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Please note: Some programs require advance registration and/or recreation center membership. Always call the contact number provided before attending a program.

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Shape Up NYC: Senior Fitness

Friday: 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Independence Towers Senior/Community Center , 114 Taylor Street, Brooklyn

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Age:Teen / Adult / Senior

Instructor: Cathe Thompson
Low impact aerobics and light strength training.

Cost: Free

Shape Up NYC classes are FREE and open to the public.

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Shape Up NYC: Senior Fitness

Friday: 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Mosholu Montefiore Senior Center , 3450 Dekalb Ave, Bronx

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Start Date: January 18, 2013
Age:Everyone

A low-impact cardio workout that will get the body moving and the heart pumping. This instructor is part of the NYC Parks Fitness Instructor Training Program.

Cost: FREE

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Shape Up NYC: Shakin' in Your Seat

Tuesday: 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

William Hodson Senior Center (The) , 1320 Webster Avenue, Bronx

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Start Date: January 15, 2013
Age:Everyone

This chair based exercise class will have you moving and shakin' in your seat! This instructor is part of the NYC Parks Fitness Instructor Training Program.

Cost: FREE

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Shape Up NYC: Step Aerobics

Wednesday: 7:15 p.m.-8:15 p.m.
Thursday: 7:15 p.m.-8:15 p.m.

Al Oerter Recreation Center, 131-40 Fowler Avenue, Queens

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Start Date: April 29, 2013
End Date: June 15, 2013
Age:Senior

Instructor: Lorena

This Step Aerobics class is an Intermediate level course with modifications offered for beginners. Participants should wear athletic shoes and comfortable apparel. You will be sure to burn calories, have fun and get a great workout!

Shape Up NYC classes are FREE and available to those who are not Recreation Center members. Please bring a key lock to secure your belongings.

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Shape Up NYC: Step Aerobics

Wednesday: 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Brownsville Recreation Center, 1555 Linden Boulevard, Brooklyn

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Start Date: April 4, 2012
Age:Everyone

Instructor: Sandra Carrero

This Step Aerobics class is a moderate, low-intensity workout intended to help you burn calories!

Please bring a key lock to secure your belongings.

Shape Up NYC classes are FREE and available to those who are not recreation center members.

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Shape Up NYC: Step Aerobics

Monday: 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

WATCH High School , 400 Pennsylvania Avenue, Brooklyn

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Start Date: January 22, 2013
Age:Teen / Adult / Senior

Instructor: Lorena

This Step Aerobics class is an Intermediate level course with modifications offered for beginners. Participants should wear athletic shoes and comfortable apparel. You will be sure to burn calories, have fun and get a great workout!

Phone: 718-922-0650

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Shape Up NYC: Step And Sculpt

Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center, 2180 First Avenue, Manhattan

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Age:Everyone

Step and Sculpt is a full body cardio and sculpting class that utilizes hand weights, body bars, resistance bands, and a step.

Instructor: Chris Patt

Shape Up NYC classes are FREE and available to those who are not recreation center members. Please bring a key lock to secure your belongings.

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Shape Up NYC: Stretch & Tone

Wednesday: 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

Catherine Sheridan Senior Center , 35-24 83rd St. Jackson Heights, Queens

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Start Date: February 6, 2013
Age:Teen / Adult / Senior

A low-impact chair class that will stretch, strengthen, and fine tune major muscle groups. This instructor is part of the NYC Parks Fitness Instructor Training Program.

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Shape Up NYC: Stretch & Tone

Monday: 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

Long Island City - Queens Library , 37-44 21st Street Long Island City, Queens

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Start Date: January 28, 2013
Age:Teen / Adult / Senior

A low-impact class that will increase flexibility and develop strength. This instructor is part of the NYC Parks Fitness Instructor Training Program. Please note: this class will be cancelled on Monday, May 27 for Memorial Day.

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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.

104th Precinct. Adult Hockey

Borough: Queens
Age: Adult
Type: Ice Skating
Phone: (718) 417-1495

75th Precinct Community Sports Program

Borough: Brooklyn
Age: Adult
Type: Baseball
Phone: (646) 246-7878

7th Day Adventist League

Borough: Bronx
Age: Adult
Type: Baseball/Softball
Phone: (917) 562 – 9584 | Email

ADW SPORTS

Boroughs:Bronx, Bronx, Bronx, Manhattan, Manhattan, Manhattan
Age: Youth/Adult
Type: Baseball/Softball, Basketball/Netball, Football
COED FOOTBALL / COED SOFTBALL/ COED BASKETBALL
Phone: 646 228 3058 | Email

AVJ League

Borough: Queens
Age: Adult
Type: Softball
Phone: (917) 716-7879

AYSO

Borough: Brooklyn
Age: Adult
Type: Soccer
Phone: (718) 923-1099

Ace Four Handball

Borough: Brooklyn
Age: Adult
Type: Handball
Phone: (718) 954-0455

Achievers of America, Inc.

Borough: Queens
Age: Youth/Adult
Type: Softball & Bowling
A program for Special needs individuals with developmental disabilities. Challenged or not.
Phone: (718) 565-1141 | Email

Achilles International

Borough: Manhattan
Age: Adult
Type: Running/Jogging
Achilles meets rain or shine on Tuesday evenings at 6:15 PM and Saturday mornings at 10:15 when there is no race. Tuesday evenings we meet at the New York Road Runners Club (9 E. 89th Street) between 6 - 6:15 PM. Saturday mornings, we meet in Central Park, at 90th Street and Fifth Avenue, adjacent to the Central Park Reservoir.
Phone: 212-354-0300 | Email