Events

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Esplanade Plaza
Time: 9:30am – 10:30am

An exciting fusion of badminton and tennis, this new sport has been proven to strengthen muscles, boost cardiovascular health, enhance brain function. Join your favorite BPCA staff and other adults for some friendly competition at drop-in pickleball. All skill levels welcome! Equipment provided.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Wagner Park
Time: 10:00am – 11:30pm

Play is the cornerstone of early childhood development. Meet other toddlers, parents, and caregivers for interactive play on a grassy lawn. Sing, dance, shake, and hear stories too! Carefully selected play equipment and toys are provided – plus water play!

No Programs on 5/27, 9/02, 10/14.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Wagner Park
Time: 11:00am – 1:00pm

Get inspired by the beautiful expanse of Hudson River and New York Harbor. Embolden your artwork amidst the flower-filled and seasonally evolving palette of Wagner Park’s verdant gardens. An artist/educator will provide ideas and instruction. Materials provided.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: South Cove Park
Time: 2:30pm – 4:30pm

Challenge your artistic skills by drawing the human figure. Each week a model will strike both long and short poses for participants to draw. Artists/educators will offer constructive suggestions and critique.  All drawing materials are supplied.

This class takes place in South Cove near Battery Place & Second Place and is for adult participants (age 18 and up).

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Teardrop Park
Time: 3:30pm – 5:00pm

Explore unique Teardrop Park while enjoying energetic lawn games and creating dynamic art. Artist educators lead individual and group creative projects using clay, collage, paint and more. Materials provided. Dress for a mess.

For ages 5 and up.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Wagner Park
Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pm

Namaste! Unwind from the day with outdoor yoga. Immerse yourself in this meditative practice surrounded by the Hudson’s peaceful aura. Strengthen the bod and cultivate awareness in a relaxed environment as your instructor guides you through alignments and poses. All levels welcome. Please bring your own mat.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Community Center
Time: 6:30pm – 7:15pm
Cost: 80

Teens and adults gain self-confidence and learn life-long, and lifesaving water safety skills. Swimmers with some prior experience can refine their abilities. Private swim lessons
also available.

BEGINNER: 6:30–7:15PM
ADVANCED: 7:15–8:00PM

Fee: 8 sessions a cycle, $80 for non-members.
Cycle 1: July 1–Aug 26
Cycle 1: July 2–Aug 27
Cycle 1: July 3–Aug 28

Location: Community Center
Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm

Develop self-defense skills and overall fitness. The biomechanics of the sport require developing power from the legs up, resulting in a total-body workout.

Free with CCSHS annual membership or purchase of day pass.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Community Center
Time: 7:15pm – 8:00pm
Cost: 80

Teens and adults gain self-confidence and learn life-long, and lifesaving water safety skills. Swimmers with some prior experience can refine their abilities. Private swim lessons
also available.

BEGINNER: 6:30–7:15PM
ADVANCED: 7:15–8:00PM

Fee: 8 sessions a cycle, $80 for non-members.
Cycle 1: July 1–Aug 26
Cycle 1: July 2–Aug 27
Cycle 1: July 3–Aug 28

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Rockefeller Park
Time: 8:00am – 9:00am

Rise and shine and begin your morning with an outdoor yoga class that will help align your chakras and invigorate your day. Instructors focus on movements meant to enhance posture alignment and increase flexibility and balance. All levels welcome. Bringing your own mat is encouraged, as provided accessories are first come first serve.
No Program 7/4.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Rockefeller Park
Time: 10:30am – 12:00pm

Very young artists are introduced to paper, clay, paint, and everyday recyclable materials, transforming them into masterpieces of creativity and delight. Age-appropriate projects planned by an art educator/artist. Materials provided. Dress for a mess!

Location: Rockefeller Park
Time: 3:30pm – 5:30pm

Let your inner artist shine! Join other
school-aged children for art and other fun
activities. Complete your masterpiece,
then unleash that pent-up energy in lawn
games like tag, silly races and more!
For ages 5 and up.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Rockefeller Park
Time: 3:30pm – 5:00pm

Let your inner artist shine! Join other school-age children for fun, creative art activities. Complete your masterpiece, then unleash that pent-up energy in lawn games like tag, silly races and more!

For ages 5 and up. No program on 7/4.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Community Center
Time: 6:15pm – 7:15pm

Join a fitness dance party with upbeat Latin music of salsa, merengue, hip-hop, and more! Enthusiastic instruction creates a fun community of dancers who learn new steps each week. Bring
your friends and share in this fit and fun dancing community.

Cancelled

Location: Wagner Park
Time: 7:00pm

Son Little captivates audiences with a magical mix of acoustic and electric guitar that crosses genres yet remains deeply rooted in the blues. Drawing from collaborations with artists such as RJD2, The Roots and Mavis Staples, Son Little’s own inspirational sound shines through on his second full length release, 2018’s New Magic. Whether a long-time fan or new to experience his music, don’t miss this tender, gritty, always genuine and powerful performance by one of today’s most exciting live artists.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Community Center
Time: 7:30pm – 8:30pm

Improve balance, strength and focus
through gentle exercises. The sights
and sounds of the river provide an inspiring
background for the ancient flowing postures.
An ideal choice for participants of all
ages. No program on 10/5.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Esplanade Plaza
Time: 8:30am – 9:30am

Improve balance, strength and focus through gentle exercises. The sights and sounds of the river provide a serene background for the ancient flowing postures. An ideal choice for participants of all ages. No program 5/25, 7/5, 8/30, 10/11.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Wagner Park
Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm

Rhythm and grooves fill the air at this Friday evening program. Follow the lead of professional drummers as they guide you through the pulsating beats of traditional African drumming techniques and methods. Drums provided, dancing welcome!

No program on 8/16.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Wagner Park
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm

Paint in watercolor, or use pastels, chalk, and charcoal to capture the magical vistas of the Hudson River and the unique landscape of South Cove. An artist/educator will help participants at all levels with instruction and critique. Materials provided.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Rockefeller Park
Time: 11:00am – 2:00pm

Come celebrate City of Water Day! Join us for an educational scavenger hunt along the waterfront! Learn about the importance of environmental sustainability, find out where water goes when it rains, and who uses the water in Battery Park City. We’ll read books that celebrate water and conservation.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Community Center
Time: 1:15pm – 2:15pm

Get ready to jump into a fitter you! Fitness trampoline has gathered many fans all over the world, bouncing to energizing music while having loads of fun. Improve your cardio, balance, and coordination while time flies by!

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Community Center
Time: 10:30am – 11:15am
Cost: 80

Learning to swim develops confidence both in and out of the water. Kids learn water safety skills, as well as a healthy physical activity that can be performed throughout life. Ages 6-12.

BEGINNER LEVEL 1: 10:30–11:15AM
BEGINNER LEVEL 2: 11:15AM-12:00PM
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL 1: 12:00–12:45PM
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL 2: 12:45–1:30PM
ADVANCED LEVEL 1: 1:30–2:15PM
ADVANCED LEVEL 2: 2:15–3:00PM

Fee: 8 sessions a cycle, $80 for non-members
Cycle 1: July 7 – Aug 25

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Community Center
Time: 11:15am – 12:00pm
Cost: 80

Learning to swim develops confidence both in and out of the water. Kids learn water safety skills, as well as a healthy physical activity that can be performed throughout life. Ages 6-12.

BEGINNER LEVEL 1: 10:30–11:15AM
BEGINNER LEVEL 2: 11:15AM-12:00PM
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL 1: 12:00–12:45PM
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL 2: 12:45–1:30PM
ADVANCED LEVEL 1: 1:30–2:15PM
ADVANCED LEVEL 2: 2:15–3:00PM

Fee: 8 sessions a cycle, $80 for non-members
Cycle 1: July 7 – Aug 25

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Community Center
Time: 12:00pm – 12:45pm
Cost: 80

Learning to swim develops confidence both in and out of the water. Kids learn water safety skills, as well as a healthy physical activity that can be performed throughout life. Ages 6-12.

BEGINNER LEVEL 1: 10:30–11:15AM
BEGINNER LEVEL 2: 11:15AM-12:00PM
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL 1: 12:00–12:45PM
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL 2: 12:45–1:30PM
ADVANCED LEVEL 1: 1:30–2:15PM
ADVANCED LEVEL 2: 2:15–3:00PM

Fee: 8 sessions a cycle, $80 for non-members
Cycle 1: July 7 – Aug 25

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Community Center
Time: 12:45pm – 1:30pm

Learning to swim develops confidence both in and out of the water. Kids learn water safety skills, as well as a healthy physical activity that can be performed throughout life. Ages 6-12.

BEGINNER LEVEL 1: 10:30–11:15AM
BEGINNER LEVEL 2: 11:15AM-12:00PM
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL 1: 12:00–12:45PM
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL 2: 12:45–1:30PM
ADVANCED LEVEL 1: 1:30–2:15PM
ADVANCED LEVEL 2: 2:15–3:00PM

Fee: 8 sessions a cycle, $80 for non-members
Cycle 1: July 7 – Aug 25

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Community Center
Time: 1:30pm – 2:15pm
Cost: 80

Learning to swim develops confidence both in and out of the water. Kids learn water safety skills, as well as a healthy physical activity that can be performed throughout life. Ages 6-12.

BEGINNER LEVEL 1: 10:30–11:15AM
BEGINNER LEVEL 2: 11:15AM-12:00PM
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL 1: 12:00–12:45PM
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL 2: 12:45–1:30PM
ADVANCED LEVEL 1: 1:30–2:15PM
ADVANCED LEVEL 2: 2:15–3:00PM

Fee: 8 sessions a cycle, $80 for non-members
Cycle 1: July 7 – Aug 25

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Community Center
Time: 2:15pm – 3:00pm

Learning to swim develops confidence both in and out of the water. Kids learn water safety skills, as well as a healthy physical activity that can be performed throughout life. Ages 6-12.

BEGINNER LEVEL 1: 10:30–11:15AM
BEGINNER LEVEL 2: 11:15AM-12:00PM
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL 1: 12:00–12:45PM
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL 2: 12:45–1:30PM
ADVANCED LEVEL 1: 1:30–2:15PM
ADVANCED LEVEL 2: 2:15–3:00PM

Fee: 8 sessions a cycle, $80 for non-members
Cycle 1: July 7 – Aug 25

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: 6 River Terrace
Time: 9:45am – 10:15pm

Start your day by balancing your mind, body, and spirit during instructor guided meditation. This renowned practice lowers blood pressure, reduces stress, and strengthens the immune system.

No program on 5/27, 9/2, 10/14.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Wagner Park
Time: 10:00am – 11:30pm

Play is the cornerstone of early childhood development. Meet other toddlers, parents, and caregivers for interactive play on a grassy lawn. Sing, dance, shake, and hear stories too! Carefully selected play equipment and toys are provided – plus water play!

No Programs on 5/27, 9/02, 10/14.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: 6 River Terrace
Time: 10:30am – 11:45pm

Strengthen the body through instructor-led rhythmic movement and aerobics, balance and coordination exercises, as well as strength training. Join this fun and vigorous session for a great workout!

No program on 5/27, 9/2, 10/14