City of Toledo offering family summer activities, classes, events throughout city parks

TOLEDO, Ohio —

With summer plans and events for the summer being canceled or delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic,  the City of Toledo is hosting engaging activities to keep families occupied. 

The city is partnering with Athletes Global to give families in the area educational and fitness-based activities to do all summer long. 

Athletes Global is  a global organization that's dedicated to helping the youth and communities by teaching leadership skills through a variety of programs.  

Below is a scheduled list programs to attend. Social distancing protocols will be enforced during all events. 

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Zumba

The Zumba class are high energy dance parties that incorporate fitness in a natural way and are for children ages 8-13. You can register here. 

• Wilson Park - June 15 and 22, 10 - 11 a.m. 
• Ottawa Park - June 9, 16, and 23 11:15 a.m. -12:15 p.m. 
• Navarre Park - 1001 White Street - July 8, 15, and 22 11:15 a.m. -12:15 p.m. 
• Savage Park - July 31, Aug 6 and 13 12:30 p.m. -1:30 p.m. 

Self defense  

This program is a combination of practical self defense with MMA bootcamp fitness and mental physical stamina drawn from boxing, Muay Thai and more. Registration can be found here.  

• Walbridge Park - June 11, 18 and 25, 1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. 
  
• Wilson Park - July 7, 14, and 21, 10-11 a.m. 
• Ottawa Park - July 8, 15, and 22 11:15 a.m. -12:15 p.m. 
• Navarre Park - July 30, Aug 6 and 13 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. 

Fun Fitness

This program focuses on overall health and activity and is for kids ages 8-13. Registration can be found here.  

• Wilson Park - July 29, Aug. 5 and 12 - 10-11 a.m. 
• Savage Park - June 10, 17 and 24 - 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. 
• Ottawa Park - July 30, Aug. 6 and 13 - 11:15-12:15 p.m. 
• Walbridge Park - July 10, 17 and 24 - 1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. 

Yoga 

These classes will help improve balance, flexibility and posture along with increasing focus and concentration. You can register here.  

• Navarre Park - June 9, 16 and 23 - 11:15 - 12:15 p.m. 
• Savage Park - July 9, 16 and 23 - 12:30-1:30 p.m. 
• Walbridge Park - July 7, Aug. 3 and 10 - 1:45 - 2:45 p.m. 

Park Location 

• Wilson Park - 600 E. Oakland Street  
• Ottawa Park - 2200 Kenwood Blvd  
• Navarre Park - 1001 White Street 
• Savage Park - 650 Nebraska Ave. 
• Walbridge Park - 2761 Broadway Park Street