After signing up for a lengthy and expensive gym membership, people often find that they are more unhappy than when they first considered adding physical exercise to their regular routine. There are several reasons for peoples’ frustration with becoming more active. People often remain isolated when working out in a gym. Additionally, there is a lack of fun and entertainment that comes with using stale equipment day after day that offers slow results at best. People making a change for the better most often find success and newly-opened doors through outdoor activities that involve others. The solution for such troubles exists thanks to the intramural sports taking place in Central Park. Here, people are out having fun, improving the quality of their lives, and getting into shape on a daily basis.
More than a Park to Run or Bike In
Jogging and walking are merely the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the recreational and health-oriented activities available in Central Park. There are a wealth of organized sports and regular gatherings of like-minded individuals that keep people engaged with life in the best possible way. The organized sports taking place in this beautiful setting are designed for people of all ages with all types of abilities. While fun, community, and engaging recreation are the main focus of these intramural sports, there is a healthy amount of competition that allows people to become the absolute best that they can be in all areas of life.
Softball
One of the most popular intramural sports in the park is softball. Virtually every player is welcome once the first pitch has been thrown. The pristine New York skyline provides the backdrop for each game, and it is not unusual for players to get together for drinks and food at the end of the last inning. There are a number of fields where players can get in the game, including those in the North Meadow and the Great Lawn. There are plenty of pick-up games that people can discover by visiting Meetup.com. More serious players can also invest in their team by registering through Zogsports.org.
New Breed of Sports
Unconventional intramural sports are also becoming quite popular. Ultimate Frisbee matches are a regular occurrence through sources such as Meetup.com. In some cases, players do not even need to bring their own equipment. The North Meadow Recreation Center has everything you need for the Ultimate Match available as a rental. Rock Climbing has also made a splash on the intramural scene in the park. Taking advantage of the naturally-gorgeous landscape of the park, there are several areas for climbing that offer a real challenge for athletes. Cat Rock resides on the South end of the park while Umpire Rock offers an extremely challenging climb for experienced climbers. Located uptown at 110th Street, climbers can convene in order to tackle Worthless Boulder. The intramural scene for this sport comes to life when people visit ClimbNYC.com for further information.
Conventional intramural sports are also alive and well in Central Park. Cycling and in-line skating are responsible for a number of clubs that explore the park in its entirety. People interested in these sports can check out the New York Cycle Club and the Empire State Club.
