Looking to get outside with your little one, squeeze in some exercise, and connect with fellow parents and neighbors? Brooklyn has no shortage of free stroller walks for new parents, running clubs that welcome tots in jogging strollers, and family-friendly runs in our local parks. Our overview features locations, ages, and how to get moving!
Walking Groups
Mommy & Me Walk | Prospect Park
Best for: Moms with babies in strollers
Meets: Sundays at 10am, plus more special events
Join on Peanut here
Green-Wood on Wheels: Stroller-Friendly Walking Tour | Green-Wood Cemetery
Best for: Parents and caregivers with babies and toddlers in strollers
Meets: Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30am
Sign up here
In partnership with Park Slope Parents, Green-Wood Cemetery hosts stroller-friendly walks around their grounds. Participants can connect with other parents and caregivers, and also learn a bit about Green-Wood’s history!
Prospect Park Stroller Walks | Prospect Park
Best for: Parents and caregivers with babies and toddlers in strollers
Meets: Thursdays, 10am
Sign up here
Join fellow parents and caregivers for a leisurely stroll along Prospect Park’s waterways. Prospect Park Stroller Walks are held Thursdays from April–October from 10am–12pm, and depart from the Prospect Park Audubon Center.
Brooklyn Stroll Club | Various Locations
Best for: Dads with babies and toddlers ages 0-4
Meets: Days and times vary
Join on Discord here
Brooklyn Stroll Club hosts meet-ups for dads with kids ages 0-4. The group was created for dads, by a dad! The group hosts walks, but also offers special events, classes, and more ways for dads to connect. Brooklyn Stroll Club’s community has grown quickly, and was even featured in The NY Times!
Running Groups
DUMBO Dads Run Club | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Best for: Dads with jogging strollers
Meets: Sundays, 8:30am
Join their Strava here
This local group for dads meets weekly at Butler in DUMBO (40 Water Street) for Sunday morning runs in Brooklyn Bridge Park.
parkrun | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Best for: Kids ages 7+ and their families
Meets: Saturdays, 8am (9am in the winter)
Sign up here
Brooklyn Heights Running Club | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Best for: Parents with jogging strollers
Meets: Daily; the largest run meets Sundays at 9am at Pier 5
Join the WhatsApp for more details on all runs. Join 1.5K neighbors!
Brooklyn Heights Running Club is a free community group that runs daily around Brooklyn Heights. Follow on socials for up-to-date information, and get connected with your neighborhood. The group welcomes parents with jogging strollers and even has a dedicated parents’ group in WhatsApp, “Chariots of Fire.” All runs are designed to be done at your easy recovery pace, with the exception of a Tuesday morning speed run.
Rising NYRR Events | Various Locations
Best for: Kids ages 2-18 and their families
Meets: Days and times vary
Sign up here
The running organization New York Road Runners hosts free Rising NYRR youth events for kids with an interest in running. Events take place all over the city, with some in Brooklyn. Kids can also run with families in the free weekly Open Runs, community-led runs in Brooklyn Bridge Park, Shore Road Park, Highland Park, Marine Park, and Canarsie Park.
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Updated: October 12, 2025. Main Image: Brooklyn Stroll Club in Brooklyn Bridge Park.
