Lakewood offers recreation programs for our residents of any age. Whether it’s interactive youth programs in the park, yoga in the pavilion or senior men’s coffee, we have something for everyone.
Lakewood Parks & Recreation
6000 Main St SW, 1st Floor
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 983-7887
[email protected]
Wellness Programs
Registration is now open for all classes and sessions. Please use the registration link to find the right class and time for your schedule. All Yoga, Meditation and Cardio classes are held in the Pavilion at Fort Steilacoom Park, 9107 Angle Lane SW. Parking is available behind the building or along the fence near the city park maintenance shop.
Yoga and Meditation
We offer a variety of Yoga classes. All classes cost $40 for four sessions unless indicated otherwise.
Gentle Yoga
$12 drop-ins available, (cash or card)
Gentle yoga slows down the asana (position) flows of vinyasa and gives each person a chance to feel out vinyasa poses with a variation that caters to the needs of beginners, injuries and those who like a calmer practice. The room will be at 80 degrees.
Mondays 4:30-5:30 p.m.
- Session 4 Dates: April 15 to May 20
Thursdays 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
- Session 4 Dates: April 11 to May 16
Classes are not interchangeable; if you miss a session, you cannot make it up on a different day of the week. (I.e. if you miss Monday, you cannot attend the Thursday class as a make-up.)
Vinyasa Yoga
$12 drop-ins available (cash or card)
Vinyasa is a modern style of yoga that connects body to breath in a moving meditation. It combines a series of asanas (physical positions) that target mindfulness through flow, balance, twists and inversions. This is an all-levels class that can be individualized to each person. The room will be at 80 degrees,.
Mondays 5:45-6:45 p.m.
- Session 4 Dates: April 15 to May 20
Hatha Yoga for Beginners
$12 drop-ins available (cash or card)
Learn the fundamentals of yoga in a calm and supportive atmosphere. This slower paced class for beginning students will focus on proper alignment in the foundational poses of Hatha yoga while building strength, stability and flexibility. Class offerings will include a variety of mindfulness practices to support cultivation of present-minded awareness of breath and body. Over time there will be the option to progress toward a slow and gentle flow of poses to build a little heat.
Thursdays 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
- Session 4 Dates: April 11 to May 23 (no class May 9)
Chair Yoga
$12 drop-ins available (cash or card)
Chair Yoga is one of the gentlest forms of yoga available. This class is accessible for everybody, no previous yoga experience is necessary. Ideal for those dealing with past injuries or limited mobility, but welcome to all! You can enjoy the many benefits of yoga without having to get up or down from the floor. Those benefits include increased balance, strength, flexibility, range of motion, and stress reduction.
Wednesdays 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
- Session 4 Dates: April 10 to May 15
Path to Peace: Trauma Sensitive Yoga
$12 drop-ins available (cash or card)
Rooted in an understanding of the impact of trauma, this class is crafted to create a safe and supportive environment for everyone, regardless of their past experiences. We emphasize choice and empowerment, inviting you to listen to your body and make decisions that feel right for you. The gentle guidance through postures, breathwork, and meditation aims to foster self-awareness and promote a sense of control over one’s own experience.
Wednesdays 6 – 7 p.m.
- Session 3 Dates: March 6, 13, 20, 27
Sacred Self-Discovery
$12 drop-ins available (cash or card)
A series of classes intended to help participants become familiar with their true selves. Each class will be centered around a different activity that incorporates self-directed movement, meditation, and/or energy work intended to help individuals connect with themselves on a deeper level. By forming and nurturing that connection, individuals are able to authentically express themselves in more aspects of their life. This can lead to healing from trauma, a sense of inner peace, and greater connection to the world.
Tuesdays 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
- Session 1 Dates: March 5, 12, 19, 25
Yin/Yang Yoga
$12 drop-ins available (cash or card)
Yin Yang is a style of yoga that heats up the body for the first half of class through a series of flows and then cools the body down with restorative deep stretching. It is a well-balanced class of sun and moon energy that is a great way to reset stress hormones and release endorphins. The room will be at 75 degrees.
Thursdays 5:45 – 6:45 p.m.
- Session 4 Dates: April 11 to May 16
Kirtan Chanting Course
$60 for four-week course
In this four-week series we will learn about the history of Kirtan, understand the benefits of developing a chanting practice, study the words, melody and meaning of popular Sanskrit chants, as well as chant together to experience the benefits of practicing in a group setting. Participants will receive a list of resources to continue their learning and deepen their practice beyond the course. No prior music experience is necessary.
Tuesdays 6 – 7:30 p.m.
- Session 1 Dates: March 5, 12, 19, 26
Mindful Meditation
$10 for four-week session
An encouraging outcome of mindfulness meditation is that the results are noticeable so quickly. Decades of research have demonstrated numerous benefits. After the four-week session you will walk away having learned specific methods that will lead to reduced stress, anxiety and depression, more compassion and kindness towards oneself and others, improved emotional regulation and self-control, enhanced cognitive abilities and mental clarity, increased immune function and lowered blood pressure, better sleep quality and focus and more.
Thursdays 12 – 1:30 p.m.
- Session 1 Dates: March 7, 14, 21, 28
- Session 2 Dates: April 11, 18, 25, May 2
Session 1 Registration
Session 2 Registration
March Meditations
Free
Join these free community meditations! All levels of meditators are welcome. Please don’t be intimidated. Everyone who comes who has not experienced sitting in meditation for an hour, says how fast the time went by. You will be surprised. Ghandi said that meditation is the most important thing you can do for yourself and your community. See how fast the results show up in your life and expand to those around you. It’s very inspiring. Experience the simplicity of Dhyana Meditation. “Sitting silently with yourself is a radical act,” Tara Broch.
- Tuesdays, 4:40-5:30 p.m. March 12, 19, 26
- Fridays, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. March 8, 15
- Saturdays, 12-1 p.m. March 9, 16, 23
Cardio and Exercise
Fall Prevention/Sit and Fit
$40 for four-week class. $12 drop-ins available (cash or card)
Motivated Monday Group Exercise. This class is a perfect chance to jump start your 2024 fitness goals. Sit or stand, this class will focus on balance and Fall prevention, cardio fitness, strength building, and flexibility. A full exercise class will incorporate simple choreography warm-ups, fitness routines, and yoga/tai chi inspired cool downs. Your instructor will give tips and ideas on how to modify or enhance movement at your fitness level, while raising your heart rate and encouraging improvements in form and function all to a fun musical playlist. Take this time to start a fitness habit, establish some fitness goals, and/or improve what you already know.
Mondays 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
- Session 3 Dates: March 11, 18, 25 and April 1
- Session 4 Dates: April 8 to May 13
Cardio Drumming
$40 for four-week class; $12 drop-ins (cash or card)
Cardio drumming is a dynamic cardiovascular workout that combines drumming, rhythm, and music. It’s not only a full body workout, but it will make you smile, sweat, and feel amazing! Drumming can synchronize both sides of the brain which can lead to more creativity, insight, and a calmer mind. Class includes warm-up, cardio drumming for 40 minutes, cool-down with stretching, and a short grounding practice to complete the hour. All levels welcome!
Wednesdays 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
- Session 4 Dates: April 10 to May 15
Tai Chi
$113 for eight-week class (no drop-ins available)
This class teaches participants ways to improve their overall mind, body and spirit through a series of slow continuous movements. With over 30+ year experience, instructor Ronny Llanos will teach an Abbreviated Yang Style form easy to learn for the beginner. You will walk away with tools to help; stress reduction, cardiovascular functions, balance and posture, arthritic conditions, lowering high blood pressure and more.
For those who have completed the Abbreviated Yang Style beginner course, there is an intermediate Tai Chi class. Intermediate students will start moving into Section 1 of the Old Yang Style. Students will have a deeper understanding of flow and coordination of breath and movement while following the ancient Classics of Tai chi Chuan.
Beginner Tai Chi
Tuesdays 10:15 – 11:15 a.m.
- Session 2 Dates: March 5, 12, 19, 26 & April 2, 9, 16, 23
- Session 3 Dates: April 30 to June 18
Intermediate Tai Chi
Tuesdays, 9 – 10 a.m.
- Session Dates: April 30 to June 18
Intermediate Tai Chi registration
Qigong
$113 for eight-week class; $15 drop-in available (cash or check)
Qigong, pronounced “chi gong,” was developed in China thousands of years ago as part of traditional Chinese medicine. It involves using exercises to optimize energy within the body, mind, and spirit, with the goal of improving and maintaining health and well-being. This Qigong class is designed to stimulate the 12 meridians and will include Meridian Tapping, breath work and warmups.
Tuesdays 9 – 10 a.m.
- Session 2 Dates: March 5, 12, 19, 26 & April 2, 9, 16, 23
Senior Programs
The Lakewood Senior Activity Center offers a variety of activities for older adults in Lakewood. Below is a list of all activities we offer, but please visit our Senior Activity Center page for updated locations, dates and times for each activity.
Men’s Coffee Hour
Join a group of our finest Lakewood residents for conversation and coffee at our Men’s Coffee Hour on Tuesdays from 10 – 11 a.m.
Coffee and Conversation
This coffee and conversation hour is open to any Lakewood Seniors that just want to warm up with a cup of coffee or cocoa with friends.
Just a Walk in the Park
Join us for fellowship and fitness! It’s always a good time to get outdoors, so join us on our weekly walks in the park. We walk rain or shine (except in snow ice or high winds). Please arrive a few minutes early to sign in. Meet near the Ft. Steilacoom dog park. Please leave your dogs at home. Mondays at 10:30 a.m.
Knotty Knitters
Grab your yarn and let’s get together to knit and crochet with your friends! Grab your projects and join us! Invite your friends! Whether you knit or crochet, everyone is welcome. Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m.
Brain Games
Help keep your brain engaged and challenged! Research shows that keeping your brain active can help reduce age-related cognitive disorders. Join us and supercharge your brain with interactive brain games! This program is not for individuals with memory loss, however contact us for additional resources: (253)798-4090
Photography Club
Are you interested in photography and love to take pictures? Join our group of avid photographers as we get together to share our work. NEW: Photo themes! Get out your camera, be creative, and bring your themed photos to the club meetings. Please contact us if you have any questions!
Happy Bookers
Do you love a good book and love to get together with friends? We are planning to meet in-person and we will also offer a Zoom option. We will also offer a Zoom option, please contact us for the link. There is nothing like great friends and a good book! Please join us in person or by Zoom!
Dirty Gloves Garden Club
Join a group of passionate gardeners who share the common love of growing flowers, vegetables and shrubs. Unite to learn about plants, growing techniques, occasional guest speakers, trade tips and tricks, swap stories and meet new friends! This group is for beginners to more experience gardeners.
Youth Programs
Agents of Discovery
Explore Lakewood Parks in a whole new way! Join Agents of Discovery, the secret agency dedicated to learning and playing outdoors. Walk the parks to solve challenges and learn more about the plants, animals, and history of Lakewood.
Agents of Discovery is an augmented reality app for kids. Players attempt challenges and learn about the wildlife and history of Lakewood.
Players complete a set of challenges that are created from the following options. The mission is to complete all of the challenges. Once you complete the mission, contact Cameron Fairfield ([email protected]) to claim your prize!
Instructions
- Download the Agents of Discovery app
- Use the app to find a “mission.”
- Travel to the park and complete your mission!
Missions
The first two locations are at Fort Steilacoom Park and Springbrook Park. More locations soon!