The City of Athens is introducing free organized exercise activities in four major green spaces, offering opportunities for physical activity and wellbeing for children, adults, and people with disabilities. The program is implemented by the Organization of Culture, Sports and Youth of the City of Athens in cooperation with the Region of Attica.
The initiative transforms public parks into open hubs of movement, wellness, and social interaction, accessible to everyone across the city.
Mayor of Athens Haris Doukas stated that through the Urban Training program and park based exercise activities, the city is promoting daily physical activity in public spaces. He highlighted that Pilates, Bodytone, Freestyle sessions, family friendly activities, and specially designed programs for people with disabilities are offered free of charge, aiming to make fitness accessible to all.
Program overview
Certified trainers will be present at each location from 09:00 to 12:00, guiding participants through structured sessions including Pilates, Bodytone, Freestyle, and adapted activities.
The program is open to everyone, including adults starting or resuming exercise, children exercising with their parents, and people with disabilities through specially adapted interactive games. Inclusion and equal participation are central elements of the initiative.
Schedule of activities
Saturday 23 May
Garrison Park
09:00 to 09:45 Pilates
10:00 to 10:45 Freestyle
11:00 to 12:00 Interactive games for people with disabilities
Saturday 30 May
Plato’s Academy
09:00 to 09:45 Pilates
10:00 to 10:45 Bodytone
11:00 to 12:00 Interactive games for people with disabilities
Saturday 6 June
Prompona Grove
09:00 to 09:45 Pilates
10:00 to 10:45 Freestyle
11:00 to 12:00 Interactive games for people with disabilities
Saturday 13 June
National Garden
09:00 to 09:30 Fanga
09:30 to 09:40 Demonstration of rhythmic gymnastics by the Artemis team and choreography by the Yades cheerleading team
09:40 to 10:10 Freestyle
10:10 to 10:40 Pilates and Yoga
10:40 to 11:10 Bodytone
11:00 to 12:10 Interactive games for people with disabilities
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