The Top 14 Places to Go Zip Lining in NY & CT

Now more than ever, finding fun and safe ways to be active outdoors with the family can be a bit challenging. Zip lining is a great way to be active outside while making it easy to keep social distance. Here are the best zip lines and adventure courses in the New York area that are open, along with their adjusted hours and COVID-19 safety precautions and guidelines.

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• The Bronx
• Manhattan
• Queens
• Staten Island
• Westchester
• Long Island
• Connecticut

Zip Lining in the Bronx

1. Bronx Zoo Treetop Adventure Climb & Adventure

2300 Southern Blvd., Bronx River Entrance, Bronx
347-308-9021
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Hours: Hours vary each day. Check the website for schedule and to reserve your spot in advance.
Prices: 2.5 Hours Climb & Zip: $59.95; $39.95 for WCS Members. Zipline: $24.95; $18.95 for WCS Members.

Make an epic day out of your visit to the Bronx Zoo, when you enjoy the sustainably created aerial ropes course before or after you see your favorite animals. Whether you want to climb, zip line, or try it all with a combo, there’s something safe for everyone.

Zip Lining in NYC

1. Adventures at Governors Island

Located on the western shore of Governors Island across from the Liggett Terrace food court and next to The Hills
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Hours: Friday, 12-5pm; Saturday-Sunday, 11am-6pm
Price: Zip line $14 per zip or 2 for $25; Climbing Challenge $7 per person

Adventures at Governors Island is New York City’s summer destination for thrill-seekers and adventure enthusiasts of all ages. The Flywire Zipline (temporarily closed for maintenance) offers soaring views of the city and Statue of Liberty from a 35-feet peak, while the Climbing Challenge features three unique, 25-foot high walls that enable guests to conquer each vertical climbing course.

Zip Lining in Queens

1. Adventure Course at Alley Pond Park

Alley Pond Park
Queens Village/ Oakland Gardens
718-217-4685 • 212-360-3351
Hours: Free Public Sunday Programs every Sunday at 9:30am and 1pm. More information found here.

Alley Pond Park Adventure Course features challenging and exciting ropes courses that promote team building and problem-solving skills. This adventure course will provide friends and family members with the opportunity to work through physically and intellectually demanding situations.

2. Kids 'N Shape

162-26 Cross Bay Boulevard, Howard Beach
718-848-2052
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Hours: 9am-12pm
Price: $15 for a 2-hour open play session

Kids ‘N Shape features an exclusive combination of interactive fitness attractions for summer camp, including inflatables and wheeled toys. Its more traditional interactive fitness summer camp attractions include basketball, soccer nets, air hockey, and so much more! This camp also features Kids ‘N Shape world-famous ZIP LINE. 

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Zip Lining in Staten Island

1. Kids 'N Shape

153 Main St., Tottenville
718-227-8300
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Hours: 9am-12pm
Price: $15 for a 2-hour open play session

Kids ‘N Shape features an exclusive combination of interactive fitness attractions for summer camp, including inflatables and wheeled toys. Their more traditional interactive fitness summer camp attractions include basketball, soccer nets, air hockey, and so much more! This camp also features Kids ‘N Shape world-famous ZIP LINE.

Zip Lining in Westchester County

1. Boundless Adventures

735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase
914-893-4550
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Hours: Summer Schedule (June 11-Sept. 6). Sunday-Thursday, 9am-8pm; Friday-Saturday, 9am-10pm. Fall Schedule (Sept. 7-Nov. 30): Friday, 1-8pm; Saturday-Sunday, 9am-8pm. Holiday hours vary.
Prices: Standard 3-Hour Climbing Pass includes an additional 15-30 minute introductory orientation: kids (ages 7-11) $55; youth & adult (Age 12+) $60. Pricing is inclusive of all taxes and fees.

Boundless Adventures is locally owned by Brian and Lorrie Funtleyder. They opened Boundless Adventures with hopes of empowering and inspiring people to challenge themselves both mentally and physically. Their motto: “To Be Boundless: To Have No Limits” encourages visitors to believe that with challenge comes greater self-confidence and achievement. There are 4 types of courses across the park, with varying degrees of difficulty. Each course consists of a number of obstacles developed to test your boundaries. Boundless Adventures also has youth program camps and after-school programs. Plus, this course features Glow in the Park, when the trees are lit up at night, on the first and third Saturdays of the month, through Sept. 18.

Zip Lines on Long Island

1. WildPlay Jones Beach

2600 Ocean Parkway, Wantagh
800-668-7771
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Hours: Monday-Friday, 10am-8pm; Saturday-Sunday, 9am-8pm
Price: 19.99 Zipline; $44.99 Classic Course; $19.99 Extreme Course (classic course add on); $24.99 Kids Course (ages 5-12; includes two rounds)

Launching off a high platform above the beach, the Jones Beach zip line will take you on a thrilling ride along the shore. Four side-by-side zip lines means you can ride alongside family and friends, while taking in the spectacular views. New this summer, is the Sunset Zipline package. Available through Oct. 31, guests can zip along the beach as the sun sets over the ocean. Bonus: Zip after 4pm and receive a 20-percent discount with the code SUNSETZIP. Visitors can also test their balance, strength, and coordination on WildPlay’s classic and extreme courses. The park also offers Kid Courses so the whole family can join in the fun!