Frost Fit: Wednesday Walks

Join us on the Esplanade for a leisure walk along the park led by Esplanade Association staff members and presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. Walks are approximately 1 mile long and will start and end at Fiedler Field (look for the Fiedler head sculpture).

Register at https://events.humanitix.com/frost-fit-wednesday-walks

Join EA staff for a leisurely walk through the Esplanade enjoying the beautiful landscape and scenery that it has to offer. During the walk we welcome conversation about the park's history future projects or answer any questions you may have!

We encourage participants to registered before every class and to bring their own water bottle and to dress accordingly keeping in mind that the Esplanade typically feels 10°F cooler than the rest of the city due to the river's breeze. Pre-registration is highly recommended in order to receive timely updates. Please cancel if you can no longer attend. Wednesday Walks will take place every Wednesday at 5:15pm starting on February 19 and ending on March 5 on the following dates:

• February 19
• February 26
• March 5

This event is part of Frost Fit Fitness 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

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 a dock next to a statue of head.

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: Facebook (@EsplanadeBoston)Instagram (@EsplanadeInBoston).Visit Esplanade.org/Events to learn about upcoming events and programs on the Esplanade.

Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts! Learn more about Blue Cross Blue Shield here.

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