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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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Walk NYC
Thursday: 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
Cunningham Park , LIE., 73 AVE., UNION TURNPIKE, GCP BET. 193 ST., FRANCIS LEWIS BLVD., HOLLIS HILLS TER., AND 210 ST. (Queens), Queens
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Start Date: April 25, 2013
Age:Everyone
Walk NYC is a FREE program that encourages New Yorkers of all ages to get fit while enjoying the outdoors. With funding provided by Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, Parks will staff locations throughout the city with trained walking instructors to lead one-hour walks (unless otherwise noted). All are welcome!
For more information, please email rsvpwalknyc@parks.nyc.gov.
Please meet at the bocci court located at the southwest end of the parking lot at Union Turnpike & 196th Place.
Cost: Free
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Monday: 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Willowbrook Park , RICHMOND AVE., VICTORY BLVD., ASHWORTH AVE., AND FOREST HILL RD. (Staten Island), Staten Island
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Start Date: April 15, 2013
Age:Everyone
Get out to a park and walk the City!
Walk NYC is a FREE program that encourages New Yorkers of all ages to get fit while enjoying the outdoors. Parks will staff locations throughout the City with experienced walking instructors. Experience NYC in a new way. All are welcome!
For more information, please email rsvpwalknyc@parks.nyc.gov.
Please meet at the Carousel on Eton Place.
Cost: Free
The walk will be cancelled on Monday, 7/8.
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Walk NYC
Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Bloomingdale Park 
, Richmond Pkwy., West Shore Expw., Lenevar Ave., Ramona Ave., Staten Island
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Start Date: May 4, 2013
Age:Everyone
Get out to a park and walk the City!
Walk NYC is a FREE program that encourages New Yorkers of all ages to get fit while enjoying the outdoors. Parks will staff locations throughout the City with experienced walking instructors. Experience NYC in a new way.
All are welcome!
Please meet at Maguire Avenue and Drumgoole Rd.
There will not be walks on Saturdays 6/29 or 7/6. Please join us on 7/13!
Cost: FREE
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Walk NYC
Monday: 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Marine Park , SHORE PKWY., AVENUE U, FILMORE AVE. BET. BRIGHAM ST., GERRITSEN AVE., AND FLATBUSH AVE. (Brooklyn), Brooklyn
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Start Date: June 10, 2013
Age:Everyone
Get out to a park and walk the City! Walk NYC is a FREE program that encourages New Yorkers of all ages to get fit while enjoying the outdoors. Parks will staff locations throughout the City with experienced walking instructors. Experience NYC in a new way. All are welcome!
Meet at Marine Park Nature Center!
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Walk it Out!
Tuesday: 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Thursday: 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Hansborough Recreation Center, 35 West 134th Street, Manhattan
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Start Date: January 7, 2013
End Date: June 24, 2013
Age:Everyone
Walk It Out! is a walking and health information program designed to increase physical activity for Harlem’s senior citizens. Conducted in partnership with Harlem Hospital Center.
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Walking Club
Monday: 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Riverdale Senior Services , 2600 Netherland Ave, Bronx
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Age:Senior
Join us for our weekly walking club, weather permitting. Becoming a member of the senior center is easy and free! Call us to find out how.
Phone: 718-884-5900
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Yoga
Friday: 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
JASA Williamsburg Senior Center , 202 Graham Avenue, Brooklyn
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Age:Senior
Join our weekly yoga class for all ability levels. Open to anyone 60+.
Cost: Free
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“Fitness Alfresco” Fitness Walking
Tuesday: 7:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m.
Fort Tryon Park , RIVERSIDE DR TO BROADWAY, W 192 ST TO DYCKMAN ST (Manhattan), Manhattan
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Age:Everyone
With Nancy Bruning, Certified Fitness Instructor Walking, stretching, strengthening, and body toning. Location: Meet at the entrance to the Heather Garden on Margaret Corbin Circle
Cost: Free
Level of Ability: All
Program is on-going. (Note: Fitness Walking does not meet if it is raining or if the actual temperature or wind chill is below 20 degrees F.)
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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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My Morning Fitness at Fort Tryon Park
Tuesday, June 18, 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
Tuesday, June 18, 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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My Morning Fitness at Fort Tryon Park
Thursday, June 20, 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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Fitness Walk
Thursday, June 20, 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, June 21, 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 P.S. 26 and walk to Schmul Park.
Cost
Free
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Full Strawberry Moon
Sunday, June 23, 2013
8:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center (in Jamaica Bay Park)
100 Cross Bay Boulvard, Queens|
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Cost
Free
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Walk NYC: Willowbrook Park
Monday, June 24, 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, June 25, 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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Fitness Walk
Tuesday, June 25, 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, June 27, 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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