Frequently Asked Questions

Texas TreeVentures is an aerial adventure course located in The Woodlands, Texas on the campus of the Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park. The course is directly adjacent to the George Mitchell Nature Preserve, home to Spring Creek, abundant wildlife, and an expansive wooded trail system.

The Texas TreeVentures course is a non-linear “challenge-by choice” series of challenge-based obstacles and elements. Designed for both youth and adults (subject to age and weight restrictions), the three-level aerial adventure course features nearly 100 challenging elements and is the perfect place to take your family and friends as well as push yourself to new heights!

Texas TreeVentures is owned by The Woodlands Township and operated by employees of the Parks and Recreation Department. Each staff member is trained to strict industry standards set by the Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT). The course and its expansion were constructed by ACCT qualified course builders and is inspected and recertified annually. Every course element and each item of safety equipment is inspected prior to daily operation.

General Availability:

Texas TreeVentures reservation schedule is widely based on local school district and sunset calendars with availability primarily on Friday-Sunday each week. Times may slightly change from what you may find on Google or Apple maps. The most accurate view of the Texas TreeVentures availability is the open times listed for public booking on our website.

Summer 2023 General Schedule:

• Sunday: 10am – 5pm
• Monday: 10am – 5pm
• Tuesday: Closed
• Wednesday: 10am – 5pm
• Thursday: 10am – 5pm
• Friday: 10am – 5pm
• Saturday: 10am – 6pm

“Off-Season” General Schedule

• Sunday: 10am – 5pm
• Monday: Closed
• Tuesday: Closed
• Wednesday: Closed
• Thursday: Closed
• Friday: 1pm – 6pm
• Saturday: 10am – 6pm

Texas TreeVentures is located at 6464 Creekside Forest Dr., The Woodlands, Texas 77389, behind The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park. Follow signage to reach your awaited adventure.

Yes! Parking is free and is located at The Rob Fleming Recreation Center. Additional parking is available nearby at The Aquatic Center at Rob Fleming Park. Texas TreeVentures and The Woodlands Township are not liable for any valuables left in your car.

Yes, Texas TreeVentures has participant restrictions for age, height, weight, youth supervision, and harness fit. Participants must meet ALL requirements in order to enter the course. These requirements are based on the course structure and safety systems. Staff cannot and will not allow anyone to access the course if they don’t meet these restrictions.

Age: Must be at least 6 years old. Anyone under the age of 15 must adhere to Youth Supervision Requirements.

Height: When standing flat-footed, participants arms must reach at least 70″ to traverse the course independently, regardless of age.  Participants that do not meet those reach requirements will require an Adult Monitor to make transfers.

Weight: Minimum 44 lbs; Maximum 275 lbs. All participants must be weighed.

Youth Supervision Requirements:

• To traverse the course independently, participants must have a minimum reach of 70″ while standing flat-footed, regardless of age. Participants that do not meet those height requirements will require an Adult Monitor to make transfers.
• All Adult Monitors must purchase a ticket.
• Adult Monitors must stay within one (1) element of youth participant.
• Youth Supervision Requirements apply to daycares and birthday parties as well. Texas TreeVentures staff will not be responsible for directly supervising children on the course

There is a possibility that a participant may meet all requirements, but the harness does not fit as required to traverse the course. Harnesses and helmets must fit and meet manufacturer requirements to allow a guest to enter the course. If a harnesses or helmet is too loose or doesn’t allow the required fit even after adjusted, the participant will not be allowed on the course.

Health and medical conditions that should restrict participation/access to the course include, but are not limited to: pregnancy, spinal injury or weak spine, or heart condition. Participants should consult a physician prior to participating in this activity for any additional conditions that may limit or impair use of the course and execution of one’s responsibility as an operator or be exacerbated by this activity.

Yes, all the requirements are listed below.

• Age: Must be at least 6 years old. Anyone under the age of 15 must adhere to Youth Supervision Requirements.
• Height: To traverse the course independently, participants must have a minimum reach of 70″ while standing flat-footed, regardless of age. Participants that do not meet those height requirements will require an Adult Monitor to make transfers.
• Weight: Minimum 44 lbs; Maximum 275 lbs. All participants must be weighed.
• All participants must sign liability waiver before entering the course.
• Must not be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
• Long hair must be pulled back and secured
  Remove all loose jewelry.
• Must be dressed appropriately (close-toed and close-heeled shoes; clothing must provide appropriate coverage/protection for use with full-body harness).
• Empty pockets before entering the course.
• No phones allowed on the course.
• No candy, gum, or other choking hazards permitted.
• Must fit appropriately into harness and helmet.
• Health and medical condition restrictions include but are not limited to pregnancy, spinal injury or weak spine, and heart conditions.

Texas TreeVentures staff reserves the right to deny course access to anyone for any reasonable cause at any time.

Failure to comply with course rules or improper use of equipment may result in immediate expulsion

Yes! Liability Waivers are required by each participant who will be accessing the course. Participants under 18 years old must have a Liability Waiver signed by a legal parent or guardian. Texas TreeVentures encourages participants to fill out waivers (linked on your receipt) prior to checking-in.

• All participants must sign a Liability Waiver prior to entering the course. Children under 18 are required to have the Liability Waiver signed by their legal parent or guardian.
• Review and understand Participant and Youth Supervision Requirements.
• Must be dressed appropriately (close-toed and close-heeled shoes; clothing must provide appropriate coverage/protection for use with full-body harness; remove loose jewelry).
• Pockets must be empty including keys, phones, and wallets. Please leave valuable items at home. One gallon sized ziplock baggie will be given for each party for participants to place their phones and keys. Staff are not liable for personal items. Cell phones are not permitted on the course.
• Long hair must be pulled back and secured.
• Please use the restrooms before checking-in to ensure you are ready to start at your appropriate time.

• Check in at the front desk when you arrive at the course.
• All participants must sign a Liability Waiver prior to entering the course. Children under 18 are required to have the Liability Waiver signed by their legal parent or guardian.
• All participants will be weighed, and checked for a 70”vertical reach.
• Please use the restrooms before checking-in to ensure you are ready to start at your appropriate time.
• Pockets must be empty including keys, phones, and wallets. Please leave valuable items at home. One gallon sized ziplock baggie will be given for each party for participants to place their phones and keys. Staff are not liable for personal items. Cell phones are not permitted on the course.
• All participants will go through a 30-45 minute Gear Up and Ground School instructional session before accessing the course.
• Absolutely no vaping, smoking, drugs or alcohol are allowed at Texas TreeVentures.
• Anyone observed or suspected of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be asked to leave the course immediately and will not be eligible for refunds.
• Texas TreeVentures staff reserves the right to deny course access to anyone for any reasonable cause at any time.
• Spectators must stay in designated areas and are not allowed on or underneath the course at any time. There are several areas around the perimeter of the course for spectators to take pictures and clearly watch friends or family challenge themselves.

We recommend participants plan to arrive 20-25 minutes earlier than the reservation time. This will ensure you have enough time to find the course, check-in, complete any necessary paperwork and use the restrooms before your start time. Late or No-Show Policies apply, so be sure to give yourself enough time!

The course is designed to be “challenge by choice.” Every participant is given three (3) hours for their reservation to experience the course at their own pace and comfort level. The Gear Up process and Ground School instructions will be part of your three (3) hour reservation slot.

The course is designed to be “challenge by choice.” Participants can choose the elements that they are comfortable traversing. The difficulty depends on each person’s abilities and comfort level; however, the course becomes more physically challenging moving higher in elevation. To progress to the next level, participants must complete the preceding level.

Depending on weather, maintenance and/ or staffing requirements, certain elements or levels may be closed or staggered for use. Upon check-in, course staff will notify participants if any elements or levels are closed at that time.

Texas TreeVentures staff will be present on the course to assist and encourage participants, however, the course is a self-guided adventure. Training will be given through the Gear Up and Ground School instructions to prepare participants for time on the course. Course staff will be present on the course, and at the launch house.

If participants need any assistance throughout their time at Texas TreeVentures, notify course staff in a NON-blue helmet and they will be happy to help.

Yes! Liability Waivers are required by each participant who will be accessing the course. Participants under 18 years old must have a Liability Waiver signed by a legal parent or guardian. Texas TreeVentures encourages participants to fill out waivers (linked on your receipt) prior to checking-in.

No! Anyone is more than welcome to spectate at any of our designated observation areas. Spectators are always free of charge (and make great photographers too)!

Not to worry! This seems to be a common issue, and it’s as simple as viewing our youth supervision policy! When the youth supervision requirements are met, the children become available to book. First, select the adults (18 or older) participating in your group, then, you should be able to book the children.

General Admission prices for ages 13 and older is $45, and $40 for children ages 12 and under. Each reservation slot is a maximum of is three (3) hours. The Gear Up process and Ground School instructions are included in the three (3) hour ticket price.

Groups must consist of a minimum of 12 participants.  Please call at 281-210-2048 or email at [email protected] with any questions concerning group rate eligibility! Total fees for the group is due at time of purchase to qualify and reservations are required in advance.

Yes! Come to Texas TreeVentures for your next special event or corporate outing! Fill out this form and staff will be in contact to discuss your options!

Sustained winds (wind speed determined by averaging observed values over a two-minute period) of 20 mph or greater would warrant course closure. Texas TreeVentures would contact your party as soon as possible if this is the case for your reservation. Participants on the course will be evacuated if sustained winds are present.

Texas TreeVentures cannot have anyone on the course if thunder and lightning is within a 10-mile radius. The course will be evacuated immediately if thunder is heard, lightening is visible, or if a storm is within a 10-mile radius. If small storm systems are moving through the area we try to stay open and ask participants to take a break while the storm passes. The course will remain closed for 30 minutes from the last thunder or lightning occurrence.

Texas TreeVentures can still be fun while it is raining. However, the course may close for severe weather such as heavy rain, thunderstorms, high winds, ice, snow, or extreme temperatures. If small storm systems are moving through the area we try to stay open and ask participants to take a break while the storm passes.

Texas TreeVentures utilizes www.noaa.gov (zip code – 77389) to determine weather related cancellations. Texas TreeVentures will notify participants in the event of a cancellation as soon as possible when weather may impact the safety and operations of the course.

Cancellation or rescheduling requests must be made by calling (281) 210-2048 or emailing [email protected]. Participants are responsible for ensuring that Texas TreeVentures receives the request.

Participants canceling 10 days or more prior to their original reserved booking date will have the option of rescheduling the booking, receiving a Rain Check allowing them to reschedule at a later date (within 1 year of purchase), or a full monetary refund.

Participants canceling less than 10 days prior to their original reserved booking date but prior to 48 hours of the reservation will have the option of rescheduling the booking or receiving a gift certificate allowing them to reschedule at a later date (within 1 year of purchase), but will not be eligible for a monetary refund.

No-shows are not eligible for monetary refund, credit, gift certificate, rescheduling of the event, or any other reimbursement. The entire reservation cost will be forfeited. The No-Show Policy is applicable to all participants, including individual participants within a group reservation. Reservations are considered a no-show 10 minutes past a reservation slot.

Rescheduling requests must be made by calling 281-210-2048 or emailing [email protected]. Participants are responsible for ensuring that Texas TreeVentures receives the request. Texas TreeVentures allows rescheduling or an option for a Rain Check (valid for a year from issue date) up to 48 hours prior to your reservation. Participants can reschedule their booking up to three times and then will no longer be able to reschedule or receive a Rain Check. No monetary refunds will be issued unless requested at least 10 days prior to your reservation date.

In the event Texas TreeVentures needs to close the course, participants will have the option to reschedule the reservation, receive a Rain Check to schedule at a later date, or a full monetary refund.

Texas TreeVentures operates rain or shine! Only severe weather conditions such as lightning, high winds, icy conditions, or heavy rain causing decreased visibility will temporarily suspend operation of the course. In the event that we do suspend operation for more than one (1) hour of a participant’s three (3) hour reservation, participants may reschedule their reservation or receive a full credit to apply to a new climb any time via Rain Check valid for one (1) year.

If you or your group are 5-10 minutes late to the reservation, Texas TreeVentures will work to get you and/or your group on the course and in the next ground school, however, you will still be limited to the three (3) hour session of your original reservation.

If you and/ or your group are 10 minutes late or later for the reservation, the booking is considered a no-show and subject to the No-Show Policy. We must respect the other reservations for the day.

We recommend that you plan on arriving 15 -20 minutes earlier than you reserved session. This will ensure you have enough time to find the course, sign in, complete any paperwork that is needed, and use the restrooms before your start time. Late or No-Show policies apply, so be sure to give yourself enough time!

There are several areas around the perimeter of the course for spectators to take pictures and clearly watch friends or family challenge themselves! Spectators must stay in designated areas and are not allowed on or underneath the course at any time.

Wear clothing that fits you well and does not allow anything to hang loose or get tangled in cables. Remember, people may be below you on other elements. Harnesses tend to ride up when fitted properly, so wearing longer shorts/pants may be more comfortable. Closed-toe, closed-heel shoes are required. Sneakers or hiking boots are recommended. Long hair must be pulled back and secured. Hats are not allowed on the course as you will be wearing a helmet. Dangling jewelry must be removed prior to your harness fitting. Please keep your pockets empty while on the course. Phones are not allowed on the course.

Each participant must wear a Texas TreeVentures issued harness, helmet, and Edelrid Smart Belay system to traverse the course. Outside/personally-owned safety equipment is not permitted for use on the course.

Gloves are not required; however, they do provide padding to help maneuver the course. Participants are more than welcome to bring and wear their own gloves, or they may purchase a pair of gloves in the Texas TreeVentures Check-In office for $10. Gloves are not provided.

No. Participants must wear a Texas TreeVentures issued harness, helmet and Elderid Smart Belay system.

The Edelrid Smart Belay (ESB) is the safety system that will assist you through the elements. These are designed to permit only one gate, or “claw,’ on one of the tethers to be in the open/unlocked position at any given time. This allows participants to transition from one element to another while maintaining a constant connection to the belay system throughout your adventure. A detailed description and practice time will be demonstrated to all participants in the 30-45 minute Gear Up and Ground School instruction period prior to accessing the course.

There are restrooms on the campus of the park. Plan accordingly and make sure you make time prior to your reservation to use the restroom.

One gallon sized zip lock baggie will be given to each party. All personal items must fit in the baggie. All other items such as backpacks, water bottles, and purses, can not be held in the office at this time. We recommend leaving larger valuable items at home or safely locked out of sight in your car. Staff is not liable for personal property.

Yes, there is a shelter nearby. Permits and reservations take priority; however, if it is not reserved, it is available on a first-come first-served basis. Gatherings of 10 or more are not permitted at this time.

The campus also includes a playground, amphitheater, archery range, open field and The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park.

Texas TreeVentures has a limited variety of drinks and snacks available for purchase. Water stations are also located on the main deck area and on Level 1 of the course for climber’s convenience.

Absolutely! The only items you may not bring are glass bottles. Coolers may be checked by course staff at the check-in desk. Due to space limitations, coolers cannot be left on the main deck.

Alcohol is not permitted to be consumed anywhere on site unless a treehouse is rented. Alcohol may only be consumed after your climb is concluded in compliance with our Drug and Alcohol policy.