Adventures NYC June 19, 2010

Join the NYC Department of Parks & Recreation and Backpacker Magazine for Adventures NYC, and discover adventure right here in your own backyard! Get ready to hike, bike, climb and paddle your way across the five boroughs as we celebrate NYC Parks and the great outdoors.

On Saturday, June 19, stop by Central Park and enjoy a day of outdoor adventure…for FREE! Activities will include:

* Rock Climbing Walls
* Dagger™ & Wilderness Systems™ Paddle Sports Center
* Take Me Fishing™ Zone
* Fitness Clinics
* Free Bike Rentals
* Bike Helmet Giveaway
* Free Valet Bike Parking, Courtesy of KEEN Footwear
* Bird Watching Tours
* Yoga Clinics
* “The Last Airbender” Martial Arts Zone, led by Shaolin Kung Fu Training Center
* Obstacle Courses
* Trampoline Acrobatics by The Skyriders!
* Outdoor Career Fair
* Special Musical Performances

Adventures NYC is proud to be a part of Outdoor Nation, a growing community of young outdoor enthusiasts and advocates. On Sunday, June 20, Central Park will host 500 youth delegates from all 50 states in a ground–breaking Youth Summit to champion the outdoors for all Americans.

Official Website: http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_things_to_do/events/output_pages/adventures_nyc.php