With the weather getting warm , it ’s only natural that you ’d want to go out the salt mine behind and point outside to get your exercising . The gym can give you some serious cabin febrility , specially if you ’ve been doing the same routine all wintertime . So if you ’re in search of new places to perspire it out while gazump up some much - necessitate sunshine , we recommend trying out these gorgeous maculation along the Charles .
Dr. Paul Dudley White Bike Path
Boston / CambridgeThis beautiful 18 - knot grummet line of work the Charles from Science Park to Watertown Square , ca-ca it a expectant route for the cycling gang . It fall out by the Hatch Shell , where you’re able to stop to overhear a concert , or one of many other summertime event , as well as several seaworthiness common maintain by theEsplanade Association . Go the whole way to see the skylines of both Boston and Cambridge in one go .
Riverbend Park
CambridgeThis park runs the length of Memorial Dr from Eliot Bridge to Western Ave . During the summer , it ’s closed to motor traffic on Sundays from 11am-7pm ( set out the last Sunday in April ) to alleviate public recreation . While this totally sucks for drivers , you’re able to take reward of the open roads on your bike , or just savor all the dark-green place . You ’re bound to see people skateboarding , slacklining , or walking six dogs at once , all with panoramic purview of the city in the background knowledge .
The docks
Various locationsThe Esplanade Association keep five different sets of unpaid wharf that you’re able to use for sportfishing , picnicking , or lurk around . The westward view from the Boston dock makes for a corking spot for even yoga or tai chi , and the Adirondack chairs are perfect for chilling out when you ’re done . The docks are a steady stamping ground for zouk dancers , and on particularly windy day , you could watch a flurry of sail boats affect back and onward along the river .
Boston University Sailing Pavilion
Boston UniversityIf you ’re grisly of the rowing car , but still need that full - body rowing workout , rent a kayak or stand - up paddleboard and take it out on the Charles . It ’s a great way to see the city from a new perspective while really work up a sweat . And if you ’d rather just be on a sauceboat ( cue the T - Pain ) , you’re able to head over to BU ’s boathouse to sign up for a glide social class . Sadly , leghorn outfit are not provided .
Community Boating, Inc.
Beacon HillStarting each year on April 1st , Community Boating offers low-priced lessons for child and adults at every level of experience in stand - up paddleboarding , kayaking , and windsurfing . Find them between the Hatch Shell and Longfellow Bridge , and check that to leave the iPhone in the automobile ( because youreallydon’t wanna bethatguy ) .
Fitness Park
Boston UniversityThe Fitness Park located by the Silber Way footbridge has pull - up bars , benches , and other canonic steel anatomical structure for the playground warrior in you . And since it was designed as a complimentary fitness space , there are plenty of indicate workouts sprinkled on signal throughout ( including a few for citizenry in wheelchairs ) . It ’s a great place for a stretch breakout , or to pink out a body - weight WOD .
Millennium Park
South EndThis former South End landfill has been transform into a 350 - acre parking area with mi of walk trail , a canoe landing place , nature bailiwick paths , and an outdoor amphitheatre . With the Charles on one side and Sawmill Brook on the other , much of the ballpark offers up a fantastic sentiment of the water . You might leave that you ’re supposed to be exercising .
Magazine Beach
Central SquareThis Cambridge - side park has a swim puddle as well as athletic fields , playground infinite , and walking trail , making it excellent for frisbee , dog wrestling , spouse acro , and all the other way you trick yourself into doing cardio . The 15 - Akka space is also home to the oldest building on the Charles , a granite gunpowder mag build in 1818 .
Outdoor fitness classes
Tennis courts
NewtonThose looking to show off their backhand can visit one of Charlesbank Park ’s four lighted lawn tennis courts , all free for public use . Play against someone you know or someone you do n’t ; either way , you ’ll get a great workout . Just remember that you ’ll get kvetch off when the lights go out . Because seeing the ball is kind of an important part of hitting it .
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Community Boating Inc. Boston, MA
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