Adaptive Programs

A kid holding a basketball looks to pass the ball to a teammate in a game of wheelchair basketball

NYC Parks offers adaptive fitness, sports, and arts programs at our parks and recreation centers for all abilities. While many of our events are accessible, these events are geared specifically towards people with physical disabilities. Find an event or program that fits your needs.

For a list of all events hosted at accessible locations, please visit our Events in Accessible Locations page. To learn more about accessibility at NYC Parks, please visit our Accessibility page.

Recreation Center Memberships for People with Disabilities

Memberships for people with disabilities are just $25 per year for access to all of our recreation centers, including our Adaptive Hubs. Learn more about becoming a member

A patron at an adaptive hub uses and accessible cycling equipment to work out at the indoor gym

Adaptive Hubs

Adaptive Hubs are fully accessible recreation centers that offer adaptive programs. Membership for people with disabilities is $25 a year! Learn more about our Adaptive Hubs

an instructor on the indoor pool deck leads a class in a series of exercises which they perform in a pool filled with water

Adaptive Swim

We offer modified aquatic workout programs and teach basic swimming and safety skills at our pools. Registration is required. Learn more about our Adaptive Swim program

an instructor leads a class in a series of modified yoga moves performed while participants sit in chairs

Shape Up NYC

Is exercise difficult for you? Join our modified group workout classes, including Chair Yoga, Low-Impact Cardio, and more! Find a free Shape Up NYC class near you

Adaptive Programs Events

Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Mar10

Virtual Adaptive Fitness Class

at Virtual/Online Workshop

10:00 a.m.–10:40 a.m.
Join NYC Parks Wednesday mornings for a virtual adaptive fitness class! Classes will be 30 minutes long and all exercises can be done without equipment.
Free!

Friday, March 12, 2021

Mar12

Virtual Special Express Non-Fiction Writers

at Virtual/Online Workshop

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Special Express Non-Fiction Writers is a program for special needs adults with an interest in memoir, poetry, non-fiction writing,
Free!

Wednesday, March 17, 2021

Mar17

Virtual Adaptive Fitness Class

at Virtual/Online Workshop

10:00 a.m.–10:40 a.m.
Join NYC Parks Wednesday mornings for a virtual adaptive fitness class! Classes will be 30 minutes long and all exercises can be done without equipment.
Free!

Friday, March 19, 2021

Mar19

Virtual Special Express Non-Fiction Writers

at Virtual/Online Workshop

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Special Express Non-Fiction Writers is a program for special needs adults with an interest in memoir, poetry, non-fiction writing,
Free!

Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Mar24

Virtual Adaptive Fitness Class

at Virtual/Online Workshop

10:00 a.m.–10:40 a.m.
Join NYC Parks Wednesday mornings for a virtual adaptive fitness class! Classes will be 30 minutes long and all exercises can be done without equipment.
Free!

Friday, March 26, 2021

Mar26

Virtual Special Express Non-Fiction Writers

at Virtual/Online Workshop

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Special Express Non-Fiction Writers is a program for special needs adults with an interest in memoir, poetry, non-fiction writing,
Free!

Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Mar31

Virtual Adaptive Fitness Class

at Virtual/Online Workshop

10:00 a.m.–10:40 a.m.
Join NYC Parks Wednesday mornings for a virtual adaptive fitness class! Classes will be 30 minutes long and all exercises can be done without equipment.
Free!

Friday, April 2, 2021

Apr 2

Virtual Special Express Non-Fiction Writers

at Virtual/Online Workshop

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Special Express Non-Fiction Writers is a program for special needs adults with an interest in memoir, poetry, non-fiction writing,
Free!

Friday, April 9, 2021

Apr 9

Virtual Special Express Non-Fiction Writers

at Virtual/Online Workshop

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Special Express Non-Fiction Writers is a program for special needs adults with an interest in memoir, poetry, non-fiction writing,
Free!

Friday, April 16, 2021

Apr16

Virtual Special Express Non-Fiction Writers

at Virtual/Online Workshop

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Special Express Non-Fiction Writers is a program for special needs adults with an interest in memoir, poetry, non-fiction writing,
Free!

Friday, April 23, 2021

Apr23

Virtual Special Express Non-Fiction Writers

at Virtual/Online Workshop

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Special Express Non-Fiction Writers is a program for special needs adults with an interest in memoir, poetry, non-fiction writing,
Free!

Friday, April 30, 2021

Apr30

Virtual Special Express Non-Fiction Writers

at Virtual/Online Workshop

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Special Express Non-Fiction Writers is a program for special needs adults with an interest in memoir, poetry, non-fiction writing,
Free!

Friday, May 7, 2021

May 7

Virtual Special Express Non-Fiction Writers

at Virtual/Online Workshop

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Special Express Non-Fiction Writers is a program for special needs adults with an interest in memoir, poetry, non-fiction writing,
Free!

Friday, May 14, 2021

May14

Virtual Special Express Non-Fiction Writers

at Virtual/Online Workshop

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Special Express Non-Fiction Writers is a program for special needs adults with an interest in memoir, poetry, non-fiction writing,
Free!

Friday, May 21, 2021

May21

Virtual Special Express Non-Fiction Writers

at Virtual/Online Workshop

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Special Express Non-Fiction Writers is a program for special needs adults with an interest in memoir, poetry, non-fiction writing,
Free!

Friday, May 28, 2021

May28

Virtual Special Express Non-Fiction Writers

at Virtual/Online Workshop

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Special Express Non-Fiction Writers is a program for special needs adults with an interest in memoir, poetry, non-fiction writing,
Free!

Friday, June 4, 2021

Jun 4

Virtual Special Express Non-Fiction Writers

at Virtual/Online Workshop

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Special Express Non-Fiction Writers is a program for special needs adults with an interest in memoir, poetry, non-fiction writing,
Free!

Friday, June 11, 2021

Jun11

Virtual Special Express Non-Fiction Writers

at Virtual/Online Workshop

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Special Express Non-Fiction Writers is a program for special needs adults with an interest in memoir, poetry, non-fiction writing,
Free!

Friday, June 18, 2021

Jun18

Virtual Special Express Non-Fiction Writers

at Virtual/Online Workshop

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Special Express Non-Fiction Writers is a program for special needs adults with an interest in memoir, poetry, non-fiction writing,
Free!

Friday, June 25, 2021

Jun25

Virtual Special Express Non-Fiction Writers

at Virtual/Online Workshop

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Special Express Non-Fiction Writers is a program for special needs adults with an interest in memoir, poetry, non-fiction writing,
Free!

Friday, July 2, 2021

Jul 2

Virtual Special Express Non-Fiction Writers

at Virtual/Online Workshop

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Special Express Non-Fiction Writers is a program for special needs adults with an interest in memoir, poetry, non-fiction writing,
Free!

Friday, July 9, 2021

Jul 9

Virtual Special Express Non-Fiction Writers

at Virtual/Online Workshop

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Special Express Non-Fiction Writers is a program for special needs adults with an interest in memoir, poetry, non-fiction writing,
Free!

Friday, July 16, 2021

Jul16

Virtual Special Express Non-Fiction Writers

at Virtual/Online Workshop

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Special Express Non-Fiction Writers is a program for special needs adults with an interest in memoir, poetry, non-fiction writing,
Free!

Friday, July 23, 2021

Jul23

Virtual Special Express Non-Fiction Writers

at Virtual/Online Workshop

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Special Express Non-Fiction Writers is a program for special needs adults with an interest in memoir, poetry, non-fiction writing,
Free!

Friday, July 30, 2021

Jul30

Virtual Special Express Non-Fiction Writers

at Virtual/Online Workshop

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Special Express Non-Fiction Writers is a program for special needs adults with an interest in memoir, poetry, non-fiction writing,
Free!

Friday, August 6, 2021

Aug 6

Virtual Special Express Non-Fiction Writers

at Virtual/Online Workshop

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Special Express Non-Fiction Writers is a program for special needs adults with an interest in memoir, poetry, non-fiction writing,
Free!

Friday, August 13, 2021

Aug13

Virtual Special Express Non-Fiction Writers

at Virtual/Online Workshop

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Special Express Non-Fiction Writers is a program for special needs adults with an interest in memoir, poetry, non-fiction writing,
Free!

Friday, August 20, 2021

Aug20

Virtual Special Express Non-Fiction Writers

at Virtual/Online Workshop

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Special Express Non-Fiction Writers is a program for special needs adults with an interest in memoir, poetry, non-fiction writing,
Free!

Friday, August 27, 2021

Aug27

Virtual Special Express Non-Fiction Writers

at Virtual/Online Workshop

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Special Express Non-Fiction Writers is a program for special needs adults with an interest in memoir, poetry, non-fiction writing,
Free!

Friday, September 3, 2021

Sep 3

Virtual Special Express Non-Fiction Writers

at Virtual/Online Workshop

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Special Express Non-Fiction Writers is a program for special needs adults with an interest in memoir, poetry, non-fiction writing,
Free!

Friday, September 10, 2021

Sep10

Virtual Special Express Non-Fiction Writers

at Virtual/Online Workshop

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Special Express Non-Fiction Writers is a program for special needs adults with an interest in memoir, poetry, non-fiction writing,
Free!

Friday, September 17, 2021

Sep17

Virtual Special Express Non-Fiction Writers

at Virtual/Online Workshop

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Special Express Non-Fiction Writers is a program for special needs adults with an interest in memoir, poetry, non-fiction writing,
Free!

Friday, September 24, 2021

Sep24

Virtual Special Express Non-Fiction Writers

at Virtual/Online Workshop

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Special Express Non-Fiction Writers is a program for special needs adults with an interest in memoir, poetry, non-fiction writing,
Free!

Friday, October 1, 2021

Oct 1

Virtual Special Express Non-Fiction Writers

at Virtual/Online Workshop

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Special Express Non-Fiction Writers is a program for special needs adults with an interest in memoir, poetry, non-fiction writing,
Free!

Friday, October 8, 2021

Oct 8

Virtual Special Express Non-Fiction Writers

at Virtual/Online Workshop

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Special Express Non-Fiction Writers is a program for special needs adults with an interest in memoir, poetry, non-fiction writing,
Free!

Friday, October 15, 2021

Oct15

Virtual Special Express Non-Fiction Writers

at Virtual/Online Workshop

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Special Express Non-Fiction Writers is a program for special needs adults with an interest in memoir, poetry, non-fiction writing,
Free!

Friday, October 22, 2021

Oct22

Virtual Special Express Non-Fiction Writers

at Virtual/Online Workshop

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Special Express Non-Fiction Writers is a program for special needs adults with an interest in memoir, poetry, non-fiction writing,
Free!

Friday, October 29, 2021

Oct29

Virtual Special Express Non-Fiction Writers

at Virtual/Online Workshop

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Special Express Non-Fiction Writers is a program for special needs adults with an interest in memoir, poetry, non-fiction writing,
Free!

Friday, November 5, 2021

Nov 5

Virtual Special Express Non-Fiction Writers

at Virtual/Online Workshop

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Special Express Non-Fiction Writers is a program for special needs adults with an interest in memoir, poetry, non-fiction writing,
Free!

Friday, November 12, 2021

Nov12

Virtual Special Express Non-Fiction Writers

at Virtual/Online Workshop

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Special Express Non-Fiction Writers is a program for special needs adults with an interest in memoir, poetry, non-fiction writing,
Free!

Friday, November 19, 2021

Nov19

Virtual Special Express Non-Fiction Writers

at Virtual/Online Workshop

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Special Express Non-Fiction Writers is a program for special needs adults with an interest in memoir, poetry, non-fiction writing,
Free!

Friday, November 26, 2021

Nov26

Virtual Special Express Non-Fiction Writers

at Virtual/Online Workshop

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Special Express Non-Fiction Writers is a program for special needs adults with an interest in memoir, poetry, non-fiction writing,
Free!

Friday, December 3, 2021

Dec 3

Virtual Special Express Non-Fiction Writers

at Virtual/Online Workshop

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Special Express Non-Fiction Writers is a program for special needs adults with an interest in memoir, poetry, non-fiction writing,
Free!

Friday, December 10, 2021

Dec10

Virtual Special Express Non-Fiction Writers

at Virtual/Online Workshop

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Special Express Non-Fiction Writers is a program for special needs adults with an interest in memoir, poetry, non-fiction writing,
Free!

Friday, December 17, 2021

Dec17

Virtual Special Express Non-Fiction Writers

at Virtual/Online Workshop

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Special Express Non-Fiction Writers is a program for special needs adults with an interest in memoir, poetry, non-fiction writing,
Free!

Friday, December 24, 2021

Dec24

Virtual Special Express Non-Fiction Writers

at Virtual/Online Workshop

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Special Express Non-Fiction Writers is a program for special needs adults with an interest in memoir, poetry, non-fiction writing,
Free!

Friday, December 31, 2021

Dec31

Virtual Special Express Non-Fiction Writers

at Virtual/Online Workshop

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Special Express Non-Fiction Writers is a program for special needs adults with an interest in memoir, poetry, non-fiction writing,
Free!