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! 🌊☀️🏖️

Rockaway Beach Walk & Swim

Walk along the Rockaway boardwalk from Beach 116th St. to Beach 57th Street, Arverne, on Saturday, August 15th. Slow pace on flat terrain, about 3.5 miles. Drop-off points with subway access along the walk route. We will have a leisurely lunch and spend time at the beach enjoying the sun, sand, and ocean. After the beach, we will walk back to the subway at Beach 67th St., where the walk will end. If you come by ferry, either wait at the boardwalk on Beach 108th Street or walk to the subway station at Beach 116th Street. Please note: I will not wait for the ferry. BRING: lunch, water, bathing suit, hat, and sunscreen. MEET: 11:00 AM outside the subway station at Beach 116 Street. Take the JFK A-Train to Broad Channel, change for the S-train at Broad Channel or Rockaway Boulevard, and exit the S-train at Beach 116 Street. Please allow ample time to reach Rockaway Beach due to MTA weekend subway service changes. Bathrooms are available in the subway station and nearby on/off boardwalk. Rain cancels, and the walk leader will announce cancellation on Meetup by 8 pm the day before the walk. \*\*Joint walk with Outdoors Club, please RSVP with only one club. We'll remove your RSVP if you are already signed up with the Outdoors Club in order to open the spot for another member to attend. \*\* Leader: Ed Leibowitz, 908-623-3883, eleibow@verizon.net. Cell phone 201-850-9649 only on the day of the walk after 10:00 AM.

FIRE ISLAND BEACH: A COASTAL ADVENTURE! REPEAT EVENT!

Coastal Mindfulness Walk & Picnic on the North Shore

[Register here](https://plantpoweredmetrony.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/plantpoweredmetrony/event.jsp?event=3993&)! Join Plant Powered Metro New York for a restorative summer afternoon on the North Shore, featuring mindfulness practices, gentle movement, a bring-your-own picnic lunch, and community connection in a coastal setting. Led by Natalie Zolotareva, PPMNY Nutrition Educator, the morning will begin at the [Hempstead Harbor Shoreline Park](https://maps.app.goo.gl/NAxXHpWna2zZxAPe7) trailhead with a brief guided meditation focused on sensory awareness. Next, we'll take a mindful walk along a 4-mile out-and-back coastal path at an easy pace. The walk will include guided mindfulness prompts and opportunities for conversation. After the walk, we'll gather for a second mindfulness practice for sensory awareness through sight, smell, touch, and taste prior to enjoying lunch together. Please bring comfortable walking shoes, water, and a picnic lunch in a backpack to enjoy following the program. The event will [start at the trailhead off of West Shore Road and end at Bar Beach in North Hempstead](https://maps.app.goo.gl/fdounSem3D1Xep2i9), about a 10-minute drive from the Port Washington LIRR station. Carpool rides from the station are available if requested. If you would like a ride, please contact [corey.simoneau@ppmny.org](mailto:corey.simoneau@ppmny.org) in advance to arrange pickup. *Hosted by PPMNY's Natalie Zolotareva and Corey Simoneau*

Walking Soccer

Love soccer but want a more relaxed, lower-impact way to play? Welcome to our **Walking Soccer group**! This is a friendly, social group for people who enjoy soccer and want to stay active without the running, sprinting, and physical intensity of traditional soccer. **What is walking soccer?** Walking soccer is played at a walking pace, one heel on ground at all times. The focus is on passing, ball control, teamwork, and having fun while getting some exercise. ### **Who is this for?** * Soccer players looking for a lower-impact game * Former players who want to get back on the field * Beginners who want to try soccer in a relaxed environment * Anyone who enjoys being active and meeting new people * Players who prefer a friendly, recreational atmosphere **All skill levels are welcome!** You don't need to be an experienced soccer player to join. ### Our goal is to create a welcoming environment where people can get some exercise, enjoy the game, and connect with others in the community. Come out, meet some new people, get a few touches on the ball, and have fun!

Brooklyn Shorewalk + Sand Castle Competition

Let's spend a fun day walking through the beach communities of Brooklyn before checking out the Sand Sculpting Competition in Coney Island! We'll meet at the Sheepshead Bay station of the B/Q train (take stairs to street at back end of station), starting our walk through the Manhattan Beach area with their over the top homes, stopping at Manhattan Beach for a rest stop/ snack break. We'll then continue to the boardwalk in Brighton Beach, passing the Aquarium and rides to hit the sand in Coney Island and watch the sand castles being built. The 34th Annual Coney Island Sand Sculpting Competition Categories include Adult Solo Artist, Family, and Adult Group, with cash prizes awarded to winners. Competition runs from 12 to 4pm. Bring sunscreen, hat, water, noting we will be walking quite a bit through unshaded areas in direct sun. Pace will be leisurely-moderate. MANY options once we're there: Take a towel & spend the afternoon on the beach OR continue walking past the Parachute Jump to the pier OR to the boardwalk's end at Seagate. SO many ways to enjoy the day, including having a late lunch/ beer/ ice cream at one of the places along the boardwalk. **Access to the D**, **F**, **N**, and **Q** trains for your return on the corner of Stillwell & Surf Avenues.

Brighton Beach, Coney Island, sand sculptures and food!

We'll start by grabbing a takeout lunch or snack in Brighton Beach, at NYC's biggest and most exotic "salad" bar (far more than salads), part of a Uzbeki/Russian mega-market. (Even if you bring your own lunch, exploring this store is an adventure.) After lunch on benches overlooking the ocean, we'll walk along the boardwalk, past Brighton and a rejuvenated Coney Island. Then we'll walk back along the shore, stop for a rest and optional swim, and view the sand sculptures, part of a big contest for amateurs and semi-professionals. (Last year's works look fantastic online!) Time permitting, we'll visit the Coney Island History Project and other neighborhood attractions in Coney and exotic Little Odessa (Brighton). Come and enjoy being on a distant planet, light years from the usual city existence. DISTANCE: About 4 miles. FINISH AT: Around 4 PM. But you can leave earlier, of course. TRANSPORTATION: Q train to "Brighton Beach." Please consult MTA planned service changes for Saturday changes on your subway lines.

Rockaway Beach Walk & Swim

Walk along the Rockaway boardwalk from Beach 116th St. to Beach 57th Street, on Saturday, August 15th. Slow pace on flat terrain, about 3.5 miles. Drop-off points with subway access along the walk route. We will have a leisurely lunch and spend time at the beach enjoying the sun, sand, and ocean. After the beach, we will walk back to the subway at Beach 67th St., where the walk will end. If you come by ferry, either wait at the boardwalk on Beach 108th Street or walk to the subway station at Beach 116th Street. Please note: I will not wait for the ferry. **BRING:** lunch, water, bathing suit, hat, and sunscreen. **MEET:** 11:00 AM outside the subway station at Beach 116 Street. Take the JFK A-Train to Broad Channel, change for the S-train at Broad Channel or Rockaway Boulevard, and exit the S-train at Beach 116 Street. Please allow ample time to reach Rockaway Beach due to MTA weekend subway service changes. Bathrooms are available in the subway station and nearby on/off boardwalk. Rain cancels, and Ed will announce cancellation on Meetup by 8 pm the day before the walk. \*\*Joint walk with Shorewalkers, please RSVP with only one club. We'll remove your RSVP if you are already signed up with Shorewalkers in order to open the spot for another member to attend. \*\* Leader: Ed Leibowitz, 908-623-3883, [eleibow@verizon.net.](http://eleibow@verizon.net./) Cell phone 201-850-9649 only on the day of the walk after 10:00 AM.

Fire Island Walk

Let’s take a scenic walk of about 6 miles to visit Cherry Grove, the Pines, Sunken Forest, and more. Enjoy open beaches on car-free Fire Island. This will be a moderately paced walk from Cherry Grove to the AMC house in Atlantique. You may also drop out at Ocean Beach to catch the ferry early. Bring lunch, water, and cash for taxi/ferry tickets. *Safety Reminders:* We will be walking on the sand, in the sun for some of the walk. Please bring sunglasses, sunscreen and a hat to protect yourself. Part of the walk will also be through the shady trails of the Sunken Forest which can attract mosquitos and ticks. Bring bug spray. We also recommend that you wear light colored clothing and long pants for extra protection and that you check yourself for ticks after the walk. *Directions:* Take the LIRR from Penn Station at 8:44 AM to Sayville. Change at Jamaica Station at 9:05 AM and arrive at Sayville at 10:15 AM. Then, take a taxi shuttle (bring cash) to the Sayville Ferry Terminal for a ferry to Cherry Grove on Fire Island. *Drivers:* Park at the Bay Shore station in a pay spot, or park on the street obeying the parking signs, then take the 9:58 AM train arriving at 10:15 AM in Sayville. Do not park at Sayville because our return trip ends in Bayshore (not Sayville). Drivers should use the machine on the west track to purchase a one-way ticket from Bayshore to Sayville. Seniors can purchase a ticket on the train with no penalty. *Ferry:* Purchase a one-way ferry ticket at Sayville because we will use another ferry line on our return trip. The ferry from Sayville to Cherry Grove leaves at 10:30 am. *Return:* Ferries depart from Ocean Beach to Bay Shore at 3:35, 4:45, and 6:00 pm and from Atlantique to Bay Shore at 5:30 pm. Trains leave hourly. *Costs* (bring Cash for taxi and ferry) LIRR $30.50, senior $20.50 Ferry from Sayville to FI $11 Ferry return $13 Taxi $6 Co-Leaders: Jessica 347-603-8447 (day of walk) and Tom Bergen Joint Walk with AMC Rain Cancels

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.

A Pleasant Hiking Adventure in Inwood and Fort Tryon Parks

Hopefully better weather this time. Experience a delightful hike and adventure through the scenic landscapes of Inwood and Fort Tryon Parks. This event offers participants the opportunity to explore the hills and back trails of Inwood Park, followed by a brief uphill walk leading into Fort Tryon Park. The journey begins in Inwood Park, where hikers will traverse a variety of hills and secluded trails. After completing this section, the group will embark on a short uphill segment to enter Fort Tryon Park. Here, participants can enjoy the beautiful surroundings, including the renowned Fort Tryon Gardens. * Total Distance: Approximately 4 to 5 miles * Pace: Very moderate * Duration: Up to 3 hours for the full event Participants are encouraged to bring lunch or a snack. There will be an excellent spot along the route to relax, eat, and take in the picturesque scenery. Joint with AMC. Guests must sign our Waiver and Release ([https://tinyurl.com/28cez6j8](https://tinyurl.com/28cez6j8)) to participate. Meet at 9:30 AM by the restrooms in Anne Loftus Playground, located at Dyckman Street and Riverside Drive/Broadway (route 9), across from the A train. If using the 1 train, exit at Dyckman Street and walk four blocks to the playground on Broadway. If driving, look for a spot nearby. Limited to 30 persons. Then a waitlist (which I’ll probably open up anyway the day before the hike.) **Hike Leader:** Steve Galla, Hiking phone number 914-400-7110. Call, do not text if you have a problem.

Summer Streets/Manhattan Aug 15 🚸: Brooklyn Bridge to Inwood

***[Summer Streets](https://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/pedestrians/summerstreets.shtml#summerstreets-manhattan4)* are BACK!** Join us for one of our favorite annual walks as we make our way along car-free Broadway and Park Avenue, continuing north through Manhattan all the way to Inwood. On the Third Saturday in August, New York City’s usual traffic noise and honking horns give way to walkers, runners, cyclists, performers, fitness classes, art installations, giveaways, and plenty of street activity. It is a wonderful way to experience the city from a completely different perspective. We will walk approximately 12 miles from the Brooklyn Bridge to Dyckman Street in Inwood. The walk will take about 6 hours and will be point-to-point at a faster pace. You do not have to walk the entire route. Join us for a few miles or stay for the full walk. There will be many opportunities to leave along the way, with easy access to public transportation. See the full program of Summer Streets here: https://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/pedestrians/summerstreets.shtml **Walk August 15th -** Brooklyn Bridge to Dykeman Street Meet: * **9am** outside of Brooklyn Bridge City Hall subway station at the entrance of Brooklyn Bridge pedestrian walkway. * Subways 4,5,6 * We will start the walk **promptly** at 9am!!! Pre-walk bathrooms can be used at Starbucks on corner of Park Row / Beekman Street with purchase. **Walk:** * **12 miles** (approx 6 hours) point to point. * Faster pace. * Many drop-out points. * Streets reopen to traffic at 3pm. **End of Walk:** * The walk ends at Dykeman Street after 12 miles/ 6 hours (subway A). **What to bring:** * **Water** will be available for refillable bottles along the way. But bring extra water. * Bring **lunch**/ snacks. No extended lunch break planned but we will take a few extra minutes at 550 Madison. * **Sun** protection. Hike leader: **Please do not post questions/comments prior to the walk.** **Ivan (text with your name: 917-446-0013)** **Sigrid (text with your name: 404-991-8229)** **Tiffany (text with your name: 718-300-1655)**