Kick off spring with a Free workout in the parks!
Join us this May for FREE fitness classes across the city at one of our 43 classes taught by local park instructors and partners, including one online you can join from the comfort of your home!
Take the first step toward a more active, healthier lifestyle in a fun and supportive environment. Each workout is designed for all ages, fitness levels and takes place right at a park near you. Plus, we have organized Go Run Chicago runs on Saturdays.
May 1-10, Free Access to all 70+ Park Fitness Centers
May 4-9, Free Fitness Classes taught by CPkD staff across the city. [see a complete list of offerings in the calendar below]
From Yoga to Bootcamp and Conditioning to Chair Aerobics, we have opportunities for Chicagoans to take small steps towards making every minute count in your journey towards an active lifestyle and wellbeing. Our staff is excited to get everyone moving.
May 6, 13, 17 & 28, Wellness Walks, Presented by Chicago Parks Foundation
- May 6 at Lake Shore Park, 808 N Lake Shore Dr - 6 pm
- May 13 at Humboldt Park, 1301 N Humboldt Dr - 6:30 pm
- May 17 at Burnham Park, Meet at the Parking Lot North of 31st Street Beach - 10 am
- May 28 at West Ridge Nature Park, Meet at the park entrance near N Western & W Ardmore Avenues - 5 pm
May 13, May 20, and May 27 from 6-7pm
On Wednesdays during the month of May you are invited to join us at one of our 3 free Pop-Up classes offered at 3 unique park spaces, lead by one of our wellness partners.
- Norwood Park, 5801 N. Natoma Ave.
- Ping Tom Park, 1770 S. Wentworth Ave.
- Valley Forge Park, 7001 W. 59th St.
May in Motion
No current events.
City & Sister Agency Employees – Membership Discount Available
City and sister agency employees have access to fitness centers at a discounted fee. To participate, register in-person at a park by providing an employee photo ID, or a printed or digital copy of recent pay stub and a photo ID.
Chicago parks provides Chicagoans a variety of programs that allow everyone to live a active lifestyle. Check out what we have to offer at a park near you.
Health Equity in the Parks
These May in Motion events align with the Chicago Park District's commitment to health and wellness by promotion community wellbeing and supporting active living through parks.
Chicago Moves Day Video Archive
The following videos were part of the 2020 & 2021 Chicago Moves Day (May) and Half Way to Moves Day (November) virtual events. A variety of class types are included for all ages and abilities. We hope these videos provide the opportunity to get moving, whenever and wherever works best for you.
Kids Fitness
Kids Fitness (25:17 minutes)
Brandon Lyles, Community Recreation - Wellness
Senior Fitness
Senior Fitness (18:01)
Lead by: Michael Johnson
Pilates (38:53 minutes)
Lead by: Louis Battle, Chicago Park District
Senior Chair Fitness (25:19)
Lead by: Louis Battle
Boot Camp
Boot Camp (19:53)
Lead by: D’jon Meek
Dance
Dance Instruction (10:02)
Lead by: Brazhal Brewer
Kickboxing
Kickboxing (7:57)
Lead by: Liz Clark – Wood & Alex Kerber
Pilates
Pilates (30:42)
Lead by: Meghan O'Boyle
Sports Skills, Drills & Conditioning
Flag Football Skills & Drills (12:49)
Lead by: Marlenni Laureano & Rebecca Regaladoe
Lead by: Leticia Arriaga, Chicago Park District, Lincoln Park Cultural Center
Yoga
Yoga: Vinyasa Flow (23:50)
Lead by: Brandon Lyles
Yoga (4:46 minutes)
Lead by: Monique Crawley, Chicago Park District, Fosco & Dvorak Parks
Zumba
Zumba (13:21 minutes)
Martha Frausto, Community Recreation
Zumba (27:38)
Lead by: Marth Frausto
Zumba (26:10 minutes)
Lead by: Martha Frausto, Chicago Park District, Piotrowski & Vittum Parks
Chicago Moves Day is part of Move Your WaySM
The Chicago Park District was selected to participate in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) 2020 Move Your WaySM campaign. Move Your WaySM was created to promote the second edition of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. Learn more.