ARE YOU UP FOR THE CHALLENGE?
We’re excited to introduce the NY State Parks Wellness Challenge for the 2025 season! Throughout the year, immerse yourself in all kinds of wellness activities at state parks and historic sites across the Empire State. From trying your hand at yoga to engaging your senses to packing a picnic, achieve wellness through a variety of ways in the outdoors.
Finish 25 activities to win a special edition sticker!
Ready to take on the Wellness Challenge? We’ve gathered a list of 50 wellness-related missions you can achieve at most state parks and historic sites. Complete 25 of the missions this year either as an individual or as a team or group.
Activities must be completed in the 2025 calendar year. Submissions of activities completed in past years during previous visits will not result in points.
READY TO TAKE ON THE CHALLENGE?
HERE'S HOW IT WORKS!
DOWNLOAD THE APP
Bring the Wellness Challenge with you wherever you go this year! We’ve partnered with Goosechase to bring you a digital version of the challenge where you can do everything right from your phone!
- Download the Goosechase app from either your iPhone or Android app store
- Create an account (Have an account? Just log in!)
- Search for New York State Parks Wellness Challenge or use the join code C38WSA to join.
- Start completing missions! Each mission equals 1 point. When you’ve completed 25 missions and achieved 25 points, you’ve earned your special edition sticker.
USE THE CHECKLIST
In early 2025, hard copies of the Wellness Challenge checklist will be available at state parks and historic sites near you. Use the checklist to keep track of the missions you’ve completed and send us in the completed checklist when you’ve reached 25 missions!
- Download the checklist here or pick one up at your local state park or historic site.
- Start completing missions! Each mission equals 1 point. When you’ve completed 25 missions and achieved 25 points, you’ve earned your special edition sticker.
- Mail in your checklist to the address below once you’ve completed 25 missions.
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
625 Broadway
Albany, N.Y. 12207
Attn. Wellness ChallengeWellness Challenge submissions will be accepted from January 1, 2025, to January 12, 2026. Stickers will be mailed to participants who have completed at least 25 missions and provided their mailing address in late January 2026.
Activities must be completed in the 2025 calendar year. Submissions of activities completed in past years during previous visits will not result in points.
