Age:Adult / Senior  

Experience walking for exercise!  Power walking, if executed properly, is just as effective as jogging with less impact on the joints.

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Start Date: September 19, 2012
End Date: June 14, 2013
Age:Child  

Open to children ages 6-13, the Afterschool Program offers activities including arts and crafts, sports, educational activities, trips and computer use.  Registration is free.   
 
For additional information, please contact Jennifer Gonzales, Afterschool Coordinator.
 
For more information regarding the citywide NYC Parks Afterschool Program, click here.  

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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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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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Age:Senior  

Sponsored by Bloomingdale Aging in Place, these walks take place year-round in Riverside Park. We meet every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 7:30 AM at the entrance to 315 Riverside Drive (on W. 104th St.) and walk for about an hour. The route and/or destination is chosen by consensus each day.

E-mail: info@bloominplace.org
Cost: Free 

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Start Date: April 1, 2013
End Date: June 9, 2013
Age:Everyone  

The Nature Walk takes you on a peaceful hike to the top of Moses Mountain to see a spectacular view of the Greenbelt and beyond. Moses Mountain is a 260-foot hill named for City builder and Parks Commissioner Robert Moses. The 360-degree panoramic view offered by the site is considered one of New York City’s most spectacular.

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Age:Adult  

Mission:To Encourage, improve and promote physical fitness and good community relations through walking for exercise and competition and for the dissemination of information to the public with regard to the benefits of walking for health. Walks meet every Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m. inside Central Park at East Dr and E 90 St.

Phone: wilson@pouch.com
Phone 2: 718-588-0441
Cost: $20/year 

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Age:Adult  

This free program is for anyone who wants to get fit! On the 1st Tuesday of each month there is a support group meeting on campus at Downstate, and all the other Tuesdays are walking group sessions at Wingate Park.

Phone: dessa.garnett@downstate.edu
Phone 2: 718-613-8386
Cost: Free 

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Start Date: May 17, 2013
End Date: August 30, 2013
Age:Senior  

Seniors meet once a month to explore a new park, learn a new recipe, fellowship with other members.

Some adventures have additional cost not covered by Parks. Contact Michele.Griffin@parks.nyc.gov for additional information and registration.

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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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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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Age:Adult / Senior  

Come walk with us and track your steps! An indoor walking program for adults and seniors!

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Start Date: April 9, 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!

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Start Date: April 17, 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!

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Start Date: May 16, 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.

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Start Date: March 2, 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.

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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!

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Start Date: April 9, 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!

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Start Date: April 27, 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 flagpole next to Victory Field at Woodhaven Blvd & Myrtle Avenue.

Cost: Free 

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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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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 

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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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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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