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Free fitness in Zaragoza: the full calendar of activities in parks and plazas

Zaragoza is taking exercise beyond gyms and into the city's parks, plazas and other public spaces. Fitness in the Parks will offer free instructor-led sessions, starting this Saturday, September 19, at the Winter Garden in José Antonio Labordeta Grand Park. It will be the first of six events scheduled between September 2026 and May 2027.
Free fitness in Zaragoza: the full calendar of activities in parks and plazas

The first event will begin at 9.30 a.m. with a cycling session featuring a live DJ, followed by a Zumdance class at 10.30 a.m. and a pairs DEKA competition at 11.30 a.m. The event will end at 1.30 p.m. and admission will be free. The aim is to offer activities for people of all ages and bring sports participation to different neighborhoods and spaces across Zaragoza.

Councillor for Sports Félix Brocate said the program forms part of Zaragoza's path toward becoming European Capital of Sport 2027 and announced that new activities will be introduced over the coming months. "This is the beginning of more physical activities in the city," he said. The sessions will be organized alongside centers and organizations in the sector, including Synergym, Inacua La Granja and David Lloyd.

FULL CALENDAR: THROUGH MAY 2027

After this Saturday's launch at Parque Grande, the second event will take place on October 24, 2026, at Teresa Perales Park. The third will be held on November 14 at La Granja Park, specifically at the Geodesic Dome. These will be the program's first three events in 2026.

The calendar will continue in 2027 with three more events. On March 13, the setting will be the Amphitheater at Delicias Park; on April 10, San José Main Square; and on May 8, the North Station in the Arrabal neighborhood.