Essex County Branch Brook Park is a powerful catalyst for physical activity, well-being, and community engagement. In our work, we see the link between active behavior and positive impacts on health outcomes. The free programming that we offer to our community not only embodies our passion for education on health equity, but also provides tangible solutions to enhance the physical and mental health of all our community members.
We invite everyone to join us in regular low-to-moderate physical activity through our Discovering Wellness with Branch Brook Park Alliance community health programming: Yoga, Zumba, Soul Line Dancing, Gardening and more. If there is something you are interested in, but do not see, please contact us.
Friends Like You Help us keep programs like these free for all to enjoy.
Our Proud Sponsors These programs would not be possible without our sponsors. THANK YOU Branch Brook Park Alliance thanks our premier sponsors of Discovering Wellness.
In partnership with Lotus Yoga in the City of Newark, our vision is to provide physical, mental and emotional health opportunities that uplift the lives of our community. Join your friends and neighbors in a weekly physical and spiritual awakening. Visit the community calendar by clicking the link above to register.
In partnership with Crystal Gaynor we bring you Zumba. Besides losing weight, Zumba can help lower your risk of heart disease, reduce your blood pressure and bad cholesterol, and boost your good cholesterol. Visit the community calendar by clicking the link above to register.
In collaboration with esteemed local instructors from J-Boogie from Beyond the Boogie & Step-4-Step, Branch Brook Park Alliance proudly offers an invigorating and health-enhancing experience to the community through soul line dancing. This dynamic form of exercise, ranging from moderate to vigorous intensity, provides a comprehensive cardiovascular workout. It not only uplifts your physical well-being but also fosters a sense of community and joy among participants. We warmly invite you to join this rhythmic journey towards better health and spirited connection in the serene ambiance of the park. Register now to embrace a healthier lifestyle and immerse yourself in the lively beats of soul line dancing. Visit the community calendar by clicking the link above to register.
The gardening experience begins with a "packet of wonder," that seeds and trees alike, will produce a charming festival of color. Gardening can be considered both as an art concerned with arranging living things harmoniously in their surroundings, and as a science, encompassing the principles and techniques of cultivation. Did you know that it's been proven that mild gardening burns up to 300 calories? Just think of all those calories you burn when planting an entire garden bed! Let's get ready to dig! Visit the community calendar by clicking the link above to register.