Those looking for an activity that combines your athletic side, problem solving skills and taste of adventure should check out TreeTop Quest of Philadelphia! This aerial adventure park is perfect for the solo adventurer, families looking for more non screen time activities, adults wanting to play in the great outdoors and those looking for a unique group activity. Learn more about our family’s trip to TreeTop Quest of Philadelphia!
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My athletic girls love to try new things that tests their physical abilities, like ninja courses and trampoline parks so when an opportunity came up to visit TreeTop Quest in Philadelphia and give tree climbing and zip lining activities a go, they were all in! We invited our close friends are were all able to enjoy a beautiful summer day climbing and zipping for 2.5 hours!
Here are all the things to know before you visit TreeTop Quest of Philadelphia and how to have a successful experience at this adventure park:
- Everyone goes through an instructional lesson and a low beginner course to understand the equipment prior to climbing – A very informative instructor will guide you through all parts of your equipment on your harness, the phrases to use for communication on the course and watch you practice key moves on the beginner level course. For example, you never use the terms “go” or “no” before zip lining as those sound the same from afar, but instead you’ll use the term “all clear” when the next guest is available to zip after you finish.
- Kids age 4 – 6 will enjoy the Chick Pea area of the park – This low to the ground, but kid friendly area is great for young climbers as they can practice all the obstacle course aspects of this park without the extreme height or complicated movements. We didn’t have any climbers this age, but I was impressed with this size of this kiddie space that cost about $20 a ticket.
- There are 4 Levels of climbs at the park – After the instructional course, you’re free to explore the ariel park, going through whatever order you want, except for level 4 that is aged for 12+ and requires you to complete a specific lower course and must be unlocked by a staff member before climbing. Our group of 2 adults and 5 kids was able to be broken into two groups – (1) adult and (3) 9/10 year old kids in one group and (1) adult with a 12 year old and 14 year old in the other group. I led the first group and we went through the course in order, starting at level 1. My husband led the older girls who successfully climbed Level 4 but did reiterated it was MUCH higher than other courses and required more physical strength than the others. Course 3 was a favorite of most as it was mostly zip lines!
- The course is self-paced, but staff is available to help you – From the check in person, the members fitting and tightening our harnesses, the instructor teaching everyone how to use the equipment at the beginner course to the “blue shirts” helping people who get “stuck” on the course, everyone we interacted with at TreeTop Quest of Philadelphia was super helpful, positive, and patient! When climbing, you’re in charge of your own equipment, learning how to add your c hook to a course and learning how to get it through the different parts of the experience. You also set up your own pulley for the zip lines. Our 9/10 year olds had no problem accomplishing this park on their own!
- Gloves are optional – For $5 you can purchase gloves (or you are welcome to bring your own). We didn’t get them and no one felt they missed out and needed them. Your hands got a little dirty from grabbing equipment pieces during the climb, but no one got burns or blisters on our hands during in our climbing experience.
- Sunscreen and bug spray are optional (but we didn’t find they were needed the day we went) – This beautiful adventure park is surrounded by the forest of high trees, making this shady space the perfect area to explore nature. We went on a BEAUTIFUL summer day of about 80 degrees and never felt hot as the canopy of trees gave good coverage. We also didn’t wear any sunglasses and no one had sunny sight issues.
- Bathrooms, picnic tables, and benches are available – 2 porta potties are available in the check in area as they strongly suggest to go prior to getting harnesses put on. Picnic tables and benches are stationed throughout the course so non climbers (who aren’t charged) are available to stay 2 feet on the ground and watch the climbers around the park. There are lockers you can use for a daily rate of $5 or you can leave your water bottles at a bench as you climb in that area.
- Birthday parties and groups are welcomed at TreeTop Quest in Philadelphia – This park was about an hour drive where we live but if you’re closer, I highly recommend this spot for a birthday party, especially kids around 10 years old and up! We saw so many families of different ages and friend groups having fun, encouraging each other and being proud of the accomplishments as they finished a course.
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