A Summer Of Wellness: Walks, Yoga Are Planned In Freehold

FREEHOLD, NJ — Freehold is the place to be this summer in western Monmouth County, especially if keeping fit is a priority.

There are walks in the town and free yoga at the Court Street School.

Then there is art and history to explore. Preservation NJ has a tour in town this Saturday.

And don't forget the Half Mile of Horses Art Walk. If all you do is take a jaunt down Main Street you'll get to see the latest horse sculptures 18 artists have contributed to the borough's summer 0f 2023 public art show. There is an artists' reception Tuesday night, but the installation should be all up for anyone to see, borough officials say.

So here is a brief rundown of things to do:

Walk around the borough

Join your neighbors and take a "Walk About Town," as part of the Mayor's Wellness Campaign for the summer.

On Tuesday, join members of Borough Council, friends and neighbors as they take the first walk through different neighborhoods of the borough each week.

All ages are welcome, as are leashed pets.

"It's a lot of fun to meet new people, learn some fun facts about the various locations in town and get out and move," the borough says in its Facebook post.

Walks are paced, based on the participants' abilities and the weather. Be sure to bring a water bottle and meet at Borough Hall, 30 Mechanic St., at 6 p.m. on July 11.

Free yoga

Continuing along the wellness concept, on Wednesday nights, you can participate in a free yoga class. The classes started last Wednesday.

Just meet at the Court Street School Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. Class is taught by a certified instructor. Bring a mat, a towel and water. A mat can be provided if you need.

This is a great way to try yoga for the first time or get back to something you love, the borough said.

Downtown Freehold Walking Tour

Finally, there is a free Downtown Freehold Walking Tour this Saturday, July 15, from 2:15 to 4:30 p.m., starting at the American Hotel on East Main Street, presented by Preservation NJ.

The theme of the tour is the importance of historic preservation in placemaking. There will be discussions of district management and examples of streetscape beautification programs, organizers say.

Among other Monmouth County and Freehold Borough officials, the borough historian Kevin Coyne will give participants an overview of the history of Freehold, according to organizers . Participants should register at www.preservationnj.org.

The program includes a visit to the former train station (now a bus station) and a visit to the Monmouth Historical Association.

After the tour there will be Preservation NJ networking reception at Artis Brewery on South Street with drinks and appetizers, the organization says.