General Rules

Before Using a Park Ropes Course you must:

  • Be at least 7 years old with sound body and mind capable of performing specific safety tasks independently.
    Suggested minimum height is 48".
  • Read and understand all instructions.
  • Get specific training in using all safety and permanently installed equipment on the ropes courses.
  • Understand and accept the risks involved.

While Using a Park Ropes Course you must:

  • Use all equipment safely and as directed.
  • Always have at least one carabiner attached to a marked attachment point.
  • Start with a yellow or green ropes course. A blue ropes course must be used before going on any black course. You must be at least 16 years old to use the "Commando" ropes course.
  • Never use an element when another person is on it – one person at a time.
  • Never have more than 3 people on a platform.
  • Never switch from your current ropes course or trail to another.
  • Never be under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
  • Do not carry phones, cameras, or any other objects that may fall or distract you or others.
  • Do not use any ropes course with loose hair, clothing, or objects that can get caught in ropes or zip lines.
  • Do not smoke in the park.
  • Carry out all objects that you bring into the park, including all trash.
  • When in doubt, ask a Park Monitor for assistance.
  • Obey instructions given by Park Monitors.
  • The management reserves the right to ask anyone in breach of these rules to leave the Adventure Park. During unusual weather conditions, you may be asked to evacuate the Park.

Age requirements for all ropes courses

Age Yellow Green Blue Black Double Black
7-9 Supervised With an Adult NA NA NA
10-11 Supervised Supervised With an Adult NA NA
12-13 Supervised Supervised Supervised With an Adult NA
14 Solo Solo Solo Solo NA
15+ Solo Solo Solo Solo Solo

Supervised: an adult (18+) guiding children from the park ground (10 children per adult maximum)
With Adult: an adult (18+) must accompany children on ropes courses (2 children per adult maximum)

 

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