May 2026
Learn to Row
Learning to row at Riverfront has never been easier. The new class format introduces both sweep rowing (one oar per rower, team boats) and sculling (two oars per rower, individual boats) in a single session—giving beginners a comprehensive overview of both styles in just one month. ...
Boat Launches Open
Our boat launches are open Memorial Day through Labor Day. You may launch boats during park hours, from sunrise to sunset. Passes may be purchased in the park from any of our rangers. ...
Learn to Steer
This is open to people who have dragon boat paddling experience with a desire to grow your participation in the sport. We will begin with an orientation and provide an opportunity to steer a dragon boat on the Connecticut River. ...
June 2026
RiverBarre
Take the stage at lower Mortensen Riverfront Plaza for RiverBarre, our free class taught by instructors from Hartford Sweat. Barre is a total-body-toning workout based on a combination of ballet movement, yoga alignment and Pilates core work. ...
Shred & Build
Build muscles and take your workout up a notch with a new HIIT class from Doomsday Fitness. Bring water and energy to this free and motivating class in Great River Park. ...
Yoga Flow on the River
Stretch and strengthen your body and mind in this class designed to link movement with breath, allowing you to unwind and connect. This class is a perfect blend of all-levels yoga to music that will clear your mind, exercise, and strengthen your body through a series of smooth and calming postures. ...
RiverZumba
Dance, dance, dance the day away at lower Mortensen Riverfront Plaza in this one hour heart pumping Zumba workout led by instructors from Hartford Sweat. ...
Tai Chi
Looking for a gentler, more relaxing, spiritually fulfilling form of exercise? Our free tai-chi classes, taught by Master Malee Khow will help to stretch and strengthen the mind and body in a serene environment through a beautiful series of easy-to-learn movements combined with breathing and self-acupressure. ...
Sounds of Summer
Enjoy live music with a beautiful view at Sounds of Summer, a family-friendly concert series presented by Mayor Connor Martin & the Town of East Hartford. ...
Capital City Pride
Capital City Pride is the next evolution of Hartford Pride and will be an experience unlike anything else in Connecticut. ...
Sounds of Summer
Enjoy live music with a beautiful view at Sounds of Summer, a family-friendly concert series presented by Mayor Connor Martin & the Town of East Hartford. ...
Bridging Freedom: A Juneteenth Celebration
Celebrate Juneteenth across both sides of the river at Great River Park and Mortensen Riverfront Plaza—hosted with the City of Hartford, Town of East Hartford, and Riverfront Recapture, with Music is Life curating the Hartford mainstage entertainment, plus live music, DJs, food trucks, a mental health wellness village, and family-friendly fun. ...
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Our boat launches are open Memorial Day through Labor Day. You may launch boats during park hours, from sunrise to sunset. Passes for Hartford launches may be purchased from any of our rangers.
East Hartford Boat Launch Fees, Great River Park:Â
- Single-day fee: $20, season permit must be obtained at the town of East
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This is open to people who have dragon boat paddling experience with a desire to grow your participation in the sport. We will begin with an orientation and provide an opportunity to steer a dragon boat on the Connecticut River. You will learn in a supportive environment with other experienced steerspersons and paddler
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