BeFitNYC Fitness : New York City Department of Parks & Recreation : NYC Parks

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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: Sweat Therapy

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

Walker Park , DELAFIELD PL., BARD AVE., AND DAVIS AVE. (Staten Island), Staten Island

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Start Date: August 15, 2012
Age:Senior

A strength and conditioning class that will elevate your heart rate, build muscle, increase flexibility and burn fat.

Cost: Free!

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: Tight & Right

Tuesday: 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center, 670 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn

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Age:Senior

Instructor: Jodi Cornish

A fun, dynamic interval training workout designed by personal trainer Jodi Cornish. Works to challenge the whole body and efficiently burn fat. This class will use free weights, medicine balls and body bars. Sweat it out and have fun!

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: Total Body Boot Camp

Monday: 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Tuesday: 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

Greenbelt Recreation Center, 501 Brielle Avenue (across from Sea View Hospital), Staten Island

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Start Date: January 1, 2013
Age:Everyone

This total body workout addresses muscle strength and endurance while keeping the heart rate up to burn calories and improve cardiovascular health.

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: Total Body Boot Camp

Wednesday: 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

St. Mary's Community Center , 595 Trinity Avenue, Bronx

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Start Date: January 16, 2013
Age:Everyone

This total body workout addresses muscle strength and endurance while keeping the heart rate up to burn calories and improve cardiovascular health. This instructor is part of the NYC Parks Fitness Instructor Training Program.

Cost: FREE

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Shape Up NYC: Trim & Tone

Wednesday: 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Mount Loretto CYO/MIV Community Center , 6541 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island

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Start Date: February 13, 2013
Age:Everyone

A moderate toning workout that focuses on strengthening the abdominals and other major muscle groups. This instructor is part of the NYC Parks Fitness Instructor Training Program.

Cost: FREE

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Shape Up NYC: Women's Self Defense

Monday: 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

New Settlement Community Center , 1501 Jerome Ave, Bronx

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Start Date: January 7, 2012
Age:Everyone

Cost: Free

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Shape Up NYC: Yoga

Friday: 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Brownsville Recreation Center, 1555 Linden Boulevard, Brooklyn

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Age:Senior

An open level class with a focus on bringing awareness to the body through core strengthening and total body flexibility. Mats are provided (though students are encouraged to bring their own). Students should wear comfortable clothing.

Instructor: Stefanie Joshua

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: Yoga

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

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

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Start Date: April 29, 2013
Age:Senior

Instructor: Kristin

An open level class with a focus on bringing awareness to the body through core strengthening and total body flexibility.

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: Yoga

Friday: 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.

Aguilar Public Library , 174 East 110th Street, Manhattan

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Start Date: December 10, 2012
Age:Teen / Adult / Senior

An open level class with a focus on bringing awareness to the body through core strengthening and total body flexibility.

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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