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Adventures NYC Festival Gives Adrenaline Rush At Central Park
Come ready to rock climb, shoot arrows, zip line and so much more at the 15th Annual Adventures NYC Festival.
CENTRAL Park, NY — Central Park is the place to take risks, jump from high places and glide through the air this weekend as it hosts the 15th annual Adventures NYC Festival.
The event brings archery, zip lining, rock climbing, a parkour course and more to the park on Saturday, June 15.
The event is totally free, but tickets are needed for zip lining and stand up paddle boarding, as there are limited spots available for the activity. They will be given out on a first-come-first-served basis.
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This year's activities include:
- Rock Climbing
- Zip Lining
- Archery
- Rod and Reel Skills
- GaGa Ball
- Riglet Snowboarding
- Parkour
- Wheelchair Basketball
- Free Bike Rentals
- Dance and Fitness
- Riglet Park (faux snowboarding for kids under 6)
Water-Based Activities
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- Key Log Rolling
- Stand-Up Paddleboarding
Participants in the rock climbing, zip lining, stand-up paddleboarding, parkour, archery, wheelchair basketball, key log rolling and GaGa activities must all sign waivers and provide identification before participating in the events.
If you are under the age of 18 you must have a legal guardian present with photo ID to sign the waiver.
What you need to know:
Where
The Bandshell Area in Central Park
When
Saturday, June 15 from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Is there a rain date?
The event will go on rain or shine.
Directions
Take the 1,2 or 3 to the 72nd Street Station. Exit the station at the SE corner, head northeast on Amsterdam Avenue towards W 72nd Street. Turn right onto W 72nd St, continue onto Terrace Dr.
Take the C train to the 72 Street Station. Exit the station on the SW corner, head southeast on W 72nd towards Central Park West and continue onto Terrace Dr.
Take the M72 Bus to West 72nd Street and Central Park West. Head southeast on W 72nd to the park's entrance.
Weather
The weather forecast for Saturday in Central Park is a close to perfect one, with mostly sunny skies and high of 82 degrees and low of 64 degrees — according to a forecast from AccuWeather.
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