Who needs the gym? Look no further than Downtown Columbus for free and low-cost fitness — in plenty of places you might not expect (yoga in the museum, anyone?).

Psst — if you think we’re missing anything, send us a DM on @downtowncolumbus!

FREE

Photo by Robb McCormick

Yoga and cardio at Columbus Commons
Every Tuesday and Wednesday through September

With an expansive outdoor lawn, Columbus Commons offers free yoga and cardio with classes four times a week.

Fitness and Dance at the Scioto Mile Fountain 

Select Thursdays and Sundays (See event calendar)

Hit the (fountain) floor this summer with Free Dance + Fitness Classes! Get moving and cool off post-workout with a refreshing splash in the Fountain four times a week!

Photo courtesy of November Project

November Project at Genoa Park
Every Wednesday at 5:14 and 6:14 am

This fun, mega-supportive group meets at the deer statue every Wednesday morning for a free workout on the Genoa Park steps. They have classes at 5:14 am and 6:14 am. Catch the sunrise and get a great workout in.

Wellness Wednesdays at Topiary Park
Every Wednesday

Mindfullness, Yoga, Sound baths, and meditation on a weekly rotation. See their schedule. 

PAID

Patio Yoga at Jackie O’s on Fourth
Every second and fourth Saturday

Patio yoga on the biggest patio in Columbus? Sign us up! ($12)

Yoga at the Columbus Museum of Art

Select dates (check website) – next September 14, 2023

Surround yourself with the beauty of the art museum with this slow practice. Could there be a better setting to connect with yourself? ($10)

BONUS

Columbus Zouk
Seasonal 

Dance some salsa on the Scioto Mile with Columbus Zouk, running classes on a seasonal basis.

CoGo Bike Share
Every day

Bike anywhere Downtown with the convenient CoGo Bikeshare service — totally FREE with code DTOWNCOLUMBUS while memberships last. Sign up for an annual membership using the link above.

Scioto Milers Running Club
Seasonal through September 1 (pop up runs through the winter)

This casual group meets every Friday morning at Coleman’s Pointe for a run followed by coffee. Follow along on their Facebook page for updates.

Kayaking on the Scioto
Seasonal rentals available with Windrose Outdoor

The best view of Columbus is right from the water. Bring your own kayak or rent from Windrose Outdoor at the Main Street Boat Launch.