Politics & Government

Zip Line, Treetop Adventure Course Opening In North Park

People will be able to take a look at North Park from 40 feet in the air.

The Go Ape! Treetop Adventure  will open Saturday, April 20 at 9 a.m. between the tennis courts and boathouse at North Park.

“This is truly exciting news for Allegheny County residents and visitors who want an opportunity to zip and swing through our trees,” said Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald in a statement. “Thanks to the public-private partnership opportunity with Go Ape, we can now offer an experience in our park that we couldn’t have done on our own. I know that there will be many people living life adventurously who are excited about taking a look at North Park from 40 feet up.”

The eco-educational outdoor experience will provide visitors with 2-3 hours of outdoor fun and exercise while they navigate more than 37 obstacles situated in the treetops of North Park.

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The course spans seven acres and features five zip lines, two Tarzan swings, and a series of ropes, ladders, bridges, swings and trapezes – many with view of the North Park Lake. 

Participants are equipped with harnesses, pulleys and carabineers and receive a 30-minute training session before being turned loose into the forest canopy.

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Here are the basics you need to know:

  • Persons under 18 must ben supervised by a participating adult
  • Minimum age: 10 years
  • Minimum height: 4 feet 7 inches
  • Maximum weight: 285 lbs.
  • Price: $55 (18 and older) $35 (10-17)
  • Medical conditions: It is strongly recommended that if you have a medical condition (i.e. heart conditions, asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, pregnancy of if you are on medication, that you seek the advice of your physician before doing the course.

The course was developed through a partnership between Allegheny County and Go Ape!, a treetop adventure company.  This is the company’s fourth U.S. location since 2010, and its first in Pennsylvania. 

Owner Dan D’Agostino is thrilled with the opportunities.

“We’re thankful to have this opportunity to work with Allegheny County to bring this activity to North Park and we hope to get all Pittsburghers up in the trees," he said.  "This will be a unique outdoor experience for residents and visitors alike because it caters to all skill levels.  It’s ideal for friend and family outings, corporate team building, birthday parties, date nights, bachelor/bachelorette parties, school groups, scout events and church groups.”

Go Ape! launched its first U.S. course in 2010 at Rock Creek Regional Park in Rockville, MD.  Since then, additional courses have been built in Williamsburg, VA and Indianapolis, IN.

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