Celebrate American Heart Month with Raleigh Parks

Raleigh Parks Health & Wellness Programs invites you to prioritize your heart health through several free programs and activities this February! Enjoy a variety of engaging, family-friendly activities, including fitness classes, grocery store tours, and a garden workshop, all designed to support your journey toward a healthier heart and lifestyle.

February Heart Health Activities

Fitness & Physical Activities

Energize your heart and strengthen your body with weekly fitness classes at Glen Eden Park! Led by experienced instructors, these classes combine cardio, strength training, and stress-relief techniques to keep your heart healthy.

Class Descriptions

• Low-Impact Cardio with Amanda
  Move to the beat of the music with fun, low-impact moves that will get your heart pumping! No dance background or equipment is required. In honor of Heart Month, this special themed class will also feature Taylor Swift's Red album!
• Bootcamp with Alexis
  This energizing full-body workout is designed to improve your strength, enhance flexibility, boost cardiovascular fitness, and build muscular endurance. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned athlete, this class offers a challenging and rewarding experience for all fitness levels.
• WARRIOR Strength™ with Le
  WARRIOR Strength is functional fitness for every level and everyone who wants to sweat and feel their muscles burn! WARRIOR Strength has two sections that focus on HIIT and weight training. This format delivers playlists that rock, and engaging formulas for a total endorphin rush!

Class	Date and Time	Location	Registration Links
Low-Impact Cardio with Amanda	Friday, Feb. 7 11 a.m.	Glen Eden Pilot Park	Register Now
Bootcamp with Alexis	Friday, Feb. 7 1 p.m.	Method Road Community Center	Register Now
WARRIOR Strength™ with Le	Friday, Feb. 7 5:30 p.m.	Glen Eden Pilot Park	Register Now
Bootcamp with Alexis	Wednesday, Feb. 12 10 a.m.	Glen Eden Pilot Park	Register Now
WARRIOR Strength™ with Le	Tuesday, Feb. 18 12 p.m..	Glen Eden Pilot Park	Register Now
Low-Impact Cardio with Amanda	Friday, Feb. 21 8:30 a.m.	Glen Eden Pilot Park	Register Now

Nutrition Workshop

Interactive Nutrition Workshop - Learn practical tips to make heart-healthy meal choices with experts from Wake Cooperative Extension. Discover how small changes can lead to big improvements in your cardiovascular health.

Location: Jaycee Park Community Center (2405 Wade Ave, Raleigh, NC 27607)
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 5
Time: 10 - 11 a.m. and 1 - 2 p.m.
Cost: Free
Register Now

Smart Shopping for Heart Health: Guided Grocery Store Tours

Discover how to shop smart and support your heart health with Smart Shopping for Heart Health tours! Raleigh Parks has partnered with Lidl, Walmart Supercenter, and nutrition experts from the Poe Health Education Center and WakeMed Hospital to bring you these informative and interactive sessions. Learn how to spot heart-healthy items, decode nutrition labels, and plan balanced, budget-friendly meals. These tours will empower you to make smarter choices and turn your grocery trips into steps toward a healthier lifestyle.

Space is limited to 15 participants per session, and those who register will receive a gift bag and other exciting incentives. Don't miss this opportunity to take charge of your heart health!

• Lidl Grocery Store - Buffaloe Road
  4115 Buffaloe Rd, Raleigh, NC 27616
  Date: Monday, Feb. 24
  Time: 10: 30 a.m. - noon
  Cost: Free
  Register Now
  Note: All Registered participants will receive a gift bag with exciting incentives.
• Walmart Supercenter
  4431 New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC 27609
  Date: Thursday, Feb. 27
  Time: 10: 30 a.m. - noon
  Cost: Free
  Register Now
  Note: All Registered participants will receive a gift bag with exciting incentives.

Gardening for a Healthy Heart

"Plant Your Heart Out" Workshop - Dive into the joys of gardening while creating your container garden filled with heart-healthy herbs and plants. Perfect for gardeners of all skill levels!

Location: Barwell Community Center (5857 Barwell Park Dr, Raleigh, NC 27610)
Dates: Friday, Feb. 14
Time: 11 a.m. - noon
Cost: Free
Register Now

For more information or to register, contact Health and Wellness Programs at [email protected] or call 919-996-2767 or 919-996-2771.