Toddler Time
2026-05-21 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
Give your little one a head start on understanding the importance of the environment by exploring nature through hands‑on activities, stories, songs, crafts, and more, with each class focusing on a different nature theme. Children must be accompanied by an adult as they learn about animals, plants, and habitats.

Aqua Arthritis
2026-05-21 10:00 - 10:45
This class helps improve range of motion, flexibility, muscle strength, and cardiovascular health through joint-protected exercises in the pool. Emphasis is placed on posture alignment, body awareness, and injury or surgery rehabilitation. It is especially recommended for individuals with arthritis, chronic pain, or muscle fatigue.

Fit & Strong
2026-05-21 09:30 - 11:00, 2026-05-19 09:30 - 11:00
Are you looking for a class to improve exercise frequency, increase strength, and help with goal setting to promote overall health? Join us for Fit & Strong!, an evidence-based physical activity program that combines aerobics, stretching, balance, strength, endurance exercises, and health education to promote healthy behavior changes. Registration is required.

Fit & Strong
2026-05-21 09:00 - 10:30
Are you looking for a class to improve exercise frequency, increase strength, and help with goal setting to promote overall health? Join us for Fit & Strong, a program that combines aerobics, stretching, balance, strength, endurance exercises, and health education to promote healthy behavior changes.

Deep Fluid Magic
2026-05-21 09:00 - 09:45
Take on a challenging, deep-water workout designed to elevate your cardio fitness while strengthening and toning your core, glutes, and legs. This class incorporates the use of ankle cuffs and water dumbbells to enhance resistance and maximize results.

Water Aerobics: Strength and Power
2026-05-21 08:00 - 08:45
This high-energy, high-impact workout uses the natural resistance of water to help strengthen and tone the body. Benefits include increased energy, improved range of motion, and enhanced muscle tone.

Fitness in the Parks - Circuit Workout
2026-05-20 18:00 - 19:00
Shake up your routine with this dynamic Circuit Workout! Move through a series of timed exercises that target strength, cardio, and endurance — perfect for a full-body challenge. Work at your own pace with options for all fitness levels. Please bring a mat or towel.

Women's Weight Training Class
2026-05-20 18:00 - 19:00
This class focuses on teaching basic weight training techniques to help shape and tone the body.

Fitness in the Parks - Circuit Workout
2026-05-20 18:00 - 19:00
Shake up your routine with this dynamic Circuit Workout! Move through a series of timed exercises that target strength, cardio, and endurance—perfect for a full-body challenge. Work at your own pace with options for all fitness levels.

Free Drop-In Tennis
2026-05-20 12:00 - 14:00
Join us on Wednesdays in May to enjoy our indoor tennis courts.

The EVERYTHING Workout
2026-05-20 12:00 - 13:00
This full body circuit workout is designed to hit major muscle groups and energy systems. In this single session for May is National Physical Fitness & Sports Month, our fitness instructor Pat Wright will use techniques which balance strength, cardio, and flexibility. As a bonus, she will provide educational information that will explain the whys and hows for each exercise. Bring your energy for this activity, and of course some water!

Nature: Wild Reading
2026-05-20 11:00 - 12:00
Give your child a jump start in literacy as they enjoy a short story with a park naturalist, followed by questions, creative crafts, nature exploration, and a guided walk around the center to learn fun facts about live animals—making a love for reading feel like second nature.

This program, held at Clearwater Nature Center, requires all children to be individually registered in advance through ParksDirect, must include a parent or guardian to assist with activities, may be canceled if registrations are insufficient, and may include outdoor components, so please dress for the weather.

Therapeutic Recreation: AquaTone
2026-05-20 11:00 - 11:45
Join us for an exciting, low-impact workout with lots of music. Exercising in water helps to improve your flexibility, lessen your joint stiffness and pain, and improve your heart health. Relieve stress with gentle movements and breathing techniques. This program is designed specifically for adults aged 18+ with disabilities who reside in Prince George’s County.

Individuals must be able to participate independently with minimal assistance or bring their own aide/companion. All abilities welcome!

Turtles In Maryland
2026-05-20 10:30 - 11:30
Learn the importance of turtles to Maryland’s ecosystem and their use in the colonial period as a food source. Children will also learn how reptiles were used as powerful political symbols of independence. A naturalist from Watkins Nature Center will bring reptiles to the museum.

Yoga
2026-05-20 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-05-19 10:00 - 11:00
Stretch toward your fitness goals! Learn basic yoga to improve health and flexibility through deep breathing and controlled stretching. Reduce stress, get better sleep, and build muscle stamina as you practice new or previously learned yoga skills.

Living Strong
2026-05-20 09:30 - 10:30
Whether you’re a graduate of Fit & Strong! or new to group fitness and would like a challenge, Living Strong is a great way to stay active and build strength in a supportive environment. This class includes strength training, aerobic exercise, balance, flexibility and more, along with goal setting to help you stay motivated and consistent. Come improve your endurance, boost your energy, and keep Living Strong!

Yoga-ta Try This…w/Lundon Sweetney “Autoimmune & Holistic Healing Coach”
2026-05-20 09:00 - 15:00
This beginner-friendly yoga class is designed to help you slow down, reconnect, and build confidence both on and off the mat. You’ll move through simple, intentional movements, learn foundational poses, and practice calming breathwork. The class focuses on gentle stretching, light strengthening, and proper alignment, creating a supportive environment where you can feel comfortable and grow in your yoga practice.

Cycling Seniors Club Ride
2026-05-20 09:00 - 11:30
This ride will start at Lake Artemesia and we will ride to the Aquatic Gardens along the Paint Branch and Anacostia River trails, approximately 14 miles round trip. This trail is flat/paved with several road crossings and inclines and is appropriate for beginner and intermediate cyclists.

Fitness in the Parks - AM Sweatshop
2026-05-20 08:00 - 09:00
Join us for this fun, effective, outdoor cardio workout that combines several different workout methods including aerobics and bodyweight strength training. Enjoy a high-energy group environment as you improve your strength and cardiovascular endurance.

Fitness in the Parks - AM Sweatshop
2026-05-20 08:00 - 09:00
Join us for this fun, effective cardio workout that combines several different workout methods including aerobics and bodyweight strength training. Enjoy a high-energy group environment as you improve your strength and cardiovascular endurance.

Veterans Book Group
2026-05-19 19:00 - 21:00
Active service members and veterans of all eras are invited to join this free, monthly small group reading and discussion dinner series centered around books which relate to military experiences or offer a veteran’s perspective. Veterans Book Group is coordinated statewide by Maryland Humanities and presented locally in partnership with Montpelier Arts Center. Discussions are led by Dr. Karen Arnold, former poet-in-residence at the Arts Center and discussion moderator for multiple literature groups in Baltimore. Dinner and reading materials are provided. Call 301-377-7800 for more information and to register. Spaces are limited; registration is required by Jan. 6, 2026.

Ages 18 & up; FREE; registration required

Zumba
2026-05-19 18:30 - 19:30
Join us for free Zumba every Tuesday in May to celebrate National Physical Fitness & Sports Month!

Solutions for Better Sleep Presentation
2026-05-19 18:00 - 19:00
Sleep is essential for all of us. It supports important aspects of our overall health, our weight, our mood and memory, and even our heart health. In this virtual session, a member of the Johns Hopkins Behavioral Sleep Medicine Program will highlight what you can do to improve your sleep as you age.

Registration required. All ages welcome. FREE.

Growing in the Garden: A 3-Part Learning Series
2026-05-19 13:00 - 14:00
Give your child a hands‑on introduction to gardening and agriculture through this fun, three‑session program. Each class encourages kids to explore, observe, and record what they discover in the garden.

The registration fee covers all three classes.Each session must be attended.Each session builds on the one before it.

Sessions:

Tue, March 24, 1-2 pm

Tue, April 28, 1-2 pm

Tue, May 19, 1-2 pm

Drop-In Tennis
2026-05-19 12:00 - 14:00
Join us on Tuesdays in May to enjoy our indoor tennis courts.

Fit & Strong
2026-05-19 11:00 - 12:30
Are you looking for a class to improve exercise frequency, increase strength, and help with goal setting to promote overall health? Join us for “Fit & Strong,” an evidence-based physical activity program that combines aerobics, stretching, balance, strength, endurance exercises, and health education to promote healthy behavior changes. Registration is required.

Tai Chi
2026-05-19 11:00 - 12:00
In recognition of National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, join us for a refreshing session focused on gentle movement, balance, and overall wellness. Come enjoy a peaceful way to stay active, reduce stress, and support your physical well-being while moving at your own pace.

She's Outdoors Series: Fitness Hike
2026-05-19 09:00 - 10:30
Enjoy a naturalist‑led woodland hike as part of the “She’s Outdoors” series for women 18+, taking a brisk three‑mile loop along the natural surface trails at Cosca Regional Park starting from the nature center. Be sure to register for the May 19th session, and don’t forget your water and bug spray!
