Krannert Family Center gym. Credit: Dwight Adams for Mirror Indy

Every year millions of Americans make a resolution to improve their health, but one estimate suggests that only about 9% stick with it until the end of the year. Indy Parks launched several programs this week to help both kids and adults be active throughout the coldest part of the year.

Here’s the list of activities:

Aerobic step

Krannert Park Family Center

📍 605 S. High School Road
🗓️ Mondays, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
🎟️ Free, no registration required

Garfield Park Burello Family Center 

📍 2345 Pagoda Drive
🗓️ Thursdays, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
🎟️ Free, registration required. Call (317) 327-7275 or email IndyParksCS@indy.gov to register.

Chair aerobics

Municipal Gardens Family Center

📍 1831 Lafayette Road
🗓️ Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 to 10:45 a.m.
🎟️ $3, no registration required

General exercise

Broad Ripple Park

📍 1500 Broad Ripple Ave.
🗓️ Wednesdays and Thursdays, 7 to 8 p.m.
🎟️ Free, no registration required

Washington Park

📍 3130 E. 30th St.
🗓️ Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
🎟️ Free, no registration required

Swim lessons for preschoolers

Indy Island Aquatic Center

Open to kids ages 3 to 5

📍 8300 E. Raymond St.
🗓️ Various class times available
🎟️ $35 a month, registration required

Krannert Park Family Center

Open to kids ages 3 to 5

📍 605 S. High School Road
🗓️ Various class times available
🎟️ $35 a month, registration required

Thatcher Park

Open to kids ages 3 to 5

📍 4649 W. Vermont St.
🗓️ Various class times available
🎟️ $35 a month, registration required

Swim lessons for kids ages 6 to 12

Indy Island Aquatic Center

Open to kids ages 6 to 12

📍 8300 E. Raymond St.
🗓️ Various class times available
🎟️ $49 a month, registration required

Krannert Park Family Center

Open to kids ages 6 to 12

📍 605 S. High School Road
🗓️ Various class times available
🎟️ $49 a month, registration required

Thatcher Park

Open to kids ages 6 to 12

📍 4649 W. Vermont St.
🗓️ Various class times available
🎟️ $49 a month, registration required

Tae kwon do

Riverside Park

Open to youth and adults. Must be at least 6 years of age.

📍 2420 E. Riverside Drive
🗓️ Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
🎟️ $5 per class, registration required. Call (317) 327-7275 or email IndyParksCS@indy.gov to register.

Christian Park

Open to youth and adults. Must be at least 6 years of age.

📍 4200 English Ave.
🗓️ Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, 6 to 8 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. to noon
🎟️ $55 per month, registration required. Call (317) 327-7275 or email IndyParksCS@indy.gov to register.

Yoga

Krannert Park Family Center

📍 605 S. High School Road
🗓️ Tuesdays, 6 to 7 p.m.
🎟️ Free, no registration required

Garfield Park Burello Family Center 

📍 2345 Pagoda Drive
🗓️ Tuesdays, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
🎟️ Free, registration required. Call (317) 327-7275 or email IndyParksCS@indy.gov to register.

Zumba

Rhodius Park

📍 1720 W. Wilkins St.
🗓️ Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
🎟️ Free, no registration required

For more information on these or other activities at your local park, head to the Indy Parks programs and events site or call (317) 327-7275.

Mirror Indy reporter Enrique Saenz covers west Indianapolis. Contact him at 317-983-4203 or enrique.saenz@mirrorindy.org. Follow him on X @heyEnriqueSaenz or on Bluesky at @enriquesaenz.bsky.social.

Creative Commons License

Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license.

Local news delivered straight to your inbox

Mirror Indy's free newsletters are your daily dose of community-focused news stories.

By clicking Sign Up, you’re confirming that you agree with our Terms of Use.

Related Articles