Where to Find Free Outdoor Workout Classes in Cincinnati Almost Every Day of the Week

Parks across Greater Cincinnati are offering plenty of weekly pop-up programs, ranging from yoga and Zumba to line dancing.

Jun 9, 2021 at 10:38 am
click to enlarge Summit Park is one of several outdoor spots offering free workout classes this summer. - Photo: Provided by Summit Park
Photo: Provided by Summit Park
Summit Park is one of several outdoor spots offering free workout classes this summer.


Looking to change up your workout routine? Want to try something new but don't want to commit to a class pass?

Parks across Greater Cincinnati are offering plenty of weekly pop-up programs, ranging from yoga and Zumba to line dancing, all led by different studios and instructors.

Check event Facebook pages for weather-related cancellations. 

Tuesday

Line Dancing with Erica — Line dance under the canopy at Summit Park. 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Sept. 28. Summit Park, 4335 Glendale Milford Road, summitparkblueash.com.

Cardio Jam — This is a low-impact, Latin-dance-based workout designed to "get the heart pumping and strengthen major muscle groups." 5:30-6 p.m. Tuesdays through July 14. Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, washingtonpark.org.

Sage Flow Yoga — Sage Hot Yoga leads this vinyasa flow class that uses fluid movement to reconnect to your breath. 6:15-7:15 p.m. Tuesdays through July 14. Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, washingtonpark.org.

Yoga at Devou Park — This all-level flow class with Sage Yoga takes place at the Rotary Grove Memorial in Devou Park. 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Devou Park, 1201 Park Drive, Covington, sageyogaco.com.

Wednesday

Yoga with Stacy — Head to the Great Lawn at Summit for this yoga class. 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Sept. 30. Summit Park, 4335 Glendale Milford Road, summitparkblueash.com.

Bodyweight Bootcamp with MVMT studio & Shred415 Redbank — Spend half an hour doing this full-body workout that builds strength and incorporates cardio. 5:30-6 p.m. Wednesdays through July 14. Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, washingtonpark.org.

Barre Blast with Mayerson JCC — Using the Lotte Berk barre method, participants use small movements and isometric resistance to lift and tone. Bring a mat and — if you want — 1-to-3-pound weights. 6:15-7:15 p.m. Wednesdays through July 14. Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, washingtonpark.org.

Embra Yoga — Embra Yoga leads this class on the event lawn next to the Moerlein Lager House. 6-7 p.m. Wednesdays through Sept. 29. Smale Riverfront Park, 166 W. Mehring Way, Downtown, facebook.com. 

Yoga at Hopewell Meadows Park — No experience necessary for this yoga class. 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays through September. Hopewell Meadows Park, 9131 Hopewell Road, Symmes Township, facebook.com.

Thursday

Zumba with Jeaunita  Head to the canopy at Summit Park for this Zumba class. 5:30 p.m. Thursdays through Sept. 30. Summit Park, 4335 Glendale Milford Road, summitparkblueash.com.

Friday

Sage Yoga — The revitalized Newport on the Levee hosts a "Wellness on the Levee" program at the Central Plaza lawn. Classes move indoors if it rains. 9 a.m. Fridays. Newport on the Levee, 1 Levee Way, Newport, newportonthelevee.com.

Saturday

Yoga at Hopewell Meadows Park — No experience necessary for this yoga class. 9 a.m. Saturdays through September. Hopewell Meadows Park, 9131 Hopewell Road, Symmes Township, facebook.com.

Yoga at Trolley Park — Sage Yoga leads this all-levels class. Bring a mat and water bottle to Trolley Park. 10-11 a.m. Saturdays. Trolley Park, 1101 Amsterdam Road, Park Hills, Kentucky, sageyogaco.com.

Sunday

Yoga with Body Alive — Body Alive leads this yoga class on the Great Lawn. 9 a.m. Sundays through Sept. 26. Summit Park, 4335 Glendale Milford Road, summitparkblueash.com. 

Zumba with Lori — Get ready to Zumba with Lori under the canopy at Summit. 10:15 a.m. Sundays through Sept. 26. Summit Park, 4335 Glendale Milford Road, summitparkblueash.com.

Yoga on the Promenade — Registration is required for this free class on the MainStrasse promenade. Sage Yoga leads this all-level flow class near Frida 602. Bring a water bottle and mat. 10-11 a.m. Sundays. MainStrasse Village, Covington, sageyogaco.com.