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12 Week Fitness Boot Camp
Monday: 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Wednesday: 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Metropolitan Pool Recreation Center, 261 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn
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Start Date: March 11, 2013
End Date: June 5, 2013
Age:Senior
Challenge yourself to improve your cardiovascular endurance and strength through our Monday and Wednesday fitness boot camp. Record your biometrics and track your progess over the course of the 12 week program.
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OutlookAOA Aerobics
Monday: 11:40 a.m.-12:40 p.m.
Wednesday: 11:40 a.m.-12:40 p.m.
Friday: 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
South Shore YMCA 
, 3939 Richmond Ave, Staten Island
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Age:Adult / Senior
A kinder, gentler aerobic workout appropriate for older adults, beginning exercise participants and pre/post-natal women who would like to include a low-intensity, low-impact workout in their fitness plans. Each class includes an aerobic conditioning and stretching segment. Music for this class may include big band, classical, swing, country and oldies but goodies.
Phone: 718-227-3200
Cost: Free for members, non-members $99/8 weeks
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AOA Aerobics
Monday: 11:05 a.m.-12:05 p.m.
Wednesday: 11:05 a.m.-12:05 p.m.
Friday: 11:05 a.m.-12:05 p.m.
Broadway YMCA , 651 Broadway, Staten Island
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Age:Teen / Adult / Senior
A kinder, gentler aerobic workout appropriate for older adults, beginning exercise participants and pre/post-natal women who would like to include a low-intensity, low-impact workout in their fitness plans. Each class includes an aerobic conditioning and stretching segment. Music for this class may include big band, classical, swing, country and oldies but goodies.
Phone: 718-981-4933
Cost: Free for members, non-members $99/8 weeks
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AOA Chair Aerobics
Monday: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Friday: 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
South Shore YMCA , 3939 Richmond Ave, Staten Island
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Age:Adult / Senior
Get fit while you sit in this chair exercise class that involves a combination of aerobic activity, strength building and stretching. Suitable for all ages and levels.
Phone: 718-227-3200
Cost: Free for members, non-members $99/8 weeks
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AOA Chair Exercise
Monday: 11:05 a.m.-12:05 p.m.
Wednesday: 11:05 a.m.-12:05 p.m.
Friday: 11:05 a.m.-12:05 p.m.
Broadway YMCA , 651 Broadway, Staten Island
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Age:Adult / Senior
Get fit while you sit in this chair exercise class that involves a combination of aerobic activity, strength building and stretching. Suitable for all ages and levels.
Phone: 718-981-4933
Cost: Free for members, non-members $99/8 weeks
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Adapted Swim Program
Friday: 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Asser Levy Recreation Center, 392 Asser Levy Place, Manhattan
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Start Date: April 7, 2013
End Date: June 15, 2013
Age:Senior
An aquatic exercise and swim instruction program for people with disabilities, designed to improve range of motion, flexibility, mobility, muscle tone, coordination, focus and strength.
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Adult Basketball
Monday: 11:30 a.m.-1:45 p.m.
Friday: 11:30 a.m.-1:45 p.m.
Sunset Park Recreation Center, 7th Avenue at 43rd Street, Brooklyn
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Adult Group Lessons at Prospect Park Tennis Center
Sunday: 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Prospect Park Tennis Center , PARKSIDE AVE AT THE PARADE GROUND (Brooklyn), Brooklyn
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Age:Senior
Adult group tennis lessons, grouped according to skill level
Phone: (718) 436-2500
Cost: $50 or $240
$240 for 6-session series or $50 per session
Reservations must be made 24-hours in advance
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Adult Lap Swim
Sunday: 8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.,2:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Monday: 7:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.,1:15 p.m.-4:00 p.m.,6:30 p.m.-9:20 p.m.
Tuesday: 7:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.,1:15 p.m.-4:00 p.m.,6:30 p.m.-9:20 p.m.
Wednesday: 7:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.,1:15 p.m.-4:00 p.m.,6:30 p.m.-9:20 p.m.
Thursday: 7:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.,1:15 p.m.-4:00 p.m.,7:00 p.m.-9:20 p.m.
Friday: 7:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.,1:15 p.m.-3:00 p.m.,6:30 p.m.-9:20 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.,2:15 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Asser Levy Recreation Center, 392 Asser Levy Place, Manhattan
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Start Date: April 7, 2013
End Date: June 15, 2013
Age:Senior
For members ages 18 years and over.
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Please note: Programs with this symbol () are not managed by the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation. While Parks does its best to maintain accuracy in search results, users are strongly advised to call or email the program organizers directly for up-to-date information.
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You may use any of Parks' recreational spaces, except tennis courts, without a permit. However, if a permit holder arrives with a valid permit in hand, you must vacate the field or court. An individual must have a season permit or single-play ticket to use Parks' tennis courts.
Organized play (leagues) requires a permit. Click here for an application and more information about permits.
Facility Type: Baseball and Softball Fields
Facility Type: Tennis Courts
100% Playground/PS 242 (100th Street)
GLENWOOD RD & 100TH ST (Brooklyn) | 
Facility Type: Handball Courts
# of Courts: 2
111 Street Playground (Near Playground for All Children)
CORONA AVENUE/111 ST (Queens) |
Facility Type: Handball Courts
# of Courts: 4
123rd Morningside Park
MORNINGSIDE & 121 STREET (Manhattan) |
Facility Type: Handball Courts
# of Courts: 4
157 Street Plgd.
157 ST. & 116 AVE. (Queens) |
Facility Type: Baseball and Softball Fields
# of Fields: 2
Type of Surface: Little League
157th St Plgd
157 ST & 116 AVE (Queens) |
Facility Type: Exercise Equipment
157th St. Playground
157TH STREET & 116TH. AVENUE (Queens) |
Facility Type: Basketball Courts
# of Courts: 4
157th Street P/G(Baisley)
157 ST & 116 AVE (Queens) |
Facility Type: Handball Courts
# of Courts: 6
16 Sycamore Playground
SCHERMERHORN & NEVINS STS (Brooklyn) |
Facility Type: Handball Courts
# of Courts: 3
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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.
BVD Softball League
Borough: Queens
Age: Adult
Type: Softball
We offer women's league during the week and men's dirt and concrete leagues on Sundays.
Phone: (718) 894-5449 | Email
BVD Softball League
Borough: Brooklyn
Age: Adult
Type: Softball
Phone: 718-416-0287 | Email
Bad Boyz Softball League
Borough: Brooklyn
Age: Adult
Type: Softball
Phone: (718) 467-5944
Berry Houses Summer
Borough: Staten Island
Age: Adult
Type: Basketball
Phone: (347) 528-0069
Big Apple Flag
Borough: Queens
Age: Adult
Type: Football
Phone: (800) 371-8820
Big Apple Softball League
Borough: Brooklyn
Age: Adult
Type: Softball
Phone: (212) 696-7482
Big Apple Softball League
Borough: Manhattan
Age: Adult
Type: Softball
Phone: (212) 388-0897
Big City Volleyball League
Borough: Manhattan
Age: Adult
Type: Volleyball
Big City is NYC's favorite Indoor and Beach co-ed adult volleyball league. Teams and individuals of all levels, beginners through advanced are invited to participate. We also offer volleyball instructions for kids and adults.
Email
Black Top Street Hockey
Borough: Manhattan
Age: Adult
Type: Street Hockey
BTSH offers low-key, beginner friendly, co-ed street hockey (sneakers, not wheels) from March to November at Tompkins Square Park at the corner of Avenue A and E. 10th Street.
Email
Bridge View Athletics
Borough: Brooklyn
Age: Adult
Type: Softball
Phone: (347) 446-4709 | Email
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Fitness Walk
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
9:00 a.m.
Joe Michaels Mile: Western Entrance (in Crocheron Park), Queens|
Directions to this location
Cost
Free
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Contact Number
(718) 352-4793 ext. 301
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OutlookFitness Walk
Thursday, May 23, 2013
9:00 a.m.
Joe Michaels Mile: Western Entrance (in Crocheron Park), Queens|
Directions to this location
Cost
Free
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Contact Number
(718) 352-4793 ext. 301
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Shape Up NYC: Pilates
Friday, May 24, 2013
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park)
Near the Lincoln Road/Ocean Avenue entrance, Brooklyn|
Directions to this location
Cost
Free
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Contact Number
(718) 287-3400
Contact Email
Related Links
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My Morning Fitness at Fort Tryon Park
Saturday, May 25, 2013
8:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m.
Heather Garden (in Fort Tryon Park)
Cabrini Boulevard & Ft Washington Ave., Manhattan|
Directions to this location
Meet at the Heather Garder near the Margaret Corbin Circle entrance.
Cost
Free
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Shape Up NYC: Zumba
Saturday, May 25, 2013
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
West Harlem Piers Park
West 125 Street, Manhattan|
Directions to this location
Cost
Free
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Summer on the Hudson: Tai Chi
Sunday, May 26, 2013
8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m.
Soldiers and Sailors Monument (in Riverside Park)
W 89th Street and Riverside Drive, Manhattan|
Directions to this location
Cost
Free
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Fitness Walk
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
9:00 a.m.
Joe Michaels Mile: Western Entrance (in Crocheron Park), Queens|
Directions to this location
Cost
Free
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Contact Number
(718) 352-4793 ext. 301
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Fitness Walk
Thursday, May 30, 2013
9:00 a.m.
Joe Michaels Mile: Western Entrance (in Crocheron Park), Queens|
Directions to this location
Cost
Free
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Contact Number
(718) 352-4793 ext. 301
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Shape Up NYC: Pilates
Friday, May 31, 2013
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park)
Near the Lincoln Road/Ocean Avenue entrance, Brooklyn|
Directions to this location
Cost
Free
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Contact Number
(718) 287-3400
Contact Email
Related Links
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My Morning Fitness at Fort Tryon Park
Saturday, June 1, 2013
8:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m.
Heather Garden (in Fort Tryon Park)
Cabrini Boulevard & Ft Washington Ave., Manhattan|
Directions to this location
Meet at the Heather Garder near the Margaret Corbin Circle entrance.
Cost
Free
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