Adventure Awaits
Buckle up for a trip through the trees!
High above the forest floor, a new kind of outdoor attraction is inviting aspiring adventurers to climb, zip, balance and explore while connecting with friends, family and nature. This spring, TreeRunner Adventure Parks opens its newest aerial adventure park in Westfield, bringing a unique mix of physical challenge, outdoor fun and community gathering space to the area.
Aerial adventure parks combine elements of ziplining, ropes courses and obstacle challenges, all built among the trees. Guests can navigate a series of suspended bridges, ropes, platforms and zip lines while safely harnessed to a smart belay system. The experience is equal parts adventure and problem-solving, designed for a wide range of ages and ability levels.
TreeRunner Adventure Parks is an owner-operated business, with five seasonal parks in Indiana, Michigan and North Carolina. Each location shares the same core experience, integrated within the natural landscape to preserve its beauty and vitality. But no two parks are exactly alike.
Jeremy Fishman is a partner in the new park at the Grand Park Sports Campus in Westfield.
“The forest really shapes the park. We build within the environment, so the trees and terrain determine the look and feel. The experience is consistent from park to park, but each one takes on the personality of its forest,” Fishman says.
An Experience Like No Other
Guests will find a variety of aerial courses built around a central platform, with six different routes that vary in difficulty, from beginner-friendly paths to advanced challenges. To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, each climber attends a safety briefing and a practice session with the equipment.
In addition to regular climbing sessions, TreeRunner Adventure Park plans to host a full calendar of themed events and seasonal activities throughout the year, including weekly themed “Forest Nights” and special events for holidays.
The park’s location in the center of the Grand Park campus provides access to nearby concessions, retail space and parking — perfect for group gatherings, birthday parties and families. Picnic areas and gathering spaces encourage guests to stay, relax and spend time together without distractions.
Mission: Connection And Growth
The park promises a fun and exciting outdoor experience. But Fishman envisions a bigger purpose.
“We think of it as a place where people come to connect,” he says. “The climbing is important, but the bigger goal is bringing families, friends and groups together. It’s really rewarding to become part of the community and create a place where people feel welcome to gather.”
Structured team-building experiences led by highly trained facilitators, as well as youth programs, school field trips and outings for sports teams and corporate groups, create connections and memories that last. Climbers also learn to collaborate, solve problems and build confidence through the experience.
“Seeing someone finish a course they didn’t think they could do … that moment of accomplishment is incredible,” Fishman says.
He and his team are already building relationships with local schools, parks and recreation departments, sports teams and organizations, welcoming groups as well as families and friends to a powerful experience among the trees.
Looking ahead, the goal is for the park to become not only a preferred recreational destination but also an integral part of Westfield and Hamilton County.
The Park Is Open
The park’s opening season will run from March 21 through late fall — typically into November or even early December, as long as the outdoor weather is still inviting. Watch for a grand opening celebration, targeted for April.
With an inviting mix of adventure, nature and community spirit, TreeRunner Adventure Park promises to become one of Westfield’s most memorable places for recreation and connecting with nature, friends and family.
TreeRunner Adventure Park is located at 19000 Grand Park Blvd. in Westfield. Call 317-667-1613 or visit online at treerunnerparks.com/grandpark/ for more information.
