Fitness and Wellness for the Whole Family
Looking for ways to stay fit that are close to home? Here are some family friendly options to consider that won't have you driving all over Denver. The sites below include special classes for kids and options for adults to join along too.
24 Hour Fitness – The location at Colorado Blvd. and Yale Ave. has a “Kids’ Club” where children ages 6 months to 12 years can hang out with supervision up to 2 hours per day while you exercise.
Fit4Mom - Grab your sneakers, stroller and child/children and gear up for a great workout. These classes are designed for every stage of motherhood. Enjoy power walking or running and intervals of strength training using resistance tubing, the environment and the stroller.
The Family Room - Play. Learn. Support. Socialize. Enough Said! Check out this great new resource for families. You can sign up for classes, workshops or even join a babysitting cooperative. Make sure you check out their blog to learn more!
Harvard Gulch Rec Center - Just across Evans, the Harvard Gulch Rec Center is the closest city rec center to Platt Park residents. Famous for its outdoor pool, this place is packed in the summer. There are Mommy & Me Yoga classes as well as after school programs for school-aged children. Basketball, volleyball and flag football are just a few of the options.
Hot Mamas Exercise - Lace up your sneakers and workout with your child during a stroller class at Wash Park. You can also utilize onsite childcare and workout in a small class setting at Logan & Exposition. Either way, you are guaranteed a great workout!
Katie Millard's Gynmastic Playgroup - Katie is a Platt Park resident and parent. She offers a dymnatic, interactive playgroup at DU each month. You are always guaranteed to have a good time as you jump, somersault and cartwheel your way around the gym. Registation is required. Remember to sign up early before all the spaces are gone!
Mudra Yoga Studio - Located in the heart of our neighborhood on Old South Pearl Street, Mudra Yoga Studio offers a wide variety of classes. Expecting moms can meet other parents-to-be during prenatal yoga. Baby & me yoga is another popular choice for parents in the neighborhood.
Schlessman Family YMCA - This is the closest YMCA location to Platt Park. It offers many different classes for little ones and school-aged children. It even has onsite babysitting so parents can workout on their own. One of the main attractions is the large, indoor pool.
Washington Park Chiropractic - Located in Platt Park, right on Buchtel and Louisiana, across from the Light Rail station, Wash Park Chiropractic offers prenatal, pediatric, and sports related acupuncture and massage services.
Wash Park Rec Center - Just about a mile away from Platt Park, the Wash Park Rec Center has great classes for kids. Check out tumbling and gym jammers for todders. Basketball, volleyball and flag football are just a few of the options for older kids. There is even an indoor pool!
University of Denver Gym - Just blocks away from Platt Park, the University of Denver Coors Fitness Center is home to an Olympic-sized swimming pool. There are many fitness classes for parents and top notch equipment to workout on with onsite childcare.