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Crown Heights Fitness Guide
Crown Heights is a neighborhood steeped in progress from its early settlers to the present day. Explore a diverse array of juice shops, ital cuisine, vegan and kosher restaurants, fitness studios, parks, farmers markets, and enriching experiences that propel its residents forward.
Parks and Community Pools Cost You Nothing But Sweat
Fitness Equipment | Turf Field | Mini-Track + More
Stroud Playground honors a fallen NYC police officer. It features an inclusive playground with swings, an interactive spray shower, various courts, a track, fitness equipment, fountains, and stunning landscaping.
Seating | Green Space
This park is serene and inviting - perfect for unwinding on a bench or strolling through its scenic paths. The park pays homage to Ronald Erwin McNair, a black NASA astronaut, and physicist whose legacy lives on. It is adjacent to Prospect Park.
Basketball | Playground | Fitness Equipment
Jackie Robinson Playground is near the former Ebbets Field, where the Brooklyn Dodgers and Jackie Robinson once played, offering a "Dodger Blue" colored playground, fitness equipment, basketball courts, and more.
Basketball | Playground | Handball
Adjacent to an elementary school, Woods Playground offers a versatile space for physical activity and family fun with a playground, basketball, and handball courts.
Basketball | Playground | Handball
Located next to NYCHA Kingsborough Houses, this 2-acre park offers a playground, basketball and handball courts, and open space for creative workouts.
Lincoln Terrace Arthur S. Somers Park
Football | Tennis | Fitness Equipment
This 17-acre park offers many activities - whether you seek a stroll or revitalizing yoga session, there are ample options - basketball, handball, tennis courts, baseball and football fields, and fitness equipment for those seeking a workout.
Playground | Open Area | Sprinklers
This small park enables parents to combine their workout routine with their child's playtime, offering a playground for the little ones, a few benches, and an open area, making it a suitable setting for fitness activities and creativity.
Basketball | Open Grassy Area | Skate Park
This park provides ample space for outdoor enjoyment - a large grassy area, a skate park, two full-court basketball and handball courts, and multiple walking paths, making it a perfect destination for active play and strolls.
Baseball | Basketball | Track & Field + More
This park offers multiple full-court basketball courts, handball courts, and large fields, including Buddy Keaton Field - it has a running track and equipment for soccer and softball. St.Johns Rec Center is also in the park.
Get Movin' at a Gym, Fitness Facility, Studio, or Pool
Indoor Pool | Dance Room | Fitness Room
This recreation center is located in St. John's Park. A membership gives you access to a fitness area, indoor pool, dance room, the perfect space for aerobic exercises, a media lab, and more.
Semi-Private Instruction | Circuit Training | No Class Times
9Round's HIIT workout offers a transformative 30-minute kickboxing circuit training experience. With nine rounds and a dedicated trainer guiding you every step of the way, it ensures optimal results.
Classes | Kickboxing | HIIT
Tabata Ultimate Fitness is a High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) fitness studio incorporating Tabata training to deliver a full-body workout in an energetic class environment.
Murder of Crows Barbell and Fitness
Powerlifting Teams | Fitness Classes
This community-based gym caters to diverse fitness needs, from cross-training to specialized weightlifting and powerlifting teams for barbell enthusiasts. Each program starts with a private orientation session led by a coach.
All Levels | Olympic Weightlifting | Crossfit Kids
Dean Crossfit has 3700 sqft of indoor space, two separate workout rooms, and a 1800sqft outdoor workout space for warmer weather. The coaches bring a wealth of experience to help you reach your athletic, nutrition, and lifestyle goals.
Cardio | Stretch Area | Dumbells
You'll get the Blink experience - this location has plenty of cardio machines and a great multi-use stretch area for HIIT and circuit training, equipped with battle ropes, kettle balls, foam roller, TRX, and more.
Strongman Training | TRX | Seminars
This 3,000-square-foot facility is perfect for powerlifting, Olympic lifting, and general fitness training, catering to both seasoned lifters and beginners, offering advanced equipment and more to help you get stronger.
Bootcamp | Circuit Training | Yoga
The Ring Studio creates a motivating and safe atmosphere, empowering individuals to achieve their goals. With a diverse range of classes, you'll find the perfect fit to help you achieve the desired results.
Circuit Training Station | Cardio | Classes
Crunch offers group classes, cardio machines, circuit training stations, weights, and fitness equipment. Enjoy the flexibility of membership options at an affordable price.
Workshops | Indoor | Outdoor Class
Arise Yoga provides a serene space and positive energy, rooted in the philosophy that Yoga extends beyond the mat, emphasizing the integration of flexibility and strength into everyday life. A peaceful garden enhances tranquility.
Goal Plan | Workout | Nutrition
Fitness First 91 is here to help with all your fitness needs - meal plans, group classes, and one-on-one sessions. You can choose from virtual sessions or meet in a nearby park or local gym in the NYC area.
Classes | Private Sessions | Massage
Lula Body Pilates Studio offers fully equipped classes and private sessions to help you reduce pain and increase strength, flexibility, and tone. The studio has reformers, a cadillac, ladder barrel, and more.
Power Moves Personal Training Studio
Personal Training | Space Rental
This studio offers 1-on-1 personal training and studio rental for independent trainers. Personal training services improve your physical and mental health, increase energy levels, boost mood, and help you gain self-confidence.
Classes | Private Session
Vessel Studios is a yoga studio born to support creating or filling your vessel. When you show up for a class or workshop, you choose the type you need. Every instructor has a style that ranges from chill to dynamic.
Personal Training | In-Person | Online
Fit Rebels offers personalized training services that push you to become stronger, correct form and alignment issues, and achieve visible results. The trainers emphasize long-term outcomes and help you develop a fitness lifestyle.
A-Team Strength Personal Training
Personal Training | Muay Thai | Athletic Event Prep + More
A-Team Strength is your partner in achieving your health and fitness goals. Whether you aim to lose weight, gain strength, or improve your overall well-being, they create a customized program to reach your goals.
Urban Jitsu | Cardio Kickboxing | Women Self Defense
MAUSA Health & Fitness Center's mission is to improve the lives and health of the community by offering a varied curriculum in martial arts and fitness. At the core of any martial art, the goal is the development of the individual.
Classes | Private Sessions | Massage
Discover a class-based women's fitness studio that caters to your needs. The studio offers diverse classes, including HIIT, strength training, barre, pilates, yin yoga, vinyasa yoga, and cardio sculpt.
Yoga | Acupuncture | Sauna
Urban Asanas welcomes yoga practitioners of all levels and from all socio-economic backgrounds, offering yoga, holistic facials, and acupuncture services. Relax in the wellness lounge and private infrared sauna suite.
Gym | Pool | Soccer Field + More
A versatile facility dedicated to community well-being. With basketball courts, turf fields, a cardio and strength training center, and a 6-lane lap pool, the center offers a wide range of activities to help you achieve your fitness goals.
Adult League | Field Rental
Situated within the Major R. Owens Health & Wellness Center, this facility boasts the largest indoor synthetic turf field in NYC, spanning an impressive 60 x 40 yards with a 90-foot ceiling height for unobstructed play.
Pick-Up Game | Adult League | Lounge
Discover the ultimate soccer haven with top-notch fields, social spaces, and incredible experiences. Join like-minded enthusiasts for games, leagues, and post-game fun at the bar, restaurant, or café.
Classes | Leagues | Pickleball + More
Big City Volleyball provides adult co-ed leagues & women’s leagues, tournaments, open plays, youth leagues and Summer camps, instructional clinics for kids and adults, plus the best volleyball happy hours anywhere.
Adult League | Field Rental
Situated within the Major R. Owens Health & Wellness Center, this facility boasts the largest indoor synthetic turf field in NYC, spanning an impressive 60 x 40 yards with a 90-foot ceiling height for unobstructed play.
Get Fuel to Move at Smoothie Shops, Restaurants & More
Breakfast | Bowls | Smoothies
This café is vegetarian and vegan-friendly with sustainable meat options— providing a flavorful and nutritious meal and a place to sit and work. They serve coffee, organic green juices & smoothies, leisurely brunches, and more.
Breakfast | Smoothies | Lunch
Meme's Healthy Nibbles is a black-owned organic restaurant specializing in burgers, sandwiches, and vegan cuisine. It's the perfect place for fresh food to keep you moving throughout the day.
Lunch | Smoothies | Dinner
Natural Blend is a beloved vegan restaurant and smoothie spot in Brooklyn, known for its Jamaican cuisine and emphasis on well-being. Enjoy a cozy seating area while savoring their delicious food.
Smoothie | Tea | Small Bites
With an impressive selection of delicious food, flavorful smoothies, and refreshing fresh juices, you'll have a culinary experience that nourishes your body and soul. Energize your day with tea, coffee, soup, and small plates.
Smoothies | Wraps | Bowls
Jungle Juice Cafe serves the food you love with the nutrients you need. They provide smoothies, juices, and a diverse food menu inspired by Jamaican flavors, offering vegan tacos, sandwiches, wraps, salads, and bowls.
Smoothies | Bowls Juices
Stay Press'D is a black-owned juice bar servicing the community with nutrient-packed fresh food. They offer fresh juices, bowls, shots, and more. It's grab-and-go, and the uplifting artwork keeps the vibe alive.
Dinner | Outdoor Seating
Ital is food celebrated by the Rastafarian movement. The word is derived from the word vital, which are raw dishes used to preserve and sustain life. Ital Kitchen was born from the idea of food that improves your happiness.
Lunch Special | Dinner
Enjoy a diverse menu of bowls, salads, noodle dishes, and an exceptional lunch special while immersing yourself in a captivating ambiance.
Smoothies | Patties | Juices
Jenny On The Greens is your go-to refueling spot. They've got you covered with various options, including patties, salads, protein shakes, juices, smoothies, and more. You can even purchase sea moss gel.
Brunch | Lunch | Dinner
Ras is an organic plant-based Ethiopian restaurant serving year-round classics and flavorful seasonal dishes. Locally-sourced ingredients ensure freshness, while Ethiopian roots infuse each bite with planet-conscious goodness.
Smoothies | Patties | Pastries
Veggies Natural Juice Bar menu features natural vegetable and fruit juices, refreshing smoothies, and mouthwatering vegan Jamaican patties. Savor the flavors of ackee, kale, curry, chickpeas, lentils, and more. There's indoor seating available.
Smoothies | Patties | Juices
The Juice Gallery is a grab-and-go spot with captivating wall artwork. Treat yourself to refreshing juices, smoothies, flavorful patties, and energizing shakes that will fuel your day.
Smoothies | Vegan Meals | Salads
Fresh Remedy promotes healing through fitness and quality nutrition. They offer a diverse menu of vegan meals, salmon, tuna, and veggie burgers and wraps, salads, smoothies, and revitalizing juices to meet your daily nutritional needs.
Kosher | Dinner
MEAT NY is an upscale steakhouse with exquisite dishes and the finest kosher meat, expertly prepared using fresh ingredients and traditional recipes. Indulge in flavorful cuisines tailored for intimate evenings and joyous family gatherings.
Natural Mystic Juice Bar
Smoothies | Patties | Juices
Natural Mystic Juice Bar serves the community with fresh juices, smoothies, and more.
Smoothies | Patties | Juices
Juicy Mama is a conveniently located juice bar and smoothie shop near Easter Parkway. It's the ideal place for quick and delicious grab-and-go options like patties, smoothies, juices, and shots.
Re-up on Vitamins and Herbs at Your Local Health Store
Supplements | In-Store Recipe Demo
This shop is operated by radio personality and community activist Bob Law and his wife, Muntu, selling exclusive products like Muntu's Apple Cider Vinegar to a diverse range of natural offerings dedicated to improving your health.
Fresh Health Food Emporium
Sea Moss | Herbs | Bulk Nuts
A go-to destination in Crown Heights for natural products and those on a healthy journey. They have everything you need, from bulk herbs to teas, essential oils to sea moss; Their knowledgeable staff provides valuable insight on items.
Zola's Original Herbal Remedies
Herbs | Sea Moss | Classes
Zola Kojo is a Master Herbalist and owner of Zola Original Herbal Remedies. Her shop is committed to offering only the best quality botanicals and unparalleled customer service.
Tonic | Oils | Sea Moss
Step into the store and discover a wide array of natural food, beauty, and health products, all offered at reasonable prices. Their knowledgeable staff is ready to guide you and explain the incredible benefits of the herbs.
Ujamaa Health Food Store
Herbs | Grains | Smoothies
A community-based health store offering diverse natural foods, herbs, grains, and teas to support your well-being. Indulge in delectable hot food, refreshing smoothies, and fresh coconuts.
CBD | Oil | Topicals
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Sells high-quality hemp CBD products that are carefully curated and made in the USA, offering gummies, topicals, and CBD education to empower your natural health journey, relieving pain, inflammation, and more—without intoxication.
Farmers Markets in Your Neighborhood Provide Easy Access to Nutrition
Produce | Eggs | Bread
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GrowNYC Farmstand is designed to bring the freshest, highest-quality regionally grown farm products from their Northeast Farm Partners to the NYC community. This location is open Fridays, year-round, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Eat Well and Feel Great with Healthier Grocery Stores
Fish Market | Juice Bar | Bakery
Food Garden Market is committed to REAL food for the community, offering honesty, exceptional service, quality, and variety. Their selection caters to diverse dietary lifestyles.
Valuing their customers, they welcome product requests.
Mr. Greens
Produce | Exotic Fruits
Mr. Greens is a well-known market for its quality produce and various exotic fruits.
Produce | Organic | Bakery
Bob & Betty's Food Market has proudly served Crown Heights for 50+ years, providing fresh, locally sourced produce and free local delivery.
Produce | Organic | Bakery
Union Market is a neighborhood grocery store with various quality products, from everyday staples to outstanding new finds. They're committed to bringing delicious and innovative food without compromising on quality.
Wholesome Farms Market
Produce | Exotic Fruits
Wholesome Farms Market offers fresh produce, organic food, and various food products for different lifestyles. Grab-and-go from the juice bar or create a salad.
Green Mango Tree Food Market
International Food | Spices | Produce
A neighborhood market with an array of international spices, exotic fruits and vegetables, and an exceptional nut collection.
Fruit | Vegetable | Organic
Raskin's Fruit & Produce mantra is 'If it grows, we've got it!' It's the perfect spot for fresh fruits and vegetables.