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Looking to stretch yourself without stretching your wallet? Check out some of our favorite free and low-cost ways to stay healthy. Whether your idea of a work out involves dance moves, heavy weights, or downward facing dogs, Parks has a fitness program for you.
Fitness Events
Monday, October 25, 2021
Bars Extreme
at Multi-Use Room C (in Ocean Breeze Track & Field Athletic Complex)
5:45 a.m.–6:45 a.m.
Participants will be sitting & standing throughout the class, running and crushing there fitness goals by the 60th minute.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Adult Open Basketball
at Al Oerter Recreation Center, Queens 
6:00 a.m.–10:50 a.m.
Come practice or show off your skills.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Cardio Room Open Access
at Sunset Park Recreation Center, Brooklyn
6:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Cardio Room Open Access.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Strength Training Open Access
at Strength Room (in Sunset Park Recreation Center), Brooklyn
6:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Strength Training Open Access.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Weight Room Adult Access
at Strength Room (in McCarren Play Center), Brooklyn
6:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Strength Equipment
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Cardio / Strength / Aerobics Rooms
at Cardio Room (in Greenbelt Recreation Center), Staten Island
6:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
Cardio Room, Weight Room, Aerobics Room
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Weight Room / Cardio Room Open Access
at Strength Room (in Lyons Pool Recreation Center)
6:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
Weight Room / Cardio Room Open Access
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Forest Fitness
at Margaret Corbin Circle (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
7:00 a.m.–7:45 a.m.
Join us for Fitness at the Fort! Incorporating climbing multiple staircases, stretches and strengthening exercises, notable tree identification, and forest bathing.
Free!
Walking group
at Track and Field (in Betsy Head Park), Brooklyn
7:00 a.m.–8:00 a.m.
This free walking program will help you move your body and connect with others in your community!
Free!
TABATA
at Gymnasium (Half Court A) (in Sunset Park Recreation Center), Brooklyn
7:30 a.m.–8:30 a.m.
Work up a sweat in our Tabata class. Each exercise in a given Tabata workout lasts only four minutes, but it's likely to be one of the longest four minutes you've ever endured.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Adult Pickleball
at Lost Battalion Hall Recreation Center, Queens
8:00 a.m.–9:30 a.m.
All adults are welcome to play pickleball!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Instructional Lift
at Strength Room (in Greenbelt Recreation Center), Staten Island
8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Participants will learn the basics of weight training to improve their overall health.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Mommy & Me Exercise
at McCarren Play Center, Brooklyn
8:00 a.m.–8:45 a.m.
kids exercise with Parents
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Kids
Walk with Chris
at Gymnasium (in Brownsville Recreation Center), Brooklyn
8:00 a.m.–9:30 a.m.
Start the day off with a walk.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Bend & Flex
at Arena (in Ocean Breeze Track & Field Athletic Complex)
8:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m.
Flexibility leads you to a better life!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Fitness Center
at Fort Hamilton Senior Recreation Center, Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Get a workout in with free weight and machine options.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Fitness with Charles
at Ballroom (in Fort Hamilton Senior Recreation Center), Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–9:30 a.m.
This program covers the basics of senior health.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Intro to Strength Training
at Strength Room (in Sunset Park Recreation Center), Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
This class is designed to challenge your strength and endurance. Sessions are specifically designed to focus different muscle groups.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Walk A Mile
at Track (in Al Oerter Recreation Center), Queens
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Participants will learn that walking is an exercise that improves the total body and mind. Program will provide overall health with weight loss, and will guide participants.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Cycling
at Al Oerter Recreation Center, Queens
9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Develop strength, mental toughness, independence, and cardiovascular conditioning.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Games & Play
at Strength Room (in Fort Hamilton Senior Recreation Center), Brooklyn
9:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Build basic to advanced skills over a wide variety of sports, competitions, or recreational play.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Abs and Core Training
at Multi-Use Room (in Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Come strengthen your abs and core.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Body Tone
at Gymnasium (in Chelsea Recreation Center), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Body Toning.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Chair Aerobics
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Group exercises classes
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Get Fit w/ Gio
at Rock Climbing Wall Room (in Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Get Fit with Gio at GE
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Strength Training (Small Group)
at Fitness Room (in Brownsville Recreation Center), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Strength training using a variety of workouts
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Stronger Than Ever
at Aerobics Room (in Greenbelt Recreation Center), Staten Island
10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Open Access
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Stronger Than Ever
at Aerobics Room (in Greenbelt Recreation Center), Staten Island
10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Open Access
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Adult Lap Swim
at Indoor Pool (in Chelsea Recreation Center), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Adult Open Lap Swim - 18+ - Swim Cap Required
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Adult Lap Swim
at Indoor Pool (in Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Adult Open Lap Swim - 18+ - Swim Cap Required
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Adult Pickleball
at McCarren Play Center, Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Enjoy a new sport similar to tennis. Pickleball! Members enjoy spirited games with other members.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Chair Aerobics and Low Impact Exercises
at Dance Room (in Jackie Robinson Recreation Center), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Chair fitness and low impact exercises.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Cycling
at Al Oerter Recreation Center, Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Develop strength, mental toughness, independence, and cardiovascular conditioning.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Drum Fit
at Stage (in ), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Group exercises
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Lap Swim for adults and seniors
at Indoor Pool (in St. John’s Recreation Center), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Lap swim
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Power Hour-Sports Conditioning
at Gymnasium (Side) (in Al Oerter Recreation Center), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Develop strength, mental toughness, independence, and cardiovascular conditioning.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Educate with Exum
at St. John's Recreation Center
11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Proper usage of fitness equipment
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Adult Table Tennis
at Lost Battalion Hall Recreation Center, Queens
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
All adults are welcome to play table tennis!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Chair Aerobics
at Multi-Use Room (in Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Participants will strengthen their upper and lower body.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Instructional Lift
at Strength Room (in Greenbelt Recreation Center), Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Participants will learn the basics of weight training to improve their overall health.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Yoga for Adults & Seniors
at Dance Room (in St. John’s Recreation Center), Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Yoga
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
LunchBOX Fitness
at Multi-Use Room C (in Ocean Breeze Track & Field Athletic Complex)
12:15 p.m.–1:15 p.m.
Learn the basics and fundamentals of boxing, while building stamina, life-applicable metronomic values (rhythm and timing), improving neuromuscular coordination, cardiovascular fitness,
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Senior Swim
at Indoor Pool (in Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center), Manhattan
12:15 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Open Senior Swim 62+ Swimming Cap Required
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
CANCELED: Zumba With Jasmine
at Dance Room (in Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Zumba with Jasmine
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Adult Gym Access
at Gymnasium (in McCarren Play Center), Brooklyn
1:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
basketball
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Adult Lap Swim
at Indoor Pool (in Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center), Manhattan
1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Adult Open Lap Swim - 18+ - Swim Cap Required
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Sit & FIt
at Aerobics Room (in Greenbelt Recreation Center), Staten Island
1:30 p.m.–2:15 p.m.
Fitness Class
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Tai-Chi
at Ballroom (in Fort Hamilton Senior Recreation Center), Brooklyn
1:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Relax with the ancient Chinese art of Tai-Chi
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Adult Open Basketball
at Gymnasium (in Hansborough Recreation Center), Manhattan
1:45 p.m.–2:45 p.m.
Adult Open Baskteball Ages 18+
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Adult Lap Swim
at Indoor Pool (in Chelsea Recreation Center), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Adult Open Lap Swim - 18+ - Swim Cap Required
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Ride, Walk, See
at Track (in Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Exercise and nature in one involving bikes and walking sessions
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
30 In 30 Out
at Dance Room (in Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center), Manhattan
2:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Fitness class for beginners and those looking for low impact workout.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Beginner Pickleball Clinic
at Ballroom (in Fort Hamilton Senior Recreation Center), Brooklyn
2:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Enjoy learning a new game that is growing rapidly in participation.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Kids Zone
at Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center, Manhattan
2:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Where kids can be kids.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
LBH Afterschool
at Lost Battalion Hall Recreation Center, Queens
2:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
NYC Parks Afterschool Program provides children with academic support and physical activity in a safe, structured environment. Programing is based around monthly themes supported by spo
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Kids
LBH Afterschool
at Lost Battalion Hall Recreation Center, Queens
2:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
NYC Parks Afterschool Program provides children with academic support and physical activity in a safe, structured environment. Programing is based around monthly themes supported by spo
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Kids
Step 101
at Gymnasium (in McCarren Play Center), Brooklyn
2:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
step, dance, rhythm
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Al Oerter Afterschool Program
at Al Oerter Recreation Center, Queens
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Here at Al Oerter children ages 6-13 get to participate in a variety of activities such as arts & Craft, STEAM, sports, and media education.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Kids
Children's Open Basketball
at Al Oerter Recreation Center, Queens
3:00 p.m.–3:50 p.m.
come work on your basketball skills.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Kids
Fall Sports Experience
at Fort Hamilton Senior Recreation Center, Brooklyn
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join us for some afterschool youth sports programs.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Kids
Jennifer's Playground Afterschool Program
at Jennifer's Playground Field House (in Jennifer's Playground), Staten Island
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Structured School Age Child Care Programming for ages 6-13 years old during the school year.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Kids
Kid Fun Zone
at Multi-Use Room A (in Brownsville Recreation Center), Brooklyn
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Kids Fun Zone (Arts and Crafts, Board Games, Sports)
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Kids
Stretch and Flex
at Dance Room (in Chelsea Recreation Center), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Group stretch class.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Walker Park Afterschool Program
at Media Lab
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Structured School Age Child Care Programming for ages 6-13 years old during the school year.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Kids
Weight Room Adult and Teen Access
at Strength Room (in McCarren Play Center), Brooklyn
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
weight equipment
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Youth Fitness
at Strength Room (in Al Oerter Recreation Center), Queens
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
These fitness exercise training aims to builds muscle strength and stamina.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
General Open Swim
at Indoor Pool (in Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center), Manhattan
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
General Family Open Swim - Cap Required
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
General Open Swim
at Indoor Pool (in Chelsea Recreation Center), Manhattan
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
General Open Swim - Cap Required
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Educate with Exum
at St. John's Recreation Center
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Proper usage of fitness equipment
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Weightlifting Program
at Lost Battalion Hall Recreation Center, Queens
4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
All adults are welcome to the weightlifting program!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Teen Basketball Clinic
at Gymnasium (in McCarren Play Center), Brooklyn
4:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Teen Basketball clinic
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Abs Sculpting
at Dance Room (in Jackie Robinson Recreation Center), Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–5:45 p.m.
Fitness class focusing on abdominal and other core muscles.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
After Work Spin
at Track (in Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center), Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Spin class
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Dance Workout
at Multi-Use Room (in Greenbelt Recreation Center), Staten Island
5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
dance workout
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Get Active
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Bronx
5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Group Exercises
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Kids
Kids Yoga
at Dance Room (in St. John’s Recreation Center), Brooklyn
5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Yoga
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Off the Hook
at Dance Room (in Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center), Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Train like a fighter without having to be one.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Adult Lap Swim
at Indoor Pool (in Chelsea Recreation Center), Manhattan
5:30 p.m.–6:45 p.m.
Adult Open Lap Swim - 18+ - Swim Cap Required
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Adult Lap Swim
at Indoor Pool (in Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center), Manhattan
5:30 p.m.–6:45 p.m.
Adult Open Lap Swim - 18+ - Swim Cap Required
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Adult Open Basketball
at Gymnasium (in Hansborough Recreation Center), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Adult Open Baskteball Ages 18+
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Fit Fab Fun
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Bronx
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Group exercises classes
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Old School R&B Dance Fitness
at Riverbank State Park Amphitheatre, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
A fun and exciting workout that uses easy to follow dance steps to maintain cardiovascular health.
Free!
Weightlifting Program
at Lost Battalion Hall Recreation Center, Queens
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
All adults are welcome to the weightlifting program!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Adult Table Tennis
at Lost Battalion Hall Recreation Center, Queens
6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
All adults are welcome to play table tennis!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Box & HIIT
at Arena (in Ocean Breeze Track & Field Athletic Complex)
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Learn the basics and fundamentals of boxing, while building stamina, life-applicable metronomic values (rhythm and timing), improving neuromuscular coordination, cardiovascular fitness,
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Event
Plenty Of Time To Weight
at Gymnasium (Side) (in Al Oerter Recreation Center), Queens
7:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Participants will improve their quality of life through weight training.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Adult Fitness
at Cardio Room (in St. John’s Recreation Center), Brooklyn
8:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Adult Fitness
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Adult Open Basketball
at Al Oerter Recreation Center, Queens
6:00 a.m.–10:50 a.m.
Come practice or show off your skills.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Cardio Room Open Access
at Sunset Park Recreation Center, Brooklyn
6:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Cardio Room Open Access.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Strength Training Open Access
at Strength Room (in Sunset Park Recreation Center), Brooklyn
6:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Strength Training Open Access.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Weight Room Adult Access
at Strength Room (in McCarren Play Center), Brooklyn
6:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Strength Equipment
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Cardio / Strength / Aerobics Rooms
at Cardio Room (in Greenbelt Recreation Center), Staten Island
6:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
Cardio Room, Weight Room, Aerobics Room
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Weight Room / Cardio Room Open Access
at Strength Room (in Lyons Pool Recreation Center)
6:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
Weight Room / Cardio Room Open Access
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Get Up & Go
at Dance Room (in Sunset Park Recreation Center), Brooklyn
7:00 a.m.–8:00 a.m.
Get a head start on your summer body with our Get Up & Go high intensity workout!
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Instructional Lift
at Strength Room (in Greenbelt Recreation Center), Staten Island
8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Participants will learn the basics of weight training to improve their overall health.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Mommy & Me Exercise
at McCarren Play Center, Brooklyn
8:00 a.m.–8:45 a.m.
kids exercise with Parents
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Kids
Rhythm & Weights
at Dance Room (in Sunset Park Recreation Center), Brooklyn
8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m.
Dance your way to a leaner and stronger body in our Rhythm and Weights class.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Walk with Chris
at Gymnasium (in Brownsville Recreation Center), Brooklyn
8:00 a.m.–9:30 a.m.
Start the day off with a walk.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Step This Way!
at Arena (in Ocean Breeze Track & Field Athletic Complex)
8:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m.
Step aerobics has all the benefits of a high intensity cardio workout without putting stress on the joints.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Circuit Training
at Strength Room (in Fort Hamilton Senior Recreation Center), Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Learn how to use new functional equipment at the center.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Dance Workout
at Multi-Use Room (in Greenbelt Recreation Center), Staten Island
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
dance workout
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Fitness Center
at Fort Hamilton Senior Recreation Center, Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Get a workout in with free weight and machine options.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Cardio Strength
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Group exercise classes
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Chair Exercise
at Multi-Use Room (in Asser Levy Recreation Center), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
A total body workout using chairs to sit in.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Core Workout
at Dance Room (in Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Beginners ab workout
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
DeMatti Outdoor Youth Programs
at DeMatti Park Fieldhouse (in De Matti Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
Drop-in for sports, fitness, arts and crafts, STEAM, and more actvities designed with children ages 6-13 years old in mind.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Kids
Faber Open Access
at Faber Park Recreation Center, Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Faber Building Open Access
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Kids
Senior Tune up
at Rotunda (in J. Hood Wright Recreation Center), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Senior cardio fitness class with stretching and light aerobics.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Sit and Fit
at Gymnasium (in Chelsea Recreation Center), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Sit and Fit
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Spin with Kiegan
at Track (in Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Spin class
Free! Recreation Center Membership required