Sports

Register for Free Track & Field in the Bronx

Registration for City Parks Foundation’s free track & field program is currently open. Beginning on April 2nd, the program meets from 10am to 12pm on Saturdays or Sundays in parks across the city. The youth program is for ages 8 to 16 and is great for beginners looking to learn about long-distance running, javelin throwing, hurdles, and more. Along the way, participants will learn proper technique and new skills all

CityParks Learn Environmental Education Programs Registration Now Open for Fall 2019

  Registration is now open for CityParks Learn fall environmental education programs offered by City Parks Foundation for 2nd-8th grade students and teachers. The fall programs – Green Girls, Seeds to Trees, Learning Gardens, Coastal Classroom and Experiential Learning (teaching training program) are offered in local neighborhood parks and recreation/education centers throughout the five boroughs. GREEN GIRLS 6TH—8TH GRADES PROGRAM DATES: September 23 – December 21 PROGRAM TIMES: 3:00 – 5:30pm Green Girls is a year-round after school and summer

Free Fall Sports Programs with City Parks Foundation

City Parks Foundation is kicking off its 2019 fall sports programs for youth and seniors this September. City Parks Foundation provides free programs each year to over 12,000 New York City youth and 1,000 seniors. This fall, we will host over 1,000 youth and 500 seniors in 26 neighborhood parks and recreation centers for participation in FREE programs in golf, and track & field for youth, plus tennis, yoga and fitness walking instruction for seniors. Registration for all programs are now open online and in

City Parks Foundation Kicks Off Free Summer Sports Programs

  This week in parks throughout New York City, City Parks Foundation kicked off its 2018 Summer Sports Program for young people. The program started on July 2nd and concludes mid-to-late August, depending on the sport. City Parks Foundation provides over 12,000 New York City children free tennis, golf, soccer, track & field and fitness instruction including free use of equipment in nearly 60 locations citywide. Registration for programs is

Cary Leeds Tennis Center Hosts 3-Month Community Engagement Program with Tennis Clinics & Warm Meals

Serve & Connect, a community engagement program connecting police and children in a safe and fun tennis setting, returned on February 24 for the second season for three months at the Cary Leeds Center for Tennis & Learning in Crotona Park. Serve & Connect will be held every Saturday at the Cary Leeds Center, from 4 – 7 pm from February 24 through May 19. The program provides on-court tennis,

Register for Free Bike Classes in the Bronx

Bike New York offers various bike classes for adults and kids for free. This summer there are two Bike Ride Clubs in Van Cortlandt Park taking place on Saturdays and Sundays until August 19th. The girls Bike Club runs on Saturday and their boy Bike Club runs on Sundays. Although the program has already started since last week, they are still in-taking participants.  These ride clubs are completely free. They

2017 Summer Playstreets in the Bronx

Photo: PalNYC PAL is launching its 2017 Summer Playstreets in the Bronx on Wednesday, July 5th. PAL’s Summer Playstreets Program takes place in public areas, such as playgrounds and parks, throughout New York City to provide children with safe, supervised places to enjoy outdoor summer activities. Playstreets are open Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. through August 10th, and are free to all New York City children. PAL is operating 15 Playstreets throughout

Yankee Stadium Now Has a Kid's Clubhouse and Other Cool Social Gathering Spaces

As if just going to a Yankee game isn’t enough fun, today we had a tour of five new additions that are open to all ticket holders- and some new menu items as well. The new locations include the  Sunrun Kids Clubhouse, Masterpass Batter’s Eye deck, Frank’s Redhot Terrace, AT&T Sports Lounge, and the Budweiser Party decks.     The Sunrun Kids Clubhouse is the stadium’s first ever children’s zone.

Bronx YMCA Offers Free Swim Lessons During Spring Break

As swim season approaches, the YMCA encourages children and parents in New York City to have their Best Summer Ever by exploring the many benefits of swimming, while also keeping safety top of mind. In the Y’s swim programs, participants can enjoy water sports, enhance or learn new techniques, meet new friends and develop confidence, while also learning safety skills that can save lives. As part of National Water Safety

Registration for Hostos Basketball Academy

Spring and Summer registration for the Hostos Basketball Academy program are still open. Spring dates are April 10th through 13th and the summer dates are listed below. For more information, visit www.hostosathletics.com and click on the Special Events tab or email caimansportscamp@gmail.com.

Children's Yoga Offered at Sweet Water Dance & Yoga

Looking for yoga classes for the little ones? Sweet Water Dance & Yoga offers Roots &  River Yoga Class with Jazy every Saturday morning and afternoon. Baby Yoga for ages 2 to 4 takes place at 11 am and Kid’s Yoga at 12. Interested? Sign up for classes via their website at sweetwaterdanceandyoga.com. Drop in and grouped pricing available.  

Kmart Slam Dunk Exhibition in the Bronx

  If you’re around Saturday, join Kmart for a fun event to celebrate the launch of new footwear at Kmart- Risewear. There will be dunk contests, giveaways, and more! See below for more information. Be sure to download the Kmart App to get your free tickets. BRONX GET READY TO BALL: Kmart & Rise™ Host ‘The Rise Challenge’ & Dunk Competition To Celebrate New Rise Athletic Shoe Brand at Kmart