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, July 6, 2025
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!
Monday, July 7, 2025
Pétanque
at Pétanque Court (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Interested in learning to play pétanque? Stop by the Washington Square Park pétanque courts for free lessons and casual play every Monday and Wednesday
Free!
Hudson River Park's Healthy on the Hudson x Conditioning with Tone House
at Hudson River Park's Pier 25, Manhattan 
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Healthy on the Hudson, part of Hudson River Park's free summer event season, offers a variety of accessible, exciting fitness classes led by NYC’s best trainers in your west side backyard all summer.
Free!
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Adult & Senior Movement
at Garibaldi Plaza (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Get your body moving with fun, unique dance classes that promote strong and creative movement among adults of all ages and abilities.
Free!
CANCELLED: Summer on the Hudson: Pilates in the Park
at The Plaza at 66th Street (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Join instructor Melissa Ricci, CPT, PMA from Base Fitness® for a flowing, multi-level Pilates Mat class that will align your body, strengthen your core and give you renewed energy!
Free!
Healthy on the Hudson x HIIT with Chelsea Piers Fitness
at Hudson River Park's Pier 46 
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Healthy on the Hudson, part of Hudson River Park's free summer event season, offers a variety of accessible, exciting fitness classes led by NYC’s best trainers in your west side backyard all summer.
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 Randall’s Island Park’s free outdoor yoga series. Guided by a beloved, local yoga instructor.
Free!
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
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!
Summer on the Hudson: Movement Speaks Workshop
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 leads creative movement classes for adults of all ages and abilities, with a focus on seniors.
Free!
Pétanque
at Pétanque Court (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Interested in learning to play pétanque? Stop by the Washington Square Park pétanque courts for free lessons and casual play every Monday and Wednesday
Free!
Salsa Social
at Garibaldi Plaza (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Dancers of all ages and skill levels come together at this weekly Salsa party.
Free!
Hudson River Park's Healthy on the Hudson x Dance Cardio with 305 Fitness
at Hudson River Park's Pier 97, Manhattan 
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Healthy on the Hudson, part of Hudson River Park's free summer event season, offers a variety of accessible, exciting fitness classes led by NYC’s best trainers in your west side backyard all summer.
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 10, 2025
Martial Arts at Bryant Park
at Fifth Avenue Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
A variety of martial arts classes for the masses at Bryant Park.
Free!
Double Dutch
at Garibaldi Plaza (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Learn to double dutch! Coach Kyra Lee and The Double Dutch Aunties will teach you the fundamentals of street-style and competitive jump rope.
Free!
Kids
Hudson River Park's Healthy on the Hudson x Yoga with Chelsea Piers Fitness
at Hudson River Park's Pier 64, Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Healthy on the Hudson, part of Hudson River Park's free summer event season, offers a variety of accessible, exciting fitness classes led by NYC’s best trainers in your west side backyard all summer.
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Movement Speaks Workshop
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Dances for a Variable Population leads creative movement classes for adults of 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 aka RockaZumbaway
at Beach 108th Street Roller Rink (in Rockaway Beach Boardwalk), Queens
6:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Get ready to move, groove, and feel the energy! Join RockaZumbaway instructor Lisa G for an electrifying Zumba class at Beach 108th Hockey rink.
Free!
Prospect Park Yoga
at Long Meadow North (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Brooklyn’s most beloved outdoor yoga series is back in Prospect Park! Brooklyn Flow and Prospect Park Alliance present free, outdoor yoga on the Long Meadow.
Free!
Friday, July 11, 2025
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!
Saturday, July 12, 2025
8th Annual Jamaica Bay Festival
at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, Queens
8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
The Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy will host the 8th Annual Jamaica Bay Festival on City of Water Day with multiple activities from yoga, beach combing, seining, kayaking, and more!
Free!
Yoga in the Park
at East River Picnic Area (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Guided by a beloved, local yoga instructor, participants will flow through a calming and grounding sequence against the backdrop of the uptown skyline.
Free!
Dance in the Park!
at East River Picnic Area (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–11:45 p.m.
Grab your water bottle and comfortable clothes and head to Randall’s Island for Bachata and Salsa in the Park!
Free!
Sunday, July 13, 2025
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!
West Side Fest on the High Line: Celebration of Wellness
at 14th Street Passage (in The High Line), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
High Line wellness instructors come together for one special day to sample Tai Chi, Afro Brazilian Dance, and Fit and Lit for a taste of everything we have to offer this summer
Free!
Event
Monday, July 14, 2025
Pétanque
at Pétanque Court (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Interested in learning to play pétanque? Stop by the Washington Square Park pétanque courts for free lessons and casual play every Monday and Wednesday
Free!
Hudson River Park's Healthy on the Hudson x Conditioning with Tone House
at Hudson River Park's Pier 25, Manhattan 
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Healthy on the Hudson, part of Hudson River Park's free summer event season, offers a variety of accessible, exciting fitness classes led by NYC’s best trainers in your west side backyard all summer.
Free!
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Adult & Senior Movement
at Garibaldi Plaza (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Get your body moving with fun, unique dance classes that promote strong and creative movement among adults of all ages and abilities.
Free!
Healthy on the Hudson x HIIT with Chelsea Piers Fitness
at Hudson River Park's Pier 46 
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Healthy on the Hudson, part of Hudson River Park's free summer event season, offers a variety of accessible, exciting fitness classes led by NYC’s best trainers in your west side backyard all summer.
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Pilates in the Park
at The Plaza at 66th Street (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Join instructor Melissa Ricci, CPT, PMA from Base Fitness® for a flowing, multi-level Pilates Mat class that will 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 Randall’s Island Park’s free outdoor yoga series. Guided by a beloved, local yoga instructor.
Free!
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
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!
Summer on the Hudson: Movement Speaks Workshop
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 leads creative movement classes for adults of all ages and abilities, with a focus on seniors.
Free!
Pétanque
at Pétanque Court (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Interested in learning to play pétanque? Stop by the Washington Square Park pétanque courts for free lessons and casual play every Monday and Wednesday
Free!
Salsa Social
at Garibaldi Plaza (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Dancers of all ages and skill levels come together at this weekly Salsa party.
Free!
Hudson River Park's Healthy on the Hudson x Dance Cardio with 305 Fitness
at Hudson River Park's Pier 97, Manhattan 
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Healthy on the Hudson, part of Hudson River Park's free summer event season, offers a variety of accessible, exciting fitness classes led by NYC’s best trainers in your west side backyard all summer.
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 17, 2025
Martial Arts at Bryant Park
at Fifth Avenue Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
A variety of martial arts classes for the masses at Bryant Park.
Free!
Double Dutch
at Garibaldi Plaza (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Learn to double dutch! Coach Kyra Lee and The Double Dutch Aunties will teach you the fundamentals of street-style and competitive jump rope.
Free!
Kids
Hudson River Park's Healthy on the Hudson x Yoga with Chelsea Piers Fitness
at Hudson River Park's Pier 64, Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Healthy on the Hudson, part of Hudson River Park's free summer event season, offers a variety of accessible, exciting fitness classes led by NYC’s best trainers in your west side backyard all summer.
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Movement Speaks Workshop
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Dances for a Variable Population leads creative movement classes for adults of 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 aka RockaZumbaway
at Beach 108th Street Roller Rink (in Rockaway Beach Boardwalk), Queens
6:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Get ready to move, groove, and feel the energy! Join RockaZumbaway instructor Lisa G for an electrifying Zumba class at Beach 108th Hockey rink.
Free!
Prospect Park Yoga
at Long Meadow North (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Brooklyn’s most beloved outdoor yoga series is back in Prospect Park! Brooklyn Flow and Prospect Park Alliance present free, outdoor yoga on the Long Meadow.
Free!
Friday, July 18, 2025
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!
Saturday, July 19, 2025
Yoga in the Park
at East River Picnic Area (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Guided by a beloved, local yoga instructor, participants will flow through a calming and grounding sequence against the backdrop of the uptown skyline.
Free!
Waterfront Festival Volunteers
at East River Picnic Area (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Volunteers will assist in setting up the festival, working with vendors and craft tables, and breaking down the event.
Free!
Dance in the Park at Waterfront Festival
at East River Picnic Area (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–1:45 p.m.
Grab your water bottle and comfortable clothes and head to Randall’s Island for Bachata and Salsa in the Park!
Free!
Sunday, July 20, 2025
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!












