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NYC Parks Events Calendar
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.
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Cardio Dance
at Dance Room (in Jackie Robinson Recreation Center), Manhattan 
4:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
This creative and fun workout fuses dance and aerobics to improve cardio fitness and tone the body.
Category: Dance, Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
St. John's Recreation Center: Swim Prep
at Indoor Pool (in St. John’s Recreation Center), Brooklyn
5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
A class for swimmers ages 16+, focused on skills assessment and prep.
Category: Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Learn to Play Basketball
at Gymnasium (Full Court) (in Red Hook Recreation Center), Brooklyn
5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Learn to Play Basketball with Anthony
Category: Best for Kids, Sports, Recreation Center Programming, Jr. Knicks Basketball Clinics and Leagues, Basketball/Netball
Free!
Kids
Cardio Dance
at Dance Room (in Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
This creative and fun workout fuses dance and aerobics to improve cardio fitness and tone the body.
Category: Dance, Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
Zumba
at Multi-Use Room (in Greenbelt Recreation Center), 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!
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Hands Down, Elevate and Shoot Adults
at Gymnasium (in Hunts Point Recreation Center), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Join NYC for this unique basketball training
Category: Fitness, Sports, Recreation Center Programming, Basketball/Netball
Free!
Toddler Time with Kelize
at Dance Room, Bronx
10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Come join our "free" NYC Parks toddler program
Category: Best for Kids, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Kids
Game Time
at Stage (in Hunts Point Recreation Center), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks in Adult Game Time
Category: Games, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Learning the Basics of Ball Hockey
at Gymnasium (Part A) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come on out and play the second fastest sport on two feet. Street Hockey brings the ice to the hard top for fun fast paced action.
Category: Fitness, Games, Best for Kids, Sports, Recreation Center Programming, Hockey
Free!
Kids
Learn To Play Chess
at Stage (in Hunts Point Recreation Center), Bronx
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Defend your king while defeating your opponent one piece at a time using strategic maneuvers until their king cannot escape. Checkmate!
Category: Games, Best for Kids, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Kids
Sprint & Jump into Fitness
at Fitness Room (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
4:00 p.m.–4:45 p.m.
A fun and energentic class that will get your body moving! All levels welcome.
Category: Adaptive Programs, Fitness, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Stem Creativity with Kelly
at Lobby (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Manhattan
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Work on projects inspired by science, technology, engineering, and mathematics!
Category: Adaptive Programs, Education, Best for Kids, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Kids
Volleyball For All (Teens)
at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks practice your serving, setting spiking, and blocking.
Category: Adaptive Programs, Fitness, Games, Best for Kids, Sports, Seniors, Recreation Center Programming, Volleyball
Free!
Kids
Swishing and Dishing
at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Participants will learn basic and skills shooting, dribbling, passing and playing with a team.
Category: Adaptive Programs, Sports, Recreation Center Programming, Jr. Knicks Basketball Clinics and Leagues
Free!
Zumba
at Dance Room (in Highbridge Recreation Center), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!
Category: Dance, Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
Cardio Circuit Blast
at Gymnasium (in Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
This high-energy total body workout will keep you moving with challenging yet fun bodyweight circuits.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes
Free!
Thursday, December 5, 2024
Total Body Fitness
at Gymnasium (in St. John’s Recreation Center), Brooklyn
8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m.
This fun low-impact full-body workout includes cardio, strength and balance exercises to improve your overall fitness.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes
Free!
Toddler Time with Kelize
at Dance Room, Bronx
10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Come join our "free" NYC Parks toddler program
Category: Best for Kids, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Kids
STRONG Nation®
at Gymnasium (in St. James Recreation Center), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
STRONG Nation® combines body weight, muscle conditioning, cardio and plyometric training moves synced to original music that has been specifically designed to match every single move.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes
Free!
Game Time
at Stage (in Hunts Point Recreation Center), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks in Adult Game Time
Category: Games, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Boogie Down Pen Pal
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Bronx
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Join us for our Boogie Down Pen Pal program where high school students can write encouraging letters to elementary school students
Category: Education, Volunteer, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Stem Creativity with Kelly
at Lobby (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Manhattan
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Work on projects inspired by science, technology, engineering, and mathematics!
Category: Adaptive Programs, Education, Best for Kids, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Kids
Basketball Clinic at Al Oerter Recreation Center (Ages 12U)
at Gymnasium (Full) (in Al Oerter Recreation Center), Queens
4:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Instructional Basketball Clinic open to youth ages 9 to 12, to learn and practice the fundamentals of basketball through a series of drills.
Category: Best for Kids, Sports, Recreation Center Programming, Jr. Knicks Basketball Clinics and Leagues, Basketball/Netball
Free!
Kids
Cardio Dance
at Dance Room (in Jackie Robinson Recreation Center), Manhattan
4:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
This creative and fun workout fuses dance and aerobics to improve cardio fitness and tone the body.
Category: Dance, Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
Learn to Play Basketball
at Gymnasium (Full Court) (in Red Hook Recreation Center), Brooklyn
5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Learn to Play Basketball with Anthony
Category: Best for Kids, Sports, Recreation Center Programming, Jr. Knicks Basketball Clinics and Leagues, Basketball/Netball
Free!
Kids
Words With a Purpose: Intro to Audio Production
at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Become the DJ as you learn to use audio editing software! Record your own music, poetry, stories, or lyrics while learning about the recording process at the same time.
Category: Education, Workshops, Recreation Center Programming, Media Education
Free!
SharQui- The Bellydance Workout
at Multi-Use Room (in Metropolitan Recreation Center), Brooklyn
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
This class is taught to music with easy-to-follow steps that will surely get your heart pumping!
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes
Free!
Cardio Circuit Blast
at Dance Room (in Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
This high-energy total body workout will keep you moving with challenging yet fun bodyweight circuits.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes
Free!
Core Control
at Stage (in Hunts Point Recreation Center), Bronx
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for Core Control
Category: Fitness, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Gentle Yoga Flow
at Multi-Use Room (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
End your day with a 60-minute yoga class.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes, Yoga & Pilates Classes
Free!
Bootcamp
at Aerobics Room (in Greenbelt Recreation Center), Staten Island
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
This fun low-impact full-body workout includes cardio, strength and balance exercises to improve your overall fitness.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes
Free!
Friday, December 6, 2024
Zumba Gold®
at Dance Room (in Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Zumba Gold® offers a low-impact workout set to a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes, creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!
Category: Dance, Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
Hands Down, Elevate and Shoot Adults
at Gymnasium (in Hunts Point Recreation Center), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Join NYC for this unique basketball training
Category: Fitness, Sports, Recreation Center Programming, Basketball/Netball
Free!
Yoga en Español (Yoga in Spanish)
at Dance Room (in Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Conéctate, equilibra y desafíate con Yoga en español.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes, Yoga & Pilates Classes
Free!
Toddler Time with Kelize
at Dance Room, Bronx
10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Come join our "free" NYC Parks toddler program
Category: Best for Kids, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Kids
Shooting for the Stars
at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this unique basketball training
Category: Adaptive Programs, Fitness, Best for Kids, Recreation Center Programming, Jr. Knicks Basketball Clinics and Leagues, Basketball/Netball
Free!
Kids
Learn To Play Chess
at Stage (in Hunts Point Recreation Center), Bronx
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Defend your king while defeating your opponent one piece at a time using strategic maneuvers until their king cannot escape. Checkmate!
Category: Games, Best for Kids, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Kids
Action Movie Stunt Training
at Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us for a fun energetic fitness class where you learn how to do action moves.
Category: Adaptive Programs, Education, Games, Best for Kids, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Kids
Gaming Center
at Stage (in Hunts Point Recreation Center), Bronx
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks in Gaming Center
Category: Best for Kids, Sports, Recreation Center Programming, Social Sports, Media Education
Free!
Kids
Sprint & Jump into Fitness
at Fitness Room (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
4:00 p.m.–4:45 p.m.
A fun and energentic class that will get your body moving! All levels welcome.
Category: Adaptive Programs, Fitness, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
It's a Winter Wonderland
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Bronx
4:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Family and children are invited to join us for some winter fun.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Dance, Games, Winter Holidays, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Cardio Dance
at Multi-Use Room B (in Pelham Fritz Recreation Center), Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–5:45 p.m.
This creative and fun workout fuses dance and aerobics to improve cardio fitness and tone the body.
Category: Dance, Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
Swishing and Dishing
at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Participants will learn basic and skills shooting, dribbling, passing and playing with a team.
Category: Adaptive Programs, Sports, Recreation Center Programming, Jr. Knicks Basketball Clinics and Leagues
Free!
Concert: Denton Darien and Bertha Hope: Solo Piano
at West 150th Street and Edgecombe Avenue, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Join us for the great Denton Darien and living legend Bertha Hope in Solo Piano concerts.
Category: Concerts, Arts, Culture & Fun Series, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Denton Darien and Bertha Hope: Solo Piano Concert
at Multi-Use Room (in Jackie Robinson Recreation Center), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
NYC Parks Arts, Culture, and Fun Presents: Denton Darien and Bertha Hope: Solo Piano Concert
Category: Concerts, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Saturday, December 7, 2024
Zumba
at Multi-Use Room (in Greenbelt Recreation Center), 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!
Category: Dance, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
Zumba
at Gymnasium (Court) (in Al Oerter Recreation Center), Queens
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!
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes
Free!
Zumba
at Gymnasium (in St. John’s Recreation Center), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!
Category: Dance, Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
Cardio Circuit Blast
at Dance Room (in Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
This high-energy total body workout will keep you moving with challenging yet fun bodyweight circuits.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes
Free!
Street Hockey
at Gymnasium (in Hunts Point Recreation Center), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Come on out and play the second fastest sport on two feet. Street Hockey brings the ice to the hard top for fun fast paced action.
Category: Best for Kids, Sports, Recreation Center Programming, Hockey
Free!
Kids
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