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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
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Yoga in the Park
at East River Picnic Area (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Stretch, breathe, and find your inner peace at our FREE outdoor yoga classes. Just show up, no registration required!
Free!
Sunset Meditation
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Mindful Astoria brings the art of mindfulness meditation to Socrates. Sessions are designed for all experience levels and practices include mindful breathing, mindful movement, and loving-kindness meditation.
Free!
Wednesday, May 15, 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!
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!
Thursday, May 16, 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, May 17, 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: Harlem Moves with Limón Dance Company
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Learn the energetic and ease-filled Limón Technique accompanied by live drumming.
Free!
Saturday, May 18, 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 and Field Youth Program
at Thomas Jefferson Park, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
RIPA, in partnership with City Parks Foundation, continues to offer the Jesse Owens Track and Field Youth Program! This free, weekly program is available to youth ages 8-16
Free!
Kids
Bronx Green-Up's Bronx Food & Farm Tour: Environmental Justice in Mott Haven and Port Morris
at La Finca del Sur, Bronx
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Learn about the history of environmental justice movements in Mott Haven and Port Morris, and experience how people are sustainably revitalizing local spaces to grow food, health, and community today.
Free!
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Sunday, May 19, 2024
Summer on the Hudson: Tai Chi
at Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
8:00 a.m.–9:30 a.m.
Learn and practice Tai Chi, a slow moving martial art with health benefits for all fitness levels.
Free!
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Field House Yoga '24
at 102nd Street Field House (in Riverside Park), Manhattan 
9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Join Yoga instructor Meg SantaMaria for a morning practice. Suitable for all fitness levels.
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!
Yoga in the Park
at East River Picnic Area (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Stretch, breathe, and find your inner peace at our FREE outdoor yoga classes. Just show up, no registration required!
Free!
Sunset Meditation
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Mindful Astoria brings the art of mindfulness meditation to Socrates. Sessions are designed for all experience levels and practices include mindful breathing, mindful movement, and loving-kindness meditation.
Free!
Wednesday, May 22, 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!
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!
Thursday, May 23, 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, May 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!
Saturday, May 25, 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 and Field Youth Program
at Thomas Jefferson Park, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
RIPA, in partnership with City Parks Foundation, continues to offer the Jesse Owens Track and Field Youth Program! This free, weekly program is available to youth ages 8-16
Free!
Kids
Lets Go Green
at Outdoor Performance Area (in Roy Wilkins Recreation Center)
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Lets Go Green and celebrate our commitment to the environment and our community. Fun activities for all ages
Free!
Sunday, May 26, 2024
Summer on the Hudson: Tai Chi
at Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
8:00 a.m.–9:30 a.m.
Learn and practice Tai Chi, a slow moving martial art with health benefits for all fitness levels.
Free!
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Field House Yoga '24
at 102nd Street Field House (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Join Yoga instructor Meg SantaMaria for a morning practice. Suitable for all fitness levels.
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!
Yoga in the Park
at East River Picnic Area (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Stretch, breathe, and find your inner peace at our FREE outdoor yoga classes. Just show up, no registration required!
Free!
Sunset Meditation
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Mindful Astoria brings the art of mindfulness meditation to Socrates. Sessions are designed for all experience levels and practices include mindful breathing, mindful movement, and loving-kindness meditation.
Free!
Wednesday, May 29, 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 with Brooke Easton
at Bryant Park Lawn (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Free yoga classes Wednesday evenings on the lawn
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!
Thursday, May 30, 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, May 31, 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, June 1, 2024
Fitness and Gardening Workday at Herb Garden
at Herb Garden (formerly 111th St. Betterment Assoc.), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
There will be boxing lessons for beginners from 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. All ages are welcome! Immediately following at 10:00 a.m. - Noon, we will have a workday of weeding and planting.
Free!
Yoga in the Garden at Orchard Alley
at Orchard Alley, Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Are you ready to rejuvenate your body and mind amidst the beauty of nature? Whether you're a seasoned yogi or a beginner, it is tailored to accommodate all levels, so don't hesitate to join the garden group.
Free!
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!
Arise Yoga at Clifton Place Memorial Garden & Park
at Clifton Place Memorial Garden, Brooklyn
9:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Nature's Oasis will be hosting a free yoga activity with Simone E. King and Maury Browning at Clifton Place Memorial Garden & Park.
Free!
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