NYC Parks Events Calendar

Get up, get out, and do something! Just about any day of the year, you can find something fun, informative, and healthy to enjoy at an area park. Feel free to browse the listings below, or use the search tools to find an event that matches your interests and location.

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Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Jul16

Van Cortlandt Pool: Senior Splash

at Van Cortlandt Park Pool (in Van Cortlandt Park)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Move and groove to the music and get a great workout by joining our instructor-led Adult Water Aerobics class!
Category: Seniors, Swimming/Aquatics
Free!

Jul16

Session 1: Gottesman Pool - Children's Learn to Swim Level 1 (Class B)

at Gottesman Pool at the Davis Center (in Central Park)Manhattan

11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Have fun learning basic swimming and safety skills in and around the water. For children.
Category: Learn To Swim, Swimming/Aquatics
Free!

Jul16

KIM - Behagen Playground

at Play Area (in Behagen Playground)Bronx

11:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Best for Kids
Free!

Best For
Kids
Jul16

KIM - Tremont Playground

at Entrance - 175th St & Arthur Ave (in Walter Gladwin Park)Bronx

11:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Best for Kids
Free!

Best For
Kids
Jul16

KIM - Al Quinones Playground

at Play Area (in Al Quiñones Playground)Bronx

11:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Best for Kids
Free!

Best For
Kids
Jul16

KIM - Devoe Park

at Entrance - University Ave and Wagner Avenue (in Devoe Park)Bronx

11:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Best for Kids
Free!

Best For
Kids
Jul16

KIM - Ben Abrams Playground

at Ben Abrams Playground (in Bronx Park)Bronx

11:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Best for Kids
Free!

Best For
Kids
Jul16

KIM - Hunts Point Playground

at Basketball Court (in Hunts Point Playground)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Best for Kids
Free!

Best For
Kids
Jul16

SSE: Co-ed Youth Basketball

at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center)Bronx

11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Dribble, pass, shoot and have a blast doing it! Our Youth Recreational Basketball Program is designed to teach the fundamentals of basketball in a fun, energetic, and supportive environ
Category: Fitness, Best for Kids, Sports, Summer Sports Experience, Recreation Center Programming, Basketball/Netball, Sports Camps
Free!

Best For
Kids
Jul16

SSE: Flag Football Skills and Drills

at Kwame Ture Recreation Center (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center)Manhattan

11:30 a.m.1:30 p.m.
Join the fun! Our flag football program for ages 8–14 builds skills, teamwork, and confidence in a safe, fast-paced, non-contact environment.
Category: Best for Kids, Sports, Summer Sports Experience, Recreation Center Programming, Football
Free!

Best For
Kids
Jul16

Session 1: Astoria Pool - Children's Learn to Swim Level 2 (Class A)

at Astoria Pool (in Astoria Park)Queens

12:00 p.m.1:00 p.m.
Have fun learning basic swimming and safety skills in and around the water. For children.
Category: Learn To Swim, Swimming/Aquatics
Free!

Jul16

Session 1: Gottesman Pool - Children's Learn to Swim Level 1 (Class C)

at Gottesman Pool at the Davis Center (in Central Park)Manhattan

12:00 p.m.1:00 p.m.
Have fun learning basic swimming and safety skills in and around the water. For children.
Category: Learn To Swim, Swimming/Aquatics
Free!

Jul16

Session 1: Hamilton Fish Pool - Children's Learn to Swim Level 2B

at Main Pool (in Hamilton Fish Park)Manhattan

12:00 p.m.1:00 p.m.
Have fun learning basic swimming and safety skills in and around the water. For children.
Category: Learn To Swim, Swimming/Aquatics
Free!

Jul16

Session 1: Tots Learn to Swim Fisher Pool Class B

at Main Pool (in Fisher Pool)Queens

12:00 p.m.1:00 p.m.
Have fun learning basic swimming and safety skills in and around the water for tots.
Category: Fitness, Learn To Swim, Swimming/Aquatics
Free!

Jul16

Session 1: Van Cortlandt Pool - Children's Learn to Swim Level 2B

at Van Cortlandt Park Pool (in Van Cortlandt Park)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

12:00 p.m.1:00 p.m.
Have fun learning basic swimming and safety skills in and around the water. For children.
Category: Learn To Swim, Swimming/Aquatics
Free!

Jul16

Session 1: Kosciuszko Pool - Children's Learn to Swim Level 1 (Class B)

at Kosciuszko PoolBrooklyn

12:00 p.m.1:00 p.m.
Have fun learning basic swimming and safety skills in and around the water. For children.
Category: Learn To Swim, Swimming/Aquatics
Free!

Jul16

Session 1: Faber Pool - Children's Learn to Swim Level 1 (Class B)

at Faber Pool (in Faber Pool and Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

12:00 p.m.1:00 p.m.
Have fun learning basic swimming and safety skills in and around the water. For children.
Category: Learn To Swim, Swimming/Aquatics
Free!

Jul16

Chair Yoga

at Baychester LibraryBronx

12:00 p.m.1:00 p.m.
Experience the benefits of yoga without getting down on the floor with our 60-minute Chair Yoga class.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes, Yoga & Pilates Classes
Free!

Jul16

Pétanque

at Pétanque Court (in Washington Square Park)Manhattan

12:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Interested in learning to play pétanque? Stop by the Washington Square Park pétanque courts for free lessons and casual play every Monday and Wednesday
Category: Fitness, Games, Sports, Outdoor Fitness, Seniors, Bocce, Social Sports
Free!

Jul16

Yoga

at Brooklyn Public Library - Kings Highway Branch

12:00 p.m.1:00 p.m.
Connect with yourself in Yoga with Nicole, a class to be enjoyed by all.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes, Yoga & Pilates Classes
Free!

Jul16

Session 1: Gottesman Pool - Children's Learn to Swim Level 2 (Class A)

at Gottesman Pool at the Davis Center (in Central Park)Manhattan

1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
Have fun learning basic swimming and safety skills in and around the water. For children.
Category: Learn To Swim, Swimming/Aquatics
Free!

Jul16

Session 1: Children Learn to Swim Fisher Pool Level 1A

at Main Pool (in Fisher Pool)Queens

1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
Have fun learning basic swimming and safety skills in and around the water. For children
Category: Fitness, Learn To Swim, Swimming/Aquatics
Free!

Jul16

Session 1: Van Cortlandt Pool - Children's Learn to Swim Level 1C

at Van Cortlandt Park Pool (in Van Cortlandt Park)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
Have fun learning basic swimming and safety skills in and around the water. For children.
Category: Learn To Swim, Swimming/Aquatics
Free!

Jul16

Session 1: Kosciuszko Pool - Children's Learn to Swim Level 1 (Class C)

at Kosciuszko PoolBrooklyn

1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
Have fun learning basic swimming and safety skills in and around the water. For children.
Category: Learn To Swim, Swimming/Aquatics
Free!

Jul16

Session 1: Hamilton Fish Pool - Children's Learn to Swim Level 1C

at Main Pool (in Hamilton Fish Park)Manhattan

1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
Have fun learning basic swimming and safety skills in and around the water. For children.
Category: Learn To Swim, Swimming/Aquatics
Free!

Jul16

Session 1: Lyons Pool - Children's Learn to Swim Level 2 (Class A)

at Lyons PoolStaten Island

1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
Have fun learning basic swimming and safety skills in and around the water. For children.
Category: Learn To Swim, Swimming/Aquatics
Free!

Jul16

Session 1: Crotona Pool - Children's Learn to Swim Level 1 (Class A)

at Main Pool (in Crotona Park)Bronx

1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
Have fun learning basic swimming and safety skills in and around the water. For children.
Category: Learn To Swim, Swimming/Aquatics
Free!

Jul16

Session 1: Faber Pool - Children's Learn to Swim Level 2 (Class A)

at Faber Pool (in Faber Pool and Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
Have fun learning basic swimming and safety skills in and around the water. For children.
Category: Learn To Swim, Swimming/Aquatics
Free!

Jul16

Session 1: Astoria Pool - Children's Learn to Swim Level 1 (Class C)

at Astoria Pool (in Astoria Park)Queens

1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
Have fun learning basic swimming and safety skills in and around the water. For children.
Category: Learn To Swim, Swimming/Aquatics
Free!

Jul16

SSE: Boys Athletic Conditioning

at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center)Bronx

1:30 p.m.2:30 p.m.
his Program follows a progressive structure to build athletic skills, strength, agility, and confidence over the course of 12 weeks.
Category: Fitness, Best for Kids, Summer Sports Experience, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes
Free!

Best For
Kids
Jul16

SSE: Softball

at Kwame Ture Recreation Center (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center)Manhattan

1:30 p.m.2:30 p.m.
This beginner-friendly baseball program teaches hitting, throwing, fielding, and base running in a fun, team-focused environment for youth and teens.
Category: Best for Kids, Sports, Summer Sports Experience, Recreation Center Programming, Baseball/Softball
Free!

Best For
Kids
Jul16

Session 1: Children Learn to Swim Fisher Pool Level 1B

at Main Pool (in Fisher Pool)Queens

2:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Have fun learning basic swimming and safety skills in and around the water. For children
Category: Fitness, Learn To Swim, Swimming/Aquatics
Free!

Jul16

Session 1: Crotona Pool - Children's Learn to Swim Level 1 (Class B)

at Main Pool (in Crotona Park)Bronx

2:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Have fun learning basic swimming and safety skills in and around the water. For children.
Category: Learn To Swim, Swimming/Aquatics
Free!

Jul16

Session 1: Faber Pool - Tots Learn to Swim (Class A)

at Faber Pool (in Faber Pool and Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

2:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Have fun learning basic swimming and safety skills in and around the water for tots.
Category: Learn To Swim, Swimming/Aquatics
Free!

Jul16

Session 1: Gottesman Pool - Children's Learn to Swim Level 2 (Class B)

at Gottesman Pool at the Davis Center (in Central Park)Manhattan

2:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Have fun learning basic swimming and safety skills in and around the water. For children.
Category: Learn To Swim, Swimming/Aquatics
Free!

Jul16

Art in the Park

at Kids Playground - Large (in Washington Square Park)Manhattan

3:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Let your creativity flow with a wide range of craft projects for kids of all ages and abilities. Activities change week to week, you never know what fun will be waiting!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Best for Kids, Workshops, Accessible Activities
Free!

Best For
Kids
Jul16

Pump It Up - Cardio Dance Fitness

at Bay Ridge Center for Older AdultsBrooklyn

3:00 p.m.3:45 p.m.
Have fun with fitness and dance movement. This open level class will raise your endorphins while raising your cardio.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Seniors, Exercise Classes
Free!

Jul16

SSE: Youth Games

at Kwame Ture Recreation Center (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center)Manhattan

3:30 p.m.5:30 p.m.
This program offers kids and teens a supportive space to play games, build friendships, and develop teamwork through activities like tag, relay races, and group challenges.
Category: Games, Sports, Summer Sports Experience, Recreation Center Programming, Social Sports
Free!

Jul16

SSE: Kickball & Dodgeball

at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center)Bronx

3:45 p.m.5:00 p.m.
signed to promote teamwork, physical activity, and good sportsmanship, this program offers kids a chance to play two classic playground games in a safe and structured environment.
Category: Fitness, Games, Best for Kids, Sports, Summer Sports Experience, Recreation Center Programming
Free!

Best For
Kids
Jul16

SSE: Youth Soccer Stars

at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center)Bronx

5:15 p.m.6:45 p.m.
This soccer program offers a fun, inclusive, and supportive environment where children of all skill levels can learn and enjoy the game of soccer.
Category: Fitness, Best for Kids, Sports, Food, Summer Sports Experience, Recreation Center Programming, Soccer, Sports Camps
Free!

Best For
Kids
Jul16

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).
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Outdoor Fitness, Exercise Classes
Free!

Jul16

SSE: Soccer Skills and Drills

at Kwame Ture Recreation Center (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center)Manhattan

5:30 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Take your game to the next level! Learn advanced soccer skills, drills, and strategies to boost your performance and dominate the field.
Category: Games, Sports, Summer Sports Experience, Recreation Center Programming, Soccer
Free!

Jul16

Dance Fitness Beats

at Hudson Guild Fulton Community Center

6:00 p.m.6:45 p.m.
This 45-minute Dance Fitness class is not just a great workout, but a great time as well!
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes
Free!

Jul16

Dance Fitness Energize

at Brownsville Neighborhood Health Action CenterBrooklyn

6:00 p.m.6:45 p.m.
This 45-minute dance fitness class is about dancing your way toward an active lifestyle!
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes
Free!

Jul16

Summer on the Hudson: Global Water Dances

at Locomotive Lawn (in Riverside Park South)Manhattan

6:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Rescheduled! Join Global Water Dances New York for performances focused on appreciation, concern and care of clean water for all.
Category: Education, Dance, Nature, Art, Waterfront, Dance Classes
Free!

Jul16

Caribbean Dance Fitness

at NYPL - Countee Cullen Library

6:00 p.m.6:45 p.m.
Caribbean Dance Fitness is a creative workout that fuses dance and aerobics.
Category: Dance, Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!

Jul16

Salsa Social

at Garibaldi Plaza (in Washington Square Park)Manhattan

6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Dancers of all ages and skill levels come together at this weekly Salsa party.
Category: Dance, Art, Fitness, Dance Classes, Social Sports
Free!

Jul16

Cardio Circuit Blast

at Gymnasium (in Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

6:00 p.m.7:00 p.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!

Jul16

Zumba

at BronxWorks - Classic Community CenterBronx

6:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
This class is a mix of the Zumba that you love and a little extra!
Category: Dance, Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!

Jul16

Zumba

at Dance Room (in Highbridge Recreation Center)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

6:00 p.m.7:00 p.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!

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