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Adventures NYC (Central Park)
Saturday, June 17th, 2023 at 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Free
Central Park, the Bandshell + Surrounding Area
enter at 72nd Street
FREE EVENT
Rain or shine
Get ready to paddle, climb, bike, and race at Adventures NYC!
On Saturday, June 17, join NYC Parks in Central Park to celebrate the great outdoors and enjoy a day of adventure—for free!
This year’s activities include:
- Rock climbing
- Adventure course
- Stand-up paddleboarding
- Archery
- Roller skating
- Food court
and more!
Participation in stand-up paddleboarding may involve getting wet. A towel and a change of clothes is recommended.
Activity lines are subject to close early, so come on time!
Tickets
Most activities do not require tickets; however, to avoid long wait times for stand-up paddleboarding, a limited number of passes with assigned time slots will be given out at 11:00 a.m. Passes are free and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Waivers
Participants in some activations, including rock climbing, stand-up paddleboarding, and archery, must sign a waiver and provide photo identification before participating in these activities. The waivers will be provided at the event for participants to sign. Participants under the age of 18 must have a legal guardian present with photo identification to sign the waiver.
Height, Weight, Age, and Shoe Requirements
To participate in rock climbing and stand-up paddleboarding, you must meet the following requirements:
Stand-Up Paddle Boarding
You must be at least 8 years old to participate in stand-up paddleboarding.
Rock Climbing
For rock climbing, you must be at least 36 inches tall and must be over 40 pounds and under 250 pounds.
Highlights from previous years
Accessibility
For accessibility information, please contact accessibility@parks.nyc.gov or (212) 360-3338 by June 15. To learn more about accessible paths and entrances at Adventures NYC, please view the Adventures NYC Accessibility Map .
Become a Volunteer!
Help us make this festival a fun day for all New Yorkers! Please register to become a volunteer. (Must be 18 years or older unless attending as part of an organized group, with waivers completed in advance by parent/guardian.) For more information about volunteering at this event, please email Deputy Director of Citywide Special Events Ann Pedtke at Ann.Pedtke@parks.nyc.gov.
Sponsorship
Interested in becoming a sponsor of Adventures NYC? In addition to being featured in one of the largest public events in Central Park, your brand will gain exposure through a comprehensive marketing plan that includes, but is not limited to:
- LinkNYC Ads
- Printed flyers and posters distributed to various schools, businesses, and organizations
- Parks website (500,000 unique visitors/month)
- E-blasts to Parks’ lists
- Aggressive public relations campaign to over 200 media outlets
Please contact Christine Lee at Christine.Lee@parks.nyc.gov to receive more information.