Specialty Adventure Coverage · Kelly Insurance Group
Adventure Attraction Insurance
Specialty liability for ziplines, ropes courses, rock walls, euro bungee, trampoline parks, and adventure parks — ACCT / ASTM-heavy classes most standard markets won't touch.
Adventure Attractions Are Hard-To-Place By Design
Adventure attraction insurance covers operations built around height, gravity, and participant-controlled movement — ziplines, ropes courses, rock walls, euro bungee, trampoline parks, and the parks that bundle them. The combination of fall risk, harness dependency, and self-rescue scenarios puts these accounts outside the appetite of most standard general liability markets.
Underwriting here is operational first and financial second. Carriers want to see ACCT or ASTM alignment, documented inspections, trained staff, signed waivers, and clean loss runs before they engage on pricing. A vague submission almost always comes back with no quote.
Kelly Insurance Group writes adventure attractions across the United States — fixed parks, portable setups, seasonal operators, and multi-element adventure centers. We know which markets will engage and how to prepare the submission for them.
Attraction Categories We Write
Each category below changes the underwriting conversation. Mixed-attraction parks are common — disclose every element you operate.
Ziplines
Fixed-course and portable zipline operations with harness-based participant movement at height.
- Single-line and dual-line courses
- Canopy tours & forest ziplines
- Urban / event ziplines
- Portable zip rigs
Ropes Courses
High and low ropes, aerial adventure courses, and challenge course operations.
- High ropes courses
- Low ropes / team-building courses
- Aerial adventure parks
- Ninja warrior courses
Rock & Climbing Walls
Portable and fixed climbing walls, bouldering, and auto-belay operations.
- Portable climbing walls
- Fixed indoor climbing gyms
- Bouldering walls
- Auto-belay systems
Euro Bungee
Bungee trampoline rigs — harness-based participants launched from trampoline decks into bungee rebounds.
- Single-station rigs
- Multi-station rigs
- Portable fair & festival setups
- Fixed park installations
Trampoline Parks
Indoor trampoline parks with open jump courts, foam pits, dodgeball courts, and dunk lanes.
- Open jump courts
- Foam pits
- Trampoline dodgeball
- Basketball dunk lanes
Skate Parks & Action Sports
Public and private skate parks, BMX courses, and scooter parks with participant-signed access.
- Skateboarding
- BMX & scooters
- Inline skating
- Pump tracks
What Coverage Looks Like
Adventure attraction policies are built around general liability with heavy participant-injury language, plus the property and contract pieces that come with height-based operations.
General Liability
Third-party bodily injury and property damage tied to park operations, premises, and products.
Participant Liability
Specific language covering participant and rider injury — falls, harness failures, equipment issues, and ground-level incidents.
Property & Contents
Towers, platforms, cables, harnesses, auto-belays, trampolines, climbing holds, and all fixed course hardware.
Equipment Breakdown
Auto-belay systems, trolleys, winches, and mechanical elements subject to wear, failure, and recertification.
Business Income
Lost revenue if the operation shuts down after a covered incident or equipment failure.
Commercial Umbrella / Excess
Higher limits for operators servicing schools, municipalities, and insurance-heavy venue contracts.
Contract Endorsements
Additional Insured, Primary & Non-Contributory, and Waiver of Subrogation for venues, landlords, and event organizers.
Workers' Comp
Coverage for belay staff, course guides, inspectors, and maintenance crews. Often legally required above a certain payroll.
High-Risk Modifiers That Drive Pricing
These are the factors underwriters zero in on. Every one of them should be addressed directly in the submission.
Height Above 20 Feet
Tall towers, elevated platforms, and canopy-level courses.
Self-Belay / Auto-Belay
Participant-operated belay systems without staff supervision.
Harness-Dependent Activity
Full reliance on PPE for fall protection.
Water Exposure
Zip splash-downs, ropes over water, or water-adjacent landings.
Portable / Mobile Setup
Portable ziplines, climbing walls, or euro bungee rigs at events.
Unattended Equipment
Installations accessible without staff supervision.
Minors Without Guardians
Youth participation without adult on-site presence.
Alcohol On Premises
Bar service at adventure parks or trampoline park "adult nights".
What Underwriters Look For
Adventure attractions are highly controllable when the operation is disciplined and documented. These controls directly affect pricing and appetite.
Operational & Safety Controls
- ACCT or ASTM alignment on course design and operation
- Annual third-party inspection reports
- Documented operator training and certification
- Manufacturer guidelines followed on harnesses, belays, and hardware
- Routine equipment inspections with written logs
- Maintenance schedule for cables, anchors, and connectors
- Product wear monitoring and PPE retirement schedule
- Equipment testing procedures before every operating day
- Weather monitoring and shutdown protocol in writing
- Rescue procedures, staff drills, and emergency response plans
Participant Liability Controls
- Signed waiver requirement for every participant
- Parent or guardian consent procedures for minors
- Bilingual waivers (English / Spanish) where relevant
- Participant risk acknowledgment language
- Pre-existing condition and health screening
- Minimum age, weight, and height restrictions enforced
- Verbal risk disclosure and pre-course briefing
- Right to refuse unsafe or intoxicated participants
- Right to stop the activity at any time
- Waivers stored permanently — digital storage accepted
Underwriting Data Points That Drive Pricing
Have these ready before submission. A complete picture gets a faster, cleaner quote.
Business & Financial Data
- Annual gross revenue
- Annual payroll
- Years in business
- Number of locations
- States of operation
- Fixed site vs mobile / portable
- Annual attendance or participant count
- 5 years of loss runs (or no-loss letter)
Operations & Staffing Data
- Number of devices / course elements
- Attraction mix — zipline, ropes, rock wall, bungee, trampoline
- Maximum course height
- Number of guides and belay staff
- Full-time vs part-time operators
- Independent contractor usage
- Cost of subcontracted labor
- Inspection cadence and last inspection date
What You'll Need To Get Approved
Assemble these before you submit. A complete package signals to the underwriter that the operation is professionally run.
Participant Waiver
Signed waiver template with risk acknowledgment and permanent storage policy.
Third-Party Inspection Report
Most recent ACCT or ASTM-aligned inspection from a qualified inspector.
Safety Rules & Procedures
Written SOPs for operation, rescue, and emergency response.
Operator Training Records
Staff training and certification documentation, including rescue drills.
Equipment Inventory
Full list of courses, elements, harnesses, belays, and PPE with age and inspection status.
Equipment Photos
Photos of courses, towers, anchor points, belay systems, and landing zones.
5 Years Loss Runs
Loss reports from every prior carrier, or a no-loss letter if newly established.
Insurance Application
Completed intake. Vague applications get vague quotes — or no quote at all.
Where Adventure Attractions Operate
We write adventure and action-sport operators across a wide mix of venues and event types.
Adventure Attraction Insurance FAQ
Questions we get most often from park operators, mobile operators, and multi-attraction venues.
What is adventure attraction insurance?
Adventure attraction insurance is specialty commercial coverage built around general liability and participant liability for operations involving height, harnesses, and participant-controlled movement — ziplines, ropes courses, rock walls, euro bungee, trampoline parks, and adventure parks that bundle them together.
Why are these classes so hard to place?
Fall risk, harness dependency, and self-rescue exposure put these accounts outside the appetite of most standard general liability markets. The carriers that do engage expect ACCT or ASTM alignment, documented inspections, trained staff, and clean loss history before they price the account.
Do I need an ACCT or ASTM inspection?
For most carriers, yes. An annual third-party inspection from an ACCT-qualified inspector or ASTM-aligned professional is typically expected for ropes courses, ziplines, and aerial adventure parks. Rock walls and trampoline parks often have their own inspection regimes tied to the manufacturer and applicable ASTM standard.
Can I insure a portable zipline or mobile climbing wall?
Yes. Portable setups require additional detail — states of operation, transport plan, venues served, per-event certificate requirements, and setup supervision. Mobile operators typically need per-event Additional Insured wording, commercial auto on tow vehicles, and clear documentation of setup and teardown procedures.
What limits will I be expected to carry?
Typical starting points are $1M per occurrence / $2M aggregate with a $1M–$5M umbrella. Higher-exposure operations and contract-driven venues often demand more. Schools, municipalities, and resorts frequently require specific Additional Insured, Primary & Non-Contributory, and Waiver of Subrogation wording — build the policy to the contract, not just a default limit.
Are waivers required?
Effectively yes. Carriers in this class expect a signed waiver from every participant, with risk acknowledgment language, guardian consent for minors, and permanent storage. Bilingual waivers are a plus in relevant markets. A waiver alone does not replace good operations — but the absence of waivers is one of the most common reasons submissions get declined.
What about trampoline parks with foam pits?
Foam pits and dunk tanks add their own underwriting wrinkles — pit depth, foam cube density, replacement cadence, and supervision all come up. Most carriers writing trampoline parks want ASTM F2970 alignment, posted rules, and video surveillance with minimum retention.
Can Kelly Insurance Group help multi-attraction parks?
Yes. We write parks that bundle ziplines, ropes, rock walls, trampolines, bungee, and ground-based attractions under one operation. The intake form covers the full spectrum — complete it once and our team will route it to the right specialty markets.
What gets an adventure attraction submission declined?
The usual reasons: no recent third-party inspection, no signed waivers, no documented training, missing loss runs, undisclosed water or alcohol exposure, and vague descriptions of course elements and heights. Our declinations page walks through the most common reasons submissions get rejected.
Can Kelly Insurance Group help nationwide?
Yes. KIG writes adventure attractions across the United States — fixed parks, portable operations, seasonal operators, and multi-element adventure centers. Call or text East at 412-212-2800 or West at 310-561-1917.
Other Amusement & Entertainment Device Pages
Same intake form, same specialty team. If your operation spans multiple device types, start with any of these.
Ready To Quote Your Adventure Operation?
The same intake form covers every amusement and entertainment device class we write — ziplines, ropes, rock walls, euro bungee, trampolines, inflatables, mechanical bulls, axe throwing, and more. Complete it once and our team will route it to the right market.