NYC Parks Events Calendar

RISE UP Circuit Training

at NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene- East Harlem Neighborhood Health Action Center, Manhattan

6:00 p.m.–6:45 p.m.
This bodyweight circuit will help you R.I.S.E UP: Reach new heights, inspire, strengthen your inner self, and elevate your fitness.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes
Free!

Guard up and Play defense: Women's Basketball

at Gymnasium (Full) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx 

6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this "free" activity.
Category: Recreation Center Programming, Basketball/Netball
Free!

Dance Fitness

at Ryan Health- Chelsea Clinton Community Health Center, Manhattan

6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Dance Fitness is a creative workout that fuses dance and aerobics.
Category: Dance, Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!

Virtual Gentle Yoga

at Virtual/Online Events

7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Start your weekend off right with a 60-minute Friday evening yoga class.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Virtual/Online Events, Exercise Classes, Yoga & Pilates Classes
Free!

Low Impact Strength and Cardio

at Gymnasium (in Rev. T. Wendell Foster Park and Recreation Center ), Bronx

8:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m.
This creative and fun low impact workout fuses cardio and bodyweight strength exercises to get your heart pumping
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes
Free!

NYRR Open Run: Inwood Hill Park

at Seaman Avenue and Isham Street Entrance (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan

8:45 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
NYRR Open Run Brings free, 5K weekly community-led runs, to neighborhood parks across the greater New York City area.
Category: Running/Jogging
Free!

NYRR Open Run Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration Runs: St. Marys Park

at St. Mary's Annual 5K Start, 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: Running/Jogging
Free!

It's My Park at Raymond Bush Playground

at Raymond Bush Playground, Brooklyn

9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Friends of Raymond Bush Playground Group to beautify at Raymond Bush Playground.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

Intro to Birding

at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn 

9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Learn how to use binoculars to spot amazing birds that live around the salt marsh with an expert from NYC Bird Alliance. Families welcome.
Category: Birding, Nature, Wildlife, Walking
Free!

Pelham Bay Park Tree and Shrub Planting

at Pelham Bay Park, Bronx

9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with the Stewardship Team to plant trees and shrubs in the forest of Pelham Bay Park to kick off the Fall season!
Category: Nature, Volunteer
Free!

Open House New York: Fort Totten

at Fort Totten Front Gate (in Fort Totten Park), Queens

9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Explore the many historic structures of the peninsula and learn about the important role Fort Totten played in New York City’s defense history, from the Civil War to today.
Category: History, Urban Park Rangers, Open House New York
Free!

Zumba

at P.S. 361 Beacon - Woodside on the Move, 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, Exercise Classes
Free!

It's My Park at Westerleigh Park

at Westerleigh Park, Staten Island

9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Westerleigh Parks Coalition to rake and clean debris around Westerleigh Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

ENJOYING FRUITS OF LABOR

9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join Fantasy Garden in a workshop, harvesting, and tasting heirloom crops.
Category: Food, Gardening
Free!

It's My Park at East River Esplanade

at East River Esplanade, Manhattan

9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Volunteer with Alliance for Kips Bay to clean up the garden beds and then plant lovely flowering bulbs that will bloom with amazing colors in the spring on the East River Esplanade.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

It's My Park at Vesuvio Playground

at Vesuvio Playground, Manhattan

9:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Volunteer with Friends of Vesuvio Playground to plant some lovely flower bulbs, which will come up in vibrant colors at Vesuvio Playground.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
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: Running/Jogging
Free!

McGolrick Bird Club

at Monsignor McGolrick Park (in Msgr. McGolrick Park), Brooklyn 

9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Free birding walks are held every Saturday at 9am, year-round.  Meet at the Russell & Driggs entrance to McGolrick park. 
Category: Birding
Free!

Virtual Rise and Shine Yoga

at Virtual/Online Events

9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Start your day with a guided meditation and gentle yoga flow.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Virtual/Online Events, Exercise Classes, Yoga & Pilates 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 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, Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!

NYRR Open Run: Astoria Park

at Astoria 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: Running/Jogging
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: Running/Jogging
Free!

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: Running/Jogging
Free!

NYRR Open Run: Crocheron Park

at Entrance to John Golden Park (in John Golden Park), Queens

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: Running/Jogging
Free!

NYRR Open Run: Highland Park

at Elton Street and Jamaica Avenue (in Highland 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: Running/Jogging
Free!

Zumba

at Queens Community House Beacon @ PS 149, Queens

9:30 a.m.–10:30 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, Exercise Classes
Free!

Team RIVER Saturdays

at 10 Central Road (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan

9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Volunteers will work in different areas of the park to clean and beautify this important community resource.
Category: Education, Nature, Volunteer, Waterfront, Wildlife, STEM Classes, Gardening
Free!

It's My Park at Nehemiah Park

at Nehemiah Park, Brooklyn

10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Empowering Youth Toward Excellence, Inc. to beautify at Nehemiah Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

It's My Park at Brower Park

at Brower Park Butterfly Garden (in Brower Park), Brooklyn

10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Friends of Brower Park to beautify at Brower Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
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!

It's My Park at Tompkins Square Park

at Tompkins Square Park, Manhattan

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Friends of Tompkins Square Park to plant bulbs as part of the It's My Park IMPact bulb giveaway weekend at Tompkins Square Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

It's My Park at Stuyvesant Square

at Stuyvesant Square, Manhattan

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Stuyvesant Park Neighborhood Association to plant flower bulbs in the park to bring lots of amazing colors to the park in spring at Stuyvesant Square Park West.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

It's My Park at Ruppert Park

at Ruppert Park, Manhattan

10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Muslim Volunteers for New York, Inc. to have an event-filled day at Ruppert Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

It's My Park at Peter Detmold Park

at Peter Detmold Park, Manhattan

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Turtle Bay Association to plant bulbs throughout the park to add some spring color to the cleared areas at Peter Detmold Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

Crotona Park Stewardship Saturday

at Crotona Tennis House (in Crotona Park), Bronx 

10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join staff to plant daffodil bulbs, clear leaves and debris from around Indian Lake.
Category: Nature, Volunteer
Free!

Cardio Circuit Blast

at Dance Room (in Highbridge 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!

Shrub Planting at Coney Island Creek

at Coney Island Creek Park, Brooklyn

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the Stewardship Team as we restore coastal habitats at Coney Island Creek Park with a volunteer shrub and plug planting!
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Waterfront
Free!

Paddle and Pick Up at Starlight Park

at Bronx River House (in Starlight Park), Bronx

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Paddle and Pick Up in Starlight Park
Category: Volunteer, Kayaking and Canoeing
Free!

Forest Restoration Workshop

at St. Francis Woodlands 

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Forest Restoration Workshop on the Todt Hill Blue Trail.
Category: Volunteer
Free!

Bodyweight Circuit Training

at Pier 35 (in East River Waterfront Esplanade), Manhattan

10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
This circuit training class combines bodyweight resistance training and conditioning to provide you with a dynamic full-body workout
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes
Free!

Dance Fitness- Upbeat Pop!

at Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn 

10:00 a.m.–10:45 a.m.
A 45-minute dance fitness class to your favorite upbeat pop songs!
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes
Free!

Volunteer With EQA: Turn an unsightly lot into a Botanical Garden

at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park), Queens

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
The Eastern Queens Alliance is looking for volunteers to help us turn an unsightly lot into a Botanical Garden.
Category: Nature, Gardening
Free!

R&B Beats Dance Fitness

at Queens Public Library - Cambria Heights

10:15 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
You’re cordially invited to a dance fitness party!
Category: Dance, Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!

Cheerful Dance Fitness

at BPL- Macon Library, Brooklyn

10:15 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
A fun, open-level class fusing dance styles from around the world.
Category: Dance, Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes
Free!