Dayton Racquet Club (40 N. Main St.) Join this members-only business and fitness club atop the Kettering Tower, and enjoy a bird's eye view of the city as you sweat. Fitness-only memberships are available for $49/month. (937) 224-4381. Find it!
Downtown Bike Lanes (On St. Clair, Jefferson, Fourth and Fifth Sts.) Have you noticed some new striping on a few downtown streets? As part of the City of Dayton’s year-long infrastructure project, bike lanes or sharrows (lanes marked for shared bicycle and vehicle use) are being added to several thoroughfares, including Fourth, Fifth, Jefferson and St. Clair Streets. Now it's easier than ever to ride your bike downtown! (937) 333-4800.
Downtown YMCA (316 N. Wilkinson St.) This YMCA branch offers exercise and wellness programs, as well as numerous programs for kids and families. Join the next 12-week Move 2 Lose program beginning on June 7 and ratchet up your fitness level in these biweekly small group sessions with a professional personal trainer. The price is right, too: At $105 for members and $135 for nonmembers, you get 24 hard-core workouts for around $4 to $6 a pop. (937) 228-9622. Find it!
Drake's Downtown Gym (207 E. Fourth St.) Known around town for their boxing classes, Drake's Downtown Gym offers a variety of fitness training opportunities in an old-school gym with a no-frills atmosphere. Drop-in rates begin at $10/visit. Monthly and yearly memberships available. (937) 223-6193. Find it!
Five Rivers Outdoors (224 N. St. Clair St.) The outdoor recreation department at Five Rivers MetroParks offers opportunities to improve your skill level and explore outdoor pursuits such as kayaking, backpacking, rock climbing, fly-fishing, cycling and more through classes, trips, events and competitions. (937) 277-4374. Find it!
Ohio Budokan (601 E. Fifth St.) A martial arts and Japanese culture center, Ohio Budokan offers martial arts classes for adults and children, as well as instruction in other Japanese cultural arts including calligraphy, tea ceremony and Japanese language. Call to schedule a free trial class. (937) 443-0800. Find it!
Parks in the Heart of Downtown: Cooper Park (South of Second St, between Patterson & St. Clair, Find it!) and Dave Hall Plaza (South of Fourth St, between Jefferson & Main; Find it!) Enjoy some great green space in the middle of the city! These two downtown parks are perfect for a lunchtime walk or jog, or just to relax and enjoy being outside.
Practice Yoga on Fifth (504 E. Fifth St.) Practice Yoga offers a wide variety of yoga options in Ashtanga and Vinyasa styles - plus prenatal yoga, hot yoga, beginners' classes and more. $12/visit drop-in fee ($15 for prenatal.) Multiple class packages and unlimited monthly passes also available. (937) 321-7676. Find it!
RiverScape MetroPark (111 E. Monument Ave.) This popular, beautifully landscaped park on the banks of the Great Miami River is a hub of activities for all ages -- from concerts and community events to pedal boats and other river rentals. Enjoy the fountains, check out local history features, spend some time on the river or take advantage of the over 60 miles of recreation trails that connect to RiverScape. (937) 274-0126. Find it!
Tower Fitness (131 N. Ludlow St.) Formerly NeoLimits Fitness, Tower Fitness features top of the line cardio equipment, weight machines and free weights. Classes in yoga, pilates, cardio and strength training are also offered. Month-to month membership required, with a discount for Talbott Tower residents. (937) 222-3249. Find it!
Urban Krag Climbing Center (125 Clay St.) Set in a unique, converted church, Urban Krag is the Oregon Arts District's indoor rock climbing facility, featuring 8000 square feet of textured and sculpted vertical terrain with heights ranging from 28 to 56 feet. Day passes are $12. Monthly, yearly and family memberships available. (937) 224-5724. Find it!
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