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When the weather heats up, it’s time to make NYC your gym! Whether you’re looking for a full workout or a relaxing class, we have hundreds of events each summer to help you stay in shape.
Shape Up NYC
Shape Up NYC offers free fitness classes at NYC locations throughout the five boroughs, including outdoor classes during the summer. Visit the Shape Up NYC page for more information about this program.
Fitness Equipment
Interested in working out on your own? Many parks offer free fitness equipment, where you can do crunches, chin-ups, dips, and more, while enjoying the great outdoors. Visit our Fitness Equipment page for a list of locations.
Visit our main Outdoor Fitness page to discover running tracks, hiking trails, courts and fields, and more fun ways to keep fit.
Outdoor Fitness Events
Thursday, September 4, 2025
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!
Friday, September 5, 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!
Cardio Sculpt
at Athletic Courts (in Torsney Playground), Queens
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
This cardio workout consists of functional movement exercises designed to make daily activities easier to perform.
Free!
Beginner Yoga
at Sobelsohn Basketball Court (in Forest Park), Queens
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Connect with yourself in Beginner Yoga, a class to be enjoyed by all. Experience a fun and light-hearted, beginner flow that will move you seamlessly from Sun Salutation to a final peak
Free!
Saturday, September 6, 2025
Cross Country Course Volunteer Days
at VCPA Garden & Compost Site (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Be a part of the community effort to maintain the trails in Van Cortlandt Park.
Free!
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Dance Fitness
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join Shape Up NYC for a free dance fitness class every Saturday at West Harlem Piers Park! This class is appropriate for all fitness levels.
Free!
Total Body Reset
at Greene Ave & Tompkins Ave (in Herbert Von King Park), Brooklyn 
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This fun low-impact full-body workout includes cardio, strength and balance exercises to improve your overall fitness.
Free!
Monday, September 8, 2025
Cardio Sculpt
at Athletic Courts (in Torsney Playground), Queens
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
This cardio workout consists of functional movement exercises designed to make daily activities easier to perform.
Free!
Yoga
at Brooklyn Public Library- Gerritsen Beach, Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Connect with yourself in Yoga with Nicole, a class to be enjoyed by all.
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!
Yoga
at Entrance - 215th Place and 33rd Road (in Crocheron Park), Queens
6:15 p.m.–7:15 p.m.
Connect with yourself in this Yoga class with Ambeka, a class to be enjoyed by all.
Free!
Tuesday, September 9, 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!
Summer on the Hudson: Bodyweight Blast
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
High energy bodyweight exercises combining cardio and strength for a full-body workout.
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!
Total Body Fitness
at Handball Courts (in St. John's Park), Brooklyn
6:45 p.m.–7:45 p.m.
This fun low-impact full-body workout includes cardio, strength and balance exercises to improve your overall fitness.
Free!
Wednesday, September 10, 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!
Cardio Sculpt
at Athletic Courts (in Torsney Playground), Queens
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
This cardio workout consists of functional movement exercises designed to make daily activities easier to perform.
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!
intenSati
at Myrtle Avenue and Park Lane South (in Forest Park), Queens
5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
In intenSati, we will prime your body, mind, and heart with this sweat-dripping, heart-pumping, mood-lifting cardio class (think dance meets kickboxing meets yoga).
Free!
Yoga with Erica Chen
at Bryant Park Lawn (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
This summer, our free Wednesday evening yoga class is back on the lawn! Please register for each class and bring your own mat (the park does not provide yoga mats).
Free!
Running Group
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center - Front Entrance (in Williamsbridge Oval), Bronx
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
This beginner's 5K running program is a 10-week program that gets you ready for your first 5K.
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!
Zumba
at Midland Beach Splash Plaza (in Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach), Staten Island
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!
Free!
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Low Impact Bodyweight Circuit Training
at Astoria Pool Deck (in Astoria Park), Queens
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Mobilize and restore your body’s movement capacity with this evenly-paced class designed for beginners and those who prefer a low level of intensity.
Free!
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!
Dance Fitness Beats
at Handball Courts (in Thomas Jefferson Park), Manhattan
6:15 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
This 45-minute Dance Fitness class is not just a great workout, but a great time as well!
Free!
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: 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!
Friday, September 12, 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!
Cardio Sculpt
at Athletic Courts (in Torsney Playground), Queens
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
This cardio workout consists of functional movement exercises designed to make daily activities easier to perform.
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Uptown Walkers
at The Getaway 151 (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
5:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Explore the northernmost part of the Park with our summer walking group led by Conservancy staff.
Free!
Beginner Yoga
at Sobelsohn Basketball Court (in Forest Park), Queens
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Connect with yourself in Beginner Yoga, a class to be enjoyed by all. Experience a fun and light-hearted, beginner flow that will move you seamlessly from Sun Salutation to a final peak
Free!
Saturday, September 13, 2025
Strength & Cardio Fun!
at 145th and the Hudson River (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
This beginner friendly class will focus on improving your strength and endurance by challenging your muscles and increasing the heart rate.
Free!
Dance Fitness
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join Shape Up NYC for a free dance fitness class every Saturday at West Harlem Piers Park! This class is appropriate for all fitness levels.
Free!
Total Body Reset
at Greene Ave & Tompkins Ave (in Herbert Von King Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This fun low-impact full-body workout includes cardio, strength and balance exercises to improve your overall fitness.
Free!
Monday, September 15, 2025
Cardio Sculpt
at Athletic Courts (in Torsney Playground), Queens
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
This cardio workout consists of functional movement exercises designed to make daily activities easier to perform.
Free!
Yoga
at Brooklyn Public Library- Gerritsen Beach, Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Connect with yourself in Yoga with Nicole, a class to be enjoyed by all.
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!
Yoga
at Entrance - 215th Place and 33rd Road (in Crocheron Park), Queens
6:15 p.m.–7:15 p.m.
Connect with yourself in this Yoga class with Ambeka, a class to be enjoyed by all.
Free!
Tuesday, September 16, 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!
Summer on the Hudson: Bodyweight Blast
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
High energy bodyweight exercises combining cardio and strength for a full-body workout.
Free!
Total Body Fitness
at Handball Courts (in St. John's Park), Brooklyn
6:45 p.m.–7:45 p.m.
This fun low-impact full-body workout includes cardio, strength and balance exercises to improve your overall fitness.
Free!
Wednesday, September 17, 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!
Cardio Sculpt
at Athletic Courts (in Torsney Playground), Queens
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
This cardio workout consists of functional movement exercises designed to make daily activities easier to perform.
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!
intenSati
at Myrtle Avenue and Park Lane South (in Forest Park), Queens
5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
In intenSati, we will prime your body, mind, and heart with this sweat-dripping, heart-pumping, mood-lifting cardio class (think dance meets kickboxing meets yoga).
Free!
Yoga with Kim Copeland
at Bryant Park Lawn (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
This summer, our free Wednesday evening yoga class is back on the lawn! Please register for each class and bring your own mat (the park does not provide yoga mats).
Free!
Running Group
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center - Front Entrance (in Williamsbridge Oval), Bronx
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
This beginner's 5K running program is a 10-week program that gets you ready for your first 5K.
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!
Zumba
at Midland Beach Splash Plaza (in Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach), Staten Island
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!
Free!
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