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Historic Fairmount Park Scavenger Hunt (Fall 2022)

Discover the fascinating past and present of Fairmount Park on this fun and engaging scavenger hunt!

Date

Saturday, September 24, 2022


Time

10:00am - 2:00pm


Location

Lloyd Hall
1 Boathouse Row
Philadelphia, PA


After a three-year pandemic hiatus, we’re thrilled to announce the return of the one day, in-person Historic Fairmount Park Scavenger Hunt! Unlike the self-paced digital scavenger hunts from the past couple years that were spread out over many weeks, competitors in this hunt use bicycles to traverse Fairmount Park over the course of a few thrilling hours!

If you participated in the 2020 & 2021 summer scavenger hunts, OcTOURber, or WinTOUR, this is your chance to try a more competitive and intense game that also guarantees team fun and offers the chance to meet your fellow competitors while on the move. If you’ve never participated in the scavenger hunts, this special event is a great chance to get to know what it’s all about!

Best of all, we’ll continue the tradition of a postgame party at the Cosmic Cafe’s Ciderhouse bar, with well deserved drinks and a prize ceremony!

Read all about our inaugural Historic Fairmount Park Scavenger Hunt here

TICKET PRICES: Early bird discount ($10 off each ticket) available until September 1, 2022. EVERY member of your team must have a ticket (due to space limitations in the historic houses, teams cannot exceed 6 players).

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS: If Philadelphia’s parks make a difference in your life – consider becoming a member of Fairmount Park Conservancy and help ensure that Philadelphia’s parks are enhanced for generations to come. PLUS members register first for events and enjoy discounts on park experiences including Treetop Quest, Shofuso and more!


KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:

  • Participants will meet at Lloyd Hall at 10:00 am.
  • Teams of 2-6 may complete the scavenger hunt by bicycle (please wear a helmet!) or any other legal form of transportation. Specify your team name and your team contact person when you register or write in “need a team.”
  • Teams will use a free Android/iPhone compatible app called GooseChase which can be downloaded by all team members prior to the event. Team members will receive a password after signing at the Lloyd Hall check-in, which will give them access to all the missions. MORE DETAILS TO COME!
  • Each team receives a complimentary map of Fairmount Park.
  • This event takes place in light rain or shine. Dress appropriately!
  • Every team is a winner! Each team is eligible to win swag at the end of the hunt at Parks on Tap. We plan for every team to win something! HOWEVER, THERE IS NO PRIZE FOR FASTEST TO FINISH. Safety is our highest priority. All teams have until 2:00 pm to complete the missions. Please take your time and be very alert to cars and pedestrians while biking in the park. 

Additional details on the scavenger hunt can be found on the ticket page under the “about” section. For any questions, feel free to reach out to programs@myphillypark.org.