Fitness Fact
There are lots of worthwhile reasons to exercise, such as improving physique, losing weight, increasing physical fitness, and bettering your health (reducing the risk of heart disease, adult onset diabetes and certain forms of cancer). According to American College of Sports Medicine guidelines, healthy adults aged 18 to 65 years need moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity for at least 30 minutes on five days each week or vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity for at least 20 minutes on three days each week. Similar guidelines exist for older adults and people with disabilities. Children should be active 30 to 60 minutes on a daily basis. In general, an exercise program should include a variety of physical activities that will improve cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular endurance and strength, flexibility, and body composition. (ACSM)
Found 3123 facilities, 503 programs, and 638 leagues for All Interests
Adventure Course
Alley Pond Park Adventure Course LITTLE NECK BAY TO SPRING BLVD, UNION TPKE (Queens) Also called a ropes or challenge course, the Alley Pond Park Adventure Course is an outdoor team-building and group development activity course consisting of high and low ropes elements. (718) 217-4685 Cost: Varies. Please call for details. Baseball and Softball Fields
Please note: Any individual can use Parks’ recreational spaces without a permit. However, if a permit holder arrives with a valid permit in hand, you must vacate the field or court. Organized play (leagues) requires a permit. Click here for an application and more information about permits.
Allerton Ballfields ALLERTON AVE. & MOSHOLU PARKWAY (Bronx) # of Fields: 4 Type of Surface: Turf/Regulation Ambrosini Field CITY ISLAND AVE. & SCHOFIELD ST. (Bronx) # of Fields: 1 Type of Surface: Little League Arcilla Playground CLAY, TELLER AVENUES, EAST 164 STREET (Bronx) # of Fields: 1 Type of Surface: Asphalt 
Basil Behagen Field E. 165TH STREET / UNION AVENUE (Bronx) # of Fields: 1 Type of Surface: Little League Bronx Park East S/S BRONX RIVER & BRONX PARK EAST (Bronx) # of Fields: 3 Type of Surface: Little League/Regulation Castle Hill Little League ZEREGA & GLEASON AVENUES (Bronx) # of Fields: 2 Type of Surface: Little League Co-op City Field CO-OP CITY BLVD., BELLAMY LOOP (Bronx) # of Fields: 2 Type of Surface: Little League Click to jump to a facility type: Adventure Course Baseball and Softball Fields Basketball Courts Beaches Bocce Courts Cricket Fields Cycling Tracks Exercise Equipment Fishing Lakes Football Fields Golf Courses Greenways Greenways Maps Handball Courts Hiking Trails Horseback Riding Trails Ice Skating Rinks Kayak/Canoe Launch Sites Marinas Mountain Biking Trails Playgrounds Pools Recreation Centers Roller Hockey Facilities Rowboat, Kayak, and Paddleboat Rentals Running Tracks Skate Parks Soccer Fields Tennis Courts Volleyball Courts
Please note: Some programs require advance registration and/or recreation center membership. Always call the contact number provided before attending a program.
at Metropolitan Recreation Center
261 Bedford Avenue, Cross Streets: Bedford and Metropolitan avenues
Phone: (718) 599-5707
Afterschool Swimming Lessons
Parks & Recreation’s tradition of free swim instruction continues with this winter / spring’s After School Learn to Swim program. Swimming lessons for children ages 6-14 will be offered at ten pools across the City.
Registration will be held from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 30 and February 6 or from 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. on the registration dates listed below for each location. Space is limited for this free program and children will be accepted on a first-come-first-serve basis. Call (718) 760-6969 for more information. Age: Teen / ChildStart date: Feb 8, 2010 End date: Apr 28, 2010
Monday: 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.,4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.,4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Registration: Mon., Feb. 1, Wed., Feb. 3 & Sat., Jan. 30 & Feb.6
Capoeira (Brazilian Martial Arts)
Starts the second week in November. Free for members. Space is limited, so sign up now to avoid being shut out.
Monday: 7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Thursday: 7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Computer Classes (CRC)
Click here for more information.
Millennium Youth Basketball
Get a jump on that jump shot with the Millennium Winter Basketball League and Tournament. The league is open to boys aged 8–16 and girls aged 8–13 and takes place at recreation centers across the city. Teams meet every week (times and days vary by center). Call (718) 965–8938 for more info.
Start date: Jan 23, 2010 End date: Apr 3, 2010
Saturday Swim Lessons
Parks & Recreation’s Winter / Spring 2010 Learn to Swim Program is free and offers classes for toddlers ages 3-5, children aged 6-14, and adults of all ages.
Registration will be held on Saturday, January 30 and Saturday, February 6 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Space is limited for this free program and children will be accepted on a first-come-first-serve basis. Call (718) 760-6969 for more information.
Class Schedule:
10:30 a.m. Beginner Level 2 Class for 6 – 14 year olds
11:30 a.m. Beginner Level 1 Class for 6 – 14 year olds
12:30 p.m. Tots Class for 3 – 5 year olds
1:00 p.m. Beginner Level 1 Class for Adults
Start date: Feb 13, 2010 End date: May 1, 2010
Team and league sports provide a great opportunity to get fit, socialize, and have fun. Some leagues are casual, while others are more competitive. Email or call the leagues below to find out more about your local team and its players.
7th Day Adventist League
Borough: Bronx
Age: Adult
Type: Baseball/Softball
Phone: (917) 562 – 9584 Email
Bronx Umpires Alliance
Borough: Bronx
Age: Adult
Type: Baseball/Softball
Phone: (917) 841-0398
Borough: Bronx
Age: Adult
Type: Baseball/Softball
Phone: (917) 295-7655 Email
Borough: Bronx
Age: Youth
Type: Baseball/Softball
Email
Castle Hill Little League
Borough: Bronx
Age: Youth
Type: Baseball/Softball
Phone: (718) 824-5555
City Island Little League
Borough: Bronx
Age: Youth
Type: Baseball/Softball
Phone: (718) 885-9296
Borough: Bronx
Age: Youth
Type: Baseball
Phone: (718) 379-8242
Cosmopolitan Junior Soccer Club
Borough: Bronx
Age: Youth
Type: Soccer
Phone: 718-491-4009 Email
Eastchester A.C. Little League
Borough: Bronx
Age: Youth
Type: Baseball/Softball
Borough: Bronx
Age: Adult
Type: Bicycling
Bike rides throughout the year in all five boroughs. Check our website for details.
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