Join us on the Esplanade for Zumba led by Healthworks at the Hatch Shell! Fusing Latin and international music with easy-to-follow dance moves, Zumba workouts are high-energy fun for all age groups. Healthworks instructors will lead you through movements that combine fast and slow rhythms, offering both interval training and resistance training. Mix up your routine and come dance the night away with us on the Esplanade!

Water will be available on-site, but please bring your own water bottle to reduce waste. We recommend you wear weather-appropriate, breathable clothing and sun protection.

Pre-registration is highly recommended in order to receive timely updates. Please cancel if you can no longer attend so that others may join.

Zumba led by Healthworks will take place every Tuesday from 6:00pm to 7:00pm starting on July 21st and ending on August 18th on the following dates:

July 21- Canceled
July 28
August 4
August 11
August 18
August 25 - Self Defense with Healthworks

The final Tuesday of the series, Healthworks will be hosting a self-defense class in lieu of Zumba.

This event is part of our River Fit Series. Learn more and register for other events in this series here.

Event Cancellation

In the event of extreme weather or other hazardous conditions, the Esplanade Association will email all participants and post a cancellation notice. Please follow our Facebook page (@EsplanadeBoston) and Instagram (@EsplanadeInBoston) to keep up to date about potential class cancellations.

Location Information & Directions

Questions about Accessibility? Please visit our Know Before You Go page.

NOTE: There is NO PARKING on the Esplanade. Please plan to arrive via one of the options below:

WALKING
If entering by foot, you can take one of many footbridges to enter the park. They are all noted on this map. The DCR Hatch Memorial Shell is closest to the Arthur Fiedler Footbridge, which is located between Beacon Street and Beaver Place, adjacent to David G Mugar Way. Once in the Esplanade, look to your right to find the DCR Hatch Memorial Shell!

MBTA
The Hatch Shell is a ten-minute walk from the Arlington MBTA Station (Green Line) and a ten-minute walk from the Charles / MGH MBTA Station (Red Line). Find all of the nearby stations on this map.

BLUE BIKES
Pick up a Bluebike at any station around Boston, Brookline, Cambridge and Somerville and return to a station located conveniently near the Hatch Shell. Find locations on the System Map or mobile app. The closest Blue Bikes station is located where Beacon Street meets David Mugar Way, in front of Beacon Street access to the Arthur Fiedler Footbridge.

PARKING (outside of park)
Recommended parking locations include Newbury Street lots or the Boston Common Garage.

RIDE SHARE
Please direct rideshare vehicles to drop you off on Beacon Street near Arlington Street. Cheers is a good reference spot. Once you’ve been dropped off, enter the park on foot via the Arthur Fiedler Footbridge, located between Beacon Street and Beaver Place, adjacent to David G Mugar Way.

About Healthworks Fitness

Founded in 1977, Healthworks operates with over four decades of experience and expertise in women’s fitness. They are proud to be considered Boston's premier fitness centers for women, with over 15,000 members, 500+ employees, 3 locations, and a non-profit fitness center. Learn more about Healthworks at their website here. Checkout Healthworks on Instagram @healthworks.

About the Esplanade Association

The Esplanade Association (Esplanade.org) is a nonprofit organization that works to revitalize and enhance the Charles River Esplanade, sustain its natural green space, and build community in the park by providing educational, cultural, and recreational programs for everyone.

Stay up to date with the Esplanade by following us on Facebook (@EsplanadeBoston) and Instagram (@EsplanadeInBoston). Visit Esplanade.org/Events to learn about upcoming events and programs on the Esplanade.

Contact the host of River Fit Summer 2026: Zumba

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