Parkour looks like something you either grew up doing or never will, and this free Pier I session is designed to prove otherwise: coaches start with how to land, how to roll and how to read an obstacle before anyone vaults anything. It sits on the Hudson waterfront at West 70th Street, which means the sightline behind you is the river and the Palisades. If you want the summer's least expensive way to try something genuinely new, this is a ninety-minute door into it.
What to expect
Expect a warm-up, then drills that build from safe landings and rolls to basic vaults and traverses using the pier's benches, rails and steps. Instruction is pitched at true beginners and scales for anyone who arrives with experience. Wear clothes you can move in and shoes with grip.
Good to know
- Take the 1/2/3 to 72nd St and walk west to Riverside Boulevard, then down to Pier I
- Free and open to the public — Summer on the Hudson programs need no registration unless stated
- Wear athletic shoes with grip and clothing you can move and land in
- Bring water; the pier gets full sun in the middle of the day
- Good for beginners and teens; check age guidance before bringing younger kids
- Pier I Cafe is right there if you want to stay for the sunset
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Common questions
Do I need experience?
No — the session is built around parkour fundamentals for beginners, starting with landing and rolling technique.
Is it free?
Yes. Summer on the Hudson programs are free and open to the public.
Where is Pier I?
In Riverside Park South at West 70th Street, on the Hudson River waterfront.
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