Where to Exercise in NYC During COVID-19 Quarantine

New York City is home to many amazing parks. While you may be limited to where you can go during the coronavirus pandemic, fresh air and exercise for a period of time is always a good idea (and benefits your mental and physical health as well as your immune system) as long as you can stay 6-feet apart from others, to prevent the spread. Increasing your heart rate for just thirty minutes a day can help you in numerous ways. In fact, parks are a great way to practice all types of exercise. And whether you're in Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Staten Island, or Queens, you can most definitely find a park that can fit your needs.

As NYC enters phase 4 of reopening, Governor Cuomo has decided to keep indoor gyms and fitness centers closed to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. In the meantime, check out some of the parks near you! 

Please note, according to NYC Parks: 

• All NYC playgrounds are open. NYC parks is requiring everyone to wear a face covering a stay at least 6 ft from others. If you or your child feels sick, please stay home!
• Beaches, skate parks, grilling areas, golf courses, and driving ranges have reopened
• Dog parks have reopened; however, according to the CDC it is recommended that dogs remain on a leash and maintain a 6 foot distance from other people and animals
• NYC Recriation Centers remain closed - membership will be extended to cover the time of closure
• Historic houses in the city remain closed
• Some concession stands remain closed

Manhattan

Central Park

• Location: 5th Ave To Central Park W, 59 St To 110 St
• Hours: 6AM-1AM
• Things to do: Water, trails, biking, energetic, walking, running - avoid using playground

Central Park, New York, NY

John V. Lindsay East River Park

• Location: FDR Dr, New York, NY 10009
• Hours: 6AM-1AM
• Things to do: Along the East river; there is a track for running or walking

John V. Lindsay East River Park, New York, NY

Fort Tryon Park

• Location: Riverside Dr To Broadway, New York, NY 10040
• Hours: 6AM-1AM
• Things to do: scenic walks, running (NOTE: dog run is cancelled along with other events)

Fort Tyron Park, New York, NY

Carl Schurz Park

• Location: East 86th Street &, East End Ave, New York, NY 10028
• Hours: 6AM-12AM
• Things to do: Promenade offers a place to stroll, dog friendly but do not use dog park or playground

Carl Shurz Park, New York, NY

Brooklyn

Marine Park (Brooklyn's Largest Park!) 

• Location: Shore Pkwy., Avenue U, Filmore Ave. bet. Brigham St., Gerritsen Ave., and Flatbush Ave.
• Hours: 6AM-1AM
• Things to do: Grasslands, walking trails

Marine Park, Brooklyn, NY

Calvert Vaux Park 

• Location: Bay 44th St. &, Hunter Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11214
• Hours: 6AM-1AM
• Things to do: Waterfronts, wildlife, large fields (playgrounds closed)

Calvert Vaux Park, Brooklyn, NY

Prospect Park 

• Location: Prospect Park W, Parkside Ave. bet. Flatbush Ave., Ocean Ave. and Prospect Park SW
• Hours: 5AM-1AM
• Things to do: Watercourse, open fields, trees, spacious

Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY

Lincoln Terrace / Arthur S. Somers Park 

• Location: E New York Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213
• Hours: 6AM-1AM
• Things to do: Avoid the playground - there is walking area, grassy fields, and benches to use

Lincoln Terrace / Arthur S. Somers Park, Brooklyn, NY

The Bronx

Seton Falls Park 

• Location: E 233rd St, The Bronx, NY 10466
• Hours: 6AM-10PM
• Things to do: Open spaces, 30 acres of naturally preserved land, nature trails

Seton Falls Park, Bronx, NY

Pelham Bay Park (Largest park in NYC!)

• Location: Watt Avenue &, Middletown Rd, The Bronx, NY 10465
• Hours: 6AM-10PM
• Thing to do: Ton of open spaces and places to walk / exercise

Pelham Bay Park, Bronx, NY

Bronx Park 

• Location: Burke Ave., E. 180 St. bet. Dr. Kazamiroff Blvd., Southern Blvd. and Bronx Park E., Unionport Rd, along Bronx River
• Hours: 6AM- 10PM
• Things to do: Home of the Bronx Zoo (CLOSED), but has many bike and walking paths

Bronx Park, Bronx, NY

Tremont Park 

• Location: E 175 St to, E Tremont Ave, The Bronx, NY 10457
• Hours: 6AM-10PM
• Things to do: Grassy areas to sit outside

Tremont Park, Bronx, NY

Queens

Astoria Park

• Location: 19 19th St, Astoria, NY 11105
• Hours: 6AM‚Äì9PM
• Things to do: trails, scenic walks, beautiful sights

Astoria Park, Queens, NY

Rockaway Community Park 

• Location: Conch Pl. &, Edgemere Park Rd, Far Rockaway, NY 11691
• Hours: 6AM- 10PM
• Things to do: Lot‚Äôs of wildlife, great for nature lovers

Rockaway Community Park, Queens, NY

Hermon A. MacNeil Park 

• Location: Poppenhusen Ave, College Point, NY 11356
• Hours: 6AM-9PM
• Thing to do: Waterfront park, play grounds closed, scenic

Hermon A. MacNeil Park, Queens, NY

Forest Park 

• Location: Myrtle Ave, Woodhaven, NY 11421
• Hours: 6AM-9PM
• Things to do: Hiking paths, large fields, ‚Äúathletes playground‚Äù ; some things may be closed

Forest Parks, Queens, NY

Staten Island

Willowbrook Park 

• Location: 1 Eton Pl, Staten Island, NY 10314
• Hours: 6AM-1AM
• Things to do: Note that some facilities and amenities (dog park, play ground) will be closed, but the hiking trails and fields should be open

Willowbrook Park, Staten Island, NY

Blue Heron Park

• Location: Poillon Ave, Staten Island, NY 10312
• Hours: 6AM-1AM
• Things to do: Hiking trails, lakes, wildlife

Blue Heron Park, Staten Island, NY

High Rock Park 

• Location: 200 Nevada Ave, Staten Island, NY 10314
• Hours: 6AM-1AM
• Things to do: Known for its ponds, walking and hiking trails, great views, and is ‚Äúone of the most tranquil places in NYC‚Äù, 6 walking trails

High Rock Park, Staten Island, NY

Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach 

• Location: Fr Capodanno Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10306
• Hours: 6AM-1AM
• Things to do: 2.5 mile boardwalk and beach area

Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach, Staten Island, NY

Ocean Breeze Park 

• Location: Mason Avenue &, Quintard St, Staten Island, NY 10305
• Hours: 6AM-1AM
• Things to do: 110 acre park with lots of room to walk around

Ocean Breeze Park, Staten Island, NY

For more information regarding parks in NYC, visit NYC Parks.