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
Friday, July 19, 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, July 20, 2024
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!
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
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Stretch, breathe, and find your inner peace at our FREE outdoor yoga classes. Just show up, no registration required!
Free!
Dance in the Park
at East River Picnic Area (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Get your groove on with us for a dance class with Sweet Water Dance & Yoga! Join us for classes teaching the fundamentals of bachata, salsa, and dance aerobics.
Free!
Sunday, July 21, 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!
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!
Summer on the Hudson: Over, Under, Through
at Parkour Park (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan 

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join The Movement Creative for a 6-week Sunday Summer Series to learn the basics of parkour. Have a blast while getting strong!
Free!
African Dance with Reverend Nafisa
at Madison Ave and E 123rd St Manhattan, NY
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Traditional West African dance classes accompanied with an orchestra.
Free!
Monday, July 22, 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, July 23, 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!
Field House Pilates
at 102nd Street Field House (in Riverside Park), Manhattan 

6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Join Sweet Water Dance & Yoga for Mat Pilates, a strengthening and lengthening exercise that focuses on conditioning your core muscles. Bring your own mat.
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Pilates
at The Plaza at 66th Street (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
This class will help tone and balance your muscles, align your body, strengthen your core, and give you renewed energy!
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!
Zumba under the Stars with Lisa G
at Beach 17th Street and Seagirt Boulevard (in Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk), Queens 

7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
oin Zumba under the Stars fitness coach Lisa G for her summer madness fitness program. She is back with her popular form of exercise and dance which combines Latin and African dance steps.
Bring a towel and bottle of water.
Free!
Wednesday, July 24, 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!
Groove NYC — Dance for Kids
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Socrates hosts GROOVE NYC dance sessions to give kids permission to move without judgment!
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Movement Speaks
at General Grant National Memorial (Grant's Tomb) (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Dances for a Variable Population master teacher Naomi Goldberg Haas leads a dance workshop for all ages and abilities with a focus on seniors.
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: 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, July 25, 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!
Adult Dance Workshop
at Outdoor Performance Area (in Roy Wilkins Recreation Center) 

10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join the Queens College School of Arts for an exciting adult dance workshop on July 25th at Roy Wilkins Park. A professional teaching artist will guide adults and seniors in an exquisite dance routine for creative expression!
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!
Community Track Night
at Icahn Stadium (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Walk, run, or jog in this “icahnic” stadium at our free community track night! Join us on the track at Icahn Stadium.
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
Summer on the Hudson: Movement Speaks
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Dances for a Variable Population master teacher Naomi Goldberg Haas leads a dance workshop for all ages and abilities with a focus on seniors.
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!
Zumba under the stars with Lisa G
at Beach 108th Street Roller Rink (in Rockaway Beach Boardwalk), Queens
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
oin Zumba under the Stars fitness coach Lisa G for her summer madness fitness program. She is back with her popular form of exercise and dance which combines Latin and African dance steps.
Bring a towel and bottle of water.
Free!
Friday, July 26, 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, July 27, 2024
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!
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
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Stretch, breathe, and find your inner peace at our FREE outdoor yoga classes. Just show up, no registration required!
Free!
Dance in the Park
at East River Picnic Area (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:15 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Get your groove on with us for a dance class with Sweet Water Dance & Yoga! Join us for classes teaching the fundamentals of bachata, salsa, and dance aerobics.
Free!
Dance in the Park
at East River Picnic Area (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Get your groove on with us for a dance class with Sweet Water Dance & Yoga! Join us for classes teaching the fundamentals of bachata, salsa, and dance aerobics.
Free!
Sunday, July 28, 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!
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!
Summer on the Hudson: Over, Under, Through
at Parkour Park (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan 

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join The Movement Creative for a 6-week Sunday Summer Series to learn the basics of parkour. Have a blast while getting strong!
Free!
African Dance with Reverend Nafisa
at Madison Ave and E 123rd St Manhattan, NY
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Traditional West African dance classes accompanied with an orchestra.
Free!
Monday, July 29, 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, July 30, 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!
Field House Pilates
at 102nd Street Field House (in Riverside Park), Manhattan 

6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Join Sweet Water Dance & Yoga for Mat Pilates, a strengthening and lengthening exercise that focuses on conditioning your core muscles. Bring your own mat.
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Pilates
at The Plaza at 66th Street (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
This class will help tone and balance your muscles, align your body, strengthen your core, and give you renewed energy!
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!
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