Looking for fun outdoor activities to keep you moving this summer? Here are some of the classes and events around the city you can try out.
Play Volleyball at Z鈥檚 Villa in Valade Park
Detroit-based intramural sports league operator Come Play Detroit is hosting coed volleyball leagues at Z鈥檚 Villa every Monday and Thursday. Games run from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Details on additional volleyball events and leagues are available on the organization鈥檚 website, along with the Detroit Volleyball Club鈥檚 site. Participants must register in advance. $80+ for free agents and $450+ to register as a team. Through Sept. 29.听Valade Park, ;听.
City Glow Yoga in Beacon Park
Formed in 2019, City Glow Yoga combines movement, nature, and community to help relieve stress with a unique silent-disco yoga class. Class is held on every second Monday night through Aug. 21 in Beacon Park. Registration is open to the public. $5. Follow @cityglowyoga on Instagram for updates. Beacon Park, ; 313-566-8250; .
Work Up a Sweat with Group Runs from RUNdetroit
Running gear and supply store RUNdetroit hosts group runs all year meeting at the RUNdetroit store at 8 a.m. every Saturday. Runners can choose between three-, six-, and 10-mile routes. All ages, skills, and speeds 鈥 walking, jogging, running, and sprinting 鈥 are welcome to participate. Runners can also participate in guided track workouts on the first, second, and third Tuesday of each month until October. Year-round. No cost.听RUNdetroit,听; 313-638-2831;听.
Come Play Detroit: Belle Isle
Come Play Detroit offers several outdoor fitness activities in Detroit. This summer, check out recreational kickball, softball, and pickleball on Belle Isle. Register as a team or a solo free agent. Kickball is on Mondays, pickleball is on Tuesdays, and softball is on Thursdays. Try a sport you鈥檝e never done, or grab a team and register together! Check out Come Play Detroit鈥檚 website for registration information and more sporting events happening near you. Dates and prices vary. Belle Isle Athletic Complex, ; 313-436-0043; .
Detroit Riverwalkers
Start your day off on the right foot with a walk alongside the Detroit River. Presented by Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, this walking program is a great way to get up and active, with additional educational elements offered as well. Every Tuesday from 8-10 a.m., the group will feature fitness classes, blood pressure screenings, health education, and a walk at the riverfront. On Thursdays from 8-10 a.m. a fitness class will be offered as well. This event is for adults 50 years and older. Free. Cullen Plaza, ; 313-566-8200; .
Workout Wednesdays with First Responders 4 Fitness
Get your heart rate up with First Responders 4 Fitness 鈥 a local nonprofit committed to providing educational resources regarding health and wellness in the community. Starting July 12, join the group for free weekly fitness classes on Wednesday鈥檚 from 5-6 p.m. Cadillac Square Park, ; 313-224-1100; .
This post has been updated for 2023.听
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