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Recess X New York State Parks: 1 Year of Seamless Partnership

Discover how New York State Parks leverages Recess to deliver premium brand experiences to sports fans across 11 locations, generating incremental revenue with zero operational burden.

Key Statistics

  1. Years Partnered: 1
  2. Locations Activated: 11
  3. Samples Distributed: 0+
  4. Offers Accepted: 4+
  5. Total Payout: $2,800

Brands That Have Sampled at New York State Parks

New York State Parks Real Activations

Why Sporting Events Partner with Recess

Delight Members. Zero Effort. Get Paid.

Surprise your members with free premium products they'll love—while Recess handles all the logistics. You distribute samples, they light up, you earn revenue.

Proven at Enterprise Scale

We've successfully executed 4+ campaigns across 11 New York State Parks locations—with consistent quality, timing, and results every time.

Revenue Without Risk

New York State Parks earns incremental revenue on every campaign with zero upfront costs, no inventory liability, and no operational overhead for your teams.

Turnkey Execution

From brand coordination to product delivery and reporting, Recess handles every detail. Your team simply places products and watches sports fans engage.

Complete Brand Control

New York State Parks approves every brand and campaign before activation. Nothing enters your sporting events without your explicit sign-off—protecting your brand integrity.

Premium Brands

Connect your sports fans with leading wellness, nutrition, and lifestyle brands actively seeking partnerships with sporting events like New York State Parks.

Dedicated Partnership Team

Become part of 10,000+ venues partnering with Recess to transform how brands connect with consumers in real-world spaces.

Simple Process

How It Works

Launch your first sampling campaign in days, not months.

  1. Create a Listing for Your Sporting Event
    Create and list your profile in under 5 minutes. 100% free to join and no obligations.

  2. Get Matched with Brands
    We connect you with brands looking to reach your specific sports fans. You review and approve every campaign.

  3. Receive & Distribute Samples
    Products ship directly to your sporting event and surprise and delight your community.

  4. Get Paid
    Get paid for every sample distributed to your sports fans after completion of the event.

Success Stories

What Venues Like You Are Saying

Seneca Lake Sailing Club
“This activation was a home run for us—our members were engaged, the brand representatives were knowledgeable, and the whole experience felt authentic to our sailing culture. We've already seen increased membership inquiries from people who attended the event, which tells you how well it resonated with our community.”

Finger Lakes Cycling Collective
“The product sampling activation we hosted brought incredible energy to our summer event. We saw a 40% spike in attendance that weekend, and the brand was so professional with their setup. Our cycling community really appreciated the opportunity to try premium products, and we've already booked another activation for next season.”

Mohonk Preserve Adventure Center
“Working with this platform to coordinate the brand activation was seamless from start to finish. The sampling event generated substantial buzz among our hiking community, and we appreciated the additional revenue stream. It felt natural to our venue's mission and our guests were genuinely interested in the products being showcased.”

Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost to me?
Nothing. It's 100% free for your organization. There are never any costs or fees associated with using the Recess platform.

When and how do we get paid?
Within 7 days of distributing the products and completing your recap survey, you'll receive payment via ACH transfer.

Are we responsible for getting the product to our venue?
No. Products are shipped directly to your location during a timeframe that you provide. We coordinate all logistics to make it as convenient as possible for you.

What happens if we deny a brand's offer that isn't a good fit for our venue?
There are no penalties. You always have the option to accept or deny offers and aren't penalized in any way. We want to make sure it's a program you would be excited about and that aligns with your brand values.

Ready to Delight Your Members?

Join hundreds of other New York State Parks earning revenue while making members smile.