Mitchell J. Silver, FAICP Commissioner, NYC Parks www.nyc.gov/parks | Listing | PLEASE LIST through June 18, 2016 IMMEDIATE |
ADVENTURES NYC 2016—FREE OUTDOOR ADVENTURE DAY IN CENTRAL PARK—PRESENTED BY CITI
DATE: Saturday, June 18, 2016 – Rain or Shine
TIME: 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m.
LOCATION: Central Park
The Bandshell
Enter the Park at 72nd Street
MANHATTAN
EVENT: Are you ready to hike, bike, climb and paddle in one of the country's largest urban adventure playgrounds!?! NYC Parks is gearing up to celebrate the great outdoors at the 12th annual Adventures NYC, presented by Citi! Join more than 25,000 New Yorkers in Central Park to enjoy activities including stand-up paddleboarding, an "Extreme Adventure Zone," yoga and more. NYC Parks offers a Saturday packed with free outdoor activities for all ages. Additional sponsors include Adidas, Zappos, Clif Bar, Vita Coco, Ski Vermont, Smugglers' Notch Resort, Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing, I Love NY, Honest Tea, Cabot, NY Knicks, NY Liberty and Whole Foods Market.
DETAILS: Adventures NYC, hosted in Central Park, features FREE activities including:
· Stand-Up Paddleboarding
· Rock Climbing
· Yoga
· Kids Boot Camp
· Mountain Bike Course
Waivers: NYC Parks will provide waivers for certain activities. Young adults under 18 years old must have a legal guardian present to sign the waiver.
Please note, lines are subject to close early to ensure that the event ends at 4 p.m.
Media Contact:
Crystal Howard
(212) 360-1311