7/28 class is Cancelled due to weather

Get fit in the park with our free yoga classes. Classes are presented by YogaSole and are weather permitting (check here and on our social media platforms for cancellation notices).

These instructor-led classes are free to the public and open to all levels of experience from beginner to advanced practitioners. Kids are welcome to come as well. A limited number of yoga mats will be available for use but if you have your own, please bring it. We will also provide snacks and water for class participants. Come dressed in clothing that will allow you to stretch, sit, and lie down comfortably. 

Advance registration is not required - just show up for class and register on site.

WHAT IS YOGA?

While there are 100s different types of yoga, YogaSole aims to instruct an accessible combination of breathwork, meditation, and movement in each session. At YogaSole, our intention is to help individuals stretch, strengthen, and relax in a way that honors their individual connection to their mental and physical being. With a history dating back thousands of years, practicing yoga has demonstrated a number of benefits including increasing body awareness, strengthening our mind/body connection, increasing flexibility and balance, and creating relaxation.

Yoga classes are generously sponsored by:

Join us for an afternoon of games, arts & crafts, and a performance from the City Park Foundation’s PuppetMobile.

The PuppetMobile will present a fresh take on the classic fairytale Pinocchio written by Julia Darden and directed by Bruce Cannon, with set design by Zlata Godunova and costume design by Charlie DelRisco.

In this new telling, Geppetto is a New York City kid with a talent for invention, going as far as creating a robot friend in the form of Pinocchio. The story follows the pair as they tour around classic locales, from the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre in Central Park to the Victorian Gardens Amusement Park, and the hijinks they get into along the way.

The production features hand-made marionettes crafted by Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre puppet builder Kevin White. In addition to the artistry of the production, viewers will be treated to original songs written and orchestrated by Daryl Kojak performed by the marionettes.

PuppetMobile performance starts at 11:00 am

Grab a blanket and come enjoy a movie on the ballfield under the stars courtesy of NYC Parks and The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment.

Disney and Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” returns to the mind of newly minted teenager Riley just as headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust, who’ve long been running a successful operation by all accounts, aren’t sure how to feel when Anxiety shows up. And it looks like she’s not alone.

Rated PG

Parental Guidance Suggested. Some Material May Not Be Suitable For Children. A PG-rated motion picture should be investigated by parents before they let their younger children attend.

Movies begin at dusk. This event is FREE and open to the public. Glass bottles and alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited. In the event of heavy rain or extreme weather, the screening may be canceled. The decision to cancel the event will be made prior to the screening and will be prominently posted on our website and social media accounts.

7/21 class is Cancelled due to weather

Get fit in the park with our free yoga classes - see schedule below. Classes are presented by YogaSole and are weather permitting (check here and on our social media platforms for cancellation notices).

Class Schedule

• Tuesday at 6:30pm

  • July 21

  • July 28

These instructor-led classes are free to the public and open to all levels of experience from beginner to advanced practitioners. Kids are welcome to come as well. A limited number of yoga mats will be available for use but if you have your own, please bring it. We will also provide snacks and water for class participants. Come dressed in clothing that will allow you to stretch, sit, and lie down comfortably. 

Advance registration is not required - just show up for class and register on site.

WHAT IS YOGA?

While there are 100s different types of yoga, YogaSole aims to instruct an accessible combination of breathwork, meditation, and movement in each session. At YogaSole, our intention is to help individuals stretch, strengthen, and relax in a way that honors their individual connection to their mental and physical being. With a history dating back thousands of years, practicing yoga has demonstrated a number of benefits including increasing body awareness, strengthening our mind/body connection, increasing flexibility and balance, and creating relaxation.

Meet our instructor

Destiny Taylor has been practicing yoga for nearly nine years and brings more than 400 hours of trauma-informed training across Yin, Sculpt, and Prenatal/Postnatal yoga. She is also a trained sound bath guide. Destiny is passionate about helping students build a deeper understanding of their bodies on the mat. Her classes are intentional and engaging, blending technical instruction with a warm, down-to-earth energy. She enjoys helping students feel both challenged and supported, creating space for people to move with more awareness and confidence. Known for her thoughtful sequencing and approachable style, Destiny creates classes that are both grounded and uplifting, with moments of challenge balanced by opportunities to slow down and reconnect.

Yoga classes are generously sponsored by:

Get fit in the park with our free yoga classes - see schedule below. Classes are presented by YogaSole and are weather permitting (check here and on our social media platforms for cancellation notices).

Class Schedule

• Tuesday at 6:30pm

  • July 14

  • July 21

  • July 28

These instructor-led classes are free to the public and open to all levels of experience from beginner to advanced practitioners. Kids are welcome to come as well. A limited number of yoga mats will be available for use but if you have your own, please bring it. We will also provide snacks and water for class participants. Come dressed in clothing that will allow you to stretch, sit, and lie down comfortably. 

Advance registration is not required - just show up for class and register on site.

WHAT IS YOGA?

While there are 100s different types of yoga, YogaSole aims to instruct an accessible combination of breathwork, meditation, and movement in each session. At YogaSole, our intention is to help individuals stretch, strengthen, and relax in a way that honors their individual connection to their mental and physical being. With a history dating back thousands of years, practicing yoga has demonstrated a number of benefits including increasing body awareness, strengthening our mind/body connection, increasing flexibility and balance, and creating relaxation.

Meet our instructor

Destiny Taylor has been practicing yoga for nearly nine years and brings more than 400 hours of trauma-informed training across Yin, Sculpt, and Prenatal/Postnatal yoga. She is also a trained sound bath guide. Destiny is passionate about helping students build a deeper understanding of their bodies on the mat. Her classes are intentional and engaging, blending technical instruction with a warm, down-to-earth energy. She enjoys helping students feel both challenged and supported, creating space for people to move with more awareness and confidence. Known for her thoughtful sequencing and approachable style, Destiny creates classes that are both grounded and uplifting, with moments of challenge balanced by opportunities to slow down and reconnect.

Yoga classes are generously sponsored by:

Come and learn some practical tools for taking care of yourself, through the practice of T’ai Chi Chuan. Principles, postures and movements from the T’ai Chi form will be introduced, to help you notice were you tend to hold tension in your body, release that tension, and develop a more relaxed, balanced state. Benefits are physical and psychological, enabling us to stay grounded and balanced, despite what life throws at us.

Class schedule:

• Monday July 13th at 6:30pm

  Advance registration is not required - just show up for class and sign-in on site.

Presented by the New York School of T’ai Chi Chuan, Tai Chi is suitable for people of all ages, and no special clothing or equipment is required. Classes will be held on the center lawn and are weather permitting (follow us on social media for class cancellations).

For thousands of years, the principles and practice of T’ai Chi Chuan have been helping people to release tension, regain their health, and experience more of their full potential. Literally translated as “Supreme Ultimate Fist,” T’ai Chi Chuan has been called the queen of martial arts. It’s basic tenet is simple and evident in Nature— “In Softness there is Strength.”

Learn more about T’ai Chi.

The soccer skills clinic is a great way to introduce your child to the game and help parents determine the level of interest of their child in pursuing the sport. The clinic will be run with three age groups: 3-5 yr olds, 6-8 yr olds, and 9-12 yr olds. Each participant will need to sign a waiver through the SocRoc Soccer portal prior to the clinic.

SocRoc Soccer has been voted Manhattan’s Best Soccer Program For Kids seven years in a row. Founded by former professional soccer player and personal trainer, James Christie, SocRoc has been one of the most unique and creative fitness programs in New York City for over 20 years. SocRoc's main goal: Make soccer fun! 

Complete the SocRoc Soccer liability waiver. (Use code FREECLINIC to eliminate any charges that may appear)

Advance sign up has been closed, you can still participate by just showing up in the park. Advance sign up is not required to attend.

Join Sound Practitioner and local resident, Christine Dimmick for a special outdoor Sound Meditation.

Sound bowls are a wonderful way to relax and restore your mind, body and spirit. Christine is a certified Tibetan Sound Bowl Practitioner, a method that has been used for centuries to promote health and healing within. Expect to enter a deep state of relaxation while you lay on your mat enjoying nature.

Please wear comfortable clothing. Mats are provided but it is recommended to bring a towel for extra padding and support for when you're laying on your back. You may also want a small towel to cover your eyes if you wish.

Advance registration is not required - just show up for class and sign-in on site.

This event is generously sponsored by:

Get fit in the park with our free yoga classes - see schedule below. Classes are presented by YogaSole and are weather permitting (check here and on our social media platforms for cancellation notices).

Class Schedule

• Tuesday at 6:30pm

  • July 7

  • July 14

  • July 21

  • July 28

These instructor-led classes are free to the public and open to all levels of experience from beginner to advanced practitioners. Kids are welcome to come as well. A limited number of yoga mats will be available for use but if you have your own, please bring it. We will also provide snacks and water for class participants. Come dressed in clothing that will allow you to stretch, sit, and lie down comfortably. 

Advance registration is not required - just show up for class and register on site.

WHAT IS YOGA?

While there are 100s different types of yoga, YogaSole aims to instruct an accessible combination of breathwork, meditation, and movement in each session. At YogaSole, our intention is to help individuals stretch, strengthen, and relax in a way that honors their individual connection to their mental and physical being. With a history dating back thousands of years, practicing yoga has demonstrated a number of benefits including increasing body awareness, strengthening our mind/body connection, increasing flexibility and balance, and creating relaxation.

Meet our instructor

Destiny Taylor has been practicing yoga for nearly nine years and brings more than 400 hours of trauma-informed training across Yin, Sculpt, and Prenatal/Postnatal yoga. She is also a trained sound bath guide. Destiny is passionate about helping students build a deeper understanding of their bodies on the mat. Her classes are intentional and engaging, blending technical instruction with a warm, down-to-earth energy. She enjoys helping students feel both challenged and supported, creating space for people to move with more awareness and confidence. Known for her thoughtful sequencing and approachable style, Destiny creates classes that are both grounded and uplifting, with moments of challenge balanced by opportunities to slow down and reconnect.

Yoga classes are generously sponsored by:

Get fit in the park with our free yoga classes - see schedule below. Classes are presented by YogaSole and are weather permitting (check here and on our social media platforms for cancellation notices).

Class Schedule

• Tuesday at 6:30pm

  • June 30

  • July 7

  • July 14

  • July 21

  • July 28

These instructor-led classes are free to the public and open to all levels of experience from beginner to advanced practitioners. Kids are welcome to come as well. A limited number of yoga mats will be available for use but if you have your own, please bring it. We will also provide snacks and water for class participants. Come dressed in clothing that will allow you to stretch, sit, and lie down comfortably. 

Advance registration is not required - just show up for class and register on site.

WHAT IS YOGA?

While there are 100s different types of yoga, YogaSole aims to instruct an accessible combination of breathwork, meditation, and movement in each session. At YogaSole, our intention is to help individuals stretch, strengthen, and relax in a way that honors their individual connection to their mental and physical being. With a history dating back thousands of years, practicing yoga has demonstrated a number of benefits including increasing body awareness, strengthening our mind/body connection, increasing flexibility and balance, and creating relaxation.

Meet our instructor

Destiny Taylor has been practicing yoga for nearly nine years and brings more than 400 hours of trauma-informed training across Yin, Sculpt, and Prenatal/Postnatal yoga. She is also a trained sound bath guide. Destiny is passionate about helping students build a deeper understanding of their bodies on the mat. Her classes are intentional and engaging, blending technical instruction with a warm, down-to-earth energy. She enjoys helping students feel both challenged and supported, creating space for people to move with more awareness and confidence. Known for her thoughtful sequencing and approachable style, Destiny creates classes that are both grounded and uplifting, with moments of challenge balanced by opportunities to slow down and reconnect.

Yoga classes are generously sponsored by:

Cancelled due to weather

Get fit in the park with our free yoga classes - see schedule below. Classes are presented by YogaSole and are weather permitting (check here and on our social media platforms for cancellation notices).

Class Schedule

• Tuesday at 6:30pm

  • June 23

  • June 30

  • July 7

  • July 14

  • July 21

  • July 28

These instructor-led classes are free to the public and open to all levels of experience from beginner to advanced practitioners. Kids are welcome to come as well. A limited number of yoga mats will be available for use but if you have your own, please bring it. We will also provide snacks and water for class participants. Come dressed in clothing that will allow you to stretch, sit, and lie down comfortably. 

Advance registration is not required - just show up for class and register on site.

WHAT IS YOGA?

While there are 100s different types of yoga, YogaSole aims to instruct an accessible combination of breathwork, meditation, and movement in each session. At YogaSole, our intention is to help individuals stretch, strengthen, and relax in a way that honors their individual connection to their mental and physical being. With a history dating back thousands of years, practicing yoga has demonstrated a number of benefits including increasing body awareness, strengthening our mind/body connection, increasing flexibility and balance, and creating relaxation.

Meet our instructor

Destiny Taylor has been practicing yoga for nearly nine years and brings more than 400 hours of trauma-informed training across Yin, Sculpt, and Prenatal/Postnatal yoga. She is also a trained sound bath guide. Destiny is passionate about helping students build a deeper understanding of their bodies on the mat. Her classes are intentional and engaging, blending technical instruction with a warm, down-to-earth energy. She enjoys helping students feel both challenged and supported, creating space for people to move with more awareness and confidence. Known for her thoughtful sequencing and approachable style, Destiny creates classes that are both grounded and uplifting, with moments of challenge balanced by opportunities to slow down and reconnect.

Yoga classes are generously sponsored by:

This class is offered for free in collaboration with the Taylor Center for Dance Education, the educational branch of the Paul Taylor Dance Company.

Dance Cardio is an energetic and fun way to get moving! Each class begins with a low-impact warm-up and gradually builds into learning engaging dance routines designed to elevate your heart rate. Throughout the class, you’ll also take short breaks to focus on conditioning specific muscle groups. Modifications are always encouraged and freely offered, making this class accessible to all levels. Classes conclude with a comprehensive stretch, leaving you feeling accomplished, energized, and ready to take on your day.

Maggie regularly teaches Dance Cardio at Taylor Dance East on Monday and Wednesday mornings, as well as Thursday evenings. Visit their website for more information.

About the instructor:

Maggie Fiske is a Brooklyn-based freelance dance artist, choreographer, and fitness instructor. She began her dance training at age 4 at Mass Ballet, located in Framingham, MA, where she cultivated a deep passion and joy for dance while training in ballet, modern, jazz, and contemporary under Meghan Powers. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with her BFA in Dance Performance and Choreography at Towson University under the instruction of Linda-Denise Fisher-Harrell, Susan Mann, and Runqiao Du where she was the recipient of both academic and dance merit scholarships. As a dancer, she has performed in work by Laura Halzack, Amy Marshall, Paul Taylor, Robenson Mathurin, Carolyn Dorfman, and Sonia Plumb. She is a current member of both LaHa Dance Group and Amy Marshall Dance Company. Taking her passion for movement and wellness with her in all aspects of her life, Fiske is an AFAA Certified Group Fitness instructor obsessed with making fitness accessible, functional, and fun. She spreads her love for movement and community through teaching open dance fitness classes at the Taylor School and Taylor Center for Dance Education.

Get fit in the park with our free yoga classes - see schedule below. Classes are presented by YogaSole and are weather permitting (check here and on our social media platforms for cancellation notices).

Class Schedule

• Tuesday at 6:30pm

  • June 16

  • June 23

  • June 30

  • July 7

  • July 14

  • July 21

  • July 28

These instructor-led classes are free to the public and open to all levels of experience from beginner to advanced practitioners. Kids are welcome to come as well. A limited number of yoga mats will be available for use but if you have your own, please bring it. We will also provide snacks and water for class participants. Come dressed in clothing that will allow you to stretch, sit, and lie down comfortably. 

Advance registration is not required - just show up for class and register on site.

WHAT IS YOGA?

While there are 100s different types of yoga, YogaSole aims to instruct an accessible combination of breathwork, meditation, and movement in each session. At YogaSole, our intention is to help individuals stretch, strengthen, and relax in a way that honors their individual connection to their mental and physical being. With a history dating back thousands of years, practicing yoga has demonstrated a number of benefits including increasing body awareness, strengthening our mind/body connection, increasing flexibility and balance, and creating relaxation.

Meet our instructor

Destiny Taylor has been practicing yoga for nearly nine years and brings more than 400 hours of trauma-informed training across Yin, Sculpt, and Prenatal/Postnatal yoga. She is also a trained sound bath guide. Destiny is passionate about helping students build a deeper understanding of their bodies on the mat. Her classes are intentional and engaging, blending technical instruction with a warm, down-to-earth energy. She enjoys helping students feel both challenged and supported, creating space for people to move with more awareness and confidence. Known for her thoughtful sequencing and approachable style, Destiny creates classes that are both grounded and uplifting, with moments of challenge balanced by opportunities to slow down and reconnect.

Yoga classes are generously sponsored by:

Presented by Bo Law Kung Fu, the Young Tigers Kung Fu Program for Kids ages 4 and up and provides a safe, supportive and challenging environment for children to learn responsibility, confidence, discipline, respect and focus. Children are exposed to Chinese language and culture in addition to learning punching, kicking, stances, Kung Fu form and partner drills. Our traditional martial arts training develops physical strength, agility and cardiovascular health while challenging children to focus their minds on accomplishing a task set before them. Through our core values, we also help our Young Tigers develop integrity and a strong character, equipping them to be leaders of the future.

What is Kung Fu?

The term Kung Fu, because of media, has become a household word, but few if any truly understand what Kung Fu is. The literal translation of 功夫 Kung Fu is difficult, but can be expressed as a skill attained through a long period of hard work and dedication. This term can apply to many art forms but has become synonymous with proficiency in the Chinese martial arts. The skills developed through learning the art of Kung Fu are invaluable and a true investment in one's self.

Advance sign up has been closed, you can still participate by just showing up in the park. Advance sign up is not required to attend.

The soccer skills clinic is a great way to introduce your child to the game and help parents determine the level of interest of their child in pursuing the sport. The clinic will be run with three age groups: 3-5 yr olds, 6-8 yr olds, and 9-12 yr olds. Each participant will need to sign a waiver through the SocRoc Soccer portal prior to the clinic.

SocRoc Soccer has been voted Manhattan’s Best Soccer Program For Kids seven years in a row. Founded by former professional soccer player and personal trainer, James Christie, SocRoc has been one of the most unique and creative fitness programs in New York City for over 20 years. SocRoc's main goal: Make soccer fun! 

Complete the SocRoc Soccer liability waiver..

Advance sign up has been closed, you can still participate by just showing up in the park. Advance sign up is not required to attend.

Get fit in the park with our free yoga classes - see schedule below. Classes are presented by YogaSole and are weather permitting (check here and on our social media platforms for cancellation notices).

Class Schedule

• Tuesday at 6:30pm

  • June 9

  • June 16

  • June 23

  • June 30

  • July 7

  • July 14

  • July 21

  • July 28

These instructor-led classes are free to the public and open to all levels of experience from beginner to advanced practitioners. Kids are welcome to come as well. A limited number of yoga mats will be available for use but if you have your own, please bring it. We will also provide snacks and water for class participants. Come dressed in clothing that will allow you to stretch, sit, and lie down comfortably. 

Advance registration is not required - just show up for class and register on site.

WHAT IS YOGA?

While there are 100s different types of yoga, YogaSole aims to instruct an accessible combination of breathwork, meditation, and movement in each session. At YogaSole, our intention is to help individuals stretch, strengthen, and relax in a way that honors their individual connection to their mental and physical being. With a history dating back thousands of years, practicing yoga has demonstrated a number of benefits including increasing body awareness, strengthening our mind/body connection, increasing flexibility and balance, and creating relaxation.

Meet our instructor

Destiny Taylor has been practicing yoga for nearly nine years and brings more than 400 hours of trauma-informed training across Yin, Sculpt, and Prenatal/Postnatal yoga. She is also a trained sound bath guide. Destiny is passionate about helping students build a deeper understanding of their bodies on the mat. Her classes are intentional and engaging, blending technical instruction with a warm, down-to-earth energy. She enjoys helping students feel both challenged and supported, creating space for people to move with more awareness and confidence. Known for her thoughtful sequencing and approachable style, Destiny creates classes that are both grounded and uplifting, with moments of challenge balanced by opportunities to slow down and reconnect.

Yoga classes are generously sponsored by:

Come and learn some practical tools for taking care of yourself, through the practice of T’ai Chi Chuan. Principles, postures and movements from the T’ai Chi form will be introduced, to help you notice were you tend to hold tension in your body, release that tension, and develop a more relaxed, balanced state. Benefits are physical and psychological, enabling us to stay grounded and balanced, despite what life throws at us.

Class schedule:

• Mondays at 6:30pm

  • June 8th

  • July 13th

  Advance registration is not required - just show up for class and sign-in on site.

Presented by the New York School of T’ai Chi Chuan, Tai Chi is suitable for people of all ages, and no special clothing or equipment is required. Classes will be held on the center lawn and are weather permitting (follow us on social media for class cancellations).

For thousands of years, the principles and practice of T’ai Chi Chuan have been helping people to release tension, regain their health, and experience more of their full potential. Literally translated as “Supreme Ultimate Fist,” T’ai Chi Chuan has been called the queen of martial arts. It’s basic tenet is simple and evident in Nature— “In Softness there is Strength.”

Learn more about T’ai Chi.

Get fit in the park with our free yoga classes - see schedule below. Classes are presented by YogaSole and are weather permitting (check here and on our social media platforms for cancellation notices).

Class Schedule

• Tuesday at 6:30pm

  • June 2

  • June 9

  • June 16

  • June 23

  • June 30

  • July 7

  • July 14

  • July 21

  • July 28

These instructor-led classes are free to the public and open to all levels of experience from beginner to advanced practitioners. Kids are welcome to come as well. A limited number of yoga mats will be available for use but if you have your own, please bring it. We will also provide snacks and water for class participants. Come dressed in clothing that will allow you to stretch, sit, and lie down comfortably. 

Advance registration is not required - just show up for class and register on site.

WHAT IS YOGA?

While there are 100s different types of yoga, YogaSole aims to instruct an accessible combination of breathwork, meditation, and movement in each session. At YogaSole, our intention is to help individuals stretch, strengthen, and relax in a way that honors their individual connection to their mental and physical being. With a history dating back thousands of years, practicing yoga has demonstrated a number of benefits including increasing body awareness, strengthening our mind/body connection, increasing flexibility and balance, and creating relaxation.

Meet our instructor

Destiny Taylor has been practicing yoga for nearly nine years and brings more than 400 hours of trauma-informed training across Yin, Sculpt, and Prenatal/Postnatal yoga. She is also a trained sound bath guide. Destiny is passionate about helping students build a deeper understanding of their bodies on the mat. Her classes are intentional and engaging, blending technical instruction with a warm, down-to-earth energy. She enjoys helping students feel both challenged and supported, creating space for people to move with more awareness and confidence. Known for her thoughtful sequencing and approachable style, Destiny creates classes that are both grounded and uplifting, with moments of challenge balanced by opportunities to slow down and reconnect.

Yoga classes are generously sponsored by:

Join Nicole for an open level Pilates mat class!

Pilates is a full body workout that focuses on core strength, mind-body connection and mobility.  In this class you can expect breathwork, stretching and a good amount of abs, back, and hip (butt y'all!) exercises. Modifications to simplify or challenge the workout will be offered throughout. 

Nicole has been teaching Pilates in studios and gyms around NYC since 2012. Having grown up in the LES she is excited to be back in Corlears sharing her love of movement and our special corner of the city. 

Mats are provided but it is recommended to bring a towel for extra padding and support for when you're laying on your back. 

Advance registration is not required - just show up for class and sign-in on site.

Join Nicole for an open level Pilates mat class!

Pilates is a full body workout that focuses on core strength, mind-body connection and mobility.  In this class you can expect breathwork, stretching and a good amount of abs, back, and hip (butt y'all!) exercises. Modifications to simplify or challenge the workout will be offered throughout. 

Nicole has been teaching Pilates in studios and gyms around NYC since 2012. Having grown up in the LES she is excited to be back in Corlears sharing her love of movement and our special corner of the city. 

Mats are provided but it is recommended to bring a towel for extra padding and support for when you're laying on your back. 

Advance registration is not required - just show up for class and sign-in on site.

The soccer skills clinic is a great way to introduce your child to the game and help parents determine the level of interest of their child in pursuing the sport. The clinic will be run with three age groups: 3-5 yr olds, 6-8 yr olds, and 9-12 yr olds. Each participant will need to sign a waiver through the SocRoc Soccer portal prior to the clinic.

SocRoc Soccer has been voted Manhattan’s Best Soccer Program For Kids seven years in a row. Founded by former professional soccer player and personal trainer, James Christie, SocRoc has been one of the most unique and creative fitness programs in New York City for over 20 years. SocRoc's main goal: Make soccer fun! 

Complete the SocRoc Soccer liability waiver.

Advance sign up has been closed, you can still participate by just showing up in the park. Advance sign up is not required to attend.

Presented by Bo Law Kung Fu, the Young Tigers Kung Fu Program for Kids ages 4 and up and provides a safe, supportive and challenging environment for children to learn responsibility, confidence, discipline, respect and focus. Children are exposed to Chinese language and culture in addition to learning punching, kicking, stances, Kung Fu form and partner drills. Our traditional martial arts training develops physical strength, agility and cardiovascular health while challenging children to focus their minds on accomplishing a task set before them. Through our core values, we also help our Young Tigers develop integrity and a strong character, equipping them to be leaders of the future.

What is Kung Fu?

The term Kung Fu, because of media, has become a household word, but few if any truly understand what Kung Fu is. The literal translation of 功夫 Kung Fu is difficult, but can be expressed as a skill attained through a long period of hard work and dedication. This term can apply to many art forms but has become synonymous with proficiency in the Chinese martial arts. The skills developed through learning the art of Kung Fu are invaluable and a true investment in one's self.

Advance sign up has been closed, you can still participate by just showing up in the park. Advance sign up is not required to attend.

This class is offered for free in collaboration with the Taylor Center for Dance Education, the educational branch of the Paul Taylor Dance Company.

Dance Cardio is an energetic and fun way to get moving! Each class begins with a low-impact warm-up and gradually builds into learning engaging dance routines designed to elevate your heart rate. Throughout the class, you’ll also take short breaks to focus on conditioning specific muscle groups. Modifications are always encouraged and freely offered, making this class accessible to all levels. Classes conclude with a comprehensive stretch, leaving you feeling accomplished, energized, and ready to take on your day.

Maggie regularly teaches Dance Cardio at Taylor Dance East on Monday and Wednesday mornings, as well as Thursday evenings. Visit their website for more information.

About the instructor:

Maggie Fiske is a Brooklyn-based freelance dance artist, choreographer, and fitness instructor. She began her dance training at age 4 at Mass Ballet, located in Framingham, MA, where she cultivated a deep passion and joy for dance while training in ballet, modern, jazz, and contemporary under Meghan Powers. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with her BFA in Dance Performance and Choreography at Towson University under the instruction of Linda-Denise Fisher-Harrell, Susan Mann, and Runqiao Du where she was the recipient of both academic and dance merit scholarships. As a dancer, she has performed in work by Laura Halzack, Amy Marshall, Paul Taylor, Robenson Mathurin, Carolyn Dorfman, and Sonia Plumb. She is a current member of both LaHa Dance Group and Amy Marshall Dance Company. Taking her passion for movement and wellness with her in all aspects of her life, Fiske is an AFAA Certified Group Fitness instructor obsessed with making fitness accessible, functional, and fun. She spreads her love for movement and community through teaching open dance fitness classes at the Taylor School and Taylor Center for Dance Education.

Come and learn some practical tools for taking care of yourself, through the practice of T’ai Chi Chuan. Principles, postures and movements from the T’ai Chi form will be introduced, to help you notice were you tend to hold tension in your body, release that tension, and develop a more relaxed, balanced state. Benefits are physical and psychological, enabling us to stay grounded and balanced, despite what life throws at us.

Class schedule:

• Mondays at 6:30pm

  • May 11th

  • June 8th

  • July 13th

  Advance registration is not required - just show up for class and sign-in on site.

Presented by the New York School of T’ai Chi Chuan, Tai Chi is suitable for people of all ages, and no special clothing or equipment is required. Classes will be held on the center lawn and are weather permitting (follow us on social media for class cancellations).

For thousands of years, the principles and practice of T’ai Chi Chuan have been helping people to release tension, regain their health, and experience more of their full potential. Literally translated as “Supreme Ultimate Fist,” T’ai Chi Chuan has been called the queen of martial arts. It’s basic tenet is simple and evident in Nature— “In Softness there is Strength.”

Learn more about T’ai Chi.

Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art that combines fighting techniques with fluid movement, acrobatics and music. Join us for a safe and beginner-friendly full body workout focused on improving coordination, stamina and mobility. All fitness levels are welcome.

Wear sneakers and comfortable clothes that you can stretch and kick in. 

Background: Capoeira originated in Brazil during the 16th century as a form of resistance and cultural expression for enslaved Africans. Today it is practiced all over the world.

Instructors: Classes will be led by Instrutor Salseiro and Instrutora Esquila of Capoeira Guatambu Lower East Side. With over 20 years of experience in capoeira each, they teach classes for adults and children at Abrons Arts Center. They are inspired by the power of capoeira to build community, connecting people of all ages, cultures and backgrounds. www.capoeiraguatambu-les.com IG @capoeiraguatambu_les

No advance sign-up is needed, just come to the park for class.

This class is being offered in collaboration with the Taylor Center for Dance Education, the educational branch of the Paul Taylor Dance Company, where lisa regularly teaches Adult Modern on Tuesday evenings, at Taylor Dance East.

For this outdoor event lisa will be teaching a land-based dance class for movers and makers. It is an outdoor dance experience that expands our ideas of where and when dance takes place. Together we will open our senses to the terrain that surrounds us and explore how the natural world influences our breath, our movement, and our impulses. We will play with taking class on uneven surfaces while expanding our focus to the layers of trees, sky, and our urban landscape. All levels and abilities are welcome. Flexible footwear or thick socks encouraged for dancing on the grass

All are welcome. No advance sign-up required, just show up and check-in on-site.

About the instructor:

lisa nevada

lisa’s choreographies and teaching are an homage to the generosity & wisdom of our earth mother. Dedicating her life to dance, lisa has created Land-based choreographies and teaching methodologies on the Mesas, in the Bosque, within the Mountains, and amidst the Volcanoes in her homelands of New México where she spent most of her life. Now based in New York City since 2019, lisa thrives as a dance and teaching artist, sharing her proficiency with a range of ages and audiences. In Lenapehoking (NYC) and beyond, she facilitates movement experiences and performs dances that engage people in the observation of ecosystems and our human interactions to ignite kinship with mama earth, centered on gratitude.

lisa currently teaches for the Taylor Center for Dance Education & Taylor School ( NYC), is an ensemble member and the Projects and Partnerships Coordinator for Dancing Legacy (PVD), and a member of Radical Evolution’s Street Theatre Crew (NYC). She received her MFA in Dance from the University of New Mexico in 2015 with concentrations in Land-based choreography and performance, embodied dance history, and teaching.

Photo credit: Suze Creedman

Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art that combines fighting techniques with fluid movement, acrobatics and music. Join us for a safe and beginner-friendly full body workout focused on improving coordination, stamina and mobility. All fitness levels are welcome.

Wear sneakers and comfortable clothes that you can stretch and kick in. 

Background: Capoeira originated in Brazil during the 16th century as a form of resistance and cultural expression for enslaved Africans. Today it is practiced all over the world.

Instructors: Classes will be led by Instrutor Salseiro and Instrutora Esquila of Capoeira Guatambu Lower East Side. With over 20 years of experience in capoeira each, they teach classes for adults and children at Abrons Arts Center. They are inspired by the power of capoeira to build community, connecting people of all ages, cultures and backgrounds. www.capoeiraguatambu-les.com IG @capoeiraguatambu_les

No advance sign-up necessary, just come to the park for class.

Spend a couple of hours or more helping us beautify the park by helping with weeding, picking up trash, painting picnic tables, and planting.

We will supply gloves and all the tools needed, all we need is your helping hands for any amount of time you can spare. Water & snacks will be provided for all volunteers.

No advance sign-up needed, just show up and we will put you to work!

This event is in collaboration with NYC DDC and NYC Parks.

Join us for a fun-filled Spring day that includes a drum performance by Fogo Azul NYC, an egg hunt, lawn games, and arts & crafts activities for all to enjoy!

Event Schedule (subject to change):

11am-1pm: Lawn Games and Arts & Crafts

11:15am: Drum performance by Fogo Azul NYC

12:00pm: Egg Hunt

This event is free and open to all…no need to shell out big bucks for a day of eggs-cel­lent fam­i­ly-friend­ly fun! If you would like to donate event supplies please shop our Amazon WishList.

Other event activities provided by our friends at:

• Henry Street Settlement

• NYC Ferry

• Lower East Side Ecology Center

• Paul Taylor Dance School

Advanced registration has been closed so that we can prepare for the event. Please just show up in the park if you’d like to attend.

The event is free for all to attend regardless of whether you signed up in advance or not.

This event is partially sponsored by:

Bring the kids and join us as we celebrate the December holidays and winter season by decorating the park. Decorations will be provided and some can be made on site (weather permitting). There will be decorations that celebrate the winter season as well as Hanukkah and Christmas. Feel free to bring your own decorations as well, though we cannot guarantee that you will get them back when the tree is taken down. There will be some holiday treats for the kids as well (while supplies last).

Schedule of events:
4:00pm - Decorating and other activities will start
4:45pm - Music performance by Dorian Lake, accompanied by David Caldwell-Mason
5:00pm - Tree lighting

Brian Ziegler Photography will be onsite to take family portraits.*

We have added a special music performance by Dorian Lake, accompanied by David Caldwell-Mason.

The event is free for all to attend regardless of whether you signed up in advance or not. Advanced registration has been closed so that we can prepare for the event. Please just show up in the park if you’d like to attend. .