The governor has endorsed DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation’s new “Poké Park Adventure,” contest.
The “Poké Park Adventure” uses the free smartphone app), “Pokémon Go,” in which players try to capture different monsters from Pokémon, using a combination of GPS and other technologies built into smartphones, including location tracking and cameras.
Since its release a couple of weeks ago, the game has seen an explosion of popularity, with players converging on public spaces.
The game has taken gaming outdoors, but comes with warnings for players to remain aware of their environment.
“This new contest is a great way to get kids, families, and all adventure-seeking Delawareans outside and into nature – a major goal of our Children in Nature Initiative,” said Gov. Jack Markell. “I want to thank Delaware State Parks for taking advantage of the extraordinary popularity of this new technology to help encourage physical activity and showcase our amazing State Parks.”
“We are so pleased to offer this new and fun way for kids and families to get out into nature in our state parks,” said Delaware State Parks Director Ray Bivens. “The contest is being run from today through the end of July to give people a chance to visit all of the parks if they can.”
To win the “Poké Park Adventure,” players must take a screenshot of a view of their avatar in a park, and then take screenshots of each Poké Stop they visit. The screenshot must show that the player is in range of a Poké Stop. Then, players tag that park on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, using the hashtag #pokeparkde.
Whoever visits the most Poké Stops within any state parks (and park attractions) will receive a “legendary” prize pack complete with Pokémon merchandise, a 2017 Annual Park Pass, a YETI rambler bottle and other prizes.
The contest is open now through July 31 .
To find out more about “Poké Park Adventure,” including rules, visit www.destateparks.com/pokepark
