Outdoor Fitness

A group of women coordinated in a plank position over matching purpose yoga mats as part of an outdoor yoga class in a park.

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

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from July 23, 2026 to June 7, 2027

Saturday, October 3, 2026

Oct 3

City of Forest Day: Forest Bathing

at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Certified Forest Bathing Instructor Tasha LaDonna leads participants through an intentional, nature-based healing practice rooted in mindfulness, breathwork, and sensory connection.
Free!

Oct 3

Community Paddle at Shoelace Park

at Shoelace Park, Bronx

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join us for a Community Paddle at Shoelace Park
Free!

Best For
Kids

Oct 3

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, October 4, 2026

Oct 4

Bike Ride to Harvest Festival

at Thomas Jefferson Park, Manhattan

11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Meet up at Thomas Jefferson Park in Harlem and enjoy a scenic ride along the riverfront and through the park, ending at the Festival!
Free!

Oct 4

Harvest Festival

at Field 62 - 63 (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan

12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Explore our pumpkin patch, watch seasonal cooking demos, enjoy live performances, get creative with face painting, and discover nature through hands-on activities with local partners.
Free!

Best For
Kids

Monday, October 5, 2026

Oct 5

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!

Oct 5

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!

Oct 5

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!

Oct 5

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!

Oct 5

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, October 6, 2026

Oct 6

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!

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Oct 7

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!

Oct 7

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!

Oct 7

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!

Oct 7

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!

Oct 7

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!

Thursday, October 8, 2026

Oct 8

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!

Best For
Kids

Friday, October 9, 2026

Oct 9

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!

Oct 9

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, October 10, 2026

Oct10

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!

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