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Street Games

Saturday, April 28, 2012

11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Thomas Jefferson Park
114th Street & First Avenue, Manhattan

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FREE EVENT
Rain or shine

In the event of rain, Street Games will be moved indoors to the Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center located in the park.

Presented by:
Disney

On Saturday, April 28, 2012, NYC Parks and the Walt Disney Company will host the 5th Annual Street Games at Thomas Jefferson Park in Harlem.

Street Games brings back the classic street games from the ’60s and ’70s and introduces them to a new generation with a modern twist! Pogo sticks, double-dutch, hula hoops, and yo-yos are just some of the activities that you and your family can try out at this popular annual event. With new activities being added each year, there is something for everyone to enjoy!

Get moving with popular venues such as:

  • Stickball
  • Pogo sticks
  • Hula Hoops
  • Double-Dutch
  • Hippity Hop
  • Yo-Yos
  • Skateboarding clinics
  • Knicks Groove Truck
  • Learn To Ride Your Bike (must bring your own bike)
  • Street hockey

New activities this year include:

  • Soap Box Derby – located behind the main stage!
  • Sky Bounce Youth Handball Tournamentregister online today for Free!
  • Red Bull 5 Spot Manhattan Qualifiers – to sign up visit u90soccer.com!
  • Red Bulls Skills Challenge – creates a fun and challenging environment where players complete in variety of skills tests. The top players in each age group are invited to a regional final. Regional winners are then recognized on the field at Red Bull Arena, during a Red Bulls match. More information about Red Bulls Skills Challenge.
  • Arts & Crafts with Scribble Shop

Guy doing a trick on a pogo stick

People doing double dutching

Street Games 2012 is also more than just the games!  KISS FM will be spinning music and emceeing from the main stage and the Dance Theater of Harlem will perform twice throughout the day!

To learn more about volunteer opportunities at Street Games 2012 or other Parks-produced events, please contact Venus Melo at (212) 360-1376 or via email at venus.melo@parks.nyc.gov.

Event Highlights

Here are some image highlights from past Street Games.

Click on any image to see a larger version.

  • Girl playing with a hula hoop
  • kid on a skateboard
  • Playing Basketball at Street Games
  • Man helping child playing stick ball at Street Games
  • People performing double dutch
  • People performing double dutch
  • Arts and Crafts at Street Games
  • Child playing a chalk game at Street Games
  • People playing handball at Street Games
  • Children riding bouncy balls at Street Games
  • People rollerskating at Street Games
  • Person doing yo-yo tricks at Street Games

Street Games PSA

It’s My Park: Street Games

Sponsorship

Interested in becoming a sponsor of Street Games? In addition to being featured in the one of the largest outdoor public events in NYC during the Spring, your brand will gain exposure through a comprehensive marketing plan that includes, but is not limited to:

Please contact Graham at Graham.Fisk@parks.nyc.gov for more information.

Sponsors

Disney

ABC 7

Team ESPN

Radio Disney

Red Bull

Sky Bounce

Knicks

KISS FM

Cabot

Open Road

NYC Water

DNAinfo.com

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