An unforgettable outdoor adventure that fosters trust, problem solving, team–building, and overcoming fear in a safe, secure environment right here in New York City.
Adventure Program
What is the Adventure Program?
- A low–cost outdoor education and adventure program in Alley Pond Park, Queens
- A one–day adventure or overnight camping experience
- For anyone ages 8 and up including families, youth groups, and other organizations
- Learn how to work as a group and overcome fears on the new Adventure Course
- Learn how to canoe, use a compass, fish, and enjoy a natural setting without leaving NYC
- Participants explore 655 acres of woodlands, ponds, trails, and wildlife
- No previous experience necessary to participate
Features
- Fishing
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Orienteering
- Nature
- Day & Night Hikes
Now Featuring: The New Adventure Course
Adventure Course
The Alley Pond Park Adventure Course is a challenging ropes course, featuring both low– and high–ropes course elements that promote team building and problem–solving skills. Elements of the Alley Pond Park Adventure Course include a "zip–line," a climbing and bouldering wall, a trust fall station, swings, nets, leaps, and balance platforms. Each element emphasizes different group characteristics such as self–confidence, communication, cooperation, trust, and leadership. As teams work through the elements of the Adventure Course, they learn about themselves and their relationships to others, and develop leadership and problem solving skills. A highly trained and certified course facilitator guides each group through the course, providing opportunities for participants to discuss and reflect on their experiences.
The Alley Pond Park Adventure Course was built by Project Adventure, one of the leading ropes course builders and operators in the country. It is the first challenge course in New York City, the largest challenge course in the metropolitan region, and perhaps the most state–of–the–art challenge course in the United States.
The Course is a permanent addition to the facilities of Alley Pond Park and will serve to expand the Alley Pond Park Adventure Center and Adventure Program offerings.