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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
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Forest Fitness
at Margaret Corbin Circle (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
8:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m.
Explore Fort Tryon Park while you exercise! Join Nancy Bruning for free Fitness at the Fort with walking, stairs, stretching, and nature on Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays.
Free!
Zumba
at Midland Beach Splash Plaza (in Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach), Staten Island 
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!
Free!
Zumba in the Park
at Anne Loftus Playground (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Start your weekend with free Zumba in Fort Tryon Park! Join Grace Bustos every Saturday at 9:30 AM for a fun, high-energy dance workout for all fitness levels.
Free!
Beginner Yoga
at Sobelsohn Basketball Court (in Forest Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Connect with yourself in Beginner Yoga, a class to be enjoyed by all.
Free!
Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program
at Thomas Jefferson Park, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This free weekly program is available to youth ages 8-16 and enables participants to learn the fundamentals of the sport and stay active.
Free!
Kids
Mat Pilates with Bien Good Well
at Bella Abzug Park Fountains (in Bella Abzug Park), Manhattan
10:30 a.m.–11:15 a.m.
Join Bien Good Well for free yoga classes in Bella Abzug Park, bring your own mat!
Free!
Event
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!
Free!
Total Body Reset
at 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!
Sunday, September 13, 2026
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, September 14, 2026
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
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Connect with yourself in Yoga with Nicole, a class to be enjoyed by all.
Free!
Pétanque in the Park
at Pétanque Court (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Never heard of Pétanque? Our expert friends at NYC’s oldest running Pétanque club will teach you.
Free!
Hoop Jam in Herald Square Park
at Herald Square, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Hoopers of all experience levels, from beginner to advanced, are welcome, and all equipment is provided. No registration is required, just stop by and join us!
Free!
Yoga with Bien Good Well
at Bella Abzug Park Fountains (in Bella Abzug Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–6:45 p.m.
Join Bien Good Well for free yoga classes in Bella Abzug Park, bring your own mat!
Free!
Harlem Run: Monday Night Run
at Marcus Garvey Park, Manhattan
6:45 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Harlem Run brings free weekly and inclusive pacer-led runs and walks throughout Harlem.
Free!
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Forest Fitness
at Margaret Corbin Circle (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
7:30 a.m.–8:30 a.m.
Explore Fort Tryon Park while you exercise! Join Nancy Bruning for free Fitness at the Fort with walking, stairs, stretching, and nature on Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays.
Free!
Bodyroll
at Garibaldi Plaza (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Lively movement and emotional catharsis combine for an exhilarating dance practice led by Viva Soudan. No experience necessary!
Free!
Morning Yoga at Bryant Park
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Morning yoga classes return to Bryant Park's Upper Terrace at 10am. and is free and open to the public. Bring your mat and water and enjoy one hour of yoga with New York City’s top instructors.
Free!
Bootcamp with Speakeasy of Strength
at Bella Abzug Park Fountains (in Bella Abzug Park), Manhattan
5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Join Coach Chad from Speakeasy of Strength for free bootcamp classes in Bella Abzug Park on Tuesdays from June to September.
Free!
Zumba in the Park
at Fort Washington (Subway) Terrace at the 190th A Train Subway Station (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Dance your way through Tuesday evenings with free Zumba in Fort Tryon Park! Join Samantha Muyet for a fun, high-energy workout—perfect for all fitness levels.
Free!
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
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!
Chair Yoga at Greeley Square Park
at Greeley Square Park, Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the 34th Street Partnership at Greeley Square on Wednesday mornings for a rejuvenating, relaxing, and accessible chair yoga class.
Free!
Pétanque in the Park
at Pétanque Court (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Never heard of Pétanque? Our expert friends at NYC’s oldest running Pétanque club will teach you.
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!
Salsa Social
at Garibaldi Plaza (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Join our friends from Mi Salsa Dura Baile for an evening of Latin rhythm and dancing in Garibaldi Plaza! Each class starts off with a free lesson followed by an open dance floor.
Free!
Waterfront Workouts: Amp'd Bootcamp
at Pier 2 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Enjoy free weekly Amp'd Bootcamp fitness sessions in Brooklyn Bridge Park!
Free!
Yoga at Bryant Park
at Bryant Park Lawn (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Evening yoga classes return to the Bryant Park lawn at 6pm and is free and open to the public. Bring your mat and water and enjoy one hour of yoga with New York City’s top instructors.
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 led by instructor Meg SantaMaria of Roadside Yogi. Suitable for all fitness levels. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring your own mat.
Free!
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Forest Fitness
at Margaret Corbin Circle (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
7:30 a.m.–8:30 a.m.
Explore Fort Tryon Park while you exercise! Join Nancy Bruning for free Fitness at the Fort with walking, stairs, stretching, and nature on Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays.
Free!
Trail Work Thursdays
at VCPA Learning Garden (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Be a part of the community effort to maintain the trails in Van Cortlandt Park.
Free!
Double Dutch
at Garibaldi Plaza (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
5:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Learn the fundamentals of street-style and competitive jump rope with the Double Dutch Aunties.
Free!
Kids
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 18, 2026
Yoga
at Garibaldi Plaza (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
8:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m.
Start your morning off balanced and refreshed with a free yoga class led by local yoga instructors Mariah and Frances in Garibaldi Plaza. Bring a yoga mat and water bottle.
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!
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Forest Fitness
at Margaret Corbin Circle (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
8:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m.
Explore Fort Tryon Park while you exercise! Join Nancy Bruning for free Fitness at the Fort with walking, stairs, stretching, and nature on Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays.
Free!
Zumba
at Midland Beach Splash Plaza (in Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach), Staten Island
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!
Free!
CANCELED: Beginner Yoga
at Sobelsohn Basketball Court (in Forest Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Connect with yourself in Beginner Yoga, a class to be enjoyed by all.
Free!
Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program
at Thomas Jefferson Park, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This free weekly program is available to youth ages 8-16 and enables participants to learn the fundamentals of the sport and stay active.
Free!
Kids
Mat Pilates with Bien Good Well
at Bella Abzug Park Fountains (in Bella Abzug Park), Manhattan
10:30 a.m.–11:15 a.m.
Join Bien Good Well for free yoga classes in Bella Abzug Park, bring your own mat!
Free!
Event
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!
Free!
Total Body Reset
at 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!
Sunday, September 20, 2026
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!
Hatha Flow
at Brower Park Lawn (in Brower Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
This outdoor class combines gentle movement and mediation to help you reconnect with your breath, body, and surroundings.
Free!
Monday, September 21, 2026
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
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Connect with yourself in Yoga with Nicole, a class to be enjoyed by all.
Free!
Pétanque in the Park
at Pétanque Court (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Never heard of Pétanque? Our expert friends at NYC’s oldest running Pétanque club will teach you.
Free!
Hoop Jam in Herald Square Park
at Herald Square, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Hoopers of all experience levels, from beginner to advanced, are welcome, and all equipment is provided. No registration is required, just stop by and join us!
Free!
Yoga with Bien Good Well
at Bella Abzug Park Fountains (in Bella Abzug Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–6:45 p.m.
Join Bien Good Well for free yoga classes in Bella Abzug Park, bring your own mat!
Free!
Harlem Run: Monday Night Run
at Marcus Garvey Park, Manhattan
6:45 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Harlem Run brings free weekly and inclusive pacer-led runs and walks throughout Harlem.
Free!
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Forest Fitness
at Margaret Corbin Circle (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
7:30 a.m.–8:30 a.m.
Explore Fort Tryon Park while you exercise! Join Nancy Bruning for free Fitness at the Fort with walking, stairs, stretching, and nature on Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays.
Free!
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