There are so many outdoor workouts to enjoy in our parks this summer for free, from Zumba to yoga to bootcamps, plus basketball, kayaking, pickleball, and so much more! Our overview covers fitness and sports programs in Brooklyn Bridge Park, Downtown Brooklyn, Fort Greene Park, Domino Park in Williamsburg, and beyond.
Brooklyn Bridge Park
Waterfront Workouts in Brooklyn Bridge Park will run through September. Get ready to sweat, stretch, and strengthen yourself both mentally and physically with a diverse lineup of free weekly fitness classes set against the stunning backdrop of Brooklyn Bridge Park. All classes are free, but registration and waiver are required. Registration opens at the beginning of each month for that month’s classes.
- Zumba with Dodge YMCA
Mondays, 6-7pm | Through September 30
Shake and shimmy your way to fitness with high-energy Zumba classes led by the experts at Dodge YMCA. - Sunset Yoga with Abhaya Yoga
Tuesdays, 6-7pm | Through September 24
Unwind and find your inner peace as you flow through Sunset Yoga sessions guided by the experienced instructors from Abhaya Yoga. - Amp’d with Chelsea Piers Fitness
Wednesdays, 6-7pm | Through September 25
Feel the burn with Amp’d classes led by Chelsea Piers Fitness, designed to sculpt and tone your body for maximum results. - Morning Wellness: Pick Your Practitioner!
Sundays, 8:30am-9:30am | Through September 29
Start your day right with rejuvenating morning wellness sessions that will set a positive tone for the day ahead. These Sunday morning classes are hosted by a rotation of fitness and wellness practitioners; click here to learn more and see individual date details! - Pilates with Dodge YMCA
Sundays, 10:30-11:30am | Through September 29
Strengthen your core, improve flexibility, and enhance body awareness with Pilates classes offered by Dodge YMCA every Sunday morning.
Free 2-hour Youth Basketball Clinics with King Hoops are taking place at Pier 2 on Tuesdays evenings, 5-7pm, through July 23. Learn basketball basics as head coaches lead participants through drills and games. Clinics are geared for kids ages 7-17. Advanced registration and waivers are required, but walk-ups can be accommodated if space allows. Registration opens here every Tuesday at 10:00am for class the following week.
With the Conservancy’s ever-popular kayaking program held in partnership with Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse, visitors can enjoy gliding across the East River on Wednesday and Thursday evenings (5-7pm) as well as Saturdays (10am-3pm) and Sundays (12-2:30pm) through September at Pier 2. Advance registration is required; make a reservation here. Do not walk-up without a registration, as they may not be able to accommodate you!
For more free opportunities to get out on the water, read our overview of free kayaking, canoeing, and boating this summer in Brooklyn and lower Manhattan.
Downtown Brooklyn
Zumba with McQueen Fitness | Brooklyn Commons Park
Wednesdays | 6-7pm | Free, register here
Natarsha McQueen’s beloved Zumba series returns! Devoted fans and new recruits come together every Wednesday to dance their way to fun and fitness. Each class guarantees synchronized moves to some of the most infectious music! Registration required.
Movement Mondays | The Plaza at 300 Ashland
Mondays | 6-7pm | Free, registration required
Work it out on The Plaza every Monday with this energetic and motivating dance series! First ten attendees to check-in with us at the tent can take home a free Downtown Brooklyn-branded bandana!
- July 22: Samba Roots with Quenia Ribeiro | The Queen of Samba, Quenia Ribeiro, introduces the various forms of Samba from Rio De Janeiro and Bahia. This series goes beyond dance and movement; it is an electrifying journey through rhythm and time!
- August 7: Brukwine | Brukwine is the ultimate waist wining, booty shaking, body toning workout. Brukwine is a killer dance workout that combines crushing your fitness goals with the excitement of being on a stage!
- August 12, 19 & 26: Wukkout! | Love to feel inspired, get healthy, and of course, have the most fun you’ve ever had working out? Then you’ll love Wukkout! Get carefree Caribbean Carnival party vibes with an intensely freeing and fun aerobic workout when you step into an in-person Wukkout! class.
Move & Groove Mondays | Atlantic Terminal
Mondays through August 26 | 6:30-7:30pm | Free, no registration required
Get ready to dance your way into summer fitness with Move & Groove Mondays at Atlantic Terminal’s outdoor plaza! Join us every Monday through August 26th for an exhilarating hour of free Zumba led by the fabulous instructor, Mike Gomez. Whether you’re a Zumba enthusiast or trying it for the first time, come join us for an evening of fitness and fun.
Ping-Pong with The Push | Brooklyn Commons Park | Returning in August!
Tuesdays, 5-7:30pm | August 27, September 3, 10, 17 & 24
DJ Mike Doelo and The Push are back for another series of popular ping-pong match ups. Registration necessary, and participants will be required to sign a waiver for each event in the series. Registration info coming soon!
Fort Greene Park
Shala Yoga in Fort Greene Park
Saturdays, 11am-12pm | Through October 19 | Free, first-come, first served
Join Shala Yoga in Fort Greene Park, Passive Lawn #1 (near the monument). Teachers rotate weekly. This class is vinyasa-style, meaning we blend breath and movement to help stabilize the mind and strengthen and stretch the body. This class is suitable for all levels. Class registration is free and on a first come first served basis. Space is limited to 25 people. Please bring your own mat and a water bottle. Weather permitting.
Prospect Park
Thursdays, 7-8pm | Through August 29 | Free, register here
Brooklyn’s most beloved outdoor yoga series is back in Prospect Park! Brooklyn Flow and Prospect Park Alliance present free outdoor yoga on the North Long Meadow every Thursday evening. Brooklyn’s finest yoga teachers from different studios around the park lead classes in a low-pressure, beautiful environment. Join hundreds of Brooklynitesto celebrate yoga and wellness. All levels and experiences are welcome. Bring your own mat, water, and friends!
AMP’d Interval Training with Chelsea Piers Fitness
Tuesdays, 6-7pm | Through July 30 | Free, register here
Join Chelsea Piers Fitness and Prospect Park Alliance to hit the grass and push your body to new limits in this high-intensity interval training class that combines bodyweight strength and cardio on the Prospect Park Long Meadow. You will move through a range of movements from running and jumping to lunges and crunches to keep you motivated and energized. All levels are welcome. Located at the north of Long Meadow near the entrance of Grand Army Plaza and Garfield Place.
Fort Greene & Clinton Hill
FAB Fitness: Evening Exercise at Jitu Weusi Plaza | Clinton Hill
- July 19: Zumba
- July 26: HIIT
- August 2: Salsa
Domino Park
Wednesdays | Through September 25 | 6-7am | Register here
Join Artful Souls & Wellness for sunrise yoga every Wednesday morning on the Flex Field. Please bring your own mat.
Saturdays | Through August 31 | 10-11am | Register here
Domino Park is offering free fitness classes every Saturday at the Flex Field! Featuring four local fitness studios and professionals, classes are free and open to all.
- July 20: Pilates Embody with Helen Phelan Studio
- July 27: Signature Class with Good Move
- August 3: Dance Cardio with 305 Fitness
- August 10: Signature Class with Good Move
- August 17: Pilates Embody with Helen Phelan Studio
- August 24: Signature Class with Good Move
- August 31: Dance Cardio with 305 Fitness
Updated: July 18, 2024. Main Image: Waterfront Workouts in Brooklyn Bridge Park.
