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