:00-6:45 p.m.
Pound® with Car.
Luuwit View Park
NE 127th Avenue and NE Fremont Street
Classes take place on the grass next to skate dot.
Tuesday
3:00–3:45 p.m.
Nia Fitness with Tudie. No Class 7/9
6:00–6:45 p.m.
Yoga in the Park with Javelin. No class 7/30, 8/6, and 8/13
Mt. Scott Park
SE 72nd Avenue and Harold Street
Class are on the SE corner, Knight and 74th.
Monday
11:00–11:45 a.m.
Dance with Maya.
Tuesday
8:30–9:15 a.m.
Cardio Core with Angela.
10:00–10:45 a.m.
Exercise for Everybody with Larry.
Wednesday
9:00–9:45 a.m.
Dance Fit and Flow with Cat.
10:00–10:45 a.m.
Balance and Agility with Bece.
3:30–4:30 p.m.
Mindful Decompression with Jenna.
4:30–5:30 p.m.
Body Positivity Yoga with Jenna.
Thursday
9:00–9:45 a.m.
Nia Fitness with Emily.
10:00–10:45 a.m.
Hatha Yoga with Jenna.
11:00–12:00 p.m.
Yin Yoga with Jenna.
4:30–5:30 p.m.
Dance Fit and Flow with Cat.
5:30–6:30 p.m.
Yoga Stretch with Cat.
Rose City Golf Course
2200 NE 71st Avenue
Classes are behind the clubhouse.
Thursday
4:30–6:00 p.m.
Yoga with Amanda
Ventura Park
460 SE 113th Avenue
Classes are held by the playground.
Tuesday
8:00–8:45 a.m.
Bodyweight Strength with Isabel.
9:00–9:45 a.m.
Bodyweight Strength with Isabel.
Thursday
8:00–9:00 a.m.
Bodyweight Strength with Isabel.
9:00–9:45 a.m.
Bodyweight Strength with Isabel.
For more information about Fitness in the Park, visit the Portland Parks and Recreation website.
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