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 October 12, 2024 to March 10, 2025

Saturday, October 12, 2024

Oct12

Soundview Park Restoration

at Leland Avenue and O'Brien Avenue (in Soundview Park)Bronx

10:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with the Stewardship Team to protect wetland areas in Soundview Park! Volunteers will contribute to ongoing restoration work.
Free!

Sunday, October 13, 2024

Oct13

Yoga at Socrates

at Socrates Sculpture ParkQueens

10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.
Socrates is delighted to offer FREE yoga classes of Vinyasa yoga – a series of flowing poses linked to the awareness of breath with instructors from Astoria Yoga.
Free!

Oct13

Zumba

at Gorman PlaygroundQueens

11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!
Free!

Oct13

Awaken to Inner Peace: Walk, Breathe, and Meditate in Nature

at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Join us at Awaken to Inner Peace. Let's cultivate calm & spread positivity in our community. Walk, breathe, meditate in nature. Discuss how to integrate peace into our daily lives.

Must See
Event

Monday, October 14, 2024

Oct14

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!

Oct14

Yoga

at Entrance - 215th Place and 33rd Road (in Crocheron Park)Queens 
This is an Accessible location

6:00 p.m.6:45 p.m.
Connect with yourself in this Yoga class with Ambeka, a class to be enjoyed by all.
Free!

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Oct15

Forest Fitness

at Margaret Corbin Circle (in Fort Tryon Park)Manhattan

7:30 a.m.8:30 a.m.
Join us for a free, year-round “Fitness at the Fort” exercise program on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays!
Free!

Oct15

CANCELED: Running Group

at Roy Wilkins Track (in Roy Wilkins Recreation Center)Queens 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.
This beginner's 5K running program is a 10-week program that gets you ready for your first 5K
Free!

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Oct16

CANCELED: 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!

Oct16

Running Group

at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center - Front Entrance (in Williamsbridge Oval)Bronx

2:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
This beginner's 5K running program is a 10-week program that gets you ready for your first 5K.
Free!

Oct16

CANCELED: 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!

Thursday, October 17, 2024

Oct17

Forest Fitness

at Margaret Corbin Circle (in Fort Tryon Park)Manhattan

7:30 a.m.8:30 a.m.
Join us for a free, year-round “Fitness at the Fort” exercise program on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays!
Free!

Oct17

bodyART

at Garibaldi Plaza (in Washington Square Park)Manhattan

8:30 a.m.9:30 a.m.
bodyART is a PTBT (physical therapy based training) movement experience. Break a sweat and be gentle on your joints as we explore joyful movement.
Free!

Oct17

Running Group

at Roy Wilkins Track (in Roy Wilkins Recreation Center)Queens 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.
This beginner's 5K running program is a 10-week program that gets you ready for your first 5K.
Free!

Oct17

Double Dutch

at Garibaldi Plaza (in Washington Square Park)Manhattan

6:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Learn to double dutch! The Double Dutch Aunties will teach you the fundamentals of street-style and competitive jump rope.
Free!

Best For
Kids

Friday, October 18, 2024

Oct18

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!

Oct18

Running Group

at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center - Front Entrance (in Williamsbridge Oval)Bronx

10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.
This beginner's 5K running program is a 10-week program that gets you ready for your first 5K.
Free!

Oct18

Yoga

at Brooklyn Public Library- Gerritsen BeachBrooklyn

11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Connect with yourself in Yoga with Nicole, a class to be enjoyed by all.
Free!

Saturday, October 19, 2024

Oct19

Forest Fitness

at Margaret Corbin Circle (in Fort Tryon Park)Manhattan

8:30 a.m.9:30 a.m.
Join us for a free, year-round “Fitness at the Fort” exercise program on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays!
Free!

Oct19

Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program

at Thomas Jefferson ParkManhattan

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.
Free!

Best For
Kids
Oct19

Kaiser Park Coastal Cleanup

at West 33rd Street and Bayview Avenue (in Kaiser Park)Brooklyn

10:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with the Stewardship Team to protect coastal areas in Kaiser Park! Volunteers will help us remove the debris from the coastline creating a healthier ecosystem.
Free!

Oct19

CANCELED: Hula Hoop Aerobics

11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
This creative and fun workout fuses high-energy dance aerobics with hula hoops! Hoops are available for loaning.
Free!

Oct19

Waterfront Wellness

at East River Picnic Area (in Randall's Island Park)Manhattan

1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
Join us for a free outdoor fitness class along the waterfront, where wellness meets nature! This all-ages, all-abilities class is led by Benswic trainers.
Free!

Sunday, October 20, 2024

Oct20

Zumba

at Gorman PlaygroundQueens

11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!
Free!

Monday, October 21, 2024

Oct21

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!

Oct21

CANCELLED: Pitch in to Pick Up

at Starlight ParkBronx

10:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with us select Monday from 10am-12pm at Starlight Park (1490 Sheridan Blvd, Bronx, NY 10459) & help steward the Bronx River! We will be cleaning up litter to prevent it from entering the Bronx River. Your efforts not only protect wildlife & the rest of the Bronx River ecosystem, but they also help us identify the sources of trash so we can stop the pollution where it starts! We will provide gloves and tools for collecting the trash! The meeting point for this event will be Bronx River House located inside Starlight Park address 1490 Sheridan Blvd Bronx, NY 10459, which is most easily accessible from: Directions by train: 6 train to Whitlock Avenue, then cross Westchester Avenue. Continue north (toward the car wash) and follow Boone Avenue until it becomes West Farms Road. Continue until you reach East 172nd Street and make a right to cross Sheridan Boulevard and enter Starlight Pk. 2 or 5 trains to 174th Street, then walk east on 174th St (toward Popeye’s) until you reach the blue bridge. At the blue bridge, cross over the highway and take the ramp in the middle of the bridge (ramp, not stairs!)that leads into Starlight Pk.   We will be outside the Bronx River House at 10am with a table and tablecloth.  For questions or concerns, email jennifer.seda@bronxriver.org or call 718-542-4124.
Free!

Oct21

Yoga

at Entrance - 215th Place and 33rd Road (in Crocheron Park)Queens 
This is an Accessible location

6:00 p.m.6:45 p.m.
Connect with yourself in this Yoga class with Ambeka, a class to be enjoyed by all.
Free!

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Oct22

Forest Fitness

at Margaret Corbin Circle (in Fort Tryon Park)Manhattan

7:30 a.m.8:30 a.m.
Join us for a free, year-round “Fitness at the Fort” exercise program on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays!
Free!

Oct22

Running Group

at Roy Wilkins Track (in Roy Wilkins Recreation Center)Queens 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.
This beginner's 5K running program is a 10-week program that gets you ready for your first 5K
Free!

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Oct23

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!

Oct23

Running Group

at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center - Front Entrance (in Williamsbridge Oval)Bronx

2:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
This beginner's 5K running program is a 10-week program that gets you ready for your first 5K.
Free!

Oct23

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!

Thursday, October 24, 2024

Oct24

Forest Fitness

at Margaret Corbin Circle (in Fort Tryon Park)Manhattan

7:30 a.m.8:30 a.m.
Join us for a free, year-round “Fitness at the Fort” exercise program on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays!
Free!

Oct24

bodyART

at Garibaldi Plaza (in Washington Square Park)Manhattan

8:30 a.m.9:30 a.m.
bodyART is a PTBT (physical therapy based training) movement experience. Break a sweat and be gentle on your joints as we explore joyful movement.
Free!

Oct24

Running Group

at Roy Wilkins Track (in Roy Wilkins Recreation Center)Queens 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.
This beginner's 5K running program is a 10-week program that gets you ready for your first 5K.
Free!

Oct24

Double Dutch

at Garibaldi Plaza (in Washington Square Park)Manhattan

6:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Learn to double dutch! The Double Dutch Aunties will teach you the fundamentals of street-style and competitive jump rope.
Free!

Best For
Kids

Friday, October 25, 2024

Oct25

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!

Oct25

Running Group

at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center - Front Entrance (in Williamsbridge Oval)Bronx

10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.
This beginner's 5K running program is a 10-week program that gets you ready for your first 5K.
Free!

Saturday, October 26, 2024

Oct26

Forest Fitness

at Margaret Corbin Circle (in Fort Tryon Park)Manhattan

8:30 a.m.9:30 a.m.
Join us for a free, year-round “Fitness at the Fort” exercise program on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays!
Free!

Oct26

Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program

at Thomas Jefferson ParkManhattan

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.
Free!

Best For
Kids
Oct26

Hula Hoop Aerobics

11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
This creative and fun workout fuses high-energy dance aerobics with hula hoops! Hoops are available for loaning.
Free!

Oct26

Halloween Boo Bash

at White Garden (in Randall's Island Park)Manhattan

12:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Join us for an afternoon of Halloween Fun! Come out to Randall’s Island Park for Halloween-themed activities, treats, music, and more. Costumes are welcome!
Free!

Best For
Kids

Sunday, October 27, 2024

Oct27

Zumba

at Gorman PlaygroundQueens

11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!
Free!

Monday, October 28, 2024

Oct28

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!

Oct28

CANCELLED: Pitch in to Pick Up

at Starlight ParkBronx

10:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with us select Monday from 10am-12pm at Starlight Park (1490 Sheridan Blvd, Bronx, NY 10459) & help steward the Bronx River! We will be cleaning up litter to prevent it from entering the Bronx River. Your efforts not only protect wildlife & the rest of the Bronx River ecosystem, but they also help us identify the sources of trash so we can stop the pollution where it starts! We will provide gloves and tools for collecting the trash! The meeting point for this event will be Bronx River House located inside Starlight Park address 1490 Sheridan Blvd Bronx, NY 10459, which is most easily accessible from: Directions by train: 6 train to Whitlock Avenue, then cross Westchester Avenue. Continue north (toward the car wash) and follow Boone Avenue until it becomes West Farms Road. Continue until you reach East 172nd Street and make a right to cross Sheridan Boulevard and enter Starlight Pk. 2 or 5 trains to 174th Street, then walk east on 174th St (toward Popeye’s) until you reach the blue bridge. At the blue bridge, cross over the highway and take the ramp in the middle of the bridge (ramp, not stairs!)that leads into Starlight Pk.   We will be outside the Bronx River House at 10am with a table and tablecloth.  For questions or concerns, email jennifer.seda@bronxriver.org or call 718-542-4124.
Free!

Oct28

Yoga

at Entrance - 215th Place and 33rd Road (in Crocheron Park)Queens 
This is an Accessible location

6:00 p.m.6:45 p.m.
Connect with yourself in this Yoga class with Ambeka, a class to be enjoyed by all.
Free!

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Oct29

Forest Fitness

at Margaret Corbin Circle (in Fort Tryon Park)Manhattan

7:30 a.m.8:30 a.m.
Join us for a free, year-round “Fitness at the Fort” exercise program on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays!
Free!

Oct29

Running Group

at Roy Wilkins Track (in Roy Wilkins Recreation Center)Queens 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.
This beginner's 5K running program is a 10-week program that gets you ready for your first 5K
Free!

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Oct30

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!

Oct30

Running Group

at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center - Front Entrance (in Williamsbridge Oval)Bronx

2:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
This beginner's 5K running program is a 10-week program that gets you ready for your first 5K.
Free!

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