Turn Central Park into a playable map: a phone-guided scavenger hunt that leads teams through the southern park in about three hours. Expect ~2 miles of walking, smartphone clues, and pockets of park history between Columbus Circle and Belvedere Castle.
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You step out of Columbus Circle and the city noise narrows into footsteps and conversation. The quest begins on pavement that gives way to mulched paths and the Mall’s plane trees, and your phone becomes both map and gamekeeper as you thread from ball fields past the zoo toward Belvedere Castle.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for people who can walk 2 miles with short breaks; moderate fitness recommended for climbing stairs or short slopes.
Wildlife
History
Central Park was created in the 1850s as one of America’s first major urban parks, designed to offer restorative green space to a rapidly growing New York City.
Conservation
The park is managed by NYC Parks and supported by the non-profit Central Park Conservancy; stick to paths, avoid feeding wildlife, and carry out trash to help protect fragile plantings.
Reserve your spot on the New York Lower Central Park Scavenger Hunt Adventure today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Charge your phone
This tour runs from a smartphone app; bring a portable charger to avoid losing progress mid-quest.
Start early or late
Begin at off-peak times to avoid crowds on the Mall and near the zoo, especially on weekends.
Dress for variable weather
Paths can be muddy after rain and shade keeps temperatures lower under the trees—layers and grippy shoes help.
Bring small cash
Street vendors and nearby carts are convenient for snacks or water if you want to pause without detouring far.
Smartphone with data plan
Required to run the Urban Adventure Quest app and redeem your voucher.
Portable power bank
Keeps your device charged through three hours of navigation and photo challenges.
Comfortable walking shoes
Support for paved and compact dirt paths, and comfort during a multi-mile stroll.
Light waterproof layer
Useful in spring showers and for shelter during unexpected weather.
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