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Park School’s Challenge Course
Park’s challenge course has a storied history that dates back to 1974.
When initiated in 1974, Park’s program was one of only 12 in the country, providing important opportunities for self-discovery, problem-solving, and collaboration.
In 2024, Park installed a new course that retained the core values and historical essence of the original while incorporating brand-new, state-of-the-art equipment. The new course provides an engaging outdoor experience to inspire personal growth, enhance team dynamics, and promote physical and mental resilience. Nestled in Park’s beautiful woods, the course provides a great opportunity for adult and youth groups to come for both educational and recreational experiences.
The challenge course is a multifaceted space to support your group’s outdoor adventure. Read below to learn more about specific course elements and program packages. Click here to complete an interest form, and email challengecourse@parkschool.net with specific questions. We look forward to hosting you on the challenge course!
Climbing Wall
Our three-sided outdoor wall features six routes with different types of holds and angles, providing a variety of difficulty levels for climbers to choose from. Climbers are belayed by instructors for the duration of their climb and reach heights up to 36 feet.
Nessie
Nessie is a team-based challenge where a climber in the air relies on their team on the ground to work together to balance and stabilize wooden planks using attached ropes as the climber navigates across them.
High Ropes Course
On our two-level course, participants navigate a variety of obstacles, including wooden bridges, cargo nets, and cable crossings, all suspended between platforms. Climbers can tackle the course at their own pace, facing increasing challenges as they ascend.
Giant Swing
The giant swing is an exhilarating team-based experience that works by having a team of participants gradually lift someone 40 feet in the air before the rider releases themselves into a thrilling freefall.
Flying Squirrel
The Flying Squirrel is a team-based experience that is often used as a precursor to the giant swing element. Participants are hoisted into the air by their teammates, who work together to pull them 40 feet in the air. Participants will swing side to side as they are raised to the top before being slowly lowered back to the ground.
Pamper Pole
The Pamper Pole is a bold challenge that tests courage and focus. Participants climb a very tall telephone pole, and at the top, must leap off into the air to touch a hanging rope set out as a target. They are then lowered to the ground slowly.
Climbing Tower
The climbing tower features three sides, each offering a variety of challenging obstacles like cargo nets, tires, swinging ladders, and more. With different routes and difficulty levels on each side, the tower offers a climbing experience that encourages both individual effort and team support, as some routes are impossible to accomplish without a partner.
Zip Line
The zip line starts at the very top of our hiking trails and crosses over the pool, offering an exciting aerial experience. Participants are clipped in by an instructor at the launch platform and get dismount assistance from an additional instructor at the landing platform. We use a high tech braking system that creates an easy, automatic process allowing participants to simply enjoy their ride.
Low Ropes/Team Building
Our low ropes course is designed to promote teamwork, communication, and problem-solving in a supportive, low-risk environment. These ground-based activities do not require the use of helmets or harnesses, rather participants are responsible for using safe spotting and lifting techniques as necessary. The course emphasizes collaboration, trust, and creative thinking, making it an ideal experience to strengthen relationships, build confidence, and improve group dynamics.
Package Descriptions
Our Adult/Corporate Team Building Package offers a unique opportunity for professional development and team bonding in a beautiful outdoor setting.
Activities are tailored to suit all levels of physical comfort and activity in your group. Led by experienced facilitators, each session is customized to meet your team’s needs and build a foundation for continued growth after the program. Participants engage in unique team building activities on our low ropes course, designed to encourage collaboration, problem-solving, and trust-building.
You’ll also have the option to challenge yourselves with one of our aerial adventure elements (we’ll help you select an element before your event that your team will love).
Our School and Youth Packages offer engaging, one-of-a-kind experiences for youth Pre-K through Grade 12 and encourage students to problem solve, try new things, and collaborate.
Each package is tailored to meet the needs of the group. Whether you’re looking to foster stronger connections and teamwork skills between participants or simply enjoy a day of adventure, our packages are flexible enough to suit both team-building goals and casual group gatherings for schools, scout troops, sports teams, and other youth groups. Each package includes a mix of hands-on team-building activities and an exciting aerial adventure element, which combines confidence-building with fun.
All activities are designed to be safe, inclusive, and fun, ensuring every participant can enjoy the experience at their own pace.
Our Party Package offers a fun, adventurous way to celebrate any occasion!
Each party lasts two hours and includes access to picnic tables so that you can keep the party going after your adventure. Party packages offer a unique outdoor adventure, with great moments of bonding and fun. Please see information about parties for each age group below.
Package Details
| Program | included activities | program length | price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult/Corporate Team Building | Facilitated team building activities, zip line, and choice of climbing wall, climbing complex, nessie, or flying squirrel. | 4 hours minimum, up to full day | $40/person half-day $45/person full-day |
| Grades 6-12 Youth Program | Facilitated team building, zip line, and choice of climbing wall, climbing complex, nessie, or flying squirrel. | 4-5 hours minimum, up to full day | $42.50/person half-day $45/person full-day |
| Grades 3-5 Youth Program | Facilitated team building, zip line, and choice of climbing wall, climbing complex. | 4 hours minimum, up to full day | $42.50/child half-day $45/child full-day |
| Grades 1-2 Youth Program | Facilitated team building + zip line (climbing alternative for kids under 45lbs) | 4 hours | $42.50/child half-day $45/child full-day |
| Pre-K and K Program | Choice of one nature- based activity and bouldering | 3 hours | $25/child |
| Youth Party (Ages 10+) | Choice of zip line and rock wall OR high ropes course | 2 hours | $50/person (10 person minimum) |
| Youth Party (All ages, but must be a minimum of 45lbs) | Zip line and rock wall | 2 hours | $50/person (10 person minimum) |
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