Runs & Other Sports in our NYC Parks
For the upcoming days
All come courtesy of the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation as well as New York Road Runners
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Flag Football
at Athletic Field
4:00 pm – 5:15 pm
NYRR Open Run: Brooklyn Bridge Park
at South side of Fornino on Pier 6 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Volleyball For All
at Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Flag Football
at Athletic Field
4:00 pm – 5:15 pm
Swishing and Dishing
at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
NYRR Open Run: Flushing Meadows Corona Park
at United Nations Ave South Entrance (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park)
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Saturday, May 4, 2024
NYRR Open Run: Inwood Hill Park
at Seaman Avenue and Isham Street Entrance (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
8:45 am – 10:30 am
NYRR Open Run: Astoria Park
at Astoria Park, Queens
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
NYRR Open Run: Baisley Pond Park
at Baisley Pond Park House (in Baisley Pond Park), Queens
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
NYRR Open Run: Canarsie Park
at Canarsie Park House (in Canarsie Park), Brooklyn
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
NYRR Open Run: Crocheron Park
at Entrance to John Golden Park (in John Golden Park)
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
NYRR Open Run: Highland Park
at Jamaica Ave and Cleveland St (in Highland Park), Brooklyn
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
NYRR Open Run: Shore Road Park
at Lawn Near 79th Street Entrance (in Shore Park and Parkway), Brooklyn
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
NYRR Open Run: Soundview Park
at Entrance – Lafayette Avenue and Morrison Avenue (in Soundview Park), Bronx
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
NYRR Open Run: St. Marys Park
at St. Mary’s Annual 5K Start, Bronx
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Jesse Owens Track and Field Youth Program
at Thomas Jefferson Park, Manhattan
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
NYC Parks Presents: Superhero Skate Party
at Basketball Courts (in Watson Gleason Playground), Bronx
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Sports and Fitness Festival
at Multipurpose Hard Top Area (in Astoria Heights Playground), Queens
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Sunday, May 5, 2024
NYRR Open Run: Conference House Park
at Hylan Blvd. Parking Lot (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
NYRR Open Run: Marine Park
at Carmine Carro Community Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Highbridge Pickleball Palooza
at Pool Deck (in Highbridge Park), Manhattan
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Flag Football
at Athletic Field
4:00 pm – 5:15 pm
NYRR Open Run: Brooklyn Bridge Park
at South side of Fornino on Pier 6 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Volleyball For All
at Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Thursday, May 9, 2024
Flag Football
at Athletic Field
4:00 pm – 5:15 pm
NYRR Open Run: Flushing Meadows Corona Park
at United Nations Ave South Entrance (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park)
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Sports are an integral part of the culture and identity of New York City. They reflect the diversity, resilience, and passion of the city’s people, who come together to support their teams, participate in events, and celebrate their achievements. Sports also provide opportunities for social interaction, civic engagement, and personal growth, as well as economic benefits for the city. One example of a sports initiative that embodies these values is the NYRR Open Run program, which brings free, weekly, community-led runs to neighborhood parks across the greater New York City area. The program is open to runners and walkers of all ages, abilities, and experience levels, and fosters a sense of belonging and unity among the participants. The NYRR Open Run program also promotes physical and mental well-being. By participating in the NYRR Open Run program, New Yorkers can enjoy the benefits of sports while also contributing to the vibrant and diverse culture of their city.