This unique program, held at local park tracks, introduces kids to the building blocks of the sport, from sprinting techniques to long-distance racing, javelin-throwing to long jump, hurdles to race-walking.
For more information on our Track & Field program, contact sports@cityparksfoundation.org.
April – June
Ages 8 – 16
Weekend Mornings, Free
From sprinting techniques to long-distance racing, javelin-throwing to long jump, hurdles to race-walking, our Track & Field free program offers kids a chance to learn the building blocks of the sport.
Ages 8 – 16
Saturdays 10am – 12pm, Free
Each spring and fall free weekly instruction is offered at Thomas Jefferson Park in East Harlem in partnership with the Randall’s Island Park Alliance. Our program introduces novice runners to cross country distance running through runs from East Harlem to Randall’s Island Park. Along the way, participants learn to pace themselves, proper technique, and receive periodic talks on good nutrition and healthy living habits. Beginners are welcome.
Ages 6 – 17
July – August
Twice Weekly, Free
The CityParks Track & Field program provides an introduction to the simple and beautiful sport of track and field and gives New York City kids the chance to learn the basics of the sport, from hurdles and relay races to long jump, shot put and javelin throw, while encouraging general fitness and healthy behaviors. A novice track meet for all participants is held at Icahn Stadium at the end of the summer.
Please check back in February for updated Spring 2025 information.
September – October
Ages 8 – 16
Weekly, Free
From sprinting techniques to long-distance racing, javelin-throwing to long jump, hurdles to race-walking, our Track & Field free program offers kids a chance to learn the building blocks of the sport. Programs for youth run every weekend through the end of October.
Please check back in February for updated Spring 2025 information.
Generous private support for CityParks Track & Field is provided in part by the Thompson Family Foundation, Life Time Foundation, Neuberger Berman Foundation, and The Venable Foundation. Generous public support is provided by NYC Department of Youth & Community Development; the NYC Council under the leadership of Speaker Adrienne Adams, with special thanks to Council Member Darlene Mealy and Council Member Nantasha Williams. Supporting Sponsor: Brooks Running Shoes.
In Partnership with NYC Parks.
Because of you, NYC’s kids are learning how to protect our environment and being introduced to a new sport for life, community volunteers are transforming a green space in need of care, and free world-class performing arts are being brought to our parks all around the city—all for free. When you support City Parks Foundation's free programs, you are helping our parks, our communities, and our city thrive.
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