STRONGER TOGETHER
SCAVENGER HUNT
We teamed up with our friends at Goosechase to collaborate with Waterfront Alliance and The NY / NJ Harbor & Estuary Program (HEP) to help make an interactive experience and scavenger hunt for City of Water Day!
Connect to participants • Learn about our waterways • Earn points & win prizes
It's easy and free to join!
1. Download Goosechase
2. Use join code CityofWater2025
What is City of Water Day?
A region-wide day of free, family-friendly events on or near the water!
July 12th
Dozens of communities across all five boroughs, Westchester and Rockland counties, and New Jersey will host events on and near the water that celebrate the importance of a resilient and equitably shared waterfront. From free kayaking to rowing to hands-on workshops, these events offer community members opportunities for fun, education, and access to their local waterfront.
This region has over 500 miles of coastline, making our shared waterways a defining lifeline of our communities. We wanted to make something to enhance the connections and participation at City of Water Day so you could immerse youself in the waterways of our region no matter where you are. Something not only fun but meaningful. We hope you dive in, sometimes even literally :).
How it works
-
Once you are on the app, you'll be introduced to Missions that will get you engaging and thinking about our region's waterways.
-
Answer questions, snap photos and videos, add reflections, engage with other participants, get real-time notifications.
-
Complete missions and get points in be in the running for prizes
Details on PRIZES!
To earn points, complete missions on our City of Water Scavenger hunt. To redeem a prize, just make sure you give us a way to best contact you. In the event of a tie, winners will be rchosen in a draw. Winners will be announced Wednesday July 17th.
For most TOTAL points!
A free ticket on one of one of the popular Lighthouse Scenic Boat Tours with the National Lighthouse Museum of Staten Island, with guide Wade R. Goria.
or
Two reserved seats on kayaks in Hoboken Cove Community Boathouse's popular Public River Trip.
For most City of Water Day events attended!
A Patagonia grab-bag, including a 40L Black Hole Duffel, Patagonia Brimmer, lightweight towel, sun mask and recycled tote
For most liked submission
Two tickets August 12th to Marine Park night at the Brooklyn Cyclones from Marine Park Alliance
For best family engagement
Two free weeks of summer camp with Row NY (Redeemable for this summer or 2026, based on availability, for grades 7-11)
Open to anyone who participates and opts to be in the running. A free remote controlled, wind-driven sailboat session at the iconic Conservatory Water in Central Park from Rocking the Boat!
For the love of it!
Supported by:
