Sport in the park starts again

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced athlete, the impulse region Erfurt - Weimar - Jena - Weimarer Land is once again offering a varied and free health and fitness training program for all age groups with its "Sport in the Park" event series - outdoors and in any weather. Next Wednesday, 06.05.2026, "Sport in the Park" starts in Jena with a yoga class by Franca Rudolph. Until 16.09.2026, the activities will take place every Wednesday between 5 and 6 p.m. on the Jena Hanfrieds pitch in the Saaleaue in Lobeda-West.

"Sport in the Park" is an open, free and non-binding sports and exercise program for citizens in the region. Anyone can take part. Participation is possible without prior registration. All activities take place under the guidance of experienced and suitably qualified trainers.

"As a freely accessible weekly sports program, it offers the opportunity to try out new sports, get to know clubs and meet other sports enthusiasts. I invite all Jena residents to take advantage of the varied program. Perhaps you will find a new favorite sport",

says Johannes Schleußner, head of the sports department.

This year there are thematic blocks so that participants can experience a certain continuity. The month of May is all about yoga. This will be followed by blocks on Zumba, HIIT the beat, square dance and bodyfit, parcours, children's sports and finally senior sports. Overall coordination is handled by the city sports association.

In addition to Jena, Bad Berka, Erfurt, Apolda and Weimar are also taking part in the campaign.

All offers can be found on the Impulsregion website:
https://www.impulsregion.de/sport/sport-im-park/