Sports

Batter Up! Whether it's the opening of the youth baseball season, a world-famous hoops tournament, or a local sport in the park next door, we have the game for you! Find out more about our public sporting events. Applying for a sports permit? Visit our Fields and Courts page to get started.
Sports Events
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Basketball Clinic at Highbridge Recreation Center (Ages: 8 to 12)
at Gymnasium (in Highbridge Recreation Center), Manhattan 
1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
NYC Parks instructional Basketball Clinic open to youth ages 8 to 12, to learn and practice the fundaments of Basketball through a series of drills.
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Yoga in the Park
at East River Picnic Area (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.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!
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
NYC Parks Presents: Embrace The Skater Within
at Play Area (in Nelson Playground), Bronx
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this free event.
Free!
Friday, June 12, 2026
NYC Parks Presents: Project Fun
at Play Area (in Al Quiñones Playground), Bronx
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this free event.
Free!
Saturday, June 13, 2026
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!
Basketball Clinic at Highbridge Recreation Center (Ages: 5 to 7)
at Gymnasium (in Highbridge Recreation Center), Manhattan 
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
NYC Parks instructional Basketball Clinic open to youth ages 5 to 7, to learn and practice the fundaments of Basketball through a series of drills.
Free!
Kids
NYC Parks Presents: Spring Fever Festival
at Playground West - Play Area (in St. Mary's Park), Bronx
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this free event.
Free!
Basketball Clinic at Highbridge Recreation Center (Ages: 8 to 12)
at Gymnasium (in Highbridge Recreation Center), Manhattan 
1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
NYC Parks instructional Basketball Clinic open to youth ages 8 to 12, to learn and practice the fundaments of Basketball through a series of drills.
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Yoga in the Park
at East River Picnic Area (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.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!
Thursday, June 18, 2026
NYC Parks Presents: Class Dismissed Carnival
at Basketball Court (in Hunts Point Playground), Bronx 
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this free event.
Free!
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Alfred E. Smith Mixed Doubles Indoor Pickleball Tournament
at Gymnasium (in Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center), Manhattan 
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Mixed Doubles pickleball tournament
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!
Basketball Clinic at Highbridge Recreation Center (Ages: 5 to 7)
at Gymnasium (in Highbridge Recreation Center), Manhattan 
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
NYC Parks instructional Basketball Clinic open to youth ages 5 to 7, to learn and practice the fundaments of Basketball through a series of drills.
Free!
Kids
Basketball Clinic at Highbridge Recreation Center (Ages: 8 to 12)
at Gymnasium (in Highbridge Recreation Center), Manhattan 
1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
NYC Parks instructional Basketball Clinic open to youth ages 8 to 12, to learn and practice the fundaments of Basketball through a series of drills.
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Yoga in the Park
at East River Picnic Area (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.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!
Friday, June 26, 2026
Olympic Handball Tournament
at Gymnasium (in Hunts Point Recreation Center), Bronx 
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for a Olympic Handball Tournament
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Yoga in the Park
at East River Picnic Area (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.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!
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Yoga in the Park
at East River Picnic Area (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.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!
Saturday, July 11, 2026
NYC Parks Presents: Game of Zones: Girls Basketball Clinics
at Basketball Courts (in St. Mary's Park), Bronx 
10:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this free event.
Free!
Saturday, July 18, 2026
NYC Parks Presents: Game of Zones: Girls Basketball Clinics
at Basketball Courts (in St. Mary's Park), Bronx 
10:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this free event.
Free!
Bike Ride to Waterfront Festival
at Thomas Jefferson Park, Manhattan
11:30 a.m.–1:30 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!
Waterfront Festival
at East River Picnic Area (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Enjoy a fun, family-friendly day along our scenic waterfront with water-themed educational activities, crafts, games, face painting, live performances, and more.
Free!
Saturday, July 25, 2026
NYC Parks Presents: Game of Zones: Girls Basketball Clinics
at Basketball Courts (in St. Mary's Park), Bronx 
10:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this free event.
Free!
Friday, July 31, 2026
NYC Parks Presents: Kids In Motion "Game On"
at Play Area (in Spuyten Duyvil Playground), Bronx
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this free event.
Free!
Saturday, August 1, 2026
NYC Parks Presents: Game of Zones: Girls Basketball Clinics
at Basketball Courts (in St. Mary's Park), Bronx 
10:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this free event.
Free!
Saturday, August 8, 2026
NYC Parks Presents: Game of Zones: Girls Basketball Clinics
at Basketball Courts (in St. Mary's Park), Bronx 
10:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this free event.
Free!
Saturday, August 15, 2026
NYC Parks Presents: Game of Zones: Girls Basketball Clinics
at Basketball Courts (in St. Mary's Park), Bronx 
10:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this free event.
Free!
Saturday, August 22, 2026
NYC Parks Presents: Game of Zones: Girls Basketball Clinics
at Basketball Courts (in St. Mary's Park), Bronx 
10:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this free event.
Free!
Sunday, October 4, 2026
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!
















