Outdoor Fitness

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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

To FILTER events, use the menu on the right-hand side. Currently viewing 232 events
from March 29, 2025 to September 30, 2025

Friday, May 16, 2025

May16

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!

Saturday, May 17, 2025

May17

Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program

at Thomas Jefferson ParkManhattan

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!

Best For
Kids

Sunday, May 18, 2025

May18

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.
Free!

May18

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
Free!

Monday, May 19, 2025

May19

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!

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

May21

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!

May21

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, May 22, 2025

May22

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.
Free!

Friday, May 23, 2025

May23

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!

Saturday, May 24, 2025

May24

Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program

at Thomas Jefferson ParkManhattan

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!

Best For
Kids

Sunday, May 25, 2025

May25

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.
Free!

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

May28

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!

May28

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, May 29, 2025

May29

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.
Free!

Friday, May 30, 2025

May30

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!

Saturday, May 31, 2025

May31

Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program

at Thomas Jefferson ParkManhattan

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!

Best For
Kids

Sunday, June 1, 2025

Jun 1

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.
Free!

Jun 1

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
Free!

Monday, June 2, 2025

Jun 2

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!

Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Jun 3

Summer on the Hudson: Pilates in the Park

at The Plaza at 66th Street (in Riverside Park South)Manhattan

6:30 p.m.7:30 p.m.
Join instructor Melissa Ricci, CPT, PMA from Base Fitness® for a flowing, multi-level Pilates Mat class that will align your body, strengthen your core and give you renewed energy!
Free!

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Jun 4

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!

Jun 4

Summer on the Hudson: Movement Speaks Workshop

at General Grant National Memorial (Grant's Tomb) (in Riverside Park)Manhattan

11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Dances for a Variable Population leads creative movement classes for adults of all ages and abilities, with a focus on seniors.
Free!

Jun 4

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!

Jun 4

Summer on the Hudson: Yoga - Evening Salute to the Sun

at The Plaza at 66th Street (in Riverside Park South)Manhattan

6:30 p.m.7:30 p.m.
End your day with yoga in a beautiful sunset setting.
Free!

Thursday, June 5, 2025

Jun 5

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.
Free!

Jun 5

Summer on the Hudson: Movement Speaks Workshop

at Pier I (in Riverside Park South)Manhattan

6:30 p.m.7:30 p.m.
Dances for a Variable Population leads creative movement classes for adults of all ages and abilities, with a focus on seniors.
Free!

Jun 5

Summer on the Hudson: Sunset Yoga

at 145th and the Hudson River (in Riverside Park)Manhattan

6:30 p.m.7:30 p.m.
Summer on the Hudson partners with Sweet Water Dance & Yoga for a multi-level sunset yoga practice.
Free!

Friday, June 6, 2025

Jun 6

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!

Saturday, June 7, 2025

Jun 7

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.
Free!

Jun 7

Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program

at Thomas Jefferson ParkManhattan

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!

Best For
Kids

Sunday, June 8, 2025

Jun 8

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.
Free!

Jun 8

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
Free!

Monday, June 9, 2025

Jun 9

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!

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Jun10

Summer on the Hudson: Pilates in the Park

at The Plaza at 66th Street (in Riverside Park South)Manhattan

6:30 p.m.7:30 p.m.
Join instructor Melissa Ricci, CPT, PMA from Base Fitness® for a flowing, multi-level Pilates Mat class that will align your body, strengthen your core and give you renewed energy!
Free!

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Jun11

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!

Jun11

Summer on the Hudson: Movement Speaks Workshop

at General Grant National Memorial (Grant's Tomb) (in Riverside Park)Manhattan

11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Dances for a Variable Population leads creative movement classes for adults of all ages and abilities, with a focus on seniors.
Free!

Jun11

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!

Jun11

Summer on the Hudson: Yoga - Evening Salute to the Sun

at The Plaza at 66th Street (in Riverside Park South)Manhattan

6:30 p.m.7:30 p.m.
End your day with yoga in a beautiful sunset setting.
Free!

Thursday, June 12, 2025

Jun12

Summer on the Hudson: Movement Speaks Workshop

at Pier I (in Riverside Park South)Manhattan

6:30 p.m.7:30 p.m.
Dances for a Variable Population leads creative movement classes for adults of all ages and abilities, with a focus on seniors.
Free!

Jun12

Summer on the Hudson: Sunset Yoga

at 145th and the Hudson River (in Riverside Park)Manhattan

6:30 p.m.7:30 p.m.
Summer on the Hudson partners with Sweet Water Dance & Yoga for a multi-level sunset yoga practice.
Free!

Friday, June 13, 2025

Jun13

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!

Jun13

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.
Free!

Saturday, June 14, 2025

Jun14

Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program

at Thomas Jefferson ParkManhattan

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!

Best For
Kids

Sunday, June 15, 2025

Jun15

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.
Free!

Jun15

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
Free!

Monday, June 16, 2025

Jun16

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!

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Jun17

Summer on the Hudson: Pilates in the Park

at The Plaza at 66th Street (in Riverside Park South)Manhattan

6:30 p.m.7:30 p.m.
Join instructor Melissa Ricci, CPT, PMA from Base Fitness® for a flowing, multi-level Pilates Mat class that will align your body, strengthen your core and give you renewed energy!
Free!

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Jun18

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!

Jun18

Summer on the Hudson: Movement Speaks Workshop

at General Grant National Memorial (Grant's Tomb) (in Riverside Park)Manhattan

11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Dances for a Variable Population leads creative movement classes for adults of all ages and abilities, with a focus on seniors.
Free!

Jun18

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!

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