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Get up, get out, and do something! Just about any day of the year, you can find something fun, informative, and healthy to enjoy at an area park. Feel free to browse the listings below, or use the search tools to find an event that matches your interests and location.
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Trail Work Thursdays
at VCPA Garden & Compost Site (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.
Category: Nature, Fitness, Volunteer, It's My Park, Outdoor Fitness, Hiking, Wildlife, Walking
Free!
Friday, April 25, 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.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Outdoor Fitness, Exercise Classes
Free!
Earth Day Weekend
at Wave Hill, Bronx 
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Celebrate Earth Day at Wave Hill!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature, Art, History, Tours, Earth Day & Arbor Day, Outdoor Fitness, Wildlife, Accessible Activities, Walking, Gardening
Free!
Event
Saturday, April 26, 2025
Earth Day Weekend
at Wave Hill, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Celebrate Earth Day at Wave Hill!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature, Art, History, Tours, Earth Day & Arbor Day, Outdoor Fitness, Wildlife, Accessible Activities, Walking, Gardening
Free!
Event
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.
Category: Fitness, Games, Best for Kids, Sports, Outdoor Fitness, Exercise Classes, Running/Jogging, Track & Field
Free!
Kids
Sunday, April 27, 2025
Earth Day Weekend
at Wave Hill, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Celebrate Earth Day at Wave Hill!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature, Art, History, Tours, Earth Day & Arbor Day, Outdoor Fitness, Wildlife, Accessible Activities, Walking, Gardening
Free!
Event
Cherry Blossom Walk: Sakura Search
at Mets-Willets Point - LIRR Station
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
In 2001 the Japanese American Association donated 168 Cherry Blossom trees to Flushing Meadows Corona Park.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Outdoor Fitness, Exercise Classes, Walking
Free!
Event
Monday, April 28, 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.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Outdoor Fitness, Exercise Classes
Free!
Discus Thrower Day
at Icahn Plaza (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Join us for Discus Thrower Day at Randall’s Island Park—a celebration of art, history, and athletic spirit! Discover the fascinating story behind the iconic Discus Thrower
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Art, Fitness, Games, Best for Kids, Sports, Outdoor Fitness, Workshops, Exercise Classes, Track & Field
Free!
Event
City Nature Challenge Amphibian Walk at Alley Pond Park
at Upper Alley Parking Lot (in Alley Pond Park), Queens
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
For the last day of City Nature Challenge 2025, join NYC Parks Stewardship for an evening hike around Alley Pond Park in search of frogs and salamanders.
Category: Education, Nature, Tours, Volunteer, Outdoor Fitness, Hiking, Wildlife, Walking, City Nature Challenge
Free!
Event
Yoga
at Entrance - 215th Place and 33rd Road (in Crocheron Park), Queens
6:15 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Connect with yourself in this Yoga class with Ambeka, a class to be enjoyed by all.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Outdoor Fitness, Exercise Classes
Free!
Wednesday, April 30, 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.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Outdoor Fitness, Exercise Classes
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).
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Outdoor Fitness, Exercise Classes
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.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Outdoor Fitness, Exercise Classes, Running/Jogging, Walking
Free!
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Trail Work Thursdays
at VCPA Garden & Compost Site (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.
Category: Nature, Fitness, Volunteer, It's My Park, Outdoor Fitness, Hiking, Wildlife, Walking
Free!
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.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Outdoor Fitness, Exercise Classes
Free!
Friday, May 2, 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.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Outdoor Fitness, Exercise Classes
Free!
Saturday, May 3, 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.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Outdoor Fitness, Exercise Classes
Free!
Cross Country Course Volunteer Days
at VCPA Garden & Compost Site (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Be a part of the community effort to maintain the trails in Van Cortlandt Park.
Category: Nature, Fitness, Volunteer, It's My Park, Outdoor Fitness, Hiking, Wildlife, Walking
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.
Category: Fitness, Games, Best for Kids, Sports, Outdoor Fitness, Exercise Classes, Running/Jogging, Track & Field
Free!
Kids
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.
Category: Dance, Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Outdoor Fitness, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
Sunday, May 4, 2025
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.
Category: Fitness, Outdoor Fitness, Exercise Classes
Free!
Walking Group
at Mets-Willets Point - LIRR Station
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This free walking program will help you move your body and connect with others in your community!
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Outdoor Fitness, Exercise Classes, Walking
Free!
Monday, May 5, 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.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Outdoor Fitness, Exercise Classes
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.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Outdoor Fitness, Exercise Classes
Free!
Wednesday, May 7, 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.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Outdoor Fitness, Exercise Classes
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).
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Outdoor Fitness, Exercise Classes
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.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Outdoor Fitness, Exercise Classes, Running/Jogging, Walking
Free!
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Trail Work Thursdays
at VCPA Garden & Compost Site (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.
Category: Nature, Fitness, Volunteer, It's My Park, Outdoor Fitness, Hiking, Wildlife, Walking
Free!
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.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Outdoor Fitness, Exercise Classes
Free!
Friday, May 9, 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.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Outdoor Fitness, Exercise Classes
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.
Category: Fitness, Tours, Outdoor Fitness, Walking
Free!
Saturday, May 10, 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.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Outdoor Fitness, Exercise Classes
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.
Category: Fitness, Games, Best for Kids, Sports, Outdoor Fitness, Exercise Classes, Running/Jogging, Track & Field
Free!
Kids
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.
Category: Dance, Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Outdoor Fitness, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
Sunday, May 11, 2025
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.
Category: Fitness, Outdoor Fitness, Exercise Classes
Free!
Mother’s Day 2025
at Wave Hill, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Celebrate Mother's Day at Wave Hill!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Birding, Nature, Art, Fitness, Food, Outdoor Fitness, Wildlife, Accessible Activities, Exercise Classes, Yoga & Pilates Classes
Event
Beginner Yoga
at Sobelsohn Basketball Court (in Forest Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:00 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
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Outdoor Fitness, Yoga & Pilates Classes
Free!
Monday, May 12, 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.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Outdoor Fitness, Exercise Classes
Free!
Yoga
at Entrance - 215th Place and 33rd Road (in Crocheron Park), Queens
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Connect with yourself in this Yoga class with Ambeka, a class to be enjoyed by all.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Outdoor Fitness, Exercise Classes
Free!
Wednesday, May 14, 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.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Outdoor Fitness, Exercise Classes
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).
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Outdoor Fitness, Exercise Classes
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.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Outdoor Fitness, Exercise Classes, Running/Jogging, Walking
Free!
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Trail Work Thursdays
at VCPA Garden & Compost Site (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.
Category: Nature, Fitness, Volunteer, It's My Park, Outdoor Fitness, Hiking, Wildlife, Walking
Free!
Horseshoe Crab Walk and Coastal Cleanup in the Rockaways
at Park entrance at the end of Amstel Blvd. (in Vernam Barbadoes Peninsula), Queens
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with the Stewardship Team! This cleanup coincides with the full moon high tide, which marks the beginning of the annual horseshoe crab spawning season in Jamaica Bay.
Category: Education, Nature, Tours, Volunteer, Outdoor Fitness, Wildlife, Walking
Free!
Event
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.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Outdoor Fitness, Exercise Classes
Free!
Friday, May 16, 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.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Outdoor Fitness, Exercise Classes
Free!
Saturday, May 17, 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.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Outdoor Fitness, Exercise Classes
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.
Category: Fitness, Games, Best for Kids, Sports, Outdoor Fitness, Exercise Classes, Running/Jogging, Track & Field
Free!
Kids
Orchard Beach Meadow Restoration
at Orchard Beach
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with the Stewardship Team to restore this beachside meadow along Orchard Beach in Pelham Bay Park!
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Outdoor Fitness
Free!
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