The Adventure Park at Virginia Aquarium

The Adventure Park at Virginia Aquarium

The Adventure Park at Virginia Aquarium
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Are you ready for the best climbing and zip line adventure Virginia Beach has to offer? Get outside and into The Adventure Park to experience our self-guided tree-to-tree climbing adventure. Our aerial adventure park features climbing and zip lining through majestic trees between the Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center's South Building. Ideal for all adults and children 5+ at any fitness level, you'll go at your own pace for a fun, exciting, and self-guided adventure, the perfect combination of challenge and fun. You'll start with a safety briefing and practice session, then you choose your own adventure among our 17 treetop trails. Our trails are color-coded like ski trails for all abilities and are designed for self-discovery. Our helpful staff are always at hand and available for questions and assistance. We’re the largest climbing park in Virginia Beach, with more than 258 challenging crossings made of rope, cable, and wood, plus 33 zip lines with the longest at 315 ft.
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Lauren S
Chalfont, PA118 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022 • Family
I was very nervous upon learning the employees do not go up to the platforms with you. I did my research and knew this in advance but I was not convinced I would get the hang of it and have fun. I thought I’d be calling for help a lot. I am happy to say that wasn’t the case. This park is very well maintained, the lesson was super helpful and all the employees were great! The system is very safe. It really is idiot-proof. You simply cannot move through the course if you don’t clip yourself properly. Every clip point requires you to lock one clip before the other is unlocked. The system (tweezle I believe they call it) prevents you from moving with two unlocked clips. Each staff member we talked to really seemed to love their job. They were friendly and helpful even if we asked them something ten others likely just asked. They seemed like they wanted to share their love of climbing and zip lining. The courses are coded, similar to skiing. Purple is the easiest, then yellow, green, blue and finally black. My husband stayed with purple. The yellows required a lot of crouching and crawling. I got pretty comfortable with the process and I managed to do a green course called Grand Rapids. Staff explained it was green due to the height and after you get through the first long ladder, the climbing is more of a yellow rating. This course had the most zips. I loved it and did it a second time. My kids did harder ones and had a lot of fun. It was expensive but when you consider the use of the equipment, how many staff are there to help if you do need to call them, and the amount of time you are there, it’s fair. Think about a theme park admission and how much of your day is spent waiting in line. Here you are getting three hours of climbing with very little waiting, if any. Highly recommend.
Written July 3, 2022
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Thanks so much for your recommendation! We appreciate your review and especially your comments about our staff. We are so happy to hear that the whole family enjoyed your visit!
Written July 5, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

BPD171
Tariffville, CT76 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022
We've done a few of these types of parks before and always enjoy them. The Adventure Park definitely ranks up there with the best. If you purchased your ticket online and signed the waiver electronically, then check in is a breeze, just give your name and you're ready to start. Post Covid they no longer supply "community" gloves, so definitely purchase them on-line when you get your tickets.

The adventure begins with a safety video explaining the rules and how the equipment works. You then move on and get fitted into your harness which is checked for proper fit by staff. The final step before actually climbing is a short practice course with another staff member to make sure you understand how to use the Tweezle system for locking and unlocking the carabiners. Don't worry about any of this eating into your climbing time, the ticket is calculated for 30 minutes of orientation and 3 hours actually on the courses.

All courses start from a single platform with a staff member to make sure everyone gets started safely. They were also great about offering advice regarding the challenges on each course making it easier to choose rather than just picking a color. The staff is professional and very safety minded. They have at least one guide on the starting platform at all times and several wandering around the grounds looking for anyone having difficulty.
Written August 16, 2022
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Thanks so much for your detailed review and great advice. We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed your time with us and appreciate your kind words about our staff.
Written August 22, 2022
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Beaker18
Virginia Beach, VA191 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021
We went for the first time since before COVID, and it's even better than before. They've improved their pre-climb process so it's a little faster while still allowing social distancing. Courses were as much fun as ever.
Written October 2, 2021
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Thanks so much for your review and feedback! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your visit!
Written October 4, 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

SPVAPA
Philadelphia, PA42 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021
First of all, my sister's family had booked a group for Glow in the Park in advance, and I wanted to join. The great adventure staff was extremely kind in calling me back to let me buy a ticket, even though online they were booked up. I had a great time, and I would love to go back. It's rare to find such a fun activity for multiple ages, especially one that can be done in the safety of open-air nature, rather than in a crowd! Thank you for a great night!
Written August 26, 2021
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Thanks so much for your review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your time with us!
Written August 30, 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

De
Washington DC, DC3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022 • Family
A very well run, safe, and super fun experience! My 8 yo and I did this together and loved it! Suitable for older or younger. Many challenges to meet your comfort level. And as someone who’s rock climbed and run a ropes/challenge course, I was VERY impressed with the safety mechanisms, training, and intuitive approach for even the youngest to clip and unclip themselves. Thank you!
Written September 10, 2022
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Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your visit and appreciate your review!
Written September 12, 2022
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Nicole O
Virginia Beach, VA35 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Family
We arrived early and opened the park. We watched as staff went through the courses before we could go up while waiting. Once up, they helped us and the other families that came later offering advice and support while climbing. They even gave my stepmom lots of support on her first time. We asked for a picture after our adventure and they left us a selfie present before taking our picture! It was amazing!
Written January 1, 2020
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Kylee
1 contribution
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2020 • Couples
When the park cancelled my visit and claimed they could refund in full, they sent me an account credit. I’m not from VA, so why get an account credit if there is no telling I’ll be back. Then I continued to ask for my refund and was pushed around and ignored by staff. Someone finally started the process but it’s been two weeks and no refund. When I asked for the status, they cut me off and did not answer my question. Actually they even cut off access for me to respond. They also tried to tell me they do not do refunds even though when they cancelled ON ME, they had a page dedicated to telling me I could get one in fact. So would I recommend this place if you’re not from the area? Never in a million years. Arrogant and rude staff.
Written September 30, 2020
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Beth D
Oceanside, CA8 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 • Family
My husband and I bought our boys, aged 12 and 14. We all had a great time and enjoyed the challenges! Zipping over the marsh and back was a thrill! We spent three hours climbing. The park is beautiful and the staff was knowledgeable and helpful. I highly recommend visiting!
Written April 8, 2023
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Fantastic! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your visit, and we appreciate your kind word about our staff. Thanks for the recommendation!
Written April 10, 2023
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Go215166
West Fargo, ND1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2021 • Family
I would definitely recommend this adventure to anyone that is visiting the Virginia Beach area. We had 6 in our party ranging from 10 years old to 62 years old. It was challenging but we all had a great time. The staff were friendly and very sociable. Thank you Adventure park for the amazing experience 😁
Written May 27, 2021
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Thank YOU for joining us and for the recommendation. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your time with us!
Written June 1, 2021
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Connie Z
6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022 • Family
We had a great time at the adventure park. It was the highlight of our visit to Virginia Beach. My teens were able to be adventurous and explore more challenging courses, while mom and dad tested our balance and strength with some less strenuous courses. The staff was helpful and encouraging. We would definitely recommend the Adventure Park.
Written July 1, 2022
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We appreciate your recommendation! Thanks for your kind words about our staff. We are so happy to hear that you all enjoyed your experience.
Written July 5, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

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