Free monthly community walk at Willowbrook Park on Staten Island, meeting at the carousel. The walk is led by Leigh Goldstein, MD, and powered by the Community Health Center of Richmond; participants walk at a comfortable pace and can ask the physician questions along the route.
Walk with a Doc - Willowbrook Park Monthly Walk is a club open to all levels, held at Walk with a Doc - Staten Island in New York City, NY. It is free to attend. The class runs monthly. Schedule: First Tuesday of every month at 9:00 AM. Check Walk with a Doc - Staten Island's site for the latest availability and booking.
Prices and schedules change. Please confirm current details with Walk with a Doc - Staten Island before booking.
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Common Questions About Walking Clubs in New York City
These are the questions people most often ask about walking clubs in New York City — answers apply city-wide, not just to this class.
Do walking clubs cost money in New York City?
2 of the 6 walking clubs in New York City are free to attend; the rest run from $20 to $35 (typical: $20). Every figure is computed from the listings themselves, not estimated.
Do I need to register in advance?
Most walks are drop-in, but a few venues — parks, museums, some health programmes — ask you to register so they know who's coming. Check the booking link on the walk card.
What pace and distance should I expect?
Most walks run three to five miles over 60 to 90 minutes at a conversational pace, and many groups split into faster and slower packs after the first mile. Where the organiser publishes a route length, the listing shows it.
What should I bring to a group walk?
Wear shoes you've already broken in and bring water. For longer trail walks the organiser's page lists anything else to carry — layers are useful because most groups walk rain or shine.
Are walking clubs beginner-friendly?
Almost all of them. Leaders usually introduce newcomers to the group, and pace-specific walks say so in the listing — you won't be left behind on a general club walk.