CHARLEMONT ATTRACTION FIELD GUIDE
Treetop Playgrounds: Inside Berkshire East’s Children’s Tree House Trail
A netted, harness-free course for kids ages 3 and up with bridges, tunnels and a small zip line—this guide explains what to expect and how to plan.
Treetop Playgrounds: Inside Berkshire East’s Children’s Tree House Trail.
Berkshire East’s Children’s Tree House Trail is a supervised, netted adventure course designed for children aged 3 and up. Moving from platform to platform among the trees, kids navigate a sequence of elements — netted bridges, Burma bridges, tunnels and a small zip line — in a harness-free, self-paced setting overseen by trained staff.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A harness-free, netted playground in the trees
The Trail is fully netted so children can move between platforms without harnesses, creating a supervised ‘Swiss Family Robinson’ style environment that encourages independent exploration.
Bridges, tunnels and a small zip line
The course strings together netted bridges, Burma bridges and tunnels and culminates with a small zip line, providing varied play elements for different ages and abilities.
Low cost and flexible entry
Admission is inexpensive — a $5 daily rate — and you are not booked into a specific time slot: on the day of your reservation you may use the Tree House Trail anytime during hours of operation (lines may form at peak times).
What the day feels like
What the experience feels like
Expect a steady, low-stakes progression through a canopy of interconnected platforms. Children move from one netted element to the next at their own pace, testing balance and curiosity on bridges and through tunnels, with trained staff supervising the entire play area rather than relying on harness systems.
THE DESIGN
A harness-free, netted playground in the trees
The Trail is fully netted so children can move between platforms without harnesses, creating a supervised ‘Swiss Family Robinson’ style environment that encourages independent exploration.
THE COURSE
Bridges, tunnels and a small zip line
The course strings together netted bridges, Burma bridges and tunnels and culminates with a small zip line, providing varied play elements for different ages and abilities.
THE ACCESS
Low cost and flexible entry
Admission is inexpensive — a $5 daily rate — and you are not booked into a specific time slot: on the day of your reservation you may use the Tree House Trail anytime during hours of operation (lines may form at peak times).
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this attraction suits best — and who should take care.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
A parent or legal guardian 18 or older must sign a waiver for all participants; no harness is required for this netted attraction.
Daily admission is $5. You are not reserving a specific entry time — you can use the Tree House Trail anytime on the day of your reservation during hours of operation; expect potential lines at peak times.
The course is designed for children aged 3 and up; participants must not exceed the maximum weight of 275 lbs. Children aged 3–5 may be accompanied by an adult 16 or older free of charge.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What ages are allowed on the Tree House Trail?
The netted course is designed for children aged 3 years and up.
Is a harness required?
No — the Tree House Trail is a netted attraction and does not require harnesses.
Do I need to sign anything before my child goes on the course?
Yes — all participants require a waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian 18 or older.
Is there a weight limit?
Yes — the maximum weight in the park is 275 lbs.
Can an adult accompany a small child?
Participants aged 3–5 may be accompanied by an adult 16 years or older free of charge.
Do I reserve a specific time slot?
No — you are not reserving a specific time. On the day of your reservation you can use the Tree House Trail anytime during hours of operation, though there may be a line to enter at busy times.