Flushing Parks Opens Weekly Yoga, Cycling, Strength Training Classes

Flushing residents gained access to 12 additional group exercise classes this month at two NYC Parks Department facilities after the agency expanded its summer schedule on July 1.

The added sessions address rising demand from local workers and families seeking low-cost fitness options during peak heat months when outdoor running becomes difficult. City data shows Flushing neighborhoods recorded average temperatures 3 degrees above the 10-year norm last July, pushing more participants indoors to air-conditioned spaces or shaded park areas.

Two main council sites host the classes

The Flushing Recreation Center at 137-44 35th Avenue runs morning yoga and evening Zumba sessions on weekdays, while the adjacent Kissena Park facility on 164th Street offers spin classes and body-weight circuits three afternoons a week. Both locations fall under direct NYC Parks oversight and accept the same citywide recreation pass that covers all borough facilities.

Participants also use the nearby Murray Hill branch on 150th Street for overflow strength classes when the main sites reach capacity. These addresses sit within a 10-minute walk of the 7 train stops at Main Street and 138th Street, making them reachable for commuters who finish shifts at nearby hospitals or retail corridors.

Prices and enrollment numbers

Each 45-minute class costs $8 for pass holders or $12 for drop-ins, with a July 2025 pilot showing 1,872 total check-ins across Flushing sites in one month. Current enrollment sits at 68 percent capacity for the new slots, according to the July 8 Parks Department report.

Residents can register online through the NYC Parks portal or in person at the 35th Avenue desk before 8 a.m. on weekdays. Those without a current pass can purchase one for $25 annually at either location and begin attending the same day.