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Senior Stroll
Friday: 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
HANAC Innovative JVL 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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Shape Up NYC: Social Run/ Brisk Walk
Wednesday: 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m.,7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
St. Mary’s Recreation Center, 450 Saint Ann's Avenue, Bronx
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Start Date: March 19, 2016
Age:Everyone
St.Mary's Park Run is a series of free weekly run/walks open to everyone in the community. Runs are every Wednesday. Check in at the center about 15 minutes before the run starts. St.Mary's Park Run is open to all levels - you can run, jog, walk, or stroll for 3 laps of St. Mary's Park! (3 laps = 3 miles). We leave the finish line open until the last person comes in. All ages are welcome, even the little ones in strollers. Please bring water and a lock to secure your belongings.
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Meet in front of St. Mary Rec center. We use the field to workout.
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Shape Up NYC: Walking Club
Thursday: 7:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
Forest Park , MYRTLE AVE., UNION TURNPIKE, PARK LANE SOUTH BET. BROOKLYN-QUEENS COUNTY LINE AND PARK LANE (Queens), Queens
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Start Date: October 18, 2016
Age:Everyone
Get out to a park and walk the City! All are welcome, including dogs on leashes and strollers.
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here for updates on this class!
Cost: Free
Please meet at the flagpole next to Victory Field at Woodhaven Blvd & Myrtle Avenue.
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Simple Aerobics
Monday: 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Al Oerter Recreation Center, 131-40 Fowler Avenue, Queens
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Start Date: April 2, 2017
End Date: June 30, 2017
Age:Adult / Senior
A low-impact class that will engage participants in aerobic exercises to gain overall strength, balance, flexibility and relaxation. Participants will learn how to utilize kettlebells, resistance bands, stability balls and free weights in this hour-long class.
Location: Cycling Studio Instructor: Sandra Darby
Ages: 18+
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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
Wednesday: 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
HANAC Innovative JVL 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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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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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.
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
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
Juniper Valley Park Fitness Path
(Queens) |
Facility Type: Fitness Paths
Distance: 820 Yards
Laps Per Mile: 2.25
Map: Map
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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.
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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Morning Fitness at Fort Tryon Park
Tuesday, June 27, 2017
7:30 a.m.–8:30 a.m.
Heather Garden (in Fort Tryon Park)
Cabrini Boulevard and Fort Washington Avenue, Manhattan|
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Cost
Free
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Contact Number
(212) 795-1388
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OutlookFitness Walk
Tuesday, June 27, 2017
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Fort Totten Front Gate (in Fort Totten Park)
Totten Road and Cross Island Parkway, Queens|
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Cost
Free
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Contact Number
(718) 352-4793
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NYRR Open Run: Brooklyn Bridge Park
Tuesday, June 27, 2017
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Pier 6 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn|
Directions to this location
Meet on the south side of Fornino on Pier 6
Cost
Free
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NYRR Open Run: Silver Lake Park
Tuesday, June 27, 2017
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Reservoir Bridge (in Silver Lake Park), Staten Island|
Directions to this location
Meet at the lake bridge, down the hill from the intersection of Victory Boulevard and Eddy Street.
Cost
Free
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Morning Fitness at Fort Tryon Park
Thursday, June 29, 2017
7:30 a.m.–8:30 a.m.
Heather Garden (in Fort Tryon Park)
Cabrini Boulevard and Fort Washington Avenue, Manhattan|
Directions to this location
Cost
Free
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Contact Number
(212) 795-1388
Contact Email
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Fitness Walk
Thursday, June 29, 2017
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Fort Totten Front Gate (in Fort Totten Park)
Totten Road and Cross Island Parkway, Queens|
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Cost
Free
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Contact Number
(718) 352-4793
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NYRR Open Run: Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Thursday, June 29, 2017
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
United Nations Ave South Entrance (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens|
Directions to this location
Meet at the beginning of United Nations Ave South, by the parking lot on 111th St. and 55th Ave.
Cost
Free
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Morning Fitness at Fort Tryon Park
Saturday, July 1, 2017
8:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m.
Heather Garden (in Fort Tryon Park)
Cabrini Boulevard and Fort Washington Avenue, Manhattan|
Directions to this location
Cost
Free
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Contact Number
(212) 795-1388
Contact Email
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NYRR Open Run: Soundview Park
Saturday, July 1, 2017
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Lafayette Avenue and Morrison Avenue (in Soundview Park), Bronx|
Directions to this location
Meet us at the park entrance at the intersection of Morrison Avenue and Lafayette Avenue
Cost
Free
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NYRR Open Run: Astoria Park
Saturday, July 1, 2017
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Astoria Park Track (in Astoria Park), Queens|
Directions to this location
Meet near the track, next to the bathrooms.
Cost
Free
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