Beach Walks New York

🏖️☀️🌊🐚 Beach Adventure: Lost at Rockaway Beach!!! 🌅😎✨🌴

🏖️☀️🌊🐚 Beach Adventure: Lost at Rockaway Beach!!! 🌅😎✨🌴 Break out your suntan lotion, beach towels, and volleyballs because it’s time to enjoy the **Rockaway Beach Boardwalk** and relax on the beautiful shore! 🌞⛱️ Let’s keep the summer vibes going with a bang as we enjoy the water, catch some sun, listen to music, and hang out by the beach. 🎶😎🌊 Come make new friends, play volleyball, grab a hot dog by the shore, and enjoy a fun beach day with good people and good energy. 🌭🏐 Remember… **ain’t no party like an SA Party!** 😊🎉 Let’s go out and have fun! \*\*Wepa!\*\*🔥 📍 **Meeting Spot:** Outside of **Kimo’s** ⏰ **Meeting Time:** 1:00 PM – 1:15 PM Text or call **Steven at 646-238-9910** if you need help finding the group. After we get settled, I’ll post my **GPS coordinates** along with photos of the group and our surroundings here on Meetup to make it easier for everyone to find us. 📍📸 If you still have trouble finding us, calling or doing a **WhatsApp video call** is usually better than texting. Sorry, no FaceTime — I’m an Android user! 😂📱 Looking forward to seeing everyone there! 🌊☀️🏖️

🎉🏖️ Steven’s Birthday Beach Party at Coney Island! 🏐🌊

🎉🏖️ **Steven’s Birthday Beach Party at Coney Island!** 🏐🌊 Break out your suntan lotion, beach towels, and beach volleyballs because we’re celebrating my birthday with a fun day at the **Coney Island Boardwalk and Beach!** ☀️🎂 Let’s keep the summer vibes going while we enjoy the ocean breeze, get some sun, listen to music by the shore, and relax with good people. 🌊🎶 Come hang out, make new friends, play volleyball, take a walk on the boardwalk, grab a hot dog, and enjoy a fun birthday beach party at one of NYC’s most iconic summer spots. 🌭🎡🏖️ Remember, **ain’t no party like an SA Party!** 😊🎉 Let’s go out, celebrate, and have fun! **Wepa!** 🥳 📅 **Date:** Saturday, June 6, 2026 ⏰ **Time:** Starting at 1:00 PM 📍 **Location:** Coney Island Boardwalk and Beach 📌 **Meeting Spot:** We’ll meet **inside the subway station but outside the Dunkin’ Donuts** from **1:00 PM to 1:15 PM.** 📱 Text or call **Steven at 646-238-9910** if you need help finding the group.

Adventure in Nature: a Walk in Forest Park

**let’s get outside and take a walk at Forest Park for fitness, fresh air and camaraderie with friends old and new.** **About the Park:** * https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/forest-park * https://forestparktrust.org/forest-park * **[Click here for trail map](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f2b0fb8e4b73c703250481c/t/5f359dab86d57033d70acaa1/1597349293068/ForestPark_2014FINALSIGN.jpg)** **MEETING POINT:** Wallenberg Square located at 115-29 Metropolitan Ave, Richmond Hill, NY, about a 10-min walk from the Kew Gardens-Union Turnpike subway station (E. F trains) **PACE**: This is a **LEISURELY PACE HIKE AND NO ONE WILL BE LEFT BEHIND.** We will have stops for water breaks, lunch break, take time to soak in the surrounding views, savor the sights and sounds of nature. **PLEASE, NO SPEED DEMONS!!!!** **DURATION**: We should be done by 3pm but no guarantee. You can leave on your own at any time. We won’t judge. Much. **THE IMPORTANT STUFF:** * Dress for the weather in non-cotton layers. * Wear appropriate shoes suitable for hiking. * Bring liquid to stay hydrated. * Bring lunch and snacks for yourself. * Bring a sense of adventure and a positive attitude. A smile also goes a long way. Please leave the drama and crankiness at home. **POST-HIKE** for those interested we'll do eats and drinks at Neir’s Tavern before heading home. **WEATHER**: Rain cancels **LIABILITY WAIVER: come prepared. Participate at your own risks. Hold no one liable etc. etc.**

Summer Friday: Rock Rock Rockaway Beach 🌞 5 mi

**Let’s take the ferry to Rockaway Beach, walk on the boardwalk, head over to [Rockaway Beach Surf Club](https://www.rockawaybeachsurfclub.com/) for bevs and lunch at the adjacent [Tacoway Beach,](https://www.tacowaybeach.com/) then loop back to the ferry to Manhattan.** *[🎸“It’s not hard, not far to reach. We can hitch a ride to Rockaway Beach.”](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0cLMW181mo)*[ ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0cLMW181mo)**[Ramones](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0cLMW181mo)** **Meet:** Friday, June 5, 9:30 a.m. at Pier 11/Wall Street. We will take the 9:49 [Rockaway/Soundview ferry ](https://www.ferry.nyc/routes-and-schedules/rockaway-soundview/)to Rockaway. Fare is $4.50 each way, ticket machines or app. [\[](https://www.ferry.nyc/discount/)*[Here's how to obtain $1.45 senior fare\]](https://www.ferry.nyc/discount/)*[.](https://www.ferry.nyc/discount/) There’s a restroom in the ferry building. **Course:** Arriving at Beach 108h Street at 10:50, we’ll walk at a casual pace from the bay side to the ocean, past bungalows and the chic Rockaway Hotel, then along recently replenished Rockaway Beach, where work on erosion control and a seawall is still in progress in one section. Walking on the sand is an option. Our lunch destination is the rustic Rockaway Beach Surf Club/Tacoway on Beach 87th Street. After lunch we’ll return to the boardwalk and loop back to the ferry. **Return:** Via the 2:18 or 3:24 ferry at Beach 108th Street, depending. Early exit option is the A train at 90th Street, near Rockaway Surf Club. **Bring:** Water, snacks, hat, sunglasses and sunscreen. Food/drinks for purchase at Rockaway Beach Club/Tacoway. **Ferry Note:** Our ferry leaves Soundview at 8:50 a.m. and makes **[several East River stops](https://www.ferry.nyc/routes-and-schedules/rockaway-soundview/)**[ ](https://www.ferry.nyc/routes-and-schedules/rockaway-soundview/)before leaving Pier 11 Wall Street at 9:49. It also stops in Sunset Park Brooklyn. If it’s more convenient, meet us on the ferry. Just let us know. Rain cancels. *You may bring a guest but you must have them sign the Shorewalkers waiver at this* ***[link.](https://app.waiversign.com/e/659a09c1b851170012c1225c/doc/659a0cdf15c42c0012f2cdc3?eventName=Shorewalker%20Walks%202025)*** **Day of Walk Contact:** Christine 646 491-0764, Maureen 718-954-1581, and Gina 347-842-5452

Let's Walk!! Brookdale Park

If entering from Bellevue Avenue and park in the first parking lot on the left. We will be gathering near the the playground area. if entering from Watchung Ave, park and walk up to the upper parking lot near the playground area. We will be walking the outer path. There are several break-off points if you do not want to walk the entire path. The walk will be about an hour or at least 3-4 miles. Wear comfortable shoes! Please plan to arrive 5 minutes early. The walk will start promptly. Brookdale Park offers the public access to both passive and active recreational activities as well as picturesque vistas. Trails for walking and running, lush groves and extensive lawns, playgrounds, sports fields, track facilities, tennis courts, an archery range and stadium grandstand are just some of the numerous attractions that make Brookdale Park a magnet for nature lovers, families, and physical fitness enthusiasts for miles around. https://www.essexcountyparks.org/parks/brookdale-park Disclaimer: If you join us for a hike, please understand that you are responsible for your own preparedness and well-being and will hold no one else liable in case of injury or mishap.

Staten Island Marathon Walk: XNJ

[Please register for FREE to attend.](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/staten-island-marathon-walk-xnj-tickets-1983780166881) The most pleasant walking route from Union County to Manhattan, with miles of trail, beach, boardwalk and great views. Part of the 100-mile Cross-Jersey Challenge. **Start:** Elizabeth Public Library 11 S Broad St Elizabeth NJ 07202 **Finish:** NY Penn Station **Distance:** 16-26mi **Where to find us:** In front of the library **Optional endpoints:** World Trade Center PATH **Terrain:** flat but rugged dirt trails, pavement, beach, boardwalk **Transit:** NJ Transit to Elizabeth Station, walk three blocks south on Broad St **Return:** NJ Transit or Path train **Difficulty:** Advanced **Category:** nature, urban, seashore **Coordinator:** Charles Updike, 916-225-0569. Join us on this scenic and colorful marathon walk to complete our trek across New Jersey. We start three blocks from the train station, where parking is available. Walk along the Elizabeth River and across the Goethals Bridge with views of Manhattan. A rambling trail with easy terrain, which can have a few muddy spots, takes us to the beachfront of Staten Island. A walk along the beach and through the park leads us under the Verrazano Narrows Bridge and into the fascinating relic that is Fort Wadsworth. A trip up Bay Avenue ends at the Staten Island Ferry and a free ride into Lower Manhattan. A walk along the Hudson River, with optional visits to the World Trade Center and the High Line, finishes at Midtown and Penn Station. This is a beautiful walk for those not able to complete the 50-mile Big Walk beyond Elizabeth or Newark. If you are unable to complete this one, you can finish three miles early at the PATH station. There are also many bus stops along the way on Staten Island with buses to the ferry. The FreeWalkers are again offering the Cross-Jersey Walking Challenge, with a goal of walking the 100 miles of the East Coast Greenway across the entire state at any time during the year. This walk is part of the ECG trail from Trenton to New York City. You have the option of completing the challenge over three to five days. **Option 1**: Complete the 40-mile Great Canal Walk from Trenton to New Brunswick in one day, or walk the Spring Ahead to Princeton and do the 28-mile Great Canal Walk from Princeton. **Option 2:** Complete the 50-mile Big Walk in one day, or walk 24 miles of the Big Walk to Elizabeth and complete the remaining 26 miles on the Staten Island Marathon Walk. **Highlights** \- Elizabeth River Parkway \- Goethals Bridge \- Willowbrook Park \- Staten Island Greenbelt \- Cedar Grove Beach \- FDR Boardwalk and Beach \- Midland Beach \- South Beach \- Fort Wadsworth \- Verrazano Narrows Bridge \- Bay Avenue shops \- Staten Island Ferry \- Battery Park \- World Trade Center \- Hudson River Greenway \- High Line **Spring 2026 Cross Jersey Challenge** **Mar 21** Spring Ahead Walk (optional) 14mi **Apr 11** Great Canal Walk 28/40mi **Apr 19** Kruimer Walk 13mi **Apr 25** Big Walk 24/50mi **Jun 13** Staten Island Marathon Walk (optional) 22/26mi **Partners:** The [East Coast Greenway Alliance](https://greenway.org) is a non-profit organization developing a public multi-use 3,000 mile trail from Canada to Key West through New Jersey and New York. Donations and memberships help make this dream trail a reality. The FreeWalkers are again offering the [Cross-Jersey Walking Challenge](https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/cross-jersey-challenge-181359), with a goal of walking the 100 miles of the East Coast Greenway across the entire state at any time during the year. This walk is part of the ECG trail from Trenton to New York City. **More about FreeWalkers:** [Our calendar of walks and hikes](https://freewalkers.org) \| [About FreeWalkers](https://freewalkers.org/history) \| [Walker stories](https://freewalkers.org/stories) \| [Walking tips](https://freewalkers.org/qatips) [New Jersey walks](https://freewalkers.org) \| [Pennsylvania walks](https://freewalkers.org) \| [New York City walks](https://freewalkers.org)

The Summer Hudson River Loop Walk!

[Please register for FREE to attend.](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-summer-hudson-river-loop-walk-tickets-1982694890791) A FreeWalker CLASSIC! Incredible views of NYC from the NJ side and of NJ on the NY side. There are many rest stops and options to shorten your walk if you choose, or challenge yourself and do it all! **Start:** Exhange Place - **Finish:** Exhange Place or wherever you choose. **Distance:** 28 - 30 miles or less if you choose . You can duck out at any point. **Where to find us:** **On the plaza in front of Gregory's Coffee near the Path Train.** **Optional endpoints:** You can end your walk at any time in NJ or NYC - your choice. **Lunch Stop Optional:** Whole Foods in Edgewater. Pack your own or purchase. Additional food options along the way. **Bathrooms:** Several along the route. **Terrain:** Sidewalk mostly flat with elevation on the GW bridge. **Public Transit:** Subway to Path Station. In NYC Path or Ferry back to Exchange Place depending on finish time. **Driving:** FREE street parking (check signs carefully). **Pet Policy:** Please leave your dogs at home. **Difficulty:** Beginner to Advance walkers, depending on your choice of distance. **Category:** Urban **Coordinator:** Sarahjane and Matt Rath/Risa Olinsky **Partners:** The [East Coast Greenway Alliance](https://greenway.org) is a non-profit organization developing a public multi-use 3,000 mile trail from Canada to Key West through New Jersey and New York. Donations and memberships help make this dream trail a reality.

Boardwalk Hike🏖

The FIFA World Cup Walk: NYC to the Meadowlands

**Approximately 1４ miles total with no drop-out points. Not suitable for slow walkers.** **Meeting Point:** **GWB Bus Station, West Side 1st Floor Entrance** (408 Fort Washington Ave, between W 178th and W 179th St) **End Point: American Dream / Stadium Lot G-17** Bus #160 for a 1-stop ride back to PABT. Alternatively, if you want to keep walking with me, you can log another 3 miles to the **Rutherford Train Station.** \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* Everyone’s trying to figure out how to get to the stadium. The official shuttle started at a ridiculous $150, dropped to $105, and is now $98—and you *still* have to deal with crowd control. Or… you can just walk (well, *before* the tournament chaos actually starts). **No Rush, No Ride: An Urban Exploration** The federation says nobody is allowed to walk to the stadium on match days. Good thing we are doing it this week instead! Starting from NYC, we will follow a continuous urban route through Fort Lee, Leonia, Teaneck, Ridgefield Park, Little Ferry, Moonachie, and Carlstadt, ending near the Meadowlands complex area. Expect a gritty, ground-level journey through overlooked spaces—residential streets, commercial strips, river crossings, and industrial edges. **⚠️ DISCLAIMER:** * This is an independent urban walk. We have no tickets and are NOT part of any official event. * We will NOT enter stadium property or violate pedestrian restrictions; we are strictly staying on public sidewalks *near* the area. * No tickets required. No $98 fees. Just miles and movement.

Guided Mindful Walking in Nature - Prospect Park Edition

**Though the body we move in nature, with our mind/consciousness we are part of nature.** **MINDFULNESS - the practice of maintaining a nonjudgemental state of heighted or complete awareness of one's thoughts, emotions or experiences on a moment-to-moment basis.** **MINDFUL WALKING - a practice that enhances mental clarity and reduces stress by fostering a deep connection with the present moment (the here and now) through awareness of each individual step and the Sight, Sound and Smell of the surrounding environment.** **Please read the below information carefully and take the time to view the myriads of videos available that explain the concept of Mindful Walking.** **Let me begin by thanking you for accompanying me on a work in progress to develop a methodology for teaching and leading a Mindful Walking workshop, my goal is to guide/lead the novice through an unfamiliar or complex procedure in a step-by-step process so that they can attain a basic level of skill and knowledge in the practice of Mindful Walking. Upon entering "Brooklyn's Jewel" the stunningly beautiful Prospect Park, we will commerce with a breathing and exercise session followed by several training practice walks that will introduce the attendees to the techniques of Mindful Walking.** **For the remainder of our Prospect Park adventure, we will alternate long bouts of conversation flowing walking sessions with shorter bouts of silent guided Mindful Walking sessions. The route that we will follow will include specific areas of the park of such stunning scenic beauty (in every season of the year) that will inspire and uplift all who attend.** **Because of the workshop nature of this event, I will limit the number of attendees to ten (10) people. When you sign up, you will be placed on the Waiting List. Attendees will be manually moved from the Waiting List to the Going List. Am looking for First Timers to attend these training events. My future vision for this method of training is to present many workshops for first-timers, mixed with separate events for those adepts with the Mindful Walking concept. Furthermore, I will expand the range of this event to scenic natural locations (including waterside venues) around the Greater New York area.** **We will exit Prospect Park by the Grand Army Plaza entrance. The nearest Subway Station will be the Grand Army Plaza Station of the #2 and #3 Trains.** **Will be walking at a moderate (not slow) pace. The walk will last three and a half hours and will cover about 5 miles. There will be ample restrooms stops and a thirty-minute lunch break.** **Heavy rain/snow or other forms of extreme weather will cancel the walk. Please check this site for updates.** **LEADER: Bob Lazzaro email: rlazzaro4@aol.com.** **I will use a voice amplification device to foster better understanding and clarity between myself and attendees.**

Free 3 Mile Walk in Central Park Every Saturday

Come join us for a free 3 mile walk in Central Park every Saturday. We'll be departing at 10am from the Bridle Path entering the park from the 90th St. & 5th Ave. entrance. We’re the NYC Chapter of Ever Walk – an international movement to encourage people to walk together to enhance physical and mental health. Founded by one of the greatest women athletes of our time, Diana Nyad, and her coach and friend, Bonnie Stoll. Diana swam from Cuba to Florida in shark infested waters without a shark cage - check the movie NYAD on Netflix if you want to be inspired! **The Basics** * **DISTANCE:** 3'ish miles round trip. * **START:** Meet at 9:55am and leave right after instructions and announcements. We really do! * **DURATION:** About 90 minutes - 2 hours. * **PACE:** 23 minute mile conversational pace. If you can walk a city block in about a minute and a half, that’s our pace. * **PATHS:** Mainly on a mixture of dirt and asphalt paths with small rolling hills, and sometimes wooded trails and steps. * **MEETUP SPOT:** Start and finish in the same Central Park location every week on the Bridle Path (dirt path) - enter the park from 90th St. & 5th Ave. and cross the road with runners and cyclists. Look for 30-50 smiling faces in front of the John Purroy Mitchel Monument on the stone wall below the reservoir. * **WEATHER:** We walk rain or shine! * **BATHROOMS:** On your own. No stops. * **RELEASE:** If you participate in a walk you are responsible for yourself and agree not to hold the *EverWalk* organization, its leaders or members liable in any way for any injuries or damage which may occur as a result of your participation. **The Vibe** * **FRIENDLY: All are welcome! 🏳️‍🌈** * **FUN:** Every walk is an adventure. We acknowledge special park events, celebrate national awareness days when we can and explore different parts of the park. * **DOGS:** On leash dogs that are dog and people friendly are welcome to join. * **SOCIAL:** We take pics and make reels and post on social media. **Walk Announcements:** Find us on Meetup, Facebook, Next Door, Patch News Events (Central Park and the Upper East Side), The West Side Rag, Instagram, and TikTok. **Links:** **Merch:** https://shop.everwalk.com/collections/print-on-demand-products?page=2 **Can't wait to walk with you!** **Ann Marie**

Art, Parks & Landmarks + a Jazz Festival (~8 miles)

It's festival season and while I may be biased, one of the best is the [Jersey City Jazz Festival](https://www.riverviewjazz.org/jersey-city-jazz-festival) held on the Hudson River waterfront with Manhattan as its backdrop. Let's use it as an opportunity to see what's happening in several JC neighborhoods, starting in Journal Square, heading north into the Heights before meandering downtown to end on the festival grounds. We'll visit: The historic [Loew's Theater](https://loewsjersey.com/) currently under renovation, [Reservoir #3](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jersey_City_Reservoir_No._3) in the Heights that reopened in 2024 after a 30 year closure, [Pershing Field Park](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pershing_Field) whose grounds were used for WWI training, [Riverview Fisk Park](https://rnajc.org/a-history-of-riverview-fisk-park/), home of the original Jersey City Jazz Festival in 2013 and OF COURSE, lots of street art along the way. We'll assemble underground at the Journal Square Path station to use restrooms before starting. Moderate pace with several restroom stops but NO LUNCH BREAK. Bring water, snacks & sunscreen as appropriate. Walk ends at the Exchange Place PATH station which is also where the festival is located. In addition to an awesome Jazz line-up on 3 rotating stages, the festival will have food trucks and art vendors. Guests welcome but waiver must be signed to attend: [WaiverSign](https://app.waiversign.com/e/659a09c1b851170012c1225c/doc/659a0cdf15c42c0012f2cdc3?eventName=Shorewalkers%20walks%202026) **On day of walk TEXT ONLY to 917-847-9014** (phone calls will bounce - do NOT leave voice mail).