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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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Aerobics
Tuesday: 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
Wednesday: 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
James Monroe Senior Center 
, 1776 Story Avenue, Bronx
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Age: Senior
Join us for an hour of energizing activity. We rotate between aerobics, yoga, tai-chi, and zumba. You must be a member of the senior center to participate. Joining is easy and free, please call to find out how.
Cost: Free
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OutlookAfterschool Program
Monday: 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Thursday: 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Friday: 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center, 80 Catherine Street, Manhattan
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Start Date: September 13, 2011
End Date: June 15, 2012
Age: Child
Open to children ages 6-13, the Afterschool program offers activities including arts & crafts, sports, educational activities, trips and computer use. Afterschool Program operates Monday through Friday, from 3:00 pm. to 6:00 pm. Registration is free.
For additional information, please contact Carol Smith, Supervisor.
For more information regarding citywide Parks Afterschool Program, click here.
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Basketball
Wednesday: 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Faber Park Field House, Faber Street & Richmond Terrace, Staten Island
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Start Date: September 12, 2011
End Date: June 15, 2012
Age: Teen / Child
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CityParks Seniors Fitness- Walking
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Van Cortlandt Park , NYC - WESTCHESTER COUNTY LINE, VAN CORTLANDT PARK S. BET. BROADWAY AND JEROME AVE. (Bronx), Bronx
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Start Date: April 30, 2012
End Date: June 22, 2012
Age: Senior
If you are age 60 or over, CityParks Seniors Fitness provides a fun, FREE way this spring to get started and keep active. The program is free, but registration is required.
Cost: Free
Meet at Woodlawn Tennis Courts (Jerome Ave & E 233 Street)
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CityParks Seniors Fitness- Walking
Monday: 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Soundview Park , BRONX RIVER, BRONX RIVER AVE. BET. LAFAYETTE AVE., SURF DR. (Bronx), Bronx
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Start Date: April 30, 2012
End Date: June 22, 2012
Age: Senior
If you are age 60 or over, CityParks Seniors Fitness provides a fun, FREE way this spring to get started and keep active. The program is free, but registration is required.
Cost: Free
Meet at Lafayette Avenue b/w Boynton and Colgate
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Doctors For a Healthier Bronx Walking Group
Tuesday: 5:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Pelham Parkway , BRONX PARK, HUTCH. RIVER PKWY. BET. PELHAM PKWY NORTH AND SOUTH (Bronx), Bronx
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Age: Adult
Meet us for a weekly walk of about 1 1/2 miles on Pelham Parkway, weather permitting.
Phone: 718-231-5100
Cost: Free
Meeting Location: Office of Dr. Jhangiani 2425 Eastchester Rd
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Exercise Class
Tuesday: 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
HANAC Lindsay Senior Center , 27-40 Hoyt Avenue South, Queens
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Age: Senior
Join us for an energetic morning fitness class. We recommend that you become a member of the senior center to participate. Joining is easy and free. Call to find out how.
Cost: Free
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Health-walking and Race-walking Clinics
Saturday: 9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
North Meadow Recreation Center, Mid-park at 97th Street, Central Park, Manhattan
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Age: Senior / Adult
In partnership with the New York Walker's Club, these clinics increase physical fitness and mental health while enjoying the scenic views of Central Park. Led by coach Lon Wilson, each clinic includes a warm-up, cool down, and stretching.
Free.
All fitness levels are welcome.
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Mighty Milers
Monday: 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Friday: 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Faber Park Field House, Faber Street & Richmond Terrace, Staten Island
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Start Date: September 12, 2011
End Date: June 15, 2012
Age: Teen / Child
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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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Walking
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.
Asser Levy Park Fitness Path
(Brooklyn) | 
Facility Type: Fitness Paths
Distance: 515 Yards
Laps Per Mile: 3.5
Map: Map
Bloomingdale Park Fitness Path
(Staten Island) |
Facility Type: Fitness Paths
Distance: 650 Yards
Laps Per Mile: 2.75
Map: Map
Brower Park Fitness Path
(Brooklyn) |
Facility Type: Fitness Paths
Distance: 280 Yards
Laps Per Mile: 8
Map: Map
Carl Schurz Park Fitness Path
(Manhattan) |
Facility Type: Fitness Paths
Distance: 350 Yards
Laps Per Mile: 5
Map: Map
Clove Lakes Park Fitness Path
(Staten Island) |
Facility Type: Fitness Paths
Distance: 650 Yards
Laps Per Mile: 2.75
Map: Map
Cooper Park Fitness Path
(Brooklyn) |
Facility Type: Fitness Paths
Distance: 440 Yards
Laps Per Mile: 4
Map: Map
Father Macris Park Fitness Path
(Staten Island) |
Facility Type: Fitness Paths
Distance: 350 Yards
Laps Per Mile: 5
Map: Map
Fort Greene Park Fitness Path
(Brooklyn) |
Facility Type: Fitness Paths
Distance: 935 Yards
Laps Per Mile: 1.75
Map: Map
Haffen Park Fitness Path
(Bronx) |
Facility Type: Fitness Paths
Distance: 465 Yards
Laps Per Mile: 3.75
Map: Map
J. Hood Wright Park Fitness Path
(Manhattan) |
Facility Type: Fitness Paths
Distance: 195 Yards
Laps Per Mile: 9
Map: Map
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Walking
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.
J.K.O. Running
Boroughs: Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island
Age: Adult
Type: Women's Running
J.K.O. Running is a women's running team. We welcome all women from total beginners (those who power walk, on the way the way to building up to jogging or running), advanced beginners & intermediate runners (gearing up for their first 5K, 10K or 1/2 marathon), to marathoners. We run year round, have weekly group runs, training runs and workshops. Our team participates in NYRR, charity and other race events as well as volunteer.
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Seniors Fitness - Walking
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
9:00 a.m.
Indian Field Comfort Station (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx|
Directions to this location
Meet at Indian Field Comfort Station, at Jerome Avenue & East 233rd Street
Cost
Free
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Contact Number
(718) 760-6999
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OutlookSeniors Fitness - Walking
Thursday, May 24, 2012
9:00 a.m.
Indian Field Comfort Station (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx|
Directions to this location
Meet at Indian Field Comfort Station, at Jerome Avenue & East 233rd Street
Cost
Free
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Contact Number
(718) 760-6999
Contact Email
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Seniors Fitness - Walking
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
9:00 a.m.
Indian Field Comfort Station (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx|
Directions to this location
Meet at Indian Field Comfort Station, at Jerome Avenue & East 233rd Street
Cost
Free
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Contact Number
(718) 760-6999
Contact Email
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Seniors Fitness - Walking
Thursday, May 31, 2012
9:00 a.m.
Indian Field Comfort Station (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx|
Directions to this location
Meet at Indian Field Comfort Station, at Jerome Avenue & East 233rd Street
Cost
Free
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Contact Number
(718) 760-6999
Contact Email
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Seniors Fitness - Walking
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
9:00 a.m.
Indian Field Comfort Station (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx|
Directions to this location
Meet at Indian Field Comfort Station, at Jerome Avenue & East 233rd Street
Cost
Free
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Contact Number
(718) 760-6999
Contact Email
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Seniors Fitness - Walking
Thursday, June 7, 2012
9:00 a.m.
Indian Field Comfort Station (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx|
Directions to this location
Meet at Indian Field Comfort Station, at Jerome Avenue & East 233rd Street
Cost
Free
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Contact Number
(718) 760-6999
Contact Email
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Seniors Fitness - Walking
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
9:00 a.m.
Indian Field Comfort Station (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx|
Directions to this location
Meet at Indian Field Comfort Station, at Jerome Avenue & East 233rd Street
Cost
Free
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Contact Number
(718) 760-6999
Contact Email
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Seniors Fitness - Walking
Thursday, June 14, 2012
9:00 a.m.
Indian Field Comfort Station (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx|
Directions to this location
Meet at Indian Field Comfort Station, at Jerome Avenue & East 233rd Street
Cost
Free
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Contact Number
(718) 760-6999
Contact Email
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Seniors Fitness - Walking
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
9:00 a.m.
Indian Field Comfort Station (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx|
Directions to this location
Meet at Indian Field Comfort Station, at Jerome Avenue & East 233rd Street
Cost
Free
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Contact Number
(718) 760-6999
Contact Email
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Seniors Fitness - Walking
Thursday, June 21, 2012
9:00 a.m.
Indian Field Comfort Station (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx|
Directions to this location
Meet at Indian Field Comfort Station, at Jerome Avenue & East 233rd Street
Cost
Free
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Contact Number
(718) 760-6999
Contact Email
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