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.

Walk or jog down the Hudson River

Take a walk, jog or run down the Hudson River and chat with local runners we meet near 59th and the west side highway and jog uptown up to late 80’s or farther.

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.

Three Lakes, Three Parks in Queens

8-mile, moderate pace walk. Iconic Three Lakes, Three Parks in Queens walk from Forest Hills to downtown Flushing through Flushing Meadows Corona Park, the Queens Botanical Garden (free entry), and Kissena Park. Come to enjoy the walking, history, and camaraderie. Meet: 9:45 am in front of the law office on corner on north side of Queens Boulevard. Take E/F/M or R to Continental/71st Avenue. Bring water and snacks. We plan to end at Main Street in Flushing near the 7 subway and many bus lines. Optional dim sum for those interested. Leader: Call Rachel Donner 718 261 3579 (home) Sweep Pam Cress 917-597-2664 (day of) Rain cancels. If uncertain, call Rachel. See you soon.

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.

BRIDGING THE MILES: WALKWAY OVER THE HUDSON!

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.**

Brooklyn Bridge Walk (Manhattan to DUMBO)

We will meet this Sunday afternoon (2pm) at the Manhattan-side pedestrian entrance to the Brooklyn Bridge, across the street from City Hall. (Look for the white guy with the **green baseball cap and little American flag**.) When we get into Brooklyn, we will veer left into DUMBO and stop for drinks at Evil Twin Brewing (43 Main St),

The FIFA World Cup Walk: NYC to the Meadowlands

################################### **You'll notice I’ve posted two walks for the same time. Feel free to sign up for both! One will be canceled two days prior depending on my personal arrangements.** ################################### * **Approximately 13 miles total with no drop-out points. Not suitable for slow walkers.** * **Meeting Point: GWB Plaza West (Fort Lee)** From GWB Bus Terminal - Take Bus 171, 175, 178, 181, 182, 186, 188, or Route 4 Jitney. Get off at the **first stop** right after crossing the bridge. * **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.

Vinegar Hill, Dumbo and Brooklyn Heights

This will be a guided tour (with much commentary) which will encompass one of the least known, one of the most upcoming and the most historic of Brooklyn neighborhoods. Beginning at the Brooklyn War Memorial in Cadman Plaza Park, we will make our way into the charming Vinegar Hill neighborhood to view such hidden treasures as a Tibetan Temple on the site of a former gas station. Then we will enter the trendy Dumbo area and explore the many waterfront parks along the East River. We will cross the "non swaying Bridge" to access the Promenade. After a brief detour into the oldest section of Brooklyn Heights, we will take in the breath-taking views of the Promenade. The walk will end outside the Brooklyn Historical Society. Owning to the Group Guided Tour nature of this event, it will be restricted 25 attendees. The closest Subway Station near the end point is the Court Street Station. Will be walking at a moderate (not slow) pace. The walk will last close to four hours and will cover about 5 miles. There will be ample restrooms stops but no 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 between myself and attendees.