Go Ape Williamsburg

Go Ape Williamsburg is an aerial adventure course set among the trees of Freedom Park, offering families with older kids and teens an exhilarating alternative to the area's historical and theme park attractions. The course takes participants through the forest canopy via zip lines, rope bridges, scramble nets, and Tarzan swings, creating a physically engaging outdoor experience that combines adventure with nature immersion.

The main Treetop Adventure course features five sections of increasing difficulty, with the final segments including the longest and highest zip lines. The entire course takes 2-3 hours to complete and requires participants to be at least 10 years old (or 5 feet tall) and weigh at least 40 pounds. The continuous belay safety system means participants are always attached to the safety line, eliminating the risk of unclipping at height.

For younger kids who don't meet the Treetop Adventure requirements, the Treetop Journey offers a gentler introduction to aerial adventures. This shorter course features lower platforms, smaller obstacles, and shorter zip lines, designed for children ages 5 and up with a participating guardian. It provides the same forest-canopy magic at a more accessible intensity.

The experience begins with a safety briefing and equipment fitting (harness, helmet, and gloves), followed by a practice section where participants learn to use the safety equipment. Staff are present throughout the course to assist and encourage, and the atmosphere is supportive rather than competitive. Many participants who are nervous at the start finish the course with huge grins and an immediate desire to do it again.

Go Ape is best experienced in the morning when temperatures are cooler and the forest is at its most peaceful. The Williamsburg location is set in a beautiful hardwood forest within Freedom Park, a municipal park that also offers hiking trails, a playground, and picnic areas — making it possible to combine the aerial adventure with a more relaxed outdoor afternoon.