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Senior Stroll
Friday: 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
HANAC Lindsay Senior Center 
, 27-40 Hoyt Avenue South, Queens
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Age:Senior
Join us for the Senior Stroll. We meet all year round, walking inside in the rain or snow. We recommend that you become a member of the senior center to participate. Joining is easy and free. Call to find out how.
Phone: (718) 626-3035
Fax: (718) 626-0954
Cost: Free
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OutlookSenior Stroll
Thursday: 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
JASA Williamsburg Senior Center , 202 Graham Avenue, Brooklyn
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Age:Senior
Wear a pedometer and walk with us every week around the neighborhood year-round, weather permitting. Open to anyone 60+.
Phone: (718) 218-9673
Fax: (718) 388-6865
Cost: Free
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Senior Stroll
Monday: 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Thursday: 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
James Monroe Senior Center , 1776 Story Avenue, Bronx
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Age:Senior
Our walking club meets every Monday and Thursday from April-Sept, weather permitting. To participate, you must become a member of the senior center. Joining is easy and free, please call to find out how.
Phone: (718) 893-3484
Fax: (718) 893-3261
Cost: Free
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Shape Up NYC: Aerobics
Monday: 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Betsy Head Field House, Livonia Ave between Hopkinson & Amboy streets, Brooklyn
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Start Date: June 11, 2012
Age:Everyone
Cardio exercise class combining strength and toning exercises.
Please bring a key lock to secure your belongings.
Shape Up NYC classes are FREE and open to the public.
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Social Dancing
Friday: 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
James Monroe Senior Center , 1776 Story Avenue, Bronx
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Age:Senior
An afternoon of social dancing! Dance the merengue, salsa, bolero, and more. 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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St. Nicholas Houses Walking Trail
Tuesday: 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Thursday: 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
St. Nicholas Houses , 210 West 131st Street, Manhattan
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Age:Everyone
St. Nicholas Walking Trail is a 1 mile trail in and around St. Nicholas houses marked by green arrows, resident gardens and flags.
Phone: (212) 665-3279
Cost: Free
Meet at the Senior Center.
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Tai Chi
Friday: 9:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
PSS Parkside Senior Center , 644 Adee Avenue, Bronx
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Age:Senior
Join us for a tai-chi class every week. Open to anyone 60+.
Cost: Free
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Tai Chi
Wednesday: 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
HANAC Lindsay Senior Center , 27-40 Hoyt Avenue South, Queens
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Age:Senior
Join our weekly tai chi class for all ability levels. 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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Team Spring Digital Scavenger Hunt
St. Mary’s Recreation Center, 450 Saint Ann's Avenue, Bronx
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Start Date: June 15, 2013
End Date: June 15, 2013
Age:Everyone
Outdoor adventures at St. Mary's for families. Join our scavenger hunt around the park take pictures of listed items to compete and win fun prizes.
Bring your digital camera. Free givaways. First, Second and Third place prizes. Visit the recreation for details.
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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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My Morning Fitness at Fort Tryon Park
Thursday, May 23, 2013
7:30 a.m.–8:30 a.m.
Heather Garden (in Fort Tryon Park)
Cabrini Boulevard & Ft Washington Ave., Manhattan|
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Cost
Free
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Contact Number
(212) 795-1388
Contact Email
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OutlookFitness Walk
Thursday, May 23, 2013
9:00 a.m.
Joe Michaels Mile: Western Entrance (in Crocheron Park), Queens|
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Cost
Free
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Contact Number
(718) 352-4793 ext. 301
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Walk NYC: Schmul Park
Friday, May 24, 2013
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
P.S. 26 (in Schmul Park)
Victory Boulevard and Wild Avenue, Staten Island|
Directions to this location
Meet at PS 26 and walk to Schmul Park.
Cost
Free
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Walk NYC: Willowbrook Park
Monday, May 27, 2013
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Carousel for All Children (in Willowbrook Park), Staten Island|
Directions to this location
Meet at the carousel on Eton Place.
Cost
Free
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My Morning Fitness at Fort Tryon Park
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
7:30 a.m.–8:30 a.m.
Heather Garden (in Fort Tryon Park)
Cabrini Boulevard & Ft Washington Ave., Manhattan|
Directions to this location
Cost
Free
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Contact Number
(212) 795-1388
Contact Email
Related Links
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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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My Morning Fitness at Fort Tryon Park
Thursday, May 30, 2013
7:30 a.m.–8:30 a.m.
Heather Garden (in Fort Tryon Park)
Cabrini Boulevard & Ft Washington Ave., Manhattan|
Directions to this location
Cost
Free
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Contact Number
(212) 795-1388
Contact Email
Related Links
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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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Walk NYC: Schmul Park
Friday, May 31, 2013
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
P.S. 26 (in Schmul Park)
Victory Boulevard and Wild Avenue, Staten Island|
Directions to this location
Meet at PS 26 and walk to Schmul Park.
Cost
Free
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Walk NYC: Willowbrook Park
Monday, June 3, 2013
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Carousel for All Children (in Willowbrook Park), Staten Island|
Directions to this location
Meet at the carousel on Eton Place.
Cost
Free
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