Tree to Tree Adventure Park
Rating
Family of 4
$100-$160.
Duration
2-4 hours
Best Ages
Best for ages 5-17 (height/weight requirements apply per course)
About
Tree to Tree Adventure Park in Gaston, Oregon is the Portland metro area's best aerial adventure destination — and the 4.9 Google rating from 625 reviews places it among the top-rated family outdoor activities in the entire Pacific Northwest.
Located about 35-40 minutes southwest of Portland near the Chehalem Mountains and Tualatin Valley wine country, Tree to Tree offers zip lines, rope courses, and aerial challenges set in actual trees at genuine heights. Multiple course levels mean kids around age 5-6 can start on beginner courses, while tweens and teens take on progressively more challenging aerial routes.
The experience is categorically different from indoor adventure venues — you're outside in Oregon forest, relying on harness and cable systems, navigating actual obstacles at actual height. For kids who've been coasting on foam play structures, Tree to Tree is a revelation: genuine challenge, real consequences for focus lapses, and the earned satisfaction of completing a difficult course.
Practical requirements: closed-toed shoes are mandatory, height and weight limits apply per course, and the park closes in bad weather. Book online well in advance — walk-in availability is essentially nonexistent on good-weather weekends.
The Gaston location lends itself to a longer excursion: combine with a picnic, a drive through Chehalem Mountain wine country, or a stop in Forest Grove. It's a full day's outing rather than a quick local playground visit.
Age Suitability
Parent Logistics
Stroller-Friendly
No
Nursing / Changing
Limited
Kid Meals
Not Available
Setting
Outdoor
Rainy Day
Not ideal
Plan Your Visit
Best Time to Visit
Weekends in spring/summer/fall; book in advance; avoid rainy days
Wait Times
10-20 min at course start on weekends; book online to minimize wait
Nearby Food
Gaston, OR is a very small rural town with minimal dining. Forest Grove (10 minutes) has casual dining options. Plan to eat before or bring a picnic — the park has outdoor space to eat.
Why Kids Love It
Tree to Tree Adventure Park in Gaston is a 4. 9-rated aerial adventure park — zip lines, rope courses, and climbing challenges set in the trees of a working property near the Chehalem Mountains. Kids who are ready for genuine challenge get exactly that: multi-platform courses at different heights and difficulty levels, from beginner routes accessible to kids around age 5 to advanced aerial courses for teens and adults.
The 4. 9 from 625 reviews is real — families rave about it. This is the adventure park parents mean when they say they want their kid to do something genuinely challenging outdoors.
From Reddit Parents
“August is the height of wildfire season here so you may have smoke on your Mt.”
Pro Tips from Parents
- Located in Gaston, OR — about 35-40 minutes SW of Portland near wine country; make a day of it
- Book online in advance — tree2treeadventurepark.com; walk-in availability is very limited
- Height/weight requirements vary by course — check website before going
- Closed in bad weather; call ahead if weather is uncertain
- The property is near Gaston wine country — add a Tualatin Valley wine stop for parent enjoyment
What to Bring
- Closed-toed shoes (required)
- Comfortable athletic clothes
- Water and snacks (no concessions on site)
- Camera for course photos
- Weather-appropriate layers
Cost Info
Estimated Cost (Family of 4)
$100-$160.
Course tickets ~$25-40 per person depending on difficulty level and age.
Minimum height/weight requirements apply.
Tips to Save
- Book online in advance — walk-in availability is limited on weekends.
- Check age/height requirements on the website before driving to Gaston.
- The drive is scenic through wine country but commit to the trip with a reservation.
