Kick Off Summer on the Water with Food, Festivities, Fundraising & Friendly Competition at the Hudson River Park Games

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NEW YORK, June 06, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hudson River Park Friends, an independent nonprofit dedicated to the completion, care and enhancement of Hudson River Park, is pleased to invite New York residents, businesses and visitors to kick off summer at the 5th annual Hudson River Park Games (HRPK Games) to be held on Saturday, June 22 on Pier 40 in Hudson River Park from 9 A.M. to 2 P.M., with an After-Party to follow. Conceived by Hudson River Park Friends, the HRPK Games are a celebration of the competitive spirit and generosity that make New York among the greatest cities in the world. Competitors will simultaneously experience and support this indispensable community resource and premier waterfront treasure that is Hudson River Park, the longest riverfront park in the United States, and New York's "Park for Play."

HRPK Games Pentathlon features five competitions; plus a championship round obstacle course. The top-scoring team wins the prestigious Hudson River Park Cup. The HRPK Games welcomes participants of all skill levels and is open to everyone – from local residents and businesses, to visiting out-of-towners.

"Nationally recognized for its expansive riverfront location and myriad of recreational assets, Hudson River Park is enjoyed by millions as a place of play, leisure and scenic beauty," said Connie Fishman, Executive Director of Hudson River Park Friends. "HRPK Games gives a sampling of some of the popular sports and activities enjoyed in the Park, coupled with some friendly competition, all for a good cause. Ticket sales contribute to our free public programs and to keeping the Park clean, green, safe and beautiful."

THE GAMES
Teams are assembled to compete in a Pentathlon consisting of a series of heats culminating with a championship obstacle course to determine who will take home the coveted Hudson River Park Cup. The Games include:

• DODGEBALL: A schoolyard classic; eliminate all opposing players by tagging them OUT
• VOLLEYBALL: Teams will take to the courts, playing a round-robin style tournament
• BASKETBALL: Relays that challenge teams' physical skills against the clock
• FLAG FOOTBALL: Teams play a modified game, where ballcarriers are downed by "deflagging", rather than tackling
• STEAL THE BACON: In this tag-based game, points are scored by "stealing the bacon" while preventing opponents from scoring
• CHAMPIONSHIP OBSTACLE COURSE: A series of challenging physical obstacles that test speed, agility, balance and endurance

TICKETS & PACKAGES
Whether riding solo, coupling up, making it a family affair or a squad outing, HRPK Games offers a fun activity for participants to challenge themselves, spend time with friends and meet new people, while experiencing NYC's ultimate communal outdoor arena and supporting a great cause. Interested participants can select one the following ticket packages; all include entry into the Pre-Event Mixer:

• GENERAL TICKET: Registration for one player to be matched with a team, including team t-shirt and onsite lunch
• VIP TICKET: Registration for one player to be matched to a team, including team t-shirt, onsite lunch and access to After-Party
• TWO-TICKET PACKAGE: Registration for two players to be matched with a team, and includes team t-shirt and onsite lunch
• VIP TWO-TICKET PACKAGE: Registration for two players to be matched with a team, including team t-shirt, onsite lunch and access to After-Party
• TEAM PACKAGE: Registration for a team of ten players, including team t-shirts and onsite lunch
• VIP TEAM PACKAGE: Registration for a team of ten players, including team t-shirts, onsite lunch and access to After-Party

ADDITIONAL WAYS TO PARTICIPATE
HRPK Games make a great corporate or volunteer activity for local businesses and philanthropists.

• NEIGHBORHOOD CHAMPIONS: The HRPK Games presents a unique team building opportunity, delivering a positive environment that supports employees' active lifestyles. Includes ten VIP tickets and an opportunity for on-site promotion at The Games Expo.
• THE GAMES EXPO includes free activities and giveaways for participants, spectators and visitors. Last year, the Hudson River Park Games attracted the attention of professional athletes and entertainers including Mike Dunleavy Jr. and the Knicks City Dancers.

The HRPK Games are presented by Terminal Warehouse, a historic former warehouse complex that today is a cutting-edge office, retail and entertainment destination in the heart of West Chelsea. Current supporting sponsors include Brookfield Properties, Citi, Galaxy Investment Partners, Goldman Sachs, GreenOak Real Estate, New York Cruise Lines, Oxford Property Group, Mercer and Warburg Pincus.

Hudson River Park has transformed four miles of decaying piers and parking lots along Manhattan's West Side into a beloved, urban recreational paradise. Attracting 17 million visits each year, Hudson River Park offers a myriad of recreational and educational activities for local residents and visitors alike annually offering 700+ programs and events to the public and students from the five boroughs and visitors from across the globe, and plays a critical role in protecting the Hudson River environment itself. In its brief 20 year history, Hudson River Park has also served as an important catalyst for economic development and job creation. Over the past decade, it has attracted at least $3 billion in new construction in the adjacent New York City neighborhoods. The inspiration for numerous waterfront parks both locally and nationally, Hudson River Park represents the next great era in urban parks with the rebirth of the waterfront.

TO REGISTER OR LEARN MORE ABOUT THE HUDSON RIVER PARK GAMES, PLEASE VISIT: http://www.hudsonriverparkgames.org.

ABOUT HUDSON RIVER PARK
Hudson River Park, which extends from Chambers Street to 59th Street along Manhattan's west side, is the longest riverfront park in the United States. This free, urban recreational oasis is home to award-winning skate parks, playgrounds, sports fields, gardens and nature exhibits, boating and maritime activities, art installations and myriad year-round events that celebrate the diverse cultures and neighborhoods along its shores. The Park plays a critical role in protecting the Hudson River ecosystem, and though it receives no public operating funds from state and local government, its development has transformed four miles of decaying piers and parking lots
into a premier New York City destination for local residents and visitors alike. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @HudsonRiverPark, and LIKE us on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/HudsonRiverPark.

ABOUT HUDSON RIVER PARK FRIENDS
Hudson River Park Friends is an independent nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the completion, care and enhancement of the Hudson River Park, and is the designated fundraising partner of the Hudson River Park Trust. Founded in 1999, Friends has also been the principal private advocacy group working to garner public dollars for Hudson River Park's construction, and monitor Park progress under the Hudson River Park Act. Friends' advocacy has already helped to secure over $250 million in public funding to construct Hudson River Park, and to hasten the relocation of incompatible municipal facilities on designated parkland. Friends is working in partnership with the Hudson River Park Trust to channel its fundraising efforts so that sufficient capital is available to complete the Park, build an endowment, augment operating resources and guarantee that the Park always remains in world-class condition. To learn more, visit https://hudsonriverpark.org/about-us/friends.

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