Bridgeport's Adventure Park Offers Thrills For Kids Of All Ages

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — If you're looking for an outdoor activity that's not the same old thing, something that combines outdoor adventure and lots of action while building strength, awareness and self-confidence, then The Adventure Park in Bridgeport might be for you.

Every step is an adventure at The Adventure Park.
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A girl tries to walk along one of the wobbly walkways at the park.
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Climbers spend the first part of their time at the park learning safety, and how to stay harnessed in and clipped to a safety cable at all times.
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Age requirements are posted to keep climbers on the appropriate courses.
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Climbers approach the 'Start Platform," where they can choose from various courses to navigate.
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A climber walks on ropes in the trees.
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A climber soars down one of the many zip lines in the park.
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A climber negotiates one of the obstacles on a course.

An adult balances on a less-than-stable walkway on one of the courses in the trees.
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A young girl tackles one of the courses at Adventure Park.
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The Labyrinth is designed for kids ages 5 through 9, and is available for birthday parties.
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The Monkey Grove simulates rock wall climbing - only in trees.
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Climbers wait at the start platform to begin their adventure.
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A young girl negotiates a netted portion of a course.
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Zipping through one section of one of the courses at the park.
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A boy tackles one of the courses at the park.
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Safety is always stressed at The Adventure Park.
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Balance is one of the keys on the courses through the trees.
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A boy drops onto one of the many zip lines at the park.
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This group from Redding is one of many that frequent the Adventure Park.
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A boy works through a netted area of a course.
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The entrance to The Adventure Park.
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08/10/2015 5:00 a.m.

Located within 5 wooded acres behind The Discovery Museum in Bridgeport, The Adventure Park is an “aerial forest ropes park” consisting of 180 platforms installed in the trees and connected by various configurations of cable, wood, and rope to form bridges and zip lines.

Groups of these bridges, or “elements,” link together to form separate courses though the trees. Although every course has zip lines on them, there is much more fun than just zip-lining to be had.

There are 11 courses in total, for ages 5 to adult, with challenge levels suitable for every age and skill level – from beginner to expert. Each person selects the course they want and climbs at their own pace.

All participants receive a thorough briefing before climbing, and wear safety harnesses clipped to safety cables throughout their time in the trees.

For more information on hours, prices and location on the Adventure Park, visit www.discoveryadventurepark.org.

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