TreeRunner Adventure Park & Putt Forest
Overview
Expert Summary
Detailed Insights
TreeRunner Adventure Park & Putt Forest offers a unique combination of aerial ropes courses, zip-lining, and mini-golf, nestled within a beautiful, clean, and well-maintained forest compound. It caters to a wide age range with diverse adventure courses from easy to extremely challenging, including a dedicated Junior course for younger kids, as well as a scenic mini-golf experience.
Key Highlights
- ✓Beautiful, clean, and well-maintained compound and courses.
- ✓Staff are frequently praised as amazing, welcoming, knowledgeable, and helpful, especially regarding safety training and supporting children (e.g., 'Teacher Kennedy' for the Junior course).
- ✓Extensive variety of adventure park course options, from 'nice and easy' to very challenging, allowing for skill progression.
- ✓High-quality Junior course with great variety in swings, balancing, and climbing activities, specifically great for 5-year-olds.
- ✓The mini-golf (Putt Forest) course offers a fantastic experience, winding through the forest alongside a relaxing lake.
- ✓Quick and easy check-in process.
Standout Features
- ⭐Wide array of aerial ropes courses and zip lines with varied difficulty.
- ⭐Putt Forest mini-golf course set in a picturesque forest environment with a lake.
- ⭐Staff expertise in teaching the use of safety equipment.
- ⭐Special themed events such as Easter egg distribution and planned Halloween season events.
- ⭐The overall natural setting and aesthetic appeal of the venue.
Perfect For
Ideal For
💡Pro Tips from Reviews
- →If purchasing a multi-hour package (e.g., 3-hour), inquire specifically about the closing times for advanced difficulty routes (like 'black routes') to ensure you have adequate time.
- →Be prepared for potential waits for training sessions, even if you arrive early for your reservation, due to reported inconsistencies in staff readiness.
- →For first-timers on ropes courses, leverage the knowledgeable staff for thorough safety equipment instruction.
- →If congestion is a major concern, consider visiting during off-peak hours or days.
Things to Consider
- ⚠Inconsistent staff professionalism; some staff members may appear nonchalant or unprepared, leading to potential waiting times for mandatory training even with a reservation.
- ⚠Advanced routes (specifically 'black routes') close approximately an hour before the park's official closing time, which can cut short the experience for those on longer packages (e.g., a 3-hour package).
- ⚠Adventure park routes can become congested and are described as being 'mostly together', potentially affecting flow and enjoyment during busy periods.
- ⚠A reviewer had a superior experience at a competitor ('GoApe'), suggesting areas for improvement in overall service consistency and information clarity.
Price & Value
No specific pricing is explicitly mentioned beyond a 'three-hour package'. The value of this package might be diminished if advanced courses close prematurely, reducing access to all advertised routes. However, overall positive reviews suggest good value when operations run smoothly.
♿Accessibility & Special Needs
- •No specific accommodations for special needs or accessibility features are mentioned in the reviews.
🍎Food & Drink Policy
- •No information regarding outside food or on-site food and drink options is mentioned in the reviews.
🚗Parking Info
- •No information regarding parking facilities is mentioned in the reviews.
👥Crowd Levels
- •The ropes courses can experience congestion, and routes are described as being 'mostly together', indicating potential for close proximity to other participants and possible waits during busy periods.
🛡️Safety Features
- •Staff provides instruction on how to use the safety equipment, with specific commendation for staff being 'super knowledgeable and helpful' and 'on top of everything' regarding training, indicating a focus on participant safety education.
⏰When to Avoid
- • Booking 3-hour packages for late afternoon if your primary goal is to complete the most difficult (black) routes, as they close early (e.g., an hour before closing).
- • If you prefer a completely uncongested experience or have low tolerance for potential waits for training.
- • If you expect highly uniform and proactive customer service from every staff member, as some inconsistency has been reported.
Pricing/Package/Events
Pricing & Packages
Aerial Forest Ticket
$38 - $48Duration: 3 hours
Experience challenging aerial trails designed to test physical and emotional limits. Includes a 30-minute ground-school briefing.
Includes:
- •Flexible Scheduling
- •More Courses, More Fun
- •Best Value
Flying Squirrel Ticket
$35 - $38Duration: 2 hours
A shorter, action-packed climbing experience. Not available on Saturdays.
Includes:
- •Perfect for Busy Schedules
- •Budget-friendly
- •Action Packed
Aerial Forest Standard Birthday Party Package
$288 flat rate for up to 7 climbers, +$38 + $4.95 service fee per person for above 7Duration: 3 hours
An adventure-packed birthday party for groups of 7 or more, including climbing and mini golf.
Includes:
- •3-hour Aerial Forest session (30-minute safety orientation + climbing time)
- •Round of mini golf
Aerial Forest Ultimate Birthday Party Package
$342 flat rate for 7 people, +$42 + $4.95 service fee per person for beyond 7Duration: 3 hours
The standard Aerial Forest birthday party package with an added gem mining experience.
Includes:
- •3-hour Aerial Forest session (30-minute safety orientation + climbing time)
- •Round of mini golf
- •3lb bag of Gem Mining Pay Dirt for all participants
Personal Party Guide (Aerial Forest Birthday Add-on)
$175.00Duration: 3 hours
A dedicated guide for your Aerial Forest birthday party, helping younger climbers (ages 7-13) access higher courses.
Includes:
- •Dedicated personal guide
- •Reserved picnic space (covers, plates, cups, silverware)
- •TreeRunner swag bag for birthday climber
- •Participant's snack and drink from store
- •PDF invitation template
- •Themed decoration options
Junior Park Standard Birthday Party Package
$168 flat rate for up to 7 people, +$20 + $4.95 service fee per person for beyond 7Duration: 2 hours
A birthday party package designed for younger children in the Junior Park, including climbing and mini golf. Guides required for groups of 12+.
Includes:
- •2-hour Junior Park climbing session (15-minute safety orientation + climbing time)
- •Round of mini golf
Junior Park Ultimate Birthday Party Package
$210 flat rate for up to 7 people, +$27 + $4.95 service fee per person for beyond 7Duration: 2 hours
The standard Junior Park birthday party package with an added gem mining experience. Guides required for groups of 12+.
Includes:
- •2-hour Junior Park climbing session (15-minute safety orientation + climbing time)
- •Round of mini golf
- •3lb bag of Gem Mining Pay Dirt for all participants
Personal Party Guide (Junior Park Birthday Add-on)
$100Duration: 2 hours
A dedicated guide for your Junior Park birthday party.
Includes:
- •Dedicated personal guide
- •Reserved picnic space (covers, plates, cups, silverware)
- •TreeRunner swag bag for birthday climber
- •Participant's snack and drink from store
- •PDF invitation template
- •Themed decoration options
Putt Forest Ticket
$8 - $10Duration: Last mini golf round begins 90-minutes to close
The only forested 18-hole miniature golf course in the Triangle.
Includes:
- •Cool in Shade
- •18 Holes of Adventure
- •Perfect Family Activity
Events & Schedule
Special Events(Last 2 months - Next 6 months)
Spring Special Hours
April 2 – 4, April 18, May 26
General admission pricing applies
Park open 11 AM – 6 PM on these dates.
Summer Special Hours
June 19, June 30, July 2 – 3, August 21 – 22
General admission pricing applies
Park open 11 AM – 6 PM on these dates.
Fall Special Hours (including Thanksgiving week)
September 1, November 4, November 11, November 24 – 26
General admission pricing applies
Park open 11 AM – 6 PM on these dates.
🍎Food Policy
- • Food & beverages are allowed inside the park.
- • Picnic tables are on a first-come, first-served basis, except with certain birthday packages where reserved picnic spots are included.
- • Avoid bringing open flame, glass, and alcohol to protect the forest.
🛡️Safety Policy
- • Held to rigorous standards by ACCT and ASTM; safety is a top priority.
- • Uses a self-guided continuous belay system for maximum safety.
- • Aerial Forest participants undergo a 30-minute ground-school briefing.
- • Junior Park participants undergo a 15-minute safety orientation.
- • Waiver signing is required.
📅Booking Policy
- • Online booking and availability check available.
- • Group reservations for 7 or more people available (required for birthday parties).
- • Groups of 15+ climbers may be required to reserve in advance and may incur a flat rate for fewer participants on reserved group days.
- • Guides are required for Junior Park birthday parties of 12+.
What People Say
What's Great
- Clean and well-maintained facilities (mentioned in 2 reviews)
- Friendly and helpful staff (mentioned in 9 reviews)
- Safe environment for children (mentioned in 2 reviews)
- Fun and entertaining activities (mentioned in 4 reviews)
Recent Reviews
Tyler Waugh
a week agoFor our 29th wedding anniversary we wanted to do something adventurous. So we came to the zip line. Soon as I got there I was very impressed. The compound is beautiful it is clean and well-maintained. The staff is amazing it was Easter Sunday and they were passing out eggs. The courses are wonderful and so much fun. I want to go back as soon as possible.
Alex Martins
7 months agoCame to try out some mini golf and ended up coming back to climb. The course winds through the forest alongside a relaxing lake. Overall a fantastic experience on the golf courses. The adventure park has tons of course options, ranging from nice and easy, to "whoa I need to go to the gym". Staff was extremely welcoming and the check in was quick and easy. Can't wait to come back for their Halloween season events!
Chris Moyer
2 weeks agoI have wanted to try a zipline/ropes course for some time now and finally made it happen today at TreeRunner. The experience was fantastic. Staff are super knowledgeable and helpful and do a great job teaching you how to use the safety equipment. I didn’t advance to the hardest courses but will be back soon and hope to make that happen. An awesome time was had by our whole group!
Joey RA
in the last weekHad a reservation for 2:45pm but came 15mins earlier to get settled and grab our gear. The person that greeted us was very nonchalant and didn’t care to instruct us about anything. We had to wait about 15mins while a particular someone was available to give us our training when there were three other employees doing nothing. Honestly, most of the team seemed unprepared and untrained. Only the one dude that gave us our training was on top of everything. He was cool too. They also don’t tell you they close certain routes about an hour before closing. For example, we got the three-hour package starting at 2:45pm but by 5:00pm de black routes were closed. Anyhow, the routes themselves are fun but they get congested. They’re mostly together. Experience was fun but they need to fix their team issues and offer better information. Better service and customer attention is a must. Had a previous experience at GoApe and honestly, that was 10/10. If you’re in between the two, go with GoApe.
Laura Kohl
2 weeks agoWonderful experience! My 5yo and I made our debut visit to TreeRunner for the Junior course- The staff was very helpful and supportive [shout out to "Teacher Kennedy!" :)] The junior courses were amazing quality with great variety in swings, balancing, climbing. We will definitely be back soon! Thank you!