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GET FIT MOBILE

Healthy behaviors, such as regular physical activity and free play, are an important part of reducing the risk of chronic disease in Prince George’s County. Get Fit Mobile supports the efforts of the County to improve health outcomes by creating opportunities for supervised, inclusive physical activities in local parks and neighborhoods.

Thursday, May 4, 5-7 pm

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Peace of Mind Pop-Up

Mental health is an essential part of overall health and wellness. Relieve stress and find your peace of mind through Yoga and coloring. Participants are encouraged to bring their own Yoga mat and towel.

Ages 3 & up; FREE Watkins Regional Park (located near Tennis Bubble) wellness@pgparks.com

PARKS DIRECT: SPD-SPEC-GA-20230504

Tuesday, May 9, 5-7 pm

Chalk It Up!

Express yourself! Join us as we draw in full color. Drawing can also encourage your child’s body awareness skills by tracing their hands or feet. Chalk games are therapeutic in building physical techniques of developmental and fine motor skills. The first 50 participants to register will get a FREE bucket of chalk!

Ages 2 & up; FREE Lane Manor Park (located near playground) wellness@pgparks.com

PARKS DIRECT: SPD-SPEC-GA-20230509

Thursday, May 11, 5-7 pm

Kid’s Day in the Park

Discover the fun you can have outdoors at the park! Join us for a variety of fitness games. Score with the ball toss and tic-tac-toe, and learn to have fun with fitness. Get ready to play and make friends along the way!

Ages 2 & up; FREE Kentland Community Center (located near playground) wellness@pgparks.com

PARKS DIRECT: SPD-SPEC-GA-20230511

Saturday, May 13, 8 am-1 pm Spring Harvest

Wondering how to use those spring fruits and veggies? Stop by the Get Fit Mobile unit for new recipes to enjoy and fun activities to try. Good nutrition starts with MyPlate! Learn to plant fresh vegetables to go on your plate. Planting supplies provided. Bring the whole family!

Ages 2 & up; FREE Ellen E. Linson Splash Park (located at farmer’s market) wellness@pgparks.com

PARKS DIRECT: SPD-SPEC-GA-20230513

Thursday, May 18, 5-7 pm

Buckets of Bubbles

Bubbles, bubbles, and more bubbles! Come out and play with our bucket of bubbles activity and see if you can make the biggest bubble! Supplies will be provided.

Ages 2 & up; FREE Bladensburg Waterfront Park (located near playground) wellness@pgparks.com

PARKS DIRECT: SPD-SPEC-GA-20230518

Saturday, May 20, 9-11 am

Peace of Mind Pop-Up

Mental health is an essential part of overall health and wellness. Relieve stress and find your peace of mind through Yoga and coloring. Participants are encouraged to bring their own Yoga mat and towel.

Ages 3 & up; FREE Tucker Road Athletic Complex (located near restrooms) wellness@pgparks.com

PARKS DIRECT: SPD-SPEC-GA-20230520

Thursday, May 25, 5-7 pm

Agility Workout Challenge

How fast can you go? Use your best footwork to navigate around cones, over hurdles, and across agility ladders for a family-friendly workout challenge! For all levels.

Ages 6 & up; FREE Walker Mill Regional Park (located near playground) wellness@pgparks.com

PARKS DIRECT: SPD-SPEC-GA-20230525

Saturday, May 27, 8 am-1 pm

Spring Harvest

Wondering how to eat spring fruit and veggies? Stop by the Get Fit Mobile unit for new recipes to enjoy and fun activities to try. Good nutrition starts with MyPlate! Learn to plant fresh vegetables to go on your plate. Planting supplies provided. Bring the whole family!

All ages; FREE Marietta House Museum (located at farmer’s market) wellness@pgparks.com

PARKS DIRECT: SPD-SPEC-GA-20230527

Wednesday, May 31, 5-7 pm

Agility Workout Challenge

How fast can you go? Use your best footwork to navigate around cones, over hurdles, and across agility ladders for a family-friendly workout challenge! For all levels.

Ages 6 & up; FREE Westphalia Neighborhood Park (Westphalia Parkour Playground) wellness@pgparks.com

PARKS DIRECT: SPD-SPEC-GA-20230531