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
Sunday, August 2, 2026
CANCELLED: Urban Farm Volunteers
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan 
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Whether you are new to our farm or have been a tried-and-true volunteer, join us! You can help us take care of this important educational resource.
Free!
LaBlast® Fitness
at Parachute Jump (in Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–10:45 a.m.
This dance fitness program is based on ballroom dances, including those seen on Dancing with the Stars.
Free!
CANCELED: 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!
Summer on the Hudson: Over, Under, Through
at Parkour Park (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan 
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Coaches from The Movement Creative teach the basics of parkour during this 6-week program. Build your strength, coordination, and mobility with drills, partner exercise, and games.
Free!

Hatha Flow
at Brower Park Lawn (in Brower Park), Brooklyn 
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
This outdoor class combines gentle movement and mediation to help you reconnect with your breath, body, and surroundings.
Free!
Monday, August 3, 2026
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!
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 New Settlement Community Center, Bronx
9:15 a.m.–10:15 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!
Yoga
at Brooklyn Public Library- Gerritsen Beach, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Connect with yourself in Yoga with Nicole, a class to be enjoyed by all.
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!
Step Aerobics
at New Settlement Community Center, Bronx
10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Step Aerobics is a cardio workout that will elevate your heart rate, strengthen muscles, and improve coordination and balance.
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
Free!
Chair Yoga
at NYPL - Eastchester Library, Bronx
5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
This uplifting seated flow is designed to get you moving and feeling energized—without stressing your joints.
Free!
Bodyweight Circuit Training
at MVMNT Fitness and Health Studio (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
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!
CANCELED: Bodyweight Interval Training
at Multi-Use Room C (in McCarren Play Center), Brooklyn 
5:45 p.m.–6:45 p.m.
Bodyweight Interval Training is an energetic yet low impact exercise class that will get your muscles moving!
Free!
Cardio Dance
at NYPL - Hamilton Grange Library, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–6:45 p.m.
If cardio is cardi-NO for you, give this Cardio Dance class a try!
Free!
Hoop Jam in Herald Square Park
at Herald Square, Manhattan 
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Hoopers of all experience levels, from beginner to advanced, are welcome, and all equipment is provided. No registration is required, just stop by and join us!
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!
Zumba Gold®
at Ryan Health- Chelsea Clinton Community Health Center, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–6:50 p.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!
CANCELED: Uplifted Dance Fitness
at Multi-Use Room - 2nd Fl (in Sorrentino Recreation Center), Queens 
6:15 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Uplift your spirit with this dance fitness class!
Free!
Yoga
at Entrance - 215th Place and 33rd Road (in Crocheron Park), Queens 
6:15 p.m.–7:15 p.m.
Connect with yourself in this Yoga class with Ambeka, a class to be enjoyed by all.
Free!
BollyX
at Dance Room (in Chelsea Recreation Center), Manhattan 
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.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!
Event
Chair Yoga
at Bartow Community Center - Room 31, Bronx
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
This engaging chair yoga session blends gentle stretches, mindful breathing, and light strengthening exercises to leave you feeling relaxed yet revitalized.
Free!
Fit & Lit with Janeil Mason
at On the High Line, under the Standard Hotel (in The High Line), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Fit & Lit is your ultimate dance cardio class, where high-energy movement meets heart-pumping music for a workout experience like no other!
Free!

RETRO Dance Fitness
at Rock Climbing Wall Room (in Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center), Manhattan 
6:30 p.m.–7:15 p.m.
Come dance to classic pop tunes: Top 40, Disco, Electronic and more!
Free!
Harlem Run: Monday Night Run
at Marcus Garvey Park, Manhattan
6:45 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Harlem Run brings free weekly and inclusive pacer-led runs and walks throughout Harlem.
Free!
Bodyweight Power Circuit
at Dance Room (in Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center), Manhattan 
7:00 p.m.–7:45 p.m.
A full-body circuit designed to build strength, power, endurance, and confidence using just your bodyweight.
Free!
CANCELED: Bodyweight Circuit Training
at Multi-Use Room (in Asser Levy Recreation Center), Manhattan 
7:00 p.m.–7:45 p.m.
Using your own body weight, come experience this high energy bodyweight circuit training class!
Free!
Virtual Yoga
at Virtual/Online Events
7:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Welcome to this online yoga community in Vinyasa Yoga Flow with Rika.
Free!
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
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!