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 March 29, 2025 to September 30, 2025

Sunday, August 17, 2025

Aug17

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!

Aug17

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, August 18, 2025

Aug18

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, August 19, 2025

Aug19

Summer on the Hudson: Bodyweight Blast

at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan

6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
High energy bodyweight exercises combining cardio and strength for a full-body workout.
Free!

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Aug20

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!

Aug20

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!

Aug20

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, August 21, 2025

Aug21

Summer on the Hudson: Tots Soccer

at 71st Street Soccer Field and Basketball Courts (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan

9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Dynamic coaches from Carlos Oliveira Soccer Academy help children 5 and under learn soccer skills and develop self-confidence in a fun, noncompetitive environment.
Free!

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Aug21

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, August 22, 2025

Aug22

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!