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Make It An Active Summer In Monroe: 10 Ways To Get Moving
From a brand partner: Find recreation programs, outdoor adventures and family-friendly activities throughout the area.
Summer is a great time to get moving in Monroe, whether you're looking to join a league, try a new class, spend more time outside or find an active program for the kids.
From city recreation programs and swim lessons to trails, tennis courts and fitness classes, there are plenty of ways to make the most of the season. Be sure to check each website for current schedules, registration details, fees and availability before making plans.
1. Get Moving At Wolfe Park
Monroe Parks & Recreation offers year-round opportunities to stay active, from pickleball, tennis and basketball at Wolfe Park to seasonal programs, camps and community recreation activities for all ages.
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Monroe Parks and Recreation Department
Website: monroect.myrec.com
2. Train In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Muay Thai
Cruvinel Brothers Training Center offers Brazilian jiu-jitsu and Muay Thai classes for kids, teens and adults, helping students build confidence, strength, discipline and self-defense skills in a supportive training environment.
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Cruvinel Brothers Training Center
Website: cruvinelbros.com
3. Hit The Green
Chris Bargas Golf Club offers championship-style golf on a scenic 18-hole public course, along with year-round practice opportunities at The Player’s Club featuring state-of-the-art Trackman golf simulators.
Whitney Farms Golf Course
Website: whitneyfarmsgc.com
4. Play Tennis & Pickleball At Wolfe Park
Wolfe Park’s public tennis and pickleball courts offer first-come, first-served play, along with seasonal clinics, camps and leagues for players of all ages and skill levels.
Wolfe Park Tennis & Pickleball Courts
Website: monroect.myrec.com
5. Stretch, Strengthen And Reset At Full Circle Hot Yoga
Find your flow at Full Circle Hot Yoga, where heated yoga classes, experienced instructors and a supportive community help you build strength, flexibility and balance for both body and mind.
Full Circle Hot Yoga
Website: fullcirclehotyoga.com
6. Make A Splash At Lakewood-Trumbull YMCA Outdoor Center
Cool off in one of three outdoor pools, take swim lessons, paddle across the lake in paddleboats or enjoy family-friendly outdoor recreation across 47 scenic acres at the Lakewood-Trumbull YMCA Outdoor Center.
Lakewood-Trumbull YMCA
Website: cccymca.org
7. Get Moving At Row House Monroe
Build strength, endurance and confidence with coach-led rowing classes that combine low-impact cardio, full-body conditioning and energizing group workouts designed for every fitness level.
Row House Monroe
Website: therowhouse.com
8. Paddle The Housatonic River
Explore the scenic Housatonic River with single and tandem kayak rentals, canoe rentals and beginner-friendly guidance from Zoar Beach Kayak Rentals, a local favorite for outdoor adventures on the water.
Zoar Beach Kayak Rentals
Website: zoarbeach.com
9. Reach Your Goals With Personalized Training
Get a customized fitness plan at 838 Strength, where one-on-one coaching, body composition analysis and movement assessments help create a training program tailored to your goals and individual needs.
838 Strength And Fitness
Website: 838strength.com
10. Build Confidence In The Water With Swim Lessons
From first-time swimmers to future swim team athletes, Swim Lessons With April offers private, semi-private and small-group instruction focused on water safety, stroke development and building lifelong confidence in the water.
Swim Lessons With AprilWebsite: swimwithapril.com
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