TreeRunner Adventure Park & Putt Forest
4.7(544)4.7 out of 5 stars, 544 reviews Raleigh, NC
About TreeRunner Adventure Park & Putt Forest
TreeRunner Adventure Park & Putt Forest offers a unique combination of aerial ropes courses, zip-lining, and mini-golf, nestled within a beautiful, clean, and well-maintained forest compound. It caters to a wide age range with diverse adventure courses from easy to extremely challenging, including a dedicated Junior course for younger kids, as well as a scenic mini-golf experience.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families with children of different ages, given the range from Junior courses to advanced adult challenges.Couples or groups seeking an adventurous and physically active outing (e.g., anniversary celebrations).Mini-golf enthusiasts looking for a scenic and engaging course experience.Those interested in participating in themed holiday events at an activity park.**5-year-olds:** The dedicated Junior course is highly recommended, offering a variety of age-appropriate swings, balancing, and climbing activities.
Why families love it
- Beautiful, clean, and well-maintained compound and courses.
- Staff are frequently praised as amazing, welcoming, knowledgeable, and helpful, especially regarding safety training and supporting children (e.g., 'Teacher Kennedy' for the Junior course).
- Extensive variety of adventure park course options, from 'nice and easy' to very challenging, allowing for skill progression.
- High-quality Junior course with great variety in swings, balancing, and climbing activities, specifically great for 5-year-olds.
- The mini-golf (Putt Forest) course offers a fantastic experience, winding through the forest alongside a relaxing lake.
- Quick and easy check-in process.
Insider tips
- If purchasing a multi-hour package (e.g., 3-hour), inquire specifically about the closing times for advanced difficulty routes (like 'black routes') to ensure you have adequate time.
- Be prepared for potential waits for training sessions, even if you arrive early for your reservation, due to reported inconsistencies in staff readiness.
- For first-timers on ropes courses, leverage the knowledgeable staff for thorough safety equipment instruction.
- If congestion is a major concern, consider visiting during off-peak hours or days.
Good to know before you go
- Booking 3-hour packages for late afternoon if your primary goal is to complete the most difficult (black) routes, as they close early (e.g., an hour before closing).
- If you prefer a completely uncongested experience or have low tolerance for potential waits for training.
- If you expect highly uniform and proactive customer service from every staff member, as some inconsistency has been reported.
- Inconsistent staff professionalism; some staff members may appear nonchalant or unprepared, leading to potential waiting times for mandatory training even with a reservation.
- Advanced routes (specifically 'black routes') close approximately an hour before the park's official closing time, which can cut short the experience for those on longer packages (e.g., a 3-hour package).
- Crowds
- The ropes courses can experience congestion, and routes are described as being 'mostly together', indicating potential for close proximity to other participants and possible waits during busy periods.
- Value
- No specific pricing is explicitly mentioned beyond a 'three-hour package'. The value of this package might be diminished if advanced courses close prematurely, reducing access to all advertised routes. However, overall positive reviews suggest good value when operations run smoothly.
- Accessibility
- No specific accommodations for special needs or accessibility features are mentioned in the reviews.
- Safety
- Staff provides instruction on how to use the safety equipment, with specific commendation for staff being 'super knowledgeable and helpful' and 'on top of everything' regarding training, indicating a focus on participant safety education.
What parents say
"For our 29th wedding anniversary we wanted to do something adventurous. So we came to the zip line. Soon as I got there I was very impressed. The compound is beautiful it is clean and well-maintained. The staff is amazing it was Easter Sunday and they were passing out eggs. The courses are wonderful and so much fun. I want to go back as soon as possible."
a week ago
"Came to try out some mini golf and ended up coming back to climb. The course winds through the forest alongside a relaxing lake. Overall a fantastic experience on the golf courses. The adventure park has tons of course options, ranging from nice and easy, to "whoa I need to go to the gym". Staff was extremely welcoming and the check in was quick and easy. Can't wait to come back for their Halloween season events!"
7 months ago
"I have wanted to try a zipline/ropes course for some time now and finally made it happen today at TreeRunner. The experience was fantastic. Staff are super knowledgeable and helpful and do a great job teaching you how to use the safety equipment. I didn’t advance to the hardest courses but will be back soon and hope to make that happen. An awesome time was had by our whole group!"
2 weeks ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.