PLEASE LIST through 6/16/18: ADVENTURES NYC 2018- FREE OUTDOOR ADVENTURES IN CENTRAL PARK

Mitchell J. Silver, FAICP Commissioner, NYC Parks www.nyc.gov/parks

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PLEASE LIST through June 16, 2018 IMMEDIATE

 

ADVENTURES NYC 2018— FREE OUTDOOR ADVENTURES IN CENTRAL PARK

 

DATE:               Saturday, June 16, 2018 – Rain or Shine

 

TIME:                 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m.

                       

LOCATION:      Central Park

The Bandshell

Enter at 72^nd Street

MANHATTAN

 

EVENT:             Adventure is calling; and NYC Parks invites you to answer the call as we transform Central Park into the nation’s largest urban adventure playground at the 14^th annual Adventures NYC Festival. The annual celebration provides New Yorkers with an opportunity to engage in some outdoor fun for FREE. Get out and get active, with activities for all ages and skill levels. Some of this year’s activities will include:

 

·         Zip lining;

·         Log rolling;

·         Nike Training Club live sessions;

·         Stand-up paddle boarding;

·         Rock climbing;

 

Sponsors include 32 Degrees, Bassmaster, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing, Ski Vermont, Smugglers' Notch, Nike, New York Red Bulls, I LOVE NY, Honest Tea, Cabot, Zojirushi, Purity, RXBar, Whole Foods, Zico Coconut Water, Townsend’s Brew Dr. Kombucha, Fjall Raven, Chameleon Cold Brew, and Teen Titans Go! Movies.  

 

DETAILS:          Adventures NYC, hosted in Central Park, features FREE activities including:

·         Zip lining – BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND

·         Rock climbing

·         Log rolling – BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND

·         Stand-up paddle boarding – BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND

·         Gaga ball

·         Parkour course

·         Fitness Instruction

·         Free bike valet parking

 

Additionally, participants have an opportunity to work out with Nike trainers at Adventures NYC! Join Nike Trainer Ariel Foxie for a conditioning-inspired workout, and Nike Trainer Ashley Wilking for a boxing-inspired HIIT workout. Space is limited and first come, first served, so sign up today to guarantee your place!

 

·         Register for Ariel Foxie (11:30 a.m. - noon)

·         Register for Ariel Foxie (12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.)

·         Register for Ashley Wilking (1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.) 

·         Register for Ashley Wilking (2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.)

 

Waivers: NYC Parks will require 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.

 

Photos are attached for media use (Photo Credit: NYC Parks).

 

Media Contact:

Anessa Hodgson

pressoffice@parks.nyc.gov

(212) 360-1311