Ohio’s Brook Park The city’s yearly Amazing Race scavenger hunt, which started during the pandemic and has changed every year, will soon provide Brook Park locals the opportunity to put their speed and problem-solving abilities to the test.
The race was developed in 2020 as a safe method for families and groups to come together while adhering to COVID-19 regulations, according to program coordinator Amanda Morgano.
According to her, the Amazing Race scavenger hunt began during COVID in 2020.
We wanted to come up with something that everyone could do as a family or group while still adhering to the COVID guidelines because it was such an odd time for everyone.
The primary focus of that first year was a set of picture challenges and hints to demonstrate that teams had been to specific places.
Since then, Morgano said, the event has grown every year, and she strives to create new events that keep it interesting and difficult for returning teams.
The city’s sirens will sound the start of the race, which will take place at the Brook Park Recreation Center at noon on August 30.
According to Morgano, they are then provided with a list of hints and the locations of every race stop, not in any particular order.
The objective is to finish as many chores as possible and return, or to finish all the tasks in 90 minutes.
The person who finishes the most chores in the shortest amount of time wins.
Not every team completes clues in time, but every year we have had a team that wins and finishes in the ninety minutes.
Morgano said organizers try to keep the event interesting, even though this year’s difficulties are still unknown.
She remarked, “We do our best to make sure everything is unique and different from the previous year, but I don’t want to ruin the surprise of the challenges and activities this year.”
The scavenger hunt has previously included lock combinations, brainteasers, QR codes, and minute-to-win-it games.
Although it can be challenging to find new spots every year in a city the size of Brook Park, Morgano stated that new areas are added whenever feasible.
She said that one of the challenges is preventing the event from feeling monotonous, particularly because many teams return every year.
Quick thinking is helpful, but a predetermined plan is not necessary, she noted.
Other than being quick-witted with the clues and puzzles and having the ability to read between the lines to determine where we are taking you, I don’t think a specific technique is required, Morgano stated.
We don’t simply list all the clues; usually, they are riddles or hints about the precise location.
Every year, the number of teams fluctuates between five and twenty-five.
Both adult groups and families with little children have participated. Each squad requires up to five individuals, a car, and a licensed driver.
According to Morgano, pre-registration is required at brookparkrec.activityreg.com.
Registration for this event closes on August 28. Only one person per team needs to register, and the cost is $10 per team.
According to Morgano, the mix of fresh challenges and community service keeps people coming back.
We’re able to keep it fresh and entertaining, so I like to believe that folks come back year after year,” she remarked.
Additionally, it would not have been possible without the assistance of a few Brook Park businesses that are willing to take part in this special event.
Every year, I see a lot of returning families who are intent on taking the trophy away. I’m hoping to see them once more this year and many more.
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