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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, August 27, 2026
Midtown Fit
at Herald Square, Manhattan 
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Join us for a summer of fitness and wellness at Herald Square Park and enjoy FREE high-energy workouts that will make you sweat!
Free!
Zumba
at Queens Public Library - Broadway, Queens
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!
Free!
Zumba
at Queens Public Library - East Elmhurst, Queens
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!
Free!
Body-boost Circuit Training
at Brooklyn Public Library - Ulmer Park
6:30 p.m.–7:15 p.m.
Give your strength, endurance, and confidence a boost in this bodyweight circuit class.
Free!
CANCELED: Full Body Circuit Training
at Dance Room (in Chelsea Recreation Center), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
This circuit training class combines both resistance and bodyweight exercises to provide you with a dynamic full body workout
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Bodyweight Blast
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
High energy bodyweight exercises combining cardio and strength for a full-body workout. Bring your own mat.
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Sunset Yoga
at 145th and the Hudson River (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Summer on the Hudson partners with Sweet Water Dance & Yoga for a multi-level sunset yoga practice.
Free!
CANCELED: Basic Bootcamp
at Greenbelt Recreation Center (in Greenbelt Recreation Center), Staten Island
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
This fun low-impact full-body workout includes cardio, strength and balance exercises to improve your overall fitness.
Free!
Dance Fitness
at Dance Room (in Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center), Brooklyn
7:00 p.m.–7:45 p.m.
Dance Fitness is a creative workout that fuses dance and aerobics.
Free!
Zumba under the Stars W/Lisa G
at Beach 108th Street Roller Rink (in Rockaway Beach Boardwalk), Queens
7:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Join Lisa G Zumba instructor for a popular form of exercise and dance which combines Latin and African dance steps.
Free!
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, August 28, 2026
Bring a Friend Friday at Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex
at Ocean Breeze Track & Field Athletic Complex (in Ocean Breeze Park), Staten Island
6:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Bring a Friend Friday occurs on the last Friday of each month!
Free!
Astoria Pool: Lap Swim
at Astoria Pool (in Astoria Park), Queens
7:00 a.m.–8:30 a.m.
Registration is ongoing from July 6 – August 28, 2026. After registering, attend the program and speak to an Aquatics Specialist to begin counting your laps
Free!
Claremont Pool: Lap Swim
at Main Pool (in Claremont Park), Bronx
7:00 a.m.–8:30 a.m.
Registration is ongoing from July 6 – August 28, 2026. After registering, attend the program and speak to an Aquatics Specialist to begin counting your laps
Free!
Faber Pool: Lap Swim
at Faber Pool (in Faber Pool and Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–8:30 a.m.
Registration is ongoing from July 6 – August 28, 2026. After registering, attend the program and speak to an Aquatics Specialist to begin counting your laps
Free!
Gottesman Pool: Lap Swim
at Gottesman Pool at the Davis Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
7:00 a.m.–8:30 a.m.
Registration is ongoing from July 6 – August 28, 2026. After registering, attend the program and speak to an Aquatics Specialist to begin counting your laps
Free!
Hamilton Fish Pool: Lap Swim
at Main Pool (in Hamilton Fish Park), Manhattan
7:00 a.m.–8:30 a.m.
Registration is ongoing from July 6 – August 28, 2026. After registering, attend the program and speak to an Aquatics Specialist to begin counting your laps.
Free!
Kosciuszko Pool: Lap Swim
at Kosciuszko Pool, Brooklyn
7:00 a.m.–8:30 a.m.
Registration is ongoing from July 6 – August 28, 2026. After registering, attend the program and speak to an Aquatics Specialist to begin counting your laps.
Free!
Liberty Pool: Lap Swim
at Main Pool (in Detective Keith L Williams Park), Queens
7:00 a.m.–8:30 a.m.
Registration is ongoing from July 6 – August 28, 2026. After registering, attend the program and speak to an Aquatics Specialist to begin counting your laps
Free!
Lyons Pool: Lap Swim
at Lyons Pool, Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–8:30 a.m.
Registration is ongoing from July 6 – August 28, 2026. After registering, attend the program and speak to an Aquatics Specialist to begin counting your laps.
Free!
McCarren Pool: Lap Swim
at McCarren Park Pool (in McCarren Park), Brooklyn
7:00 a.m.–8:30 a.m.
Registration is ongoing from July 6 – August 28, 2026. After registering, attend the program and speak to an Aquatics Specialist to begin counting your laps
Free!
Red Hook Pool: Lap Swim
at Main Pool (in Red Hook Recreation Area), Brooklyn
7:00 a.m.–8:30 a.m.
Registration is ongoing from July 6 – August 28, 2026. After registering, attend the program and speak to an Aquatics Specialist to begin counting your laps.
Free!
Van Cortlandt Pool: Lap Swim
at Van Cortlandt Park Pool (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
7:00 a.m.–8:30 a.m.
Registration is ongoing from July 6 – August 28, 2026. After registering, attend the program and speak to an Aquatics Specialist to begin counting your laps.
Free!
Line Dance Fitness
at Handball Court (in Betsy Head Park), Brooklyn
8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Line up and get ready to move in this line dance fitness class!
Free!
CANCELED: Cardio Sculpt
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!
Kids In Motion: Astoria Heights Playground
at Astoria Heights Playground, Queens
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids
Kids In Motion: Beach 59th Street Playground
at Beach 59th Street Playground (in Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk), Queens
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids
Kids In Motion: Bowne Park
at Bowne Park Playground (in Bowne Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids
Kids in Motion: Breevort Playground
at Brevoort Playground, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos.
Free!
Kids
Kids in Motion: Brownsville Playground
at Brownsville Playground, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos.
Free!
Kids
Kids In Motion: Corona Golf Playground
at Playground (in Corona Golf Playground), Queens
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids
Kids In Motion: Elmhurst Park
at Playground (in Elmhurst Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids
Kids In Motion: Francis Lewis Park
at Francis Lewis Park Lawn Area (in Francis Lewis Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids
Kids In Motion: Haggerty Park
at Multi-Purpose Play Area (in Haggerty Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids
Kids In Motion: Harold Schneiderman Playground
at Playground Area (in Harold Schneiderman Playground), Queens
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids
Kids In Motion: Hoover-Manton Playgrounds
at Open Area (in Hoover - Manton Playgrounds), Queens
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids
Kids In Motion: Hunter's Point South Park
at Entrance - Center Boulevard and Borden Avenue (in Hunter's Point South Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids
Kids in Motion: Jesse Owens Playground
at Patrick Van Doren Pocket Park
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos.
Free!
Kids
Kids in Motion: John J Carty Park
at Playground (in John J Carty Park), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos.
Free!
Kids
Kids In Motion: Northern Playground
at Northern Blvd. and 94th Street (in Northern Playground), Queens
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids
Kids In Motion: Nostrand Playground
at Nostrand Playground, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos.
Free!
Kids
Kids In Motion: Rosemary's Playground
at Playground (in Rosemary's Playground), Queens
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids
Kids In Motion: St. John's park
at Playground (in St. John's Park), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos.
Free!
Kids
Kids In Motion: Travers Park
at Entrance - 34th Avenue between 77th and 78th Streets (in Travers Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids
Kids In Motion: Yellowstone Park
at Katzman Playground (in Yellowstone Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids
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!
Running Group
at Broadway and 251st Street (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Runners of all experience levels join an easy-to-follow program of active running/walking intervals that gradually builds to more time running than walking.
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!
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