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In addition to places to go, classes to take, and teams to join within Parks & Recreation, we’ll include programs from our partners and tips from the wise folks at the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) on how to keep yourself healthy while having fun.
Go forth and BeFit.
Featured Fitness Opportunities
The MEND Program
Is your child between the ages of 7 and 13 and over his or her ideal weight? Enroll in the MEND Program! For the first time ever, this free healthy lifestyle course for families is coming to the United States. Contact the Lost Battalion Hall Recreation Center today to enroll.
Learn More about the Program
Ice Skating
As the weather cools down, Parks begins to open its ice rinks to the public. Sign up for skating lessons at your rink, join a hockey team, or take the family out for an afternoon of public skating fun.
Find Your Local Ice Rink
Learn to Swim
Adults and children can learn the fundamental swim strokes at one of our free fall programs. Registration begins October 11; choose a class and prepare to be a “water baby” by summer.
View Our Fall Swim Programs
Shape Up New York
Don’t let your fitness fall to the wayside now that it’s cold! Join the Shape Up New York instructors for flexibility, muscle strengthening, and cardiovascular endurance exercises sure to help you feel healthier and stronger. Remember, there’s no pre-registration required for this free program.
Find Your Class
BeFitNYC Launch Event
Sports Icons Celebrate the Launch
of BeFitNYC
View photos of BeFitNYC's launch event, complete with stars like baseball coach Willie Randolph and football player Jason Tuck, as well as demonstrations by Parks' program participants.
View the Gallery