Sports Club La
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

45 Rockefeller Plz Ste 2710
New York, NY 10111

Maritess Z. writes: I didn't like the flourescent lighting and the carpeting. It should be like Crunch, or Equiniox with non-flurescent lighting that is pleasant for humans and wood floors which humans also like.

The locker rooms are gorgeous, and I like that they give…

Equinox Fitness Club
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

521 5th Ave
New York, NY 10175

Lynn R. writes: Monday and Tues. evening classes here are AWESOME!! Akin Williams' cardio kickbox on Monday and Tues. is for real - his form and energy is great and this is the most efficient 45 minute class I've ever been to. The Brazilian series (Butt Lift and…

Shakti Yoga Center

3 Victory Blvd
Staten Island, NY 10301

Mary S. writes: This is the place for yoga. Not only are the classes and yogis great but there is a great vibe of peace and hapiness there. Beginners to advanced practice together in basic classes and open are more advanced although the yogis are great at guiding at…

New York Junior Tennis League Inc
Neighborhood: Queens/Woodside

58-12 Queens Blvd, Suite 1
59th St. Entrance
Woodside, NY 11377

Ella G. writes: I have to admit, I work for them. But since no one else wrote a review, I certainly have to.

This is hands down, the best deal for tennis for kids in New York City. First of all, their programs for kids to learn and play tennis are FREE.  You don't…

Bay Ridge Bicycle World
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Fort Hamilton

8916 3rd Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11209

jon d. writes: probably the best mountain bike shop in the nyma.  if you walk in a complete novice, as several of my friends have, they wont try to sell you a $7000 bike with a bunch of super light but easily broken parts.  they will find something that is in your…

Mark Morris Dance Group

3 Lafayette Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11217

Allison G. writes: A fellow Yelper recommended I check this place out for beginner's adult dance classes in ballet and tap. I am SO GLAD I did!!

The Mark Morris Dance Group is located right next to BAM. It is right near the Atlantic Avenue train hub, so it is really…

Funtopia
Neighborhood: Queens/Ridgewood

6626 Metropolitan Ave
Middle Village, NY 11379

Robin B. writes: First of all, this place is now called Funtopia USA.

According to its website it is: 'an action-packed entertainment complex offering fun for the entire family.'

I take my daughter there when the weather is not optimal for outdoor play in the park.…

Buddy's Bikes Etc

907 W Beech St
Long Beach, NY 11561

Scott C. writes: I'm a big lover of biking but I hate having to haul bikes anywhere further then I can ride. Enter Buddy's in Long Beach.  The guy's at Buddy's were really nice and helpful picking out a bike for you to ride, which is half the fun! All the bikes…

Hilton At Short Hills the

41 John F Kennedy Pkwy
Short Hills, NJ 07078

Miranda b. writes: Great spa here!
I grew up in this area, so it's never been news to me that this location is very good, but during my stay as a guest in a recent wedding, I explored more and fell in love with the spa!
Service was good and the room was plain, nothing to…

Tudor City Greens
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East, Manhattan/Murray Hill

One Tudor City Place
Enter at 41Street near First Avenue
New York, NY 10017

Max S. writes: The best place to disconnect from work, co-workers, workstations, workaholics...  

Perfect balance of sun, shade, and fresh air.  Unfortunately, working on 46th and Lex, by the time I walk back to work, I've inhaled bus fumes, smoke fumes, and that…

Park Slope Yoga Center
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Park Slope

792 Union St
2nd Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11215

Jessica M. writes: With the exception of a couple of weird subs, the vinyasa & jivamukti classes here are excellent...but only if you are great at ignoring super-snotty people at the front desk. C'mon people, it's YOGA. Take a breath!

Yee's Hung-Ga Kung Fu Academy
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Park Slope

8 Windsor Place
Brooklyn, NY 11215

Papa K. writes: The best traditional kung fu school around. Old school training in new school facility.

Abby Sweitzer, Personal Trainer

Midtown Manahattan
New York, NY 10023

MARIANA L. writes: Best trainer in NYC:

Getting yourself to the gym to start an exercise program and enlisting some help in the process can be intimidating.  At the 56th street location of New York Health & Raquet Club, is the best trainer in town.  

Abby Sweitzer is…

Fit 2 Fight Club
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Fashion District

147 W. 25th Street
8th Floor
New York, NY 10010

Rose F. writes: So maybe I'm a little prejudice about this gym/martial arts school, but it's my home away from home.  If you're looking for an intense workout and the chance to learn a technique that's very useful, this is the place to be.  I've been taking Muay…

DeSalvio Playground
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Little Italy

Mulberry & Spring Streets
New York, NY 10079

Susan S. writes: NYC Parks playground named after leaders in the NYC Italian-American community, John & Louis DeSalvio (father & son).

The city acquired this property in 1954.  The playground opened in December of 1955.  It underwent a $298,000 renovation in 1995 and…

Harbor Fitness Park Slope Inc

191 15th St
Brooklyn, NY 11215

Lindsey O. writes: For some reason, most gyms in NYC seem to be absolutely horrible, but this one is actually pretty good.

The Pros:

1.  Lots of machines.  I've been a member for over a year and I have never had to wait for a cardio machine.  Even though the weights can…

Shell Lanes
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Brighton Beach

1 Bouck Ct
Brooklyn, NY 11223

Lisa F. writes: Cozy, budget-friendly bowling in Brooklyn, YAY!

Body Elite
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Carroll Gardens

348 Court St
Brooklyn, NY 11231

tamar a. writes: Over the years, I've belonged to Crunch (overpriced meat market/ nightclub), NYSC (not bad but not all that affordable, and your experience will completely vary based on your location as they're definitely not all created equally) and Dolphin Fitness…

Flushing Meadows Golf Center
Neighborhood: Queens/Malba

Flushing Meadow Coro
Flushing, NY 11351

Matthew E. writes: Cute little addition to Flushing Meadows Park and to NYC in general. The mini golf course is beautiful and well maintained. The pitch and putt is a fun afternoon activity. Keep in mind it really is a pitch and putt and not a bunch of par 3s. You wont…

Bell Plaza Sportsclub
Neighborhood: Queens/Bayside

4558 Bell Boulevard
Bayside, NY 11361

Jimmy J. writes: This three level gym can fill just about all your workout needs.

On the first floor,they have a space that's devoted to spin classes, yoga and all lemming-like workout routines. I usually go in there when no one is there to jump rope after a run.

The…

Jib Lanes
Neighborhood: Queens/Pomonok

6719 Parsons Boulevard
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365

ayumi c. writes: 3rd time here. The floor is very oily and my ball got very oily. Normally is like $5.50 a game. You only pay like $2 a game and free soda on certain day if sign up to be a member for $10 yearly. It's opens til 4am.

Shiva Yoga Shala
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

12 Avenue A
New York, NY 10009

skye s. writes: I feel sorry that Emily felt a little left out at Shiva Yoga Shala.  Mysore style Ashtanga practice is a little intimidating to beginners-as it should be.  After all, many of the other practitioners in the room have dedicated years of disciplined…

Tecumseh Playground
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper West Side

77th Street and corner of Amsterdam Avenue
New York, NY 10024

Irene F. writes: A totally random playground in the city. I wander by this place a lot as I roam the UWS, and when it's warm it seems like a great place to, well, take your kids! Maybe when I have some and I am around here, I will take them there to play. For now,…

Spiral Flow Studio
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Williamsburg - South Side

302 Bedford Avenue
Williamsburg
Brooklyn, NY 11211

Ransom B. writes: Finally! A place to do hatha on the Southside. I love this little studio. From ballet classes to pilates, Spiral Flow is here to keep you Southsiders in tip top shape.

The workout I did was intense. The class was small, so there was no cheating on…

Gramercy Park
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Gramercy-Flatiron

E 21st St & Lexington Ave
New York, NY 10010

kim n. writes: Beautiful and mysterious. Fancy, London-esque, mini park, inaccessible to mostly you and me, without the "secret key". I had pondered illicit entry, but then my friend started talking about the nearby places where people he knows score weed. So my…

Sara Delano Roosevelt Park

Houston Street to Canal Street
between Forsyth & Chrystie
New York, NY 10079

Li M. writes: Convenient location for local residents.  Also, this area is a great jogging area esp. during the wintertime in the early mornings, when no one else is up yet.  You're jogging with your IPod and you feel as if you own the morning.

First Park
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

1st Ave & 1st St
New York, NY 10079

Susan S. writes: Who can resist a public park with colorful playground equipment?  I can think of better places to play than just north of Houston, but who am I to judge?  At least there is a playground available.

Golden Swan Garden

6th Avenue & W. 4th Street
New York, NY 10014

megan c. writes: The Golden Swan Garden is a sad, scrungy little patch of land with a few trees, a little bit of garbage, and a lot of tall iron fencing.  However, it is amazing, because it is the site where the the bar used to stand that was Eugene O'Neill's…

Carl Schurz Park
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper East Side

E. End Avenue and 86th Street
New York, NY 10028

Coo B. writes: I never thought I would wear my bikini anywhere but the beach. No way. But... I was craving sunshine this past weekend, couldn't get to the beach, figured what the fuck, and put my blanket on the grass with a ton of other people in their swimmies.…

Theodore Roosevelt Park

Columbus Avenue between 81st Street and 79th Street
New York City, NY 10024

Spence H. writes: Special little park that is landscaped to perfection. Very dog friendly even if the dog run can be a little funky.

Equinox Fitness
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan/Theater District

10 Columbus Circle
New York, NY 10019

Sav B. writes: Ok. I admit  - people in New York are hot. But when they are sweating hot? How do you describe that?

SF Equinox is nice and swanky.. inside an old bank building, lockers are in a stainless steel vault, steam rooms are made of marble, gucci sport -…

Clove Lakes Park

1150 Clove Rd
Staten Island, NY 10305

victoria h. writes: Great review Ella G! Honestly, what more could you want? I've docked a star, because this park isn't near me....but this is where I go when I crave trees.

Bikram Yoga Lower East Side
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Lower East Side

172 Allen St
Ny, NY 10002

Ro N. writes: I never been to hell, but this place is not far behind it.

I always heard of "HOT" Yoga but I didn't pay any mind to it until recently. It finally peaked my curiosity when this woman who was in her late 30's approached me about make up.

Since I am…

Heckscher Playground

7th Ave & Central Park S
New York City, NY 10011

Ameena G. writes: Dear Central Park Conservancy:

Yes, it's me again - please don't roll your eyes, I'm not writing to complain (cf: http://www.yelp.com/bi...), I'm actually writing to tell you how much J and I LOVE Heckscher Playground. Since its opening last year,…

Maxim Health and Fitness
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Williamsburg - North Side

193 N 9th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11211

Rozz N. writes: I'm a fan. I mean, I have to be cuz I teach at Maxim! And my class is by far the most notorious--Billyburg Boot Camp! Join this gym, take my class, and your booty will never be the same, baby!

Empire-Fulton Ferry State Park

26 New Dock St
Brooklyn, NY 11201

Ed U. writes: I can't believe how empty this place is every time I visit considering that it boasts one of the best views of New York City I can possibly imagine (see photos).

Call me a cornball. Call me a schlemiel. But I love walking on the aged planks of the…