A new type of family vacation literally burst into the lives of citizens. He turned over the idea of how you can perfectly relax in nature without barbecue with barbecue, get a tremendous boost of energy, pleasure and feel like a hero who managed to overcome height, fear and insecurity. To do this, you need to go to any rope park in Moscow and Moscow region.
The history of the rope park
The first rope parks appeared in the USA in the 20s of the last century. The idea belongs to the naval major George Herbert, who believed that on the structures used on marine vessels, fortitude was strengthened, dexterity developed and an instant reaction was developed among soldiers and sailors. The initial idea - training - turned into a fascinating sporting vacation. Rope complexes were liked not only by the military. The first began the construction of parks in England, and then they migrated to Canada and Europe. In the 80-90s, rope parks appeared due to their popularity in many European countries, including Russia. In Moscow, the rope park appeared in the late 90s.
Rope parks in forest and park areas
The word "rope" speaks for itself. That is, it is an attraction involving the presence of ropes in its design. Those located in a forest or park area are adventure parks. Here, the main carriers on which ropes are interwoven in different versions are trees. The height at which this attraction is arranged is from 2-3 m to 20 m above the ground. Rope parks in Moscow are of different heights. And in areas intended for children, the height is minimal, and mats are laid on the ground.
The attraction involves the stages of passage, including ascent to a height, in fact, the passage of high-altitude obstacles and descent, which also has peculiar elements of overcoming obstacles. Of course, there is insurance. High-altitude rope parks are equipped with climbing cables. The length of such a rope park depends on its location and the trees on which the ropes are attached. The maximum length reaches 1000 meters. It takes up to an hour to overcome all obstacles. But it all depends on dexterity and physical fitness. But even with minimal physical fitness, people cope with obstacles.
Attraction rope parks
There are rope parks that take root well in small areas, such as squares, beaches, and shopping centers. These parks are more like extreme rides. They are small in size, and the supporting structures for them are artificial supports. On such supports obstacles are made, different in complexity and passage. They can be both autonomous attractions, and be part of the facilities equipped for recreation.
Rope parks in Moscow
Over the past few years, rope attractions have appeared in Moscow park zones, which can be divided according to the type of obstacles. It all depends on what the vacation is oriented to. In such parks sporting events and even corporate events are held. For example, you can choose the park in which it is good to relax in the family circle, organizing family competitions to overcome obstacles and walk at altitude. It is possible with schoolchildren to conduct a lesson in nature instead of physical education in the gym. Such parks with rope attractions include Fili, Meshchersky, Izmailovsky. You can go with friends to an extreme park in Neskuchny Sad. Amusement workers are happy to meet those who want to test themselves in Lianozovo, Tsaritsyno and in the Sokolniki rope park in Moscow. Basically, groups come to such parks to hold competitions, since it is precisely in overcoming difficulties that team spirit awakens.
You can come to the park for the event, having previously booked with the staff time for it. Protection and equipment are issued on the territory of the rope park. Mandatory passing the height test. All information on time, prices, food points and other issues related to recreation is on the PandaPark website.
The most favorite rope parks of the capital
One of the favorite places for families to spend leisure time among the rope parks of Moscow and Moscow Region is PandaPark, located in Sokolniki. There is a special children's route for five obstacles for kids from 4 years old and taller than 90 cm. The Barrel obstacle is considered difficult. The High route is for the child at a considerable height, and the Bold is a climbing wall in general. The guys are happy to overcome these routes. By the way, the passage of the children's route is under the supervision of an instructor or parents.
One of the recently opened rope parks, the highest in Russia, is the rope park in Moscow at VDNKh. Its construction is located behind the pavilion "Cosmos". There are 90 different routes, including for children, whose height is from 1.4 m. There is a track for the smallest. The observation deck is crowned with the entire structure, which opens up an extensive panorama to participants who have overcome all obstacles.