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, September 22, 2024
Yoga at Socrates
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Free outdoor yoga with Astoria Yoga at Socrates Sculpture Park
Free!
Yoga at Socrates
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Socrates is delighted to offer FREE yoga classes of Vinyasa yoga – a series of flowing poses linked to the awareness of breath with instructors from Astoria Yoga.
Free!
Gothman Swords Free Swordplay Class for Beginners at 11BC Serenity Garden
at 11 BC Serenity Garden, Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
LUNGS Harvest Arts Festival is proud to host Gotham Swords for an afternoon of swordplay/fencing at 11BC Serenity Garden!
Free!
Event
Monday, September 23, 2024
Summer Yoga in the Park
at James Baldwin Lawn (in St. Nicholas Park), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Join the Harlem Wellness Center for free yoga in St. Nicholas Park!
Free!
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Idlewild Community Peace Gardening
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
We are creating a Community Peace Garden right outside of the Idlewild Environmental Center on an unused street lot, and we need your help!
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Moving For Life
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Moving for Life is a gentle workout that begins with breathing exercises, then moves into active aerobic dancing that strengthens body awareness.
Free!
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Yoga
at Garibaldi Plaza (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
8:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m.
Move, stretch, and start your morning off right with this open-level vinyasa class. Please bring your own yoga mat, and we recommend a bottle of water and towel.
Free!
Idlewild Community Peace Gardening
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
We are creating a Community Peace Garden right outside of the Idlewild Environmental Center on an unused street lot, and we need your help!
Free!
Waterfront Workouts
at Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Join Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy for free outdoor Waterfront Workouts led by top notch fitness instructors all summer long!
Free!
Yoga by Yogasole at East 4th Street Community Garden
at East Fourth Street Community Garden, Brooklyn
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Join us for a relaxing session of yoga at the beautiful East 4th Street Community Garden. Take a break from your busy day and immerse yourself in nature while practicing yoga.
Free!
Event
Summer on the Hudson: Yoga - Evening Salute to the Sun
at The Plaza at 66th Street (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
End your day with yoga in a beautiful sunset setting.
Free!
Thursday, September 26, 2024
bodyART
at Garibaldi Plaza (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
8:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m.
bodyART is a PTBT (physical therapy based training) movement experience. Break a sweat and be gentle on your joints as we explore joyful movement.
Free!
Idlewild Community Peace Gardening
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
We are creating a Community Peace Garden right outside of the Idlewild Environmental Center on an unused street lot, and we need your help!
Free!
Double Dutch
at Garibaldi Plaza (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Learn to double dutch! The Double Dutch Aunties will teach you the fundamentals of street-style and competitive jump rope.
Free!
Kids
CANCELLED: 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!
Summer on the Hudson: Body Roll
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Joyful and cathartic dance aerobics with VIVA! Low stakes, all fun, and open to all levels.
Free!
Friday, September 27, 2024
Idlewild Community Peace Gardening
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
We are creating a Community Peace Garden right outside of the Idlewild Environmental Center on an unused street lot, and we need your help!
Free!
Saturday, September 28, 2024
Stay Fit at Idlewild: Yoga
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
9:15 a.m.–10:45 a.m.
Stay Fit, every Saturday with our Yoga Instructor Jasmine Pitter at the Idlewild Environmental Learning Center!
Free!
CANCELLED: Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program
at Thomas Jefferson Park, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This free, weekly track & field youth program is available to youth ages 8-16 and enables participants to learn the fundamentals of the sport and stay active.
Free!
CANCELLED: Waterfront Wellness
at East River Picnic Area (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Join us for a free outdoor fitness class along the waterfront, where wellness meets nature! This all-ages, all-abilities class is led by Benswic trainers.
Free!
Idlewild Community Peace Gardening
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
We are creating a Community Peace Garden right outside of the Idlewild Environmental Center on an unused street lot, and we need your help!
Free!
Goodbye Summer: Dance Cardio
at Dyckman Farmhouse Museum (in Dyckman House Museum), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Goodbye, Summer: Dance Cardio will be a one-hour high-spirited and rhythmic dancing class for all levels inspired predominantly by dance fitness and Latin genres.
Riki Lorenzo, a former DFM Intern, will lead the dance experience. He has been dancing his whole life. You might recognize him from a recent viral video on Dyckman Street showing his hip movement skills for Earth Day.
Free!
Goodbye Summer: Dance Cardio
at Dyckman Farmhouse Museum (in Dyckman House Museum), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Goodbye, Summer: Dance Cardio will be a one-hour high-spirited and rhythmic dancing class for all levels inspired predominantly by dance fitness and Latin genres.
Free!
Sunday, September 29, 2024
Yoga at Socrates
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Socrates is delighted to offer FREE yoga classes of Vinyasa yoga – a series of flowing poses linked to the awareness of breath with instructors from Astoria Yoga.
Free!
Yoga at Socrates
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Free outdoor yoga with Astoria Yoga at Socrates Sculpture Park
Free!
Bike Ride to Harvest Festival
at 114th Street & First Avenue (in Thomas Jefferson Park), Manhattan
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Ride to Harvest Festival with El Barrio Bikes! Meet up at Thomas Jefferson Park in Harlem and enjoy a scenic ride along the riverfront and through the park, ending at the Festival!
Free!
Monday, September 30, 2024
Summer Yoga in the Park
at James Baldwin Lawn (in St. Nicholas Park), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Join the Harlem Wellness Center for free yoga in St. Nicholas Park!
Free!
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Idlewild Community Peace Gardening
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
We are creating a Community Peace Garden right outside of the Idlewild Environmental Center on an unused street lot, and we need your help!
Free!
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Yoga
at Garibaldi Plaza (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
8:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m.
Move, stretch, and start your morning off right with this open-level vinyasa class. Please bring your own yoga mat, and we recommend a bottle of water and towel.
Free!
Idlewild Community Peace Gardening
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
We are creating a Community Peace Garden right outside of the Idlewild Environmental Center on an unused street lot, and we need your help!
Free!
Thursday, October 3, 2024
bodyART
at Garibaldi Plaza (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
8:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m.
bodyART is a PTBT (physical therapy based training) movement experience. Break a sweat and be gentle on your joints as we explore joyful movement.
Free!
Idlewild Community Peace Gardening
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
We are creating a Community Peace Garden right outside of the Idlewild Environmental Center on an unused street lot, and we need your help!
Free!
Double Dutch
at Garibaldi Plaza (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Learn to double dutch! The Double Dutch Aunties will teach you the fundamentals of street-style and competitive jump rope.
Free!
Kids
Friday, October 4, 2024
Idlewild Community Peace Gardening
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
We are creating a Community Peace Garden right outside of the Idlewild Environmental Center on an unused street lot, and we need your help!
Free!
Saturday, October 5, 2024
Stay Fit at Idlewild: Yoga
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
9:15 a.m.–10:45 a.m.
Stay Fit, every Saturday with our Yoga Instructor Jasmine Pitter at the Idlewild Environmental Learning Center!
Free!
Idlewild Community Peace Gardening
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
We are creating a Community Peace Garden right outside of the Idlewild Environmental Center on an unused street lot, and we need your help!
Free!
Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program
at Thomas Jefferson Park, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This free, weekly track & field youth program is available to youth ages 8-16 and enables participants to learn the fundamentals of the sport and stay active.
Free!
Sunday, October 6, 2024
Yoga at Socrates
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Socrates is delighted to offer FREE yoga classes of Vinyasa yoga – a series of flowing poses linked to the awareness of breath with instructors from Astoria Yoga.
Free!
Monday, October 7, 2024
Yoga in the Garden
at Newkirk Community Garden, Brooklyn 

5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Join the Newkirk Community Garden group for yoga. All levels welcome.
Free!
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Ocean Breeze Open House
at Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex (in Ocean Breeze Track & Field Athletic Complex), Staten Island 

5:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Ocean Breeze Open House - Second Tuesday of each month!
Free!
Idlewild Community Peace Gardening
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
We are creating a Community Peace Garden right outside of the Idlewild Environmental Center on an unused street lot, and we need your help!
Free!
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Yoga
at Garibaldi Plaza (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
8:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m.
Move, stretch, and start your morning off right with this open-level vinyasa class. Please bring your own yoga mat, and we recommend a bottle of water and towel.
Free!
Idlewild Community Peace Gardening
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
We are creating a Community Peace Garden right outside of the Idlewild Environmental Center on an unused street lot, and we need your help!
Free!
Thursday, October 10, 2024
bodyART
at Garibaldi Plaza (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
8:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m.
bodyART is a PTBT (physical therapy based training) movement experience. Break a sweat and be gentle on your joints as we explore joyful movement.
Free!
Idlewild Community Peace Gardening
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
We are creating a Community Peace Garden right outside of the Idlewild Environmental Center on an unused street lot, and we need your help!
Free!
Double Dutch
at Garibaldi Plaza (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Learn to double dutch! The Double Dutch Aunties will teach you the fundamentals of street-style and competitive jump rope.
Free!
Kids
Friday, October 11, 2024
Idlewild Community Peace Gardening
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
We are creating a Community Peace Garden right outside of the Idlewild Environmental Center on an unused street lot, and we need your help!
Free!
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Stay Fit at Idlewild: Yoga
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
9:15 a.m.–10:45 a.m.
Stay Fit, every Saturday with our Yoga Instructor Jasmine Pitter at the Idlewild Environmental Learning Center!
Free!
CANCELLED: Team RIVER Volunteers
at Icahn Stadium (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful!
Free!
CANCELLED: Team RIVER Volunteers
at Icahn Stadium (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful!
Free!
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