Fitness
Fort Tryon Park offers an assortment of free fitness programs for all levels of skill. In addition to year-round Fitness Walks, Summer 2011 offers Tai Chi and Qi Gong, Sunset Yoga, and the new DanceXercise—all free! Join one or more of these programs for a healthy and fun way to enjoy this landmarked park.
All programs are weather permitting; rain and temperatures below 20 F cancel. Please check the Upcoming Events calendar for program updates and changes.
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Year–Round Fitness Programs
Fitness Walking Program
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:30 a.m.–8:30 a.m.
Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m.
Description: Join us for one hour of walking, stretching, strengthening, and body toning using only the park, our own bodies, and gravity. All levels welcome; we modify to meet your level of ability. These walks are year–round (Note: Fitness Walking does not meet if it is raining or if the actual temperature or wind chill is below 20 degrees F.).
Directions: Meet at the entrance to the Heather Garden on Margaret Corbin Circle where Cabrini Boulevard and Fort Washington Avenue converge.
Seasonal Fitness Programs
Summer 2011
Qi Gong Classes
May 16 through August 15
Mondays, 7:00 p.m.–8:30 a.m.
Location: Linden Terrace
Description: With Robert Mahoney, certified Qi Gong instructor. Wear comfortable clothing.
Directions: Enter the park at Fort Washington Avenue and continue north along the promenade, up the steps to Linden Terrace.
Sunrise Tai Chi Classes
May 4 through August 24
Wednesdays in the Summer, 6:30 a.m.–7:30 a.m.
Location: Linden Terrace
Description: With Robert Martinez, certified Tai Chi instructor. Wear comfortable clothing.
Directions: Enter the park at Fort Washington Avenue and continue north along the promenade, up the steps to Linden Terrace.
Sunset Yoga
June 1 through September 7
Wednesdays in the Summer,*
6:45 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Location: Abby’s Lawn
Description: With a variety of local certified instructors. These yoga classes are suitable for all skill levels. Please arrive early, wear
comfortable clothing, bring a towel or yoga mat, and water.
Directions: Enter the park at Fort Washington Avenue and continue
north along the promenade, veer right at Linden Terrace, then left walk around,
under the arch and down the path to Abby’s Lawn.
*Follow Nancercize on Twitter for updates on Sunset Yoga cancellation due to excessive temperature, rain, or wet ground.
DanceXercise
Saturdays, June 4 through June 25
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Location:Anne Loftus Playground at Broadway/Riverside Drive
Description: Family fitness and fun with kickboxing and salsa
instructors. Please arrive early, wear comfortable clothing, bring
water.
Directions: Enter the park at Broadway and Riverside Drive into Anne
Loftus Playground
Related Information
Map of Walking/Jogging Routes in Fort Tryon Park (PDF, 990 KB)
