Level Up: Outdoor Fitness Classes in NYC with a View

Updated 7/21/21

Outdoor fitness in New York City is back and bigger than ever! We’ve got you covered with some of our favorite locations, from meditative yoga 100 floors up in the sky, to dance cardio by the Hudson River or, boot camp classes with views of the Brooklyn Bridge. Check back for new additions!

Outdoor Fitness at Brookfield

Join Brookfield on the Waterfront! Get moving with a series of classes aimed to help you build strength, relax, and unwind. Classes are let by bode nyc, 305 Fitness, bande, and others. Register for a class here! There is also a family edition on Saturdays here. 

Location: Brookfield Place, 230 Vesey St, New York, NY 10281

Days/Times: Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30pm. Through September 1st.

Pricing: Free

Flatiron Fitness Series

The Flatiron Fitness Series is back with outdoor in-person fitness classes, in collaboration with local fitness studios, gyms, and hotels. Register for a class here!

Location: Made Hotel Rooftop (44 W 29th St, New York, NY 10001 ), Mondrian Park Avenue Rooftop (444 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10016), Flatiron Public Plaza (Adjacent to Flatiron Building)

Days/Times: Tuesdays 8am (Made Hotel and Mondrian Park Avenue), Wednesdays 6pm (Flatiron Public Plaza). Through August 4th.

Pricing: Classes hosted in the Flatiron Public Plazas, donations are not required, but very much appreciated. For classes hosted at hotel rooftops, a donation of $10 per person is required due to the limited class size.

Seaport Fit

Join the Seaport District for fitness classes with New York City’s top fitness trainers. From HIIT to yoga they have your workout plans covered. Strengthen your mind, test your body and challenge your fitness limits. Book a class here! *Opens up 10 minutes before class starts.

Location: Seaport District, 19 Fulton St, New York, NY 10038

Days/Times: Tuesdays, Thursdays, 6:30-7:30pm and Saturdays, 9-10am. Through the summer.

Pricing: Free

Edge Sky-high Yoga

Start your morning off right with yoga classes at Edge with Equinox. Find your flow and soak up the skyline more than 1,100 feet in the air at the highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere! Tickets include a 45-minute yoga class on the outdoor sky deck, a yoga mat, admission to Edge, 15 minutes after the class to enjoy the view, and a gift bag featuring an assortment of curated wellness products. Book your class here! * Tickets are released monthly.

Location: Edge, 30 Hudson Yards, New York, NY 10001

Days/Times: Thursdays, 6:30am-7:30am. Through the summer.

Pricing: $50 per class

Summer Fitness at Domino Park

Greenpoint YMCA is serving their community by offering outdoor group exercise classes at Domino Park. View schedule here! *Pre-registration is via the YMCA mobile app (under the Greenpoint YMCA).

Location: Domino Park, 15 River St, Brooklyn, NY 11249

Days/Times: Mondays & Wednesdays, 9-9:45am. Through the summer.

Pricing: Free

Sweat34

Sweat34 inspires non-dancers to move their bodies, helps beginners tackle core fitness, and encourages all to be in tune with their mental wellbeing. Get ready for fun with fitness, mindfulness, and body positivity. Reserve a class here!

Location: Herald Square Plaza. Broadway, between West 34th & 35th Streets (in front of Macy’s)

Days/Times: Mondays, 6pm. Through September 27th.

Pricing: Free

SHOWFIELDS Rooftop Fitness Series

SHOWFIELDS’ Rooftop Fitness Series is back this year with a mix of different classes:

Rooftop Fitness Series: Fhitting Room
Join Fhitting Room for safe & socially distanced outdoor HIIT classes that combine intervals, strength training, varied exercises, and functional movements for an effective total body workout. Torch calories and build strength no matter your fitness level. Book your class here!

Dates/Times: Daily, mornings, afternoons, and evenings. Through the summer.

Pricing: Free (Flex It), 2 for 1 $35 Intro Offer (Fhitting Room), $35 Monthly Subscription (JABS by Gina)

Soulcycle Outside at Hudson Yards

Take a ride outside on the Public Square & Gardens with SoulCycle. Book a bike here!

Location: Hudson Yards, 556 West 33rd Street, New York, NY 10001

Days/Times: Select Days and times. Through August 3rd.

Pricing: First time $25, or $36 per class

Bryant Park Yoga

Join Bryant Park digitally on their Instagram or live in the park, and enjoy a weekly evening class hosted on the park’s lawn. All levels of practice; every pose can be modified, adapted, or adjusted to your liking. Register for a class here! *Must bring your own mat.

Location: Bryant Park, 40th St and 42nd St and 5th Ave and 6th Ave, New York, NY 10018

Days/Times: Wednesdays, 6-7pm. Through August 18th.

Pricing: Free

Chelsea Piers Fitness Amp’d at 300 Ashland

Start your week with Chelsea Piers Fitness! Hit the pavement and push your body to new limits in this class that combines bodyweight strength and cardio, challenging both your energy systems and motor control. This class is open to all levels. Reserve a spot here!

Location: The Plaza at 300 Ashland, 300 Ashland Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11217

Days/Times: Mondays,6pm. Through October 4th.

Pricing: Free

Waterfront Workouts at Brooklyn Bride Park

The Conservancy’s free Waterfront Workouts are back! From a sunrise Vinyasa Yoga and Sunset Yoga, to Amp’d bootcamp, Pilates, Zumba, they have a broad range of weekly workouts led by top-notch instructors to keep you active and healthy this season. Reserve a spot here! *Opens weekly on Tuesdays at 10am for the following week.

Location: Brooklyn Bridge Park, 334 Furman St, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Days/Times: Select Days and Times. Through October 29th.

Pricing: Free

Weekly Wellness Classes at The Rockaway Hotel

Rejuvenate and center yourself at one of The Rockaway Hotel’s yoga classes, or work up a sweat in a sculpt class. All classes include mat, towel, & water. Book a class here!

Location: The Rockaway Hotel, 10810 Rockaway Beach Dr, Rockaway Park, NY 11694. Rooftop or 2nd floor sundeck.

Days/Times: Daily at 9am, Mondays and Fridays have an additional class at 7:30am. Through the summer.

Pricing:$18 per class.

Yoga on the Stoop Series at Brooklyn Museum

Meet Brooklyn Museum on the plaza steps for a morning of socially distant yoga and meditation, open to all levels and led by local instructors. Open your hips and your heart in this gentle flow class, followed by a guided meditation with plenty of time to rest. Get your tickets here!

Location: Brooklyn Museum, 200 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11238

Days/Times: Saturdays, 10-11am. Through the summer.

Pricing: Tickets are $16 and include Museum general admission. Tickets including admission to KAWS: WHAT PARTY are $25.

Healthy on the Hudson

Hudson River Park has teamed up with some of the best in fitness to bring you a dynamic variety of workouts and trainings along the riverside. Try out Hudson River Park’s outdoor exercise series along the sparkling Hudson River waterfront—from yoga to high-intensity interval training, HRPK is the place to be for a scenic fitness boost this summer. RSVP here!

Location: Hudson River Park, Piers 26 to 84

Days/Times: Monday-Friday, 6:30pm, and Saturdays, 9:30am. Through the summer.

Pricing: Free

The Sweat Sessions  in the Meatpacking District

Join the Meatpacking BID and the Wellth Collective for a fun al fresco fitness series consisting of three 45-minute classes. Classes will consist of a variety of modalities including yoga, bootcamp, dance cardio, boxing, pilates, and more. Reserve spot here!

Location: Hudson River Park’s 14th Street Park, 10th Avenue between 14th and 15th streets.

Days/Times: Tuesdays, 5:30pm, 6:30pm and 7:30pm. August 3rd- 31st

Pricing: Free