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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: Low Impact Fitness

Saturday: 9:15 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

Fort Hamilton Senior Recreation Center, 9941 Fort Hamilton Parkway, Brooklyn

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Start Date: September 29, 2018
End Date: December 21, 2018
Age:Senior

This low impact workout improves muscle strength and posture while keeping the heart rate engaged. This class is geared towards people 60 years old and up.

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*Shape Up NYC: Zumba

Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Fort Hamilton Senior Recreation Center, 9941 Fort Hamilton Parkway, Brooklyn

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Start Date: September 29, 2018
End Date: December 21, 2018
Age:Senior

An exciting workout that uses easy-to-follow dance steps to increase cardiovascular fitness and tone the body.

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18th Century Dance Classes

Saturday: 3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

Mark Morris Dance Group , 3 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn

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Age:Teen / Adult

First Saturdays of every month. Members of The New York Baroque Dance Company teach classes covering dance forms found in dance suites of the late 17th and 18th centuries. Live music accompanies every class. No previous experience required. This class is open to professional dancers, teachers, students, musicians, singers, actors, and dance enthusiasts. Expand your circle of friends as you meet new people and learn the proper way to offer a hand during the minuet or how to cut a caper in the jig!

Phone: 718-624-8400
E-mail: info@mmdg.org
Cost: $14

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AOA Sit Fit

Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA , 1121 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn

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Age:Adult

Get fit while you sit in this chair exercise class that involves a combination of aerobic activity, strength building and stretching. Suitable for all ages and levels.

Cost: free for members, non-members $95/8 weeks

Please check the center for cost and schedule.

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Tuesday: 8:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m.
Thursday: 8:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m.

McCarren Play Center, 776 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn

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Start Date: October 2, 2018
End Date: December 23, 2018
Age:Adult

Ab session will be a class to work on abdominal muscles. It will work on core strengths and toning and adding definition.

Instructor: Lincoln Jacobs

Location: Multi-purpose Room A/B

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Abdominus Core Strengthening

Tuesday: 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Thursday: 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Metropolitan Recreation Center, 261 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn

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Start Date: September 22, 2014
Age:Adult / Senior

Core strengthening class for adults and seniors.

Instructor: Carlos Sepulveda

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Abdominus Propulsion

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

Metropolitan Recreation Center, 261 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn

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Start Date: September 22, 2014
Age:Adult / Senior

Training based around short intense bursts of muscular exersion.

Instructor: Carlos Sepulveda

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Adaptive Swim Lessons

Friday: 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

Metropolitan Recreation Center, 261 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn

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Start Date: October 5, 2017
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Adaptive Swim program for people with disabilities offers aquatic exercise therapy that ranges from gentle water walking to aerobic-type exercise. The program also includes swim instruction that focuses on learning basic swimming and safety skills.

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Adaptive Zumba

Tuesday: 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

McCarren Play Center, 776 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn

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Start Date: October 2, 2018
End Date: December 23, 2018
Age:Adult / Senior

Join this fun class! A no-judgment workout, this class welcomes everyone. We will show you how fun Zumba is, no matter your level of experience! People with disabilities are encouraged to take part.

This program is accessible for people with disabilities.

Instructor: Claudine Pierre

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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.

100% Playground

GLENWOOD RD, E 100 & E 101 STS (Brooklyn)|
Level: 4

100% Playground/Ps 242 (100th Street)

GLENWOOD RD & 100TH ST (Brooklyn) |
Facility Type: Handball Courts
# of Courts: 2

16 Sycamore Playground

SCHERMERHORN & NEVINS STS (Brooklyn) |
Facility Type: Handball Courts
# of Courts: 3

79 St Playground

79 ST & SHORE RD (Brooklyn)|
Level: 4

Abe Stark Rink

CONEY ISLAND BOARDWALK AND WEST 19TH STREET (Brooklyn) |
Facility Type: Ice Skating Rinks
(718) 946-6536
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Adam Yauch Park

ATLANTIC AVE, COLUMBIA, STATE STS (Brooklyn)|
Level: 4

Adam Yauch Park

ATLANTIC AVE ,STATE ST & COLUMBIA PLACE (Brooklyn) |
Facility Type: Exercise Equipment

Admiral Playground

CLINTON ST, NELSON ST, HAMILTON AVE (Brooklyn)|
Level: 4

Albemarle Playground

ALBEMARLE RD, DAHILL RD, MCDONALD AVE (Brooklyn)|

Albemarle Playground

ALBERMARLE RD., DAHILL RD. AND MCDONALD AVE. (Brooklyn) |
Facility Type: Basketball Courts

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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.

3B League

Borough: Brooklyn
Age: Youth
Type: baseball
Phone: (718) 256-2316 | Email

68th Precinct Youth Council, Inc.

Borough: Brooklyn
Age: Youth
Type: baseball, indoor & outdoor soccer
Phone: (718) 232 - 2748 | Email

75th Precinct Community Sports Program

Borough: Brooklyn
Age: Adult
Type: Baseball
Phone: (646) 246-7878

78th Precinct Youth Council

Borough: Brooklyn
Age: Youth
Type: Baseball, Girls' Softball, Basketball & Flag Football
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AYSO

Borough: Brooklyn
Age: Adult
Type: Soccer
Phone: (718) 923-1099

Ace Four Handball

Borough: Brooklyn
Age: Adult
Type: Handball
Phone: (718) 954-0455

All American Soccer Club

Borough: Brooklyn
Age: Youth
Type: Soccer
Phone: 718-934-9193

Ambulance Volunteers

Borough: Brooklyn
Age: Adult
Type: Softball
Small league that anyone can join.
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Ambush Ultimate Frisbee

Borough: Brooklyn
Age: Adult
Type: Social Sports
Phone: (917) 494-7750 | Email

American Youth Soccer Organization

Borough: Brooklyn
Age: Youth
Type: soccer
Register on-line at www.brooklynayso.org. Registration closes March 1 for Spring, July 1 for Fall, and December 1 for Winter seasons.
Phone: (718) 499-6899 | Email