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.
Saturday, October 26, 2024
NYRR Open Run: Canarsie Park
at Canarsie Park House (in Canarsie Park), Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
NYRR Open Run Brings free, 5K weekly community-led runs, to neighborhood parks across the greater New York City area.
Category: Sports, Running/Jogging, Walking
Free!
NYRR Open Run: St. Marys Park
at 149th Street Entrance between St. Ann's Avenue and Eagle Avenue (in St. Mary's Park), Bronx
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
NYRR Open Run Brings free, 5K weekly community-led runs, to neighborhood parks across the greater New York City area.
Category: Sports, Running/Jogging, Walking
Free!
NYRR Open Run: Soundview Park
at Entrance - Lafayette Avenue and Morrison Avenue (in Soundview Park), Bronx
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
NYRR Open Run Brings free, 5K weekly community-led runs, to neighborhood parks across the greater New York City area.
Category: Sports, Running/Jogging, Walking
Free!
NYRR Open Run: Shore Road Park
at Lawn Near 79th Street Entrance (in Shore Park and Parkway), Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
NYRR Open Run Brings free, 5K weekly community-led runs, to neighborhood parks across the greater New York City area.
Category: Sports, Running/Jogging, Walking
Free!
NYRR Open Run: Baisley Pond Park
at Baisley Pond Park House (in Baisley Pond Park), Queens
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
NYRR Open Run Brings free, 5K weekly community-led runs, to neighborhood parks across the greater New York City area.
Category: Sports, Running/Jogging, Walking
Free!
NYRR Open Run: Crocheron Park
at Entrance to John Golden Park (in John Golden Park)
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Widely known for its history with the Crocheron Family and summer house, Crocheron Park is home to running paths, baseball fields, and a 4-court tennis center.
Category: Sports, Running/Jogging, Walking
Free!
Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program
at Thomas Jefferson Park, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This free, weekly track & field youth program is available to youth ages 8-16 and enables participants to learn the fundamentals of the sport and stay active.
Category: Education, Fitness, Best for Kids, Sports, Outdoor Fitness, Running/Jogging, Track & Field
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
NYC Parks Presents: Annual BMX Classic Event
at East 165th St. between Jerome Ave. and River Ave. (in Rev. T. Wendell Foster Park and Recreation Center ), Bronx
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this "free" event
Category: Best for Kids, Sports, Bicycling
Free!
Faber & Lyons' Saturday Night Lights 3 on 3 Halloween Basketball Tournament
at Multi-Use Room B (in Faber Park Recreation Center), Staten Island
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join NYC Park’s Saturday Night Lights Halloween 3 on 3 basketball tournament.
Category: Games, Best for Kids, Sports, Halloween, Recreation Center Programming, Basketball/Netball
Free!
Hands Down, Elevate and Shoot Teen
at Gymnasium (in Hunts Point Recreation Center), Bronx
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join NYC for this unique basketball training
Category: Fitness, Sports, Recreation Center Programming, Basketball/Netball
Free!
SNL Scrimmage
at Gymnasium (in Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center), Manhattan
4:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
SNL Scrimmage
Category: Sports, Recreation Center Programming, Basketball/Netball
Free!
Sunday, October 27, 2024
NYRR Open Run: Conference House Park
at Hylan Blvd. Parking Lot (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
NYRR Open Run Brings free, 5K weekly community-led runs, to neighborhood parks across the greater New York City area.
Category: Sports, Running/Jogging, Walking
Free!
NYRR Open Run: Marine Park
at Carmine Carro Community Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
NYRR Open Run Brings free, 5K weekly community-led runs, to neighborhood parks across the greater New York City area.
Category: Sports, Running/Jogging, Walking
Free!
Rising NYRR Kids Kickoff
at Central Park, Manhattan
9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Inspire your kids to be active for life by kicking off TCS New York City Marathon race week at the Rising NYRR Kids Kickoff in Central Park. Families can bring young runners of all ages and abilities to this free event, cheer kids on as they run a fun course, and enjoy different activities at a festival.
Category: Sports, Running/Jogging, Social Sports, Track & Field
Free!
Double-Dutch for all with Miriam
at Gymnasium (Full) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
12:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Come Learn Various ways to jump rope.
Category: Best for Kids, Sports, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Kids
Monday, October 28, 2024
Drop in After School
at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Structured School Age Child Care Programming for ages 6-13 years old during the school year.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Dance, Art, Fitness, Games, Best for Kids, Sports, Recreation Center Programming, Media Education
Free!
Kids
Learn To Play Soccer
at Athletic Field
4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Come on out and play the world’s most popular sport - soccer. Learn how to dribble, pass, and shoot out on the pitch.
Category: Best for Kids, Sports, Soccer
Free!
Kids
We Practice as a Team!
at Gymnasium (Full) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
4:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and Recreation learn defense, passing and shooting techniques.
Category: Best for Kids, Sports, Recreation Center Programming, Basketball/Netball, Social Sports, Sports Camps
Free!
Kids
Play 8 Ball Pool
at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Join our instructional billiards program and sharpen your skills while playing this fun completive sport
Category: Adaptive Programs, Games, Best for Kids, Sports, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Hand Down, Elevate and Shoot!
at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this unique basketball training
Category: Sports, Recreation Center Programming, Basketball/Netball
Free!
Gym Fun Explore
at Gymnasium (Full) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
No space, no problem! DOE Educators can work with Parks to set up PE classes in their local Recreation Centers.
Category: Adaptive Programs, Fitness, Best for Kids, Sports, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Kids
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!
The Art of Basketball
at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
"Participants will learn basic ball handling, defense, dribbling, passing, shooting, and other skills and techniques. ADA Inclusive"
Category: Fitness, Best for Kids, Sports, Recreation Center Programming, Baseball/Softball
Free!
Kids
Drop in After School
at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Structured School Age Child Care Programming for ages 6-13 years old during the school year.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Dance, Art, Fitness, Games, Best for Kids, Sports, Recreation Center Programming, Media Education
Free!
Kids
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
NYRR Open Run: Brooklyn Bridge Park
at South side of Fornino on Pier 6 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
NYRR Open Run Brings free, 5K weekly community-led runs, to neighborhood parks across the greater New York City area.
Category: Sports, Running/Jogging, Walking
Free!
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Hand Down, Elevate and Shoot!
at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this unique basketball training
Category: Sports, Recreation Center Programming, Basketball/Netball
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!
Pétanque
at Pétanque Court (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Stop by the Washington Square Park pétanque courts for free lessons and casual play every Wednesday.
Category: Sports, Bocce, Social Sports
Free!
Learning the Basics of Ball Hockey
at Game Room (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
The Art of Basketball
at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
"Participants will learn basic ball handling, defense, dribbling, passing, shooting, and other skills and techniques. ADA Inclusive"
Category: Fitness, Best for Kids, Sports, Recreation Center Programming, Baseball/Softball
Free!
Kids
Drop in After School
at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Structured School Age Child Care Programming for ages 6-13 years old during the school year.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Dance, Art, Fitness, Games, Best for Kids, Sports, Recreation Center Programming, Media Education
Free!
Kids
Volleyball For All (Youth)
at Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
3:00 p.m.–4:00 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
Volleyball For All (Teens)
at 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!
Volleyball for all (Young -Adult)
at Gymnasium (Full) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks practice your serving, setting spiking, and blocking.
Category: Fitness, Games, Best for Kids, Sports, Seniors, Recreation Center Programming, Volleyball
Free!
Kids
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Hand Down, Elevate and Shoot!
at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this unique basketball training
Category: Sports, Recreation Center Programming, Basketball/Netball
Free!
Gym Fun Explore
at Gymnasium (Full) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
No space, no problem! DOE Educators can work with Parks to set up PE classes in their local Recreation Centers.
Category: Adaptive Programs, Fitness, Best for Kids, Sports, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Kids
Drop in After School
at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Structured School Age Child Care Programming for ages 6-13 years old during the school year.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Dance, Art, Fitness, Games, Best for Kids, Sports, Recreation Center Programming, Media Education
Free!
Kids
The Art of Basketball
at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
"Participants will learn basic ball handling, defense, dribbling, passing, shooting, and other skills and techniques. ADA Inclusive"
Category: Fitness, Best for Kids, Sports, Recreation Center Programming, Baseball/Softball
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!
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
NYRR Open Run: Flushing Meadows Corona Park
at United Nations Ave South Entrance (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park)
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
One of the city's most iconic parks, Flushing Meadows Corona Park was the site of two 20th-century World's Fairs.
Category: Sports, Running/Jogging, Walking, Sports Camps
Free!
Friday, November 1, 2024
Hand Down, Elevate and Shoot!
at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this unique basketball training
Category: Sports, Recreation Center Programming, Basketball/Netball
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!
Drop in After School
at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Structured School Age Child Care Programming for ages 6-13 years old during the school year.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Dance, Art, Fitness, Games, Best for Kids, Sports, Recreation Center Programming, Media Education
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