Hiking
Enjoy New York City’s great outdoors on these guided hikes through our parks. Hiking is a great way to get active and reduce stress while exploring the city. Discover the natural beauty, wildlife, history, and architectural beauty of our parklands with our Urban Park Rangers and other nature exploration groups. If you’re looking to explore on your own, visit our Hiking Trails page to find some of the best hiking trails across New York City.
Hiking Events
Friday, May 27, 2022
Couch to 5K with Mike
at McCarren Play Center, Brooklyn 

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
walk, run, 5k
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Saturday, May 28, 2022
Forest Fitness
at Margaret Corbin Circle (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
8:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m.
Join the Fort Tryon Park Trust for a free, year-round exercise program on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays! Each day of the week offers different intensity. All are welcome!
Free!
Discovery Hike: Urban Forest
at Union Turnpike and 196th Street, Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers as they guide you through the city’s very own forest. Learn about the importance and benefits of trees in urban areas in this immersive nature walk.
Free!
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Forest Fitness
at Margaret Corbin Circle (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
7:30 a.m.–8:30 a.m.
Join the Fort Tryon Park Trust for a free, year-round exercise program on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays! Each day of the week is geared toward a different activity level. All are welcome!
Free!
Couch to 5K with Mike
at McCarren Play Center, Brooklyn 

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
walk, run, 5k
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Couch to 5K with Mike
at McCarren Play Center, Brooklyn 

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
walk, run, 5k
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Thursday, June 2, 2022
Forest Fitness
at Margaret Corbin Circle (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
7:30 a.m.–8:30 a.m.
Join the Fort Tryon Park Trust for a free, year-round exercise program on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays! Each day of the week offers different intensity. All are welcome!
Free!
Couch to 5K with Mike
at McCarren Play Center, Brooklyn 

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
walk, run, 5k
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Friday, June 3, 2022
Couch to 5K with Mike
at McCarren Play Center, Brooklyn 

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
walk, run, 5k
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Saturday, June 4, 2022
Forest Fitness
at Margaret Corbin Circle (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
8:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m.
Join the Fort Tryon Park Trust for a free, year-round exercise program on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays! Each day of the week offers different intensity. All are welcome!
Free!