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KC Parks and officials with Go Ape – the nation’s premier Zipline and Adventure Park company – have announced the addition of outdoor Axe Throwing to its already popular Treetop Adventure course at Swope Park. Opening Saturday, March 7, guests aged 10+ will have the chance to throw hatchets at wooden targets, compete with friends and claim bragging rights as they rack up some bullseyes. This is Go Ape’s first outdoor Axe Throwing experience in the nation and a welcome addition to the robust amenities available to families in Swope Park.
“We’re thrilled to open an outdoor Axe Throwing range in Swope Park,” says Go Ape Chief Operating Officer, Jason Budden. “Our Treetop Adventure course has been very popular and we are excited to expand on the activities available from Go Ape. The addition of Outdoor Axe Throwing will further support our mission to inspire everyone live life adventurously.”
Go Ape Axe Throwing at Swope Park will include four targets over two lanes. Participants must be at least 10 years of age. Hatchets weigh under 2lbs and are easy to throw. Instructors provide tips and review safety rules at the beginning of the experience. Guests can throw for fun or compete against each other in a series of games.
Quick Facts about Go Ape Axe Throwing:
- Axe Throwing will cost $17.95/person. Guests who also complete the Treetop Adventure course will receive a discounted rate of $9.95/person.
- The above rates will include one hour of Axe Throwing.
- Private lane rental is also available for groups.
- Reservations are recommended through goape.com
- GPS Location: 7331 OAKWOOD DRIVE, KANSAS CITY, MO 64132
For more details, please visit: https://www.goape.com/location/missouri-kansas-city/
About Go Ape
Go Ape’s mission is to inspire everyone to live life adventurously while simultaneously advocating for social and environmental responsibility. Our partnerships with public park and forest preserve systems allow Go Ape to actively support this mission through revenue sharing and stewardship actions. Go Ape Zipline and Adventure Parks allow participants to explore their natural environment across a variety of outdoor activities.