Richland’s Parks and Recreation has a series of Wednesday morning activities planned through the summer and it all begins this week, June 19. Workout Wednesday in John Dam Plaza begins at 9:00 a.m., with three different activities and times to choose from. Pop-up Play Day is centered around a different park each week. Learning opportunities and activities taught by park rangers begin at 10:00 a.m., and end at 11:30 a.m.
Workout Wednesday in John Dam Plaza
Fresh air and movement will greet you each Wednesday morning, June 19 – July 31 in John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, at the HAPO Community Stage. Grab a yoga mat and a water bottle and join others for one, two or three different activities. From Yoga, to Zumba to Drumming, there is something for every age and ability. The activities are drop in, so no registration is required, but you must sign a liability waiver, and it’s free! Teens 16 or under need a parent’s signature in order to participate. There is no childcare available.
Workout Schedule
- 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Yoga with Patti
- 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Zumba Aerobics with Dance Moves with Tai Fei
- 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Drumming Exercises with Dance Moves and drumsticks with Jo.
Pop-up Play Days in Richland Parks
The City of Richland Parks and Recreation and the Manhattan Project National Park are hosting a summer series of free Pop-up Play Days in nine Richland parks for kids ages 5 to 13 years old, and their parent or guardian.
Pop-up Play Days will occur almost every Wednesday, beginning June 19, and ending August 21. The one exception when there is not an event planned is Wednesday, July 3. Each play day begins at 10:00 a.m. and ends at 11:30 a.m. An adult must accompany all children.
Kids who attend five or more play days will receive a unique Junior Ranger Patch or Pin.
- June 19 Lynnwood Park
- June 26 Wye Park
- July 10 Leslie Groves Park
- July 17 Rodney Block Park
- July 24 Frankfort Park
- July 31 Oak Park
- August 7 Goethals Park
- August 14 Jefferson Park
- August 21 USS Triton Submarine Memorial Park
For more information, visit www.ci.richland.wa.us/parksfun or visit www.facebook.com/richlandparksandrecreation.