Get Out and Play

This week, we’ve picked some top spots around town to get active in fun ways. Whether it’s shooting hoops on your local park’s basketball court or learning tae kwon do at the nearest studio, there are plenty of options for getting out and keeping fit close by.

You can put on your knee socks and play outdoors at anytime, but once the rain sets in, this may be your best bet for running the field. This soccer studio offers year-round play for men and women, with youth and adult classes available.

Learn valuable self-defense techniques while getting in shape at this Huntington Avenue studio. The Japanese fighting technique practiced here teaches students to manipulate an opponent’s force and energy to overpower him or her.

Toddlers, teens and adults can learn and master gymnastic techniques while improving flexibility and strength at this large studio on Oyster Point Boulevard. A variety of classes accommodate learners of all levels.

A variety of dance styles are offered at this somewhat hidden South Linden Avenue dance school. Kids and adults can learn Tahitian, ballet, hip-hop and more, or take vocal or drama lessons.

This valuable resource is home to tennis courts, an outdoor playground and indoor gym facilities. Children can play in indoor leagues in winter months, and adults can utilize the gym all year round.