3rd Annual Prospect Park Treasure Hunt
GNOMES!
Assemble your band of bold explorers for puzzles, challenges, mischief, and phe-gnome-inal prizes!!
Choose Your Adventure Date
Limited spots available - Reserve now to secure your gnome adventure!
Teams
Teams of 3-6 adventurers work best. Each team should appoint a captain to help us relay crucial instructions.
Arrival & Check-In
Please arrive between 11:00-11:30AM for registration. We'll begin promptly at 11:30. We'll be set up across from the picnic house in the long meadow.
What to Bring
- Smartphone with QR code scanning capability
- Portable phone charger - your device is your treasure map
- Comfortable walking shoes for park exploration
- Water & light snacks for the journey
- Weather-appropriate clothing (we hunt rain or shine!)
- Sunscreen and bug spray
- Sense of wonder and readiness for gnome magic
Frequently Asked Questions
The Annual Prospect Park Treasure Hunt is a live, outdoor adventure through Prospect Park. Teams follow a trail of hidden QR code clues and puzzles, solving riddles as they explore the park. The fastest team to find all the clues and return to the starting point wins prizes. It's a fun, interactive way to test teamwork, observation, and problem-solving skills.
The hunt is designed for adults but is open to all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
No! You can sign up solo, as a pair, or with a full team. Solo adventurers and small groups will be matched with others on the day of the hunt.
Teams of 3–6 adventurers work best, but slightly larger or smaller groups are welcome.
The hunt happens rain or shine! We believe a little weather adds to the adventure. However, in cases of severe weather conditions, we will be in touch with all participants to ensure everyone stays safe.
All clues and puzzles are hidden as QR codes around the park. Scan each QR code to reveal your next challenge and location. Teams must solve the clues in order to complete the hunt.
Yes! The team that completes the hunt in the fastest time wins phe-gnome-inal prizes.
Questions about the gnome hunt? Need help with team formation or have accessibility concerns?
The gnomes are waiting, are you ready?