River Fit Fall 2026: Tai Chi

Reenergize your mind and body on the Esplanade with Tai Chi! Tai Chi, an ancient Chinese martial art, is used as a slow-moving exercise to achieve relaxation and stress reduction. Tai Chi offers benefits for the body, mind and spirit. Please wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing, footwear, and sun protection. We will have water available onsite, but we encourage you to bring a water bottle to reduce waste. Pre-registration is highly recommended to receive updates and cancellations. Please cancel if you can no longer attend. If you require any accommodations, please let the instructor know prior to the start of class. Tai Chi will take place every Wednesday from 11:30-12:30pm starting September 16th and ending October 21st on the following dates: • September 16 • September 23 • September 30 • October 7 • October 14 • October 21 This event is part of our River Fit Series. Learn more and register for other events in this series here. Event Cancellation In the event of extreme weather or other hazardous conditions, the Esplanade Association will email all participants and post a cancellation notice. Please follow our social media accounts Facebook page (@EsplanadeBoston) / Instagram (@EsplanadeInBoston) to keep up to date about potential class cancellations. Location Information & Directions Questions about Accessibility? Please visit our Know Before You Go page. NOTE: There is NO PARKING on the Esplanade. Please plan to arrive via one of the options below: WALKING If entering by foot, you can take one of many footbridges to enter the park. They are all noted on this map. Fiedler Field is closest to the Arthur Fiedler Footbridge which is located between Beacon Street and Beaver Place, adjacent to David G Mugar Way. Once in the Esplanade, continue walking straight past the Esplanade Playspace. There will be a footbridge across from the Playspace. Continue across that footbridge, Fiedler Field will be across from the dock and next to the Arthur Fiedler statue. MBTA Fiedler Field is a ten-minute walk from the Arlington MBTA Station (Green Line) and a ten-minute walk from the Charles / MGH MBTA Station (Red Line). Find all of the nearby stations on this map. BLUE BIKES Pick up a Bluebike at any station around Boston, Brookline, Cambridge and Somerville and return to a station located conveniently near the Hatch Shell. Find locations on the System Map or mobile app. The closest Blue Bikes station is located where Beacon Street meets David Mugar Way, in front of Beacon Street access to the Arthur Fiedler Footbridge. PARKING (outside of park) Recommended parking locations include Newbury Street lots or the Boston Common Garage. RIDE SHARE Please direct rideshare vehicles to drop you off on Beacon Street near Arlington Street. Cheers is a good reference spot. Once you’ve been dropped off, enter the park on foot via the Arthur Fiedler Footbridge, located between Beacon Street and Beaver Place, adjacent to David G Mugar Way. About the Esplanade Association The Esplanade Association (Esplanade.org) is a nonprofit organization that works to revitalize and enhance the Charles River Esplanade, sustain its natural green space, and build community in the park by providing educational, cultural, and recreational programs for everyone. Stay up to date with the Esplanade by following us on Facebook (@EsplanadeBoston) and Instagram (@EsplanadeInBoston). Visit Esplanade.org/Events to learn about upcoming events and programs on the Esplanade.