Get Fit This Summer
Summer is almost over, but there is still time to get fit. Here are some free or low-cost options around the neighborhood.
6:45 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Free Sunset Yoga
Location: Fort Tryon Park, Anne Loftus Playground
Category: Athletic Events, Free, General Events8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Nighttime Nature Walk with Mike Feller
Location: Inwood Hill Park, Meet at the flagpole at the Corner of Seaman Avenue and Isham Street
Category: Free, General Events, Nature, Tours
Thursday, August 7, 2008
7:30 a.m.–8:30 a.m.
Fitness Walking Program
Location: Fort Tryon Park, Entrance to Heather Garden
Category: Athletic Events, Free3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Alpine Garden Tours with the Urban Park Rangers
Location: Fort Tryon Park, Meet at the main entrance to the Cloisters
Category: Free, General Events, Nature, Tours6:45 p.m.–11:45 p.m.
Summer Sprints: Free Evening Mountain Bike Race Series
Location: Highbridge Park, Start at Corner of Dyckman Street and the Harlem River Drive
Category: Athletic Events, Free, General Events8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Gorilla Repertory Theater Company: Hamlet
Location: Fort Tryon Park, Cloisters Lawn
Category: The Arts, Cultural, Free, General Events
Friday, August 8, 2008
7:00 a.m.
Bally’s Free Spanish Fitness Program
Location: Fort Tryon Park, Dongan Lawn enter the park at Broadway & Dongan Place
Category: Athletic Events, Free8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Gorilla Repertory Theater Company: Hamlet
Location: Fort Tryon Park, Cloisters Lawn
Category: The Arts, Cultural, Free, General Events
Saturday, August 9, 2008
8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Inwood Nature Walk with Mike Feller
Location: Inwood Hill Park, enter at 218 Street and Indian Road. Meet on the small bridge on the east side of the salt marsh. Category: Free, General Events, Nature, Tours8:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m.
Saturday Fitness Walking Program
Location: Fort Tryon Park, Entrance to Heather Garden
Category: Athletic Events, Free10:00 a.m.
Bally’s Free Spanish Fitness Program
Location: Fort Tryon Park, Dongan Lawn enter the park at Broadway & Dongan Place
Category: Athletic Events, Free10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Free Introduction to Rowing
Location: Sherman Creek Wetlands, at Dyckman Street and the Harlem River Drive
Category: Athletic Events, Free, Kids8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Gorilla Repertory Theater Company: Hamlet
Location: Fort Tryon Park, Cloisters Lawn
Category: The Arts, Cultural, Free, General Events
Sunday, August 10, 2008
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Highbridge Water Tower Tours with the Urban Park Rangers
Location: Highbridge Park enter at 174 Street and walk east to tower terrace
Category: Free, General Events, Tours1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Fort Tryon Park Garden Walking Tours
Location: Fort Tryon Park, Entrance to Heather Garden
Category: Free, General Events, Nature, Tours8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Gorilla Repertory Theater Company: Hamlet
Location: Fort Tryon Park, Cloisters Lawn
Category: The Arts, Cultural, Free, General Events, Must See Events
Monday, August 11, 2008
7:00 a.m.
Bally’s Free Spanish Fitness Program
Location: Fort Tryon Park, Dongan Lawn enter the park at Broadway & Dongan Place
Category: Athletic Events, Free
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
7:30 a.m.–8:30 a.m.
Fitness Walking Program
Location: Fort Tryon Park, Entrance to Heather Garden
Category: Athletic Events, Free
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
7:00 a.m.
Bally’s Free Spanish Fitness Program
Location: Fort Tryon Park, Dongan Lawn enter the park at Broadway & Dongan Place
Category: Athletic Events, Free6:45 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Free Sunset Yoga
Location: Anne Loftus Playground, Manhattan
Category: Athletic Events, Free, General Events7:00 p.m.
CityParks Concerts: Toby Love and DJ Lobo
Location: Highbridge Park, enter at 174 Street & Amsterdam Avnue
Category: The Arts, Cultural, Free
Thursday, August 14, 2008
7:30 a.m.–8:30 a.m.
Fitness Walking Program
Location: Fort Tryon Park, Entrance to Heather Garden
Category: Athletic Events, Free3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Alpine Garden Tours with the Urban Park Rangers
Location: Fort Tryon Park Zone 4, Manhattan
Category: Free, General Events, Nature, Tours8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Gorilla Repertory Theater Company: Hamlet
Location: Fort Tryon Park, Cloisters Lawn
Category: The Arts, Cultural, Free, General Events
Friday, August 15, 2008
7:00 a.m.
Bally’s Free Spanish Fitness Program
Location: Fort Tryon Park, Dongan Lawn enter the park at Broadway & Dongan Place
Category: Athletic Events, Free8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Gorilla Repertory Theater Company: Hamlet
Location: Fort Tryon Park, Cloisters Lawn
Category: The Arts, Cultural, Free, General Events
Saturday, August 16, 2008
8:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m.
Saturday Fitness Walking Program
Location: Fort Tryon Park, Entrance to Heather Garden
Category: Athletic Events, Free10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Electronics Recycling Days
Recycling Days: Saturday, August 16 & Sunday, August 17, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: Lt William Tighe Triangle, Manhattan
Category: Free, Volunteer Events10:00 a.m.
Bally’s Free Spanish Fitness Program
Location: Fort Tryon Park, Dongan Lawn enter the park at Broadway & Dongan Place
Category: Athletic Events, Free8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Gorilla Repertory Theater Company: Hamlet
Location: Fort Tryon Park, Cloisters Lawn
Category: The Arts, Cultural, Free, General Events
Sunday, August 17, 2008
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Fort Tryon Park Garden Walking Tours
Location: Fort Tryon Park, Entrance to Heather Garden
Category: Free, General Events, Nature, Tours8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Gorilla Repertory Theater Company: Hamlet
Location: Fort Tryon Park, Cloisters Lawn
Category: The Arts, Cultural, Free, General Events
Monday, August 18, 2008
7:00 a.m.
Bally’s Free Spanish Fitness Program
Location: Fort Tryon Park, Dongan Lawn enter the park at Broadway & Dongan Place
Category: Athletic Events, Free
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
7:30 a.m.–8:30 a.m.
Fitness Walking Program
Location: Fort Tryon Park, Entrance to Heather Garden
Category: Athletic Events, Free7:00 p.m.
CityParks Concerts:Shino Aguakate & DJ Lobo
Location: Highbridge Park, enter at 174 Street & Amsterdam Avnue
Category: The Arts, Cultural, Free











