June 3, 2025 — Get moving this summer at Kensico Dam Plaza with free weekly fitness classes. Zumba returns on Tuesdays starting June 10, and new this year, yoga will be offered on Thursdays beginning June 19. Both are part of the Westchester County Parks Department’s new Wellness Series.
The Zumba classes will be Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on June 10, 17 and 24; July 1, 15, 22 and 29; and Aug. 5, 12, 19 and 26. The class time changes to 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. for Sept. classes, which will take place on Sept. 2, 9 and 16.
Thursday yoga classes from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on June 19 and 26; July 17, 24 and 31; and Aug. 7, 14, 21 and 28. Bring your own mat.
Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins said: “We’re excited to bring two types of exercise classes to Kensico. Zumba is a fun and effective way to boost your cardiovascular health while burning countless calories, and yoga is a tranquil and soothing means to improve your flexibility, strength and balance.”
Westchester County Parks Commissioner Kathy O’Connor said: “The benefits of being outdoors are endless and participants can enjoy these instructional classes while increasing vitamin D intake, breathing fresh air and developing a deeper connection with nature.”
Kensico Dam Plaza is at the north end of the Bronx River Parkway in Valhalla.
For more information, call (914) 231-4500.