The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring Friends School

Went here for the first time with my friends. This was extremely fun doing ziplining course! Mind you that my legs get shaky when I look down due to my «minor fear» of heights. But it was pretty challenging and very safe for all ages (as long as you can walk and have no injuries). Staff was very friendly and enthusiastic about their job there. I would go back again!

4.5 stars
My son visited Sandy Springs with his Cub Scout pack in October. He had an AWESOME time and we look forward to going again as a family (Dad and I didn’t take part this time). A bit of a «helicopter» mom, I’m used to be the one hovering over my son. Thus, I was a bit nervous about him zipping through the canopy 20+ feet above my head! The training staff eased my fears with a good safety demo and practice session. I also liked that kids must be over a certain age to do the more advanced runs. The best was that the courses challenged my son (and his fellow Scouts) to overcome fear and make rational, strategic decisions and, in the end, feel great about his accomplishments! Staffers posted throughout the course are quick to respond when a climber gets stuck, and all seemed diligent in their duties.
The negatives: The check-​in process was a bit long (and front-​desk staffing a bit short-​handed), although the young man who helped our large group was good humored and patient. The only unpleasant staffer I met was a girl who copped an attitude when I asked her to suit up first a Scout who’d gotten separated from our group so that he could train with his den mates (who already had harnesses). Finally, the prices are high but on par with other zip line parks in the region.
The Verdict: A great activity my son, husband, and I look forward to doing again together!

Fun Fun Fun! My 7-​year-​old boy and 9-​year-​old girl loved it! My boy got stuck several times (we have been there twice now) and the rescue staff were nice and pleasant.
The only issue is the wait time. For Saturdays, you need to get there by 10am. We got there once at 11:30am and waited for two hours, and another time 12:30pm and waited for three hours. We went on a hike to see the Sandy Spring during the wait and that was pretty cool.

Fun and challenging! Awesome for whole family adventures, party’s, pairs, or single person challenges. Service was OK. We were marveling at the safety system, very smart. They have campsites too. Great place overall.

The place might have been fun but my girls didn’t get to find out because just after they were harnessed they decided to close due to weather, even though nothing happened. The person that took their money told them 3 times they could get a refund if the predicted storm came and they couldn’t climb. Needless to say they refused a refund and only offered a pass but since it is pretty far, not sure if they will be back. Kind of a rip off when they knew the girls didn’t get to climb and since there isn’t anything else to do there. Why would you not give a refund?

This place was amazing. I went with friends for their «Twilighting» (nighttime zip-​lining). The trees were lit by LED lights and it created a very magical ambiance. Being terrified of heights, this was an especially challenging activity for me. The staff were knowledgeable, friendly, and compassionate. As, I was unable to make it through to completion on even one course, Riley rescued me with a ladder. The courses are very challenging, and will test your will and strength. When you’ve had enough fun in the trees, there are pathways on the ground that run every course so you can follow your companions around from below.
Only thing I was uncomfortable with (besides the heights) was the leg straps kept coming loose, and I had to keep tightening them after each station in the course. So, figuring out a better harness would be great.
Perhaps when I am in better physical shape, I will attempt this again.

If you want to stare acrophobia in the eye, there’s no better place to do it. Strap on a harness, listen to a brief safety lesson, and you’re off, inching your way through elevated obstacle courses that would make Tarzan giddy. Leave your ego in the car, though, ’cause its hard to look cool through the whole run. Different elevations, with challenges that range from easy to ‘mommmmy!’, and zip lines to boot. Its a blast!

Wonderful! I went today with three kids. First, take advantage of the online waivers so you wait less time in line. The staff is incredibly helpful and efficient. We went in the morning and just made it in before they started the wait list. My daughter and her friend, both 9, did the yellow courses on their own. I accompanied my son who is younger on the purple courses. Everyone had a blast. There is enough time to move through the courses multiple times. I witnessed a course back up because someone decided to sit on a platform but it was resolved quickly by the attentive staff. The levels go from easy to wow-​you are really up there. We will definitely go back.

So much fun! Highly recommend; would be a great place to take your kids but also fun for active adults. This is better than an amusement park like six flags/​kings dominion.

Amazing park you can choose your difficulty and is just an awesome experience for new and veteran climbers but the one problem is the ladder rungs are really far apart but i wont drop a star for that! Its just that the kid in in front of me had no idea what he was doing and he wouldnt let me pass so i took 20 extra minutes than i needed to take

We arrived at 11 and were told that we would wait 1 – 2 hours for the regular course because two large groups had come in. We were put on a wait list and went on the Labyrinth. There was one person staffing the area. A family group of 6 that joined us was asked to return to the wait list as a group that had reserved time showed up. There seemed to be glitches about how many actual reservations were in play — which is what the staff told us.
Recommendations: a clear consistent message that people call ahead/​check the website and make reservations with deposits so the whole process runs smoothly. For walk ins – inform them before they fill out the waiver of a long wait.
That being said, we did enjoy our time on the Labyrinth section which is source for the 3 stars. It is not as shaded as the main course, which was noticeable today, so sunblock & water is a must. Bike shorts or fitness shorts that reach mid-​thigh work best with the harness. They do supply gloves for the main course, we didn’t need them for the Labyrinth.

Well oiled machine, staff is friendly and know how to deal w large groups. Place is beautiful and so much fun. Had to wait an hour for harnesses tho. Worth every penny.

An absolute blast. My kids took my wife there for Mother’s Day. We had the best time. The staff was the best. They are very attentive and helpful. We spent over three hours in the trees.
I had no idea what I was in for. My wife and I are in our 50’s, and we we a bit concerned. The website does not do it justice. It’s a playground/​obstacle course in the trees. Much more than zip lining. So much better than I thought. Highly recommended. We are planning out next visit.
From a safety standpoint, they are on top of their game. I do recommend going early in the morning as it does get warm later in the day. But, the trees provide lots of shade and comfort.

It was fun. There were different color levels that correspond with the height level. So many activities like zip lining which i loved the best when i was there but overall its a great time

I expected nothing but zip lines. They had plenty of them, and so much. The best part of the park is the climbing and obstacle elements. The obstacle courses (routes) are graded, much like a ski resort.
My wife and I took our 9 year old, his 9 year old friend, John, and John’s parents. All of us had a great time. We let the boys climb by themselves, knowing that they would be safe.
We started on the Green routes and had fun. Two of us moved on to the harder routes. The Blue route we took was an amazing fun workout. It challenged my core strength and it made me think through some difficult puzzles.
This would be great for rock climbers, as it makes you use the same mental and physical skills you need to climb.
The only thing better would be if the park sold gym membership, like a rock climbing gym. I’d go back every weekend.
Note: people who are slow should let others play through. If you are stuck behind a slow person, politely ask to play through. My 9 year old was frustrated because he was stuck behind a family with young children. The parent had his hands full with the kids and forgot to invite my boy to play through. Next time, my son will ask.

Why three stars? The new (March 2015) harnesses are uncomfortable and restrictive. While I don’t fear for my safety, it has made the climbing experience less enjoyable. If it wasn’t for this, I would give the place 5 stars. They moved from an industry standard waist only harness which has been proven out over decades by rock climbers around the world and has a simple and proven installation, and replaced them with a clunky over the shoulder model which has no manufacturers brand on it, is unknown design, is difficult for them to adjust on you, and easy for them to over tighten. I have rock climbed for decades, this was something new. Was told that the owner manufacturers the new harnesses which makes me wonder what is driving this change as there are plenty of proven designs and manufacturers.
Found myself in a harness with the leg holes loosening up regularly and with the shoulder straps so tight that I couldn’t do some of the traverses because I couldn’t reach up because the straps constrained me. Felt like I was wearing a straight jacket above my waist and a flimsy diaper below.
For kids under ~75 lbs they still use an industry standard pezl over the shoulder harness that I feel comfortable with. The over 75 lb climber will be using the new harness.
I have been here a dozen or more times with our kids (9&13) and generally have loved it. Not so sure if I will be coming back.
Aside from the harnesses, The course is a great excersize and mentally challenging. Many of the traverses have multiple ways of doing them and the trick is to figure out how to do it and then execute it.
The course is designed using a safety design which makes it impossible to unclip yourself so that free falls are nearly impossible, and the staff are very attentive.
Hope they figure out the harnesses…

We spent a few hours here on an October afternoon. Just one word: FUN!
After getting all rigged up, we spent several hours climbing, balancing, maneuvering, falling (eikes!), getting back up, and flying through this park great for adults and kids alike. It’s designed for people of varying skill and adventure levels. Recommended for a few hours of fun and adventure outside.
If you’re over 30, take some Advil. You’ll probably be a little sore the next day. :)

This is a workout. I was nervous about coming here since I was not sure what to expect. I really liked it I would totally go again. I did read the reviews to make sure I know what was going on before I went.
Forewarning, a little about me… I am terrified of heights. So this was… hard. really hard for me to accomplish. Half way through a course, I started twitching almost from fear and had to take like a 20 minute break from climbing and ziplining.
Best tip I read on the reviews was, wear compression pants/​leggings. Best idea ever. I say that was a great idea. Wear PANTS, because when you are landing idea zipline, your legs can get scratched up, so wearing pants will leave you to not worry about that.
Best tip I can give: BRING YOUR OWN GLOVES, whether they are climbing gloves or just work gloves from HomeDepot or Lowes. Their gloves are kinda gross from other people’s sweat and you will definitely need them. The wires are really strong but they can cut your hands and for a scaredy cat like me, I was gripping those lines for dear life. So bring gloves.
I brought a backpack thinking like, «Oh NBD, I am just ziplining.» The person I went with straight said, «Leave that in the car. They won’t let you have that on.» She was right, so when you come leave bigger items in the car only have like a cell phone and car keys.

My 9-year-old’s girl scout troop had a blast on the labyrinth. It’s a 2 story climbing structure with 2 mini zip lines attached (short ones) plus two clips that slow a jump off of a platform. I went on it for an hour, but the 9 year olds stayed on all 2 hours. The only complaint was that they wanted to do the rest of the park.

I went to adventure park with a total of 3 kids and 4 adults. I paid $ 147 for my two kids and I. It was a very hot day, make sure to wear sneakers and tight comfortable exercise clothes. Customer service was awesome, run by 20 year olds and below and really cool kids. They knew what they were doing and trained us well on how to hook ourselves up to the trees/​etc. You get taught how to do everything first, you practice and then you’re all on your own. I left my ten year old daughter with her friend and didn’t see them for 3 hours. She never wanted to leave. The place is safe and fun and definitely challenging at times. Amazing experience. Physically and mentally challenging. While family had a great time. Little Tip: the professional pictures they take of the family start at $ 20. Good souvenir.