Yoga in the Park Series
2024-08-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-08-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-08-13 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-08-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-08-20 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-08-24 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-08-27 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-09-03 18:30 - 19:30 UTC and 1 more date | East River Picnic Area – Yoga Location
Stretch, breathe, and find your inner peace at our FREE outdoor yoga classes. Just show up, no registration required! We have a limited number of mats available to lend, so please bring your own if possible.
Location: East River Picnic Area across from the orange public restroom
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Dance in the Park
2024-08-03 11:15 - 12:00, 2024-08-10 11:15 - 12:00, 2024-08-17 11:15 - 12:00, 2024-08-24 11:15 - 12:00 | East River Picnic Area
Get your groove on with us for a dance class with Sweet Water Dance & Yoga! Join us for classes teaching the fundamentals of bachata, salsa, and dance aerobics along our scenic waterfront. Come early for our 10 AM yoga class to stretch out beforehand!
Location: East River Picnic Area (across from Field 72)
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

CANCELLED - Yoga in the Park Series
2024-08-06 18:30 - 19:30 | East River Picnic Area – Yoga Location
This event has been cancelled due to inclement weather.

Community Track Night
2024-08-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Icahn Stadium
Walk, run, or jog in this “icahnic” stadium at our free community track night! Join us on the track at Icahn Stadium—a track that has hosted the Olympic Trials and seen records set by Jesse Owens, Meseret Defar, and Usain Bolt! Follow your own training plan or join Harlem Run for a workout from 6:45 – 7:45pm. Runners of all abilities are welcome but must be 18 or older to participate.
Location: Icahn Stadium
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program
2024-09-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-09-14 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-09-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-05 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Thomas Jefferson Park
The Randall’s Island Park Alliance, in partnership with City Parks Foundation, continues to offer the Jesse Owens Track and Field Youth Program! This free, weekly track & field youth program is available to youth ages 8-16 and enables participants to learn the fundamentals of the sport and stay active. Activities will focus on running techniques for sprints and relays and will introduce other track and field activities like long jump, hurdles, and long-distance running.
Registration is required on LeagueApps here.
Changes to note: Age range now 8-16, registration is on LeagueApps instead of Eventbrite
Location: Thomas Jefferson Park

CANCELLED Waterfront Wellness
2024-09-28 10:00 - 11:00 | East River Picnic Area
Waterfront Wellness is CANCELLED due to weather.

Join us for a free outdoor fitness class along the waterfront, where wellness meets nature! This all-ages, all-abilities class is led by Benswic trainers who will guide you through a fun and effective bodyweight workout. Bring a water bottle and a smile—everyone is welcome!
Registration is recommended, but not required, here.
Location: East River Picnic Area
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Bike Ride to Harvest Festival
2024-09-29 11:30 - 13:00 | Citi Bike: E 114th Street and 1st Ave
Ride to Harvest Festival with El Barrio Bikes! Meet up at Thomas Jefferson Park in Harlem and enjoy a scenic ride along the riverfront and through the park, ending at the Festival!
Free Citi Bikes will be provided thanks to our partnership with Citi Bike, and we can offer a limited number of free helmets. In order to reserve a bike and helmet, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org
Registration is required here.
Free Bike Valet is provided by Transportation Alternatives. Bike Valet is like a coat check for your bike. Enjoy the festivities while your bike is safely watched.
Location: Citi Bike Station at the North West corner of Thomas Jefferson Park – 114th and 1st Avenue
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program at the NYRR Fall Jamboree
2024-10-19 09:00 - 14:00 | The Armory, 216 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY, 10032, United States
The Randall’s Island Park Alliance, in partnership with City Parks Foundation, continues to offer the Jesse Owens Track and Field Youth Program! This free, weekly track & field youth program is available to youth ages 8-16 and enables participants to learn the fundamentals of the sport and stay active. Activities will focus on running techniques for sprints and relays and will introduce other track and field activities like long jump, hurdles, and long-distance running.
For this event, we encourage parents to register for free in advance on the NYRR website, and to view the event brochure. Please note, this events starts at 9 AM at The Armory.
Location: The Armory

Waterfront Wellness
2024-10-19 13:00 - 14:00 | East River Picnic Area
Join us for a free outdoor fitness class along the waterfront, where wellness meets nature! This all-ages, all-abilities class is led by Benswic trainers who will guide you through a fun and effective bodyweight workout. Bring a water bottle and a smile—everyone is welcome!
Registration encouraged, but not required here.
Location: East River Picnic Area
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program Cross County Run on Randall's Island
2024-10-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Hilltop Picnic Area, 11 Wards Meadow Loop, New York, NY, 10035, United States
The Randall’s Island Park Alliance, in partnership with City Parks Foundation, continues to offer the Jesse Owens Track and Field Youth Program! This free, weekly track & field youth program is available to youth ages 8-16 and enables participants to learn the fundamentals of the sport and stay active. Activities will focus on running techniques for sprints and relays and will introduce other track and field activities like long jump, hurdles, and long-distance running. Join us for a fun run in Randall’s Island Park! Meet at Hilltop Picnic Area, and finish your run at our free Halloween Boo Bash!
Registration is required on LeagueApps here.
Changes to note: Age range now 8-16, registration is on LeagueApps instead of Eventbrite
Location: Hilltop Picnic Area

Volunteer Enrichment: Bridges of Randall's Island Bike Tour
2025-03-08 09:30 - 12:30 | Icahn Stadium
Join us to examine the bridges that surround Randall’s Island Park! This tour will start with a presentation of the history behind and specifics of the bridges on Randall’s Island. We will look at:

Important people behind these bridges
Bridge design
Bridges on the island

After, we will take a ride around the island, examining the bridges and their distinctive features.
Registration is required here.
Citi bikes will be available for those who need them. To reserve a Citi Bike please send an email to Volunteers@RandallsIslandPark.org.
Location: Icahn Stadium
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

2025 Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program - Spring
2025-04-05 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-04-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Thomas Jefferson Park
Join the Randall’s Island Park Alliance and City Parks Foundation for the Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program! This free weekly program is available to youth ages 8-16 and enables participants to learn the fundamentals of the sport and stay active. Activities will focus on running techniques for springs and relays and will introduce other track and field activities like the long jump, hurdles, and long-distance running.
Registration is required on LeagueApps with City Parks Foundation!
Location: Thomas Jefferson Park (Harlem)
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

CANCELLED 2025 Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program - Spring
2025-04-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Thomas Jefferson Park
UPDATE: This event has been CANCELLED on Saturday, April 12 due to weather.
Join the Randall’s Island Park Alliance and City Parks Foundation for the Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program! This free weekly program is available to youth ages 8-16 and enables participants to learn the fundamentals of the sport and stay active. Activities will focus on running techniques for springs and relays and will introduce other track and field activities like the long jump, hurdles, and long-distance running.
Registration is required on LeagueApps with City Parks Foundation!
Location: Thomas Jefferson Park (Harlem)
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

CANCELLED Bike Ride to Earth Day Festival
2025-04-26 11:30 - 13:00 | Citi Bike: E 114th Street and 1st Ave
Ride to Earth Day Festival with El Barrio Bikes has been CANCELLED due to expected inclement weather.
El Barrio Bikes will be hosting riding events at our Waterfront and Harvest festival later this year, so please kickoff those events with a beautiful bike ride to Randall’s Island Park!
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.
