CityParks Seniors Fitness: Tennis
The CityParks Seniors Fitness program offers free tennis lessons, yoga instruction, and fitness walking in 14 parks across the city.
Marine Park – Tennis Courts – Ave S & E. 32 St.
The CityParks Seniors Fitness program offers free tennis lessons, yoga instruction, and fitness walking in 14 parks across the city. The program aims to keep neighborhood parks a great place for community activity. Even in moderate amounts, exercise can help us feel better, maintain or lose weight, reduce risk of heart disease and diabetes, and minimize the symptoms of arthritis. No matter how old we are, our bodies always benefit from physical activity. All equipment and instruction is provided free of charge.
5/8/2014 0:00 11:00:00 AM 12:00:00 PM
(718)760-6999
sports@cityparksfoundation.org.
Nature Center Adventures
Nature Center Adventure programs include scavenger hunts, nature crafts and games, and getting up close and personal with our nature center animals.
Join our Adventure Guides, who lead free nature-related programs at our Nature Centers this summer.
Nature Center Adventures connect New Yorkers of all ages to the natural world. Nature Center Adventure programs include scavenger hunts, nature crafts and games, and getting up close and personal with our nature center animals.
Programs vary by location.
7/7/2018 0:00 1:00:00 PM 2:00:00 PM
(718) 421-2021
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New York Road Runners Open Run: Run for Life at Marine Park
Join New York Road Runners for free weekly runs in your neighborhood! Open to all ages and experience levels. Walkers, strollers, and dogs on leash are welcome. No advance registration required.
Open Run is a new community-based initiative that launched in St. Mary’s Park in the Bronx on National Running Day, June 3, 2015. Through this initiative, New York Road Runners is empowering local volunteers to bring free weekly runs to local neighborhood parks all over NYC.
All runs are directed by volunteers and are free to all participants. The finish line is open until the last person is done. The courses vary based on park, but they are between 2.5-3 miles. Participants are encouraged to arrive 15 minutes before the start of the run and to leave their valuables at home – bag check is not provided. No need to do anything before the run, just show up. Open to all ages, experience levels, walkers, strollers, dogs: All are welcome!
This program is in coordination with NYC Parks’ Community Parks Initiative.
12/13/2015 0:00 9:00:00 AM 10:00:00 AM
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CityParks Seniors Fitness: Tennis
City Parks Foundation welcomes all New Yorkers, 60 and over, to participate in CityParks Seniors Fitness. The Fall 2013 season of free fitness programs will begin the week of…
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City Parks Foundation welcomes all New Yorkers, 60 and over, to participate in CityParks Seniors Fitness. The Fall 2013 season of free fitness programs will begin the week of September 23rd and will offer free tennis and yoga instruction in 2 different parks in Brooklyn.
This season, CityParks Seniors Fitness returns for six weeks to Marine Park in Southeast Brooklyn and South Oxford Park in Fort Greene. All activities will take place twice a week for one hour at each park through November 1, 2013. Participants are encouraged to maintain regular attendance to maximize health benefits. All equipment and instruction is provided free of charge.
CityParks Seniors Fitness has served over 5,000 participants since it began in 2006 and aims to keep neighborhood parks a great place for community activity. The program encourages New Yorkers to maximize the health benefits of staying active at every age. Even in moderate amounts, exercise can help participants feel better, maintain or lose weight, reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes, and minimize the symptoms of arthritis.
The following is a detailed schedule for CityParks Seniors Fitness in Brooklyn for Fall 2013:
NOTE: Schedule subject to change. For the most up-to-date schedule visit: http://www.cityparksfoundation.org/sports/seniors-fitness.
For more information about City Parks Foundation’s free Seniors Fitness programs, please call the Sports Department at (718) 760–6999.
BROOKLYN
Marine Park
Tennis – Tuesdays/Thursdays at 11 AM – Tennis Courts at Ave. S and E. 32nd St.
Yoga – Mondays/Wednesdays at 9 AM – Nature Center at Ave. U and E 32nd St.
South Oxford Park
Yoga – Wednesdays/Fridays at 11 AM – Atlantic Commons between S. Oxford St. and Cumberland St.
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10/8/2013 0:00 11:00:00 AM 12:00:00 PM
info@cityparksfoundation.org.
CityParks Seniors Fitness: Free Yoga, Tennis & Fitness Walking Instruction
City Parks Foundation welcomes all New Yorkers, 60 and over, to participate in CityParks Seniors Fitness presented by Airbnb.
City Parks Foundation welcomes all New Yorkers, 60 and over, to participate in CityParks Seniors Fitness presented by Airbnb. All activities in this six-week fitness program take place once or twice a week at each location through October 31st. Participants are encouraged to maintain regular attendance to maximize health benefits.
CityParks Seniors Fitness has served over 5,000 participants since it began in 2006 and aims to keep neighborhood parks a great place for community activity. The program encourages New Yorkers to maximize the health benefits of staying active at all ages. Even in moderate amounts, exercise can help participants feel better, maintain or lose weight, reduce risk of heart disease and diabetes, and minimize the symptoms of arthritis.
For more information about City Parks Foundation’s free Seniors Fitness programs, please call the Sports Department at (718) 760-6999. All equipment and instruction is provided free of charge. Sessions are one or two hours, once or twice a week.
The following is a detailed schedule for CityParks Seniors Fitness for Fall 2014.
QUEENS
Astoria Park
Tennis – Mondays/Wednesdays at 10AM – 12 PM Tennis Courts 21st St & Hoyt Ave S
Cunningham Park
Tennis – Tuesdays/Thursdays at 9AM – Tennis Courts Union Turnpike & 193rd St
Yoga – Tuesdays/Thursdays at 10AM – Tennis Courts Union Turnpike & 193rd St
Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Tennis – Mondays/Wednesdays at 10 AM – 12 PM – Tennis Courts Meridian Rd
Roy Wilkins Park
Tennis- Tuesdays/Thursdays at 10AM – Tennis Courts Baisley Blvd & 177th St
Yoga – Tuesdays/Thursdays at 9AM – Tennis Courts Baisley Blvd & 177th St
BRONX
Pelham Bay Park
Yoga – Tuesdays/Thursdays at 9AM – Middletown Rd & Stadium Ave
Soundview Park
Walking – Mondays/Wednesdays at 9AM – Lafayette Ave between Boynton & Colgate
Yoga – Mondays/Wednesdays at 10AM – Lafayette Ave between Boynton & Colgate
Van Cortlandt Park/Woodlawn
Yoga – Mondays/Wednesdays at 9 AM – Woodlawn Tennis Courts Jerome Ave & E 233rd St
Walking – Tuesdays/Thursdays at 9 AM -Woodlawn Tennis Courts Jerome Ave & E 233rd St
MANHATTAN
Carl Schurz Park
Walking – Mondays/Wednesdays at 9 AM – E 86th St & East End Ave
Yoga – Tuesdays/Thursdays at 9AM – E 86th St & East End Ave
John Jay Park
Yoga – Tuesdays/Thursdays at 10:30 AM – E 77th St & Cherokee Place
Central Park
Tennis – Fridays at 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM – Tennis Courts 93rd St near West Drive
Inwood Hill Park
Tennis – Tuesdays/Thursdays at 10 AM – Tennis Courts 207 St & Seaman Ave
Yoga – Mondays/Wednesdays at 11 AM – Tennis Courts 207 St & Seaman Ave
BROOKLYN
Marine Park
Tennis – Tuesdays/Thursdays at 11 AM – Tennis Courts Ave S & E 32nd St
Yoga – Mondays/Wednesdays at 9 AM – Nature Center Ave U & E 32nd St
South Oxford Park
Yoga – Mondays/Wednesdays at 11 AM – S Oxford St & Atlantic Ave
STATEN ISLAND
Greenbelt Park
Yoga – Tuesdays/Fridays at 9AM – Brielle Ave between Rockland & Wolcott
Tennis – Mondays/Wednesdays at 10 AM – 12 PM – Brielle Ave between Rockland & Wolcott
As in all of its programming and activities, City Parks Foundation partners with the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation to improve neighborhood parks and the communities they serve.
CityParks Seniors Fitness presented by Airbnb is generously supported by Zwicker Electric; NYC Council under the leadership of Melissa Mark-Viverito; Manhattan Delegation of the NYC Council; NYC Council Member Julissa Ferreras; NYC Council Member Ben Kallos; NYC Council Member Helen Rosenthal; NYC Council Member Annabel Palma; and NYC Council Member Laurie Cumbo, in cooperation with NYC Parks. City Parks Foundation’s Sports & Fitness Programs offer free expert instruction to over 15,000 New York youth and seniors at over 60 locations citywide.
Founded in August of 2008 and based in San Francisco, California, Airbnb is a trusted community marketplace for people to list, discover, and book unique accommodations around the world – online or from a mobile phone. Whether an apartment for a night, a castle for a week, or a villa for a month, Airbnb connects people to unique travel experiences at any price point, in more than 34,000 cities and 190 countries. And with world-class customer service and a growing community of users, Airbnb is the easiest way for people to monetize their extra space and showcase it to an audience of millions.
Founded in 1989, City Parks Foundation (CPF) is the only independent, nonprofit organization to offer park programs throughout the five boroughs of New York City. CPF works in over 750 parks citywide, presenting a broad range of free arts, sports, and education programs, and empowering citizens to support their parks on a local level. CPF’s programs and community building initiatives reach more than 600,000 people each year, contributing to the revitalization of neighborhoods throughout New York City. For more details, please visit www.CityParksFoundation.org.
10/1/2014 0:00 9:00:00 AM 10:00:00 AM
info@cityparksfoundation.org.
CityParks Seniors Fitness: Free Yoga, Tennis & Fitness Walking Instruction
City Parks Foundation welcomes all New Yorkers, 60 and over, to participate in CityParks Seniors Fitness presented by Airbnb.
City Parks Foundation welcomes all New Yorkers, 60 and over, to participate in CityParks Seniors Fitness presented by Airbnb. All activities in this six-week fitness program take place once or twice a week at each location through October 31st. Participants are encouraged to maintain regular attendance to maximize health benefits.
CityParks Seniors Fitness has served over 5,000 participants since it began in 2006 and aims to keep neighborhood parks a great place for community activity. The program encourages New Yorkers to maximize the health benefits of staying active at all ages. Even in moderate amounts, exercise can help participants feel better, maintain or lose weight, reduce risk of heart disease and diabetes, and minimize the symptoms of arthritis.
For more information about City Parks Foundation’s free Seniors Fitness programs, please call the Sports Department at (718) 760-6999. All equipment and instruction is provided free of charge. Sessions are one or two hours, once or twice a week.
The following is a detailed schedule for CityParks Seniors Fitness for Fall 2014.
QUEENS
Astoria Park
Tennis – Mondays/Wednesdays at 10AM – 12 PM Tennis Courts 21st St & Hoyt Ave S
Cunningham Park
Tennis – Tuesdays/Thursdays at 9AM – Tennis Courts Union Turnpike & 193rd St
Yoga – Tuesdays/Thursdays at 10AM – Tennis Courts Union Turnpike & 193rd St
Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Tennis – Mondays/Wednesdays at 10 AM – 12 PM – Tennis Courts Meridian Rd
Roy Wilkins Park
Tennis- Tuesdays/Thursdays at 10AM – Tennis Courts Baisley Blvd & 177th St
Yoga – Tuesdays/Thursdays at 9AM – Tennis Courts Baisley Blvd & 177th St
BRONX
Pelham Bay Park
Yoga – Tuesdays/Thursdays at 9AM – Middletown Rd & Stadium Ave
Soundview Park
Walking – Mondays/Wednesdays at 9AM – Lafayette Ave between Boynton & Colgate
Yoga – Mondays/Wednesdays at 10AM – Lafayette Ave between Boynton & Colgate
Van Cortlandt Park/Woodlawn
Yoga – Mondays/Wednesdays at 9 AM – Woodlawn Tennis Courts Jerome Ave & E 233rd St
Walking – Tuesdays/Thursdays at 9 AM -Woodlawn Tennis Courts Jerome Ave & E 233rd St
MANHATTAN
Carl Schurz Park
Walking – Mondays/Wednesdays at 9 AM – E 86th St & East End Ave
Yoga – Tuesdays/Thursdays at 9AM – E 86th St & East End Ave
John Jay Park
Yoga – Tuesdays/Thursdays at 10:30 AM – E 77th St & Cherokee Place
Central Park
Tennis – Fridays at 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM – Tennis Courts 93rd St near West Drive
Inwood Hill Park
Tennis – Tuesdays/Thursdays at 10 AM – Tennis Courts 207 St & Seaman Ave
Yoga – Mondays/Wednesdays at 11 AM – Tennis Courts 207 St & Seaman Ave
BROOKLYN
Marine Park
Tennis – Tuesdays/Thursdays at 11 AM – Tennis Courts Ave S & E 32nd St
Yoga – Mondays/Wednesdays at 9 AM – Nature Center Ave U & E 32nd St
South Oxford Park
Yoga – Mondays/Wednesdays at 11 AM – S Oxford St & Atlantic Ave
STATEN ISLAND
Greenbelt Park
Yoga – Tuesdays/Fridays at 9AM – Brielle Ave between Rockland & Wolcott
Tennis – Mondays/Wednesdays at 10 AM – 12 PM – Brielle Ave between Rockland & Wolcott
As in all of its programming and activities, City Parks Foundation partners with the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation to improve neighborhood parks and the communities they serve.
CityParks Seniors Fitness presented by Airbnb is generously supported by Zwicker Electric; NYC Council under the leadership of Melissa Mark-Viverito; Manhattan Delegation of the NYC Council; NYC Council Member Julissa Ferreras; NYC Council Member Ben Kallos; NYC Council Member Helen Rosenthal; NYC Council Member Annabel Palma; and NYC Council Member Laurie Cumbo, in cooperation with NYC Parks. City Parks Foundation’s Sports & Fitness Programs offer free expert instruction to over 15,000 New York youth and seniors at over 60 locations citywide.
Founded in August of 2008 and based in San Francisco, California, Airbnb is a trusted community marketplace for people to list, discover, and book unique accommodations around the world – online or from a mobile phone. Whether an apartment for a night, a castle for a week, or a villa for a month, Airbnb connects people to unique travel experiences at any price point, in more than 34,000 cities and 190 countries. And with world-class customer service and a growing community of users, Airbnb is the easiest way for people to monetize their extra space and showcase it to an audience of millions.
Founded in 1989, City Parks Foundation (CPF) is the only independent, nonprofit organization to offer park programs throughout the five boroughs of New York City. CPF works in over 750 parks citywide, presenting a broad range of free arts, sports, and education programs, and empowering citizens to support their parks on a local level. CPF’s programs and community building initiatives reach more than 600,000 people each year, contributing to the revitalization of neighborhoods throughout New York City. For more details, please visit www.CityParksFoundation.org.
9/26/2014 0:00 9:00:00 AM 10:00:00 AM
info@cityparksfoundation.org.
NYRR Open Run: Marine Park
Open Run is a community-based, volunteer-led running initiative bringing free weekly runs and walks to local neighborhood parks, across all five boroughs of NYC.
Meet behind the Carmine Carro Community Center on Fillmore Avenue.
Open Run is a community-based, volunteer-led running initiative bringing free weekly runs and walks to local neighborhood parks, across all five boroughs of NYC. All runs are directed by volunteers and are free to all participants. The finish line is open until the last person is done. The courses vary based on the park, but the courses are between 2.5 and 3 miles long.
Participants are encouraged to arrive 15 minutes before the start of the run and to leave their valuables at home – bag check is not provided. No need to do anything before the run, just show up. Open to all ages, experience levels, walkers, strollers, dogs: All are welcome!
This program is in coordination with NYC Parks’ Community Parks Initiative.
1/21/2018 0:00 9:00:00 AM 10:00:00 AM
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CityParks Seniors Fitness: Free Yoga, Tennis & Fitness Walking Instruction
City Parks Foundation welcomes all New Yorkers, 60 and over, to participate in CityParks Seniors Fitness presented by Airbnb.
City Parks Foundation welcomes all New Yorkers, 60 and over, to participate in CityParks Seniors Fitness presented by Airbnb. All activities in this six-week fitness program take place once or twice a week at each location through October 31st. Participants are encouraged to maintain regular attendance to maximize health benefits.
CityParks Seniors Fitness has served over 5,000 participants since it began in 2006 and aims to keep neighborhood parks a great place for community activity. The program encourages New Yorkers to maximize the health benefits of staying active at all ages. Even in moderate amounts, exercise can help participants feel better, maintain or lose weight, reduce risk of heart disease and diabetes, and minimize the symptoms of arthritis.
For more information about City Parks Foundation’s free Seniors Fitness programs, please call the Sports Department at (718) 760-6999. All equipment and instruction is provided free of charge. Sessions are one or two hours, once or twice a week.
The following is a detailed schedule for CityParks Seniors Fitness for Fall 2014.
QUEENS
Astoria Park
Tennis – Mondays/Wednesdays at 10AM – 12 PM Tennis Courts 21st St & Hoyt Ave S
Cunningham Park
Tennis – Tuesdays/Thursdays at 9AM – Tennis Courts Union Turnpike & 193rd St
Yoga – Tuesdays/Thursdays at 10AM – Tennis Courts Union Turnpike & 193rd St
Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Tennis – Mondays/Wednesdays at 10 AM – 12 PM – Tennis Courts Meridian Rd
Roy Wilkins Park
Tennis- Tuesdays/Thursdays at 10AM – Tennis Courts Baisley Blvd & 177th St
Yoga – Tuesdays/Thursdays at 9AM – Tennis Courts Baisley Blvd & 177th St
BRONX
Pelham Bay Park
Yoga – Tuesdays/Thursdays at 9AM – Middletown Rd & Stadium Ave
Soundview Park
Walking – Mondays/Wednesdays at 9AM – Lafayette Ave between Boynton & Colgate
Yoga – Mondays/Wednesdays at 10AM – Lafayette Ave between Boynton & Colgate
Van Cortlandt Park/Woodlawn
Yoga – Mondays/Wednesdays at 9 AM – Woodlawn Tennis Courts Jerome Ave & E 233rd St
Walking – Tuesdays/Thursdays at 9 AM -Woodlawn Tennis Courts Jerome Ave & E 233rd St
MANHATTAN
Carl Schurz Park
Walking – Mondays/Wednesdays at 9 AM – E 86th St & East End Ave
Yoga – Tuesdays/Thursdays at 9AM – E 86th St & East End Ave
John Jay Park
Yoga – Tuesdays/Thursdays at 10:30 AM – E 77th St & Cherokee Place
Central Park
Tennis – Fridays at 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM – Tennis Courts 93rd St near West Drive
Inwood Hill Park
Tennis – Tuesdays/Thursdays at 10 AM – Tennis Courts 207 St & Seaman Ave
Yoga – Mondays/Wednesdays at 11 AM – Tennis Courts 207 St & Seaman Ave
BROOKLYN
Marine Park
Tennis – Tuesdays/Thursdays at 11 AM – Tennis Courts Ave S & E 32nd St
Yoga – Mondays/Wednesdays at 9 AM – Nature Center Ave U & E 32nd St
South Oxford Park
Yoga – Mondays/Wednesdays at 11 AM – S Oxford St & Atlantic Ave
STATEN ISLAND
Greenbelt Park
Yoga – Tuesdays/Fridays at 9AM – Brielle Ave between Rockland & Wolcott
Tennis – Mondays/Wednesdays at 10 AM – 12 PM – Brielle Ave between Rockland & Wolcott
As in all of its programming and activities, City Parks Foundation partners with the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation to improve neighborhood parks and the communities they serve.
CityParks Seniors Fitness presented by Airbnb is generously supported by Zwicker Electric; NYC Council under the leadership of Melissa Mark-Viverito; Manhattan Delegation of the NYC Council; NYC Council Member Julissa Ferreras; NYC Council Member Ben Kallos; NYC Council Member Helen Rosenthal; NYC Council Member Annabel Palma; and NYC Council Member Laurie Cumbo, in cooperation with NYC Parks. City Parks Foundation’s Sports & Fitness Programs offer free expert instruction to over 15,000 New York youth and seniors at over 60 locations citywide.
Founded in August of 2008 and based in San Francisco, California, Airbnb is a trusted community marketplace for people to list, discover, and book unique accommodations around the world – online or from a mobile phone. Whether an apartment for a night, a castle for a week, or a villa for a month, Airbnb connects people to unique travel experiences at any price point, in more than 34,000 cities and 190 countries. And with world-class customer service and a growing community of users, Airbnb is the easiest way for people to monetize their extra space and showcase it to an audience of millions.
Founded in 1989, City Parks Foundation (CPF) is the only independent, nonprofit organization to offer park programs throughout the five boroughs of New York City. CPF works in over 750 parks citywide, presenting a broad range of free arts, sports, and education programs, and empowering citizens to support their parks on a local level. CPF’s programs and community building initiatives reach more than 600,000 people each year, contributing to the revitalization of neighborhoods throughout New York City. For more details, please visit www.CityParksFoundation.org.
10/21/2014 0:00 9:00:00 AM 10:00:00 AM
info@cityparksfoundation.org.
NYRR Open Run: Marine Park
Open Run is a community-based, volunteer-led running initiative bringing free weekly runs and walks to local neighborhood parks, across all five boroughs of NYC.
Meet behind the Carmine Carro Community Center on Fillmore Avenue.
Open Run is a community-based, volunteer-led running initiative bringing free weekly runs and walks to local neighborhood parks, across all five boroughs of NYC. All runs are directed by volunteers and are free to all participants. The finish line is open until the last person is done. The courses vary based on the park, but the courses are between 2.5 and 3 miles long.
Participants are encouraged to arrive 15 minutes before the start of the run and to leave their valuables at home – bag check is not provided. No need to do anything before the run, just show up. Open to all ages, experience levels, walkers, strollers, dogs: All are welcome!
This program is in coordination with NYC Parks’ Community Parks Initiative.
10/22/2017 0:00 9:00:00 AM 10:00:00 AM
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NYRR Open Run: Marine Park
Open Run is a community-based, volunteer-led running initiative bringing free weekly runs and walks to local neighborhood parks, across all five boroughs of NYC.
Meet behind the Carmine Carro Community Center on Fillmore Ave.
Open Run is a community-based, volunteer-led running initiative bringing free weekly runs and walks to local neighborhood parks, across all five boroughs of NYC. All runs are directed by volunteers and are free to all participants. The finish line is open until the last person is done. The courses vary based on the park, but the courses are between 2.5 and 3 miles long.
Participants are encouraged to arrive 15 minutes before the start of the run and to leave their valuables at home – bag check is not provided. No need to do anything before the run, just show up. Open to all ages, experience levels, walkers, strollers, dogs: All are welcome!
This program is in coordination with NYC Parks’ Community Parks Initiative.
8/12/2018 0:00 9:00:00 AM 10:00:00 AM
(212) 360-3300
jules.webster@parks.nyc.gov.
Kids Week Brooklyn: Bug Exploration
Take the kids to the park to enjoy a family-friendly, guided hike filled with learning activities.
Take the kids to the park to enjoy a family-friendly, guided hike filled with learning activities. You never know what you may observe on these bug exploration hikes lead by the Urban Park Rangers.
4/10/2017 0:00 1:00:00 PM 2:30:00 PM
(718) 421-2021
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NYRR Open Run: Marine Park
Open Run is a community-based, volunteer-led running initiative bringing free weekly runs and walks to local neighborhood parks, across all five boroughs of NYC.
Meet behind the Carmine Carro Community Center on Fillmore Avenue.
Open Run is a community-based, volunteer-led running initiative bringing free weekly runs and walks to local neighborhood parks, across all five boroughs of NYC. All runs are directed by volunteers and are free to all participants. The finish line is open until the last person is done. The courses vary based on the park, but the courses are between 2.5 and 3 miles long.
Participants are encouraged to arrive 15 minutes before the start of the run and to leave their valuables at home – bag check is not provided. No need to do anything before the run, just show up. Open to all ages, experience levels, walkers, strollers, dogs: All are welcome!
This program is in coordination with NYC Parks’ Community Parks Initiative.
3/19/2017 0:00 9:00:00 AM 10:00:00 AM
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CityParks Seniors Fitness: Free Yoga, Tennis & Fitness Walking Instruction
City Parks Foundation welcomes all New Yorkers, 60 and over, to participate in CityParks Seniors Fitness presented by Airbnb.
City Parks Foundation welcomes all New Yorkers, 60 and over, to participate in CityParks Seniors Fitness presented by Airbnb. All activities in this six-week fitness program take place once or twice a week at each location through October 31st. Participants are encouraged to maintain regular attendance to maximize health benefits.
CityParks Seniors Fitness has served over 5,000 participants since it began in 2006 and aims to keep neighborhood parks a great place for community activity. The program encourages New Yorkers to maximize the health benefits of staying active at all ages. Even in moderate amounts, exercise can help participants feel better, maintain or lose weight, reduce risk of heart disease and diabetes, and minimize the symptoms of arthritis.
For more information about City Parks Foundation’s free Seniors Fitness programs, please call the Sports Department at (718) 760-6999. All equipment and instruction is provided free of charge. Sessions are one or two hours, once or twice a week.
The following is a detailed schedule for CityParks Seniors Fitness for Fall 2014.
QUEENS
Astoria Park
Tennis – Mondays/Wednesdays at 10AM – 12 PM Tennis Courts 21st St & Hoyt Ave S
Cunningham Park
Tennis – Tuesdays/Thursdays at 9AM – Tennis Courts Union Turnpike & 193rd St
Yoga – Tuesdays/Thursdays at 10AM – Tennis Courts Union Turnpike & 193rd St
Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Tennis – Mondays/Wednesdays at 10 AM – 12 PM – Tennis Courts Meridian Rd
Roy Wilkins Park
Tennis- Tuesdays/Thursdays at 10AM – Tennis Courts Baisley Blvd & 177th St
Yoga – Tuesdays/Thursdays at 9AM – Tennis Courts Baisley Blvd & 177th St
BRONX
Pelham Bay Park
Yoga – Tuesdays/Thursdays at 9AM – Middletown Rd & Stadium Ave
Soundview Park
Walking – Mondays/Wednesdays at 9AM – Lafayette Ave between Boynton & Colgate
Yoga – Mondays/Wednesdays at 10AM – Lafayette Ave between Boynton & Colgate
Van Cortlandt Park/Woodlawn
Yoga – Mondays/Wednesdays at 9 AM – Woodlawn Tennis Courts Jerome Ave & E 233rd St
Walking – Tuesdays/Thursdays at 9 AM -Woodlawn Tennis Courts Jerome Ave & E 233rd St
MANHATTAN
Carl Schurz Park
Walking – Mondays/Wednesdays at 9 AM – E 86th St & East End Ave
Yoga – Tuesdays/Thursdays at 9AM – E 86th St & East End Ave
John Jay Park
Yoga – Tuesdays/Thursdays at 10:30 AM – E 77th St & Cherokee Place
Central Park
Tennis – Fridays at 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM – Tennis Courts 93rd St near West Drive
Inwood Hill Park
Tennis – Tuesdays/Thursdays at 10 AM – Tennis Courts 207 St & Seaman Ave
Yoga – Mondays/Wednesdays at 11 AM – Tennis Courts 207 St & Seaman Ave
BROOKLYN
Marine Park
Tennis – Tuesdays/Thursdays at 11 AM – Tennis Courts Ave S & E 32nd St
Yoga – Mondays/Wednesdays at 9 AM – Nature Center Ave U & E 32nd St
South Oxford Park
Yoga – Mondays/Wednesdays at 11 AM – S Oxford St & Atlantic Ave
STATEN ISLAND
Greenbelt Park
Yoga – Tuesdays/Fridays at 9AM – Brielle Ave between Rockland & Wolcott
Tennis – Mondays/Wednesdays at 10 AM – 12 PM – Brielle Ave between Rockland & Wolcott
As in all of its programming and activities, City Parks Foundation partners with the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation to improve neigh