Fitness

Discover your path to fitness with NYC Parks! From invigorating dance classes to strength-building routines and tranquil yoga sessions, our diverse fitness programs cater to every enthusiast. Join us and embark on a journey to a healthier, happier you, right in the heart of the city.
Fitness Events
Thursday, November 5, 2026
Virtual Zumba
at Virtual/Online Events
7:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!
Free!
Friday, November 6, 2026
Interval Walking Sessions
at Athletic Courts (in Torsney Playground), Queens
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
This cardio workout consists of functional movement exercises designed to make daily activities easier to perform.
Free!
Zumba Gold®
at Dance Room (in Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center), Manhattan 
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Zumba Gold® offers a low-impact workout set to a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes, creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!
Free!
Low Impact Dance Fitness
at Multi-Use Room (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx 
10:00 a.m.–10:45 a.m.
This fun, low-impact dance fitness class is designed to make you feel energized!
Free!
Yoga en Español (Yoga in Spanish)
at Dance Room (in Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center), Manhattan 
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Conéctate, equilibra y desafíate con Yoga en español.
Free!
Total Body Fitness
at Tilden Senior Center
10:30 a.m.–11:15 a.m.
This fun low-impact full-body workout includes cardio, strength and balance exercises to improve your overall fitness.
Free!
Yoga
at Brooklyn Public Library - Sheepshead Bay
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Connect with yourself in Yoga with Nicole, a class to be enjoyed by all.
Free!
Cardio Circuit Blast
at Dance Room (in Highbridge Recreation Center), Manhattan 
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
This high-energy total body workout will keep you moving with challenging yet fun bodyweight circuits.
Free!
Fit & Fun Circuit Training
at Gymnasium (in Sorrentino Recreation Center), Queens 
6:00 p.m.–6:45 p.m.
A fun, low-impact circuit class where participants rotate through timed strength and endurance exercises.
Free!
RISE UP Circuit Training
at NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene- East Harlem Neighborhood Health Action Center, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–6:45 p.m.
This bodyweight circuit will help you R.I.S.E UP: Reach new heights, inspire, strengthen your inner self, and elevate your fitness. Let’s unlock your ultimate potential.
Free!
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Forest Fitness
at Margaret Corbin Circle (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
8:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m.
Explore Fort Tryon Park while you exercise! Join Nancy Bruning for free Fitness at the Fort with walking, stairs, stretching, and nature on Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays.
Free!
No Excuses Circuit Training
at Dance Room (in St. John’s Recreation Center), Brooklyn 
9:00 a.m.–9:45 a.m.
A high-energy beginner-friendly workout that combines strength and endurance exercises performed in timed stations with minimal rest.
Free!
Virtual Rise and Shine Yoga
at Virtual/Online Events
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Start your day with a guided meditation and gentle yoga flow.
Free!
Zumba
at Gymnasium (Court) (in Al Oerter Recreation Center), Queens 
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!
Free!
Fall Cleanup
at Icahn Stadium (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Volunteers will not only help with picking up litter and debris but also remove invasive species, clean walking trail paths and other duties to put us on a good path for the winter months.
Free!
BollyX
at Multi-Use Room A (in McCarren Play Center), Brooklyn 
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
BollyX is a Bollywood inspired cardio dance fitness class inspired and is driven by the heart-pumping, energetic rhythms of cultural music from all parts of India.
Free!
Dance Fitness
at George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Dance Fitness is a creative workout that fuses dance and aerobics.
Free!
Fall Foliage Bike Tour
at Arthur Kill Road and Brookfield Avenue (in Brookfield Park), Staten Island 
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Discover Staten Island from a new perspective on this guided bicycle adventure with the Urban Park Rangers. Registration required.
Free!
Rise&Restore Circuit Training
at Dance Room (in Highbridge Recreation Center), Manhattan 
10:00 a.m.–10:45 a.m.
This circuit training class combines bodyweight resistance training and conditioning to provide you with a dynamic full body workout
Free!
Walking group
at Pier 35 (in East River Waterfront Esplanade), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
*Weather permitting* This free walking program will help you move your body and connect with others in your community!
Free!
Zumba
at Queens Community House Beacon @ PS 149, Queens
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!
Free!
Zumba
at Gymnasium (in St. John’s Recreation Center), Brooklyn 
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!
Free!
Bodyweight Burn Circuit Training
at Brooklyn Public Library - Brooklyn Heights
10:30 a.m.–11:15 a.m.
A bodyweight circuit class combining cardio, strength, and core-focused movements for a dynamic full-body workout!
Free!
LaBlast® Fitness
at Brooklyn Public Library - New Utrecht
10:30 a.m.–11:15 a.m.
This dance fitness program is based on ballroom dances, including those seen on Dancing with the Stars.
Free!
Strong For Life Circuit Training
at BPL- Macon Library, Brooklyn
10:30 a.m.–11:15 a.m.
A welcoming exercise class focused on helping participants feel stronger, more mobile, and more energized in daily life.
Free!
STRONG Nation®
at Rock Climbing Wall Room (in Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center), Manhattan 
10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
STRONG Nation® combines body weight, muscle conditioning, cardio and plyometric training moves synced to original music that has been specifically designed to match every single move.
Free!
Cardio Punch
at Queens Public Library - Far Rockaway
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Cardio Punch is a total body, non-contact workout fit for all levels.
Free!
Chair Yoga
at NYPL - Eastchester Library, Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This uplifting seated flow is designed to get you moving and feeling energized—without stressing your joints. Using gentle, rhythmic movements, we’ll raise your heart rate, improve bala
Free!
Bodyweight Circuit Training
at Dance Room (in Chelsea Recreation Center), Manhattan 
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
This circuit training class combines bodyweight resistance training and conditioning to provide you with a dynamic full-body workout
Free!
Chair Yoga
at Ballroom (in Fort Hamilton Senior Recreation Center), Brooklyn 
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Connect with yourself in Chair Yoga, a class to be enjoyed by all- but designed for those who prefer to be seated.
Free!
Dance Fitness
at Brooklyn Public Library - Bay Ridge, Brooklyn 
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Dance Fitness is a creative workout that fuses dance and aerobics.
Free!
Total Body Reset
at Brooklyn Public Library - Marcy, Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
This fun low-impact full-body workout includes cardio, strength and balance exercises to improve your overall fitness.
Free!
Hula Hoop Aerobics
at Multi-Use Room B (in Pelham Fritz Recreation Center), Manhattan 
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
This creative and fun workout fuses high-energy dance aerobics with hula hoops! Hoops are available for loaning.
Free!
Yoga
at Multi-Use Room (in St. James Recreation Center), Bronx 
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
This open level class is designed to awaken your mind, body and senses through controlled breathing, simple meditation, and the adoption of specific bodily postures. Please bring a mat
Free!
Sunday, November 8, 2026
Strength & Cardio Circuit Training
at Dance Room (in St. John’s Recreation Center), Brooklyn 
9:30 a.m.–10:15 a.m.
This circuit training class combines bodyweight resistance training and conditioning to provide you with a dynamic full body workout.
Free!
Zumba
at Multi-Use Room (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx 
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!
Free!
Qigong with Shyvonne
at Harlem Roots Community Garden, Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Breathwork, light movement, and gentle stretches to live music, and take in the energy of practicing together and being in community.
Free!
Monday, November 9, 2026
Interval Walking Sessions
at Athletic Courts (in Torsney Playground), Queens
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
This cardio workout consists of functional movement exercises designed to make daily activities easier to perform.
Free!
Yoga en Español (Yoga in Spanish)
at New York Public Library - Morningside Heights Branch, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Conéctate, equilibra y desafíate con Yoga en español.
Free!
Riverside Field House: Fall Bodyroll
at 102nd Street Field House (in Riverside Park), Manhattan 
10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Find your inner dancer and get your body moving with pure joy at this cathartic dance aerobics class with VIVA!
Free!

Senior Cardio Sculpt
at Sunnyside Community Services, Queens
10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
This low impact cardio workout consists of functional movement exercises designed to make daily activities easier to perform. Participants must be 60+ to attend this class.
Free!
Yoga
at Brooklyn Public Library- Gerritsen Beach, Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Connect with yourself in Yoga with Nicole, a class to be enjoyed by all.
Free!
Gentle Yoga
at Queens Public Library - Bayside, Queens
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
A therapeutic yet powerful series of balancing, stretching, easy back bending, twisting, and mild inverted postures, concluding with a guided relaxation. NOTE: Spots are limited
Free!
After School Youth Recreation
at Classroom A - Small (in Lost Battalion Hall Recreation Center), Queens 
2:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Join us after school for fun games and active play.
Free!
Kids
Cardio Sculpt
at Dance Room (in Chelsea Recreation Center), Manhattan 
5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
This high energy exercise class consists of functional and body weight strength exercises paired with cardio to get your heart pumping! Cardio Sculpt is taught to music and open to all
Free!
Bodyweight Circuit Training
at MVMNT Fitness and Health Studio
5:30 p.m.–6:15 p.m.
This circuit training class combines bodyweight resistance training and conditioning to provide you with a dynamic full body workout.
Free!
Zumba
at Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church 
5:30 p.m.–6:15 p.m.
Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!
Free!
Bodyweight Interval Training
at Multi-Use Room C (in McCarren Play Center), Brooklyn 
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Bodyweight Interval Training is an energetic yet low impact exercise class that will get your muscles moving!
Free!
Low Impact Bodyweight Circuit Training
at Multi-Use Room (in Asser Levy Recreation Center), Manhattan 
6:00 p.m.–6:45 p.m.
This circuit training class combines bodyweight resistance training and conditioning to provide you with a dynamic full body workout
Free!
Strong and Steady Circuit Training
at Brownsville Neighborhood Health Action Center, Brooklyn
6:00 p.m.–6:45 p.m.
Strong & Steady Circuit Training is a full-body workout designed for high-energy fun
Free!