High in the pine forest on the road up to Mount Teide, Forestal Park lets you swing, climb and zip-line through the treetops — a proper adventure playground strung between the trunks of Tenerife's tall Canary pines. It's one of the island's best family days out for anyone who fancies something more active than a beach, and the cool, fragrant forest air is a treat in itself after the heat of the coast. Bring trainers, tie back long hair, and prepare to test your nerve.
The park sits beside the TF-24 in the highlands above La Laguna, on the scenic mountain road that continues up to Mount Teide and its national park. That location is half the appeal: you're already in the pines at altitude, so it pairs naturally with a day exploring the volcano.
What it is
Forestal Park is an aerial adventure course — a network of rope bridges, cargo nets, Tarzan swings, wobbling walkways and zip-lines (tirolinas) built up in the canopy. You clip into a safety harness at the start, get a short briefing, and then work your way around a series of circuits at your own pace, moving from platform to platform between the trees. The forest setting means real shade and real height, which is exactly what makes it exciting.
Circuits for all ages
The courses are colour-graded by difficulty and height, from gentle low-level circuits for young children up to longer, higher and more demanding routes for teenagers and adults. Little ones get their own scaled-down adventures close to the ground, while braver visitors can tackle the big zip-lines and the trickiest crossings. Because you progress at your own speed and can skip an obstacle that looks too much, families with mixed ages and nerves all find their level.
Wear closed trainers, comfortable clothes you don't mind getting dusty, and bring a light layer — the forest up here is noticeably cooler than the resorts, and it can be cloudy or breezy when the coast is baking. It's a great addition to our Canary Islands with kids plans.
How long you'll need
Most visitors spend somewhere between two and four hours on the courses, depending on how many circuits you tackle and how busy it is. Because everyone moves at their own pace and can repeat the bits they love, it's easy to fill a relaxed morning here. There's usually somewhere to grab a drink and a snack, and shaded spots to rest between rounds, so nobody has to do the whole thing in one go. Non-climbers in the group can happily watch from the forest floor, cheering the daredevils overhead.
Who can do it
There are usually minimum-height and minimum-age requirements for the different circuits rather than a strict single cut-off, so the smallest children may be limited to the junior courses while older kids and adults can roam the full range. If you're travelling with very young children, check the current age and height rules before you go so nobody's disappointed at the gate. Everyone is fully harnessed and staff keep an eye on the courses, but this is a hands-on activity — you climb and cross under your own steam.
Aerial adventure parks are physical: expect to use your arms and legs, and to feel a few nerves at height. People with back, heart or mobility problems, and anyone pregnant, should sit this one out or ask the staff first. It's not suitable for those who can't grip or support their own weight on the obstacles.
Prices, hours and booking
Tickets are typically priced by circuit or by age band, with cheaper rates for children on the junior courses — expect a mid-range family-activity cost rather than a theme-park price. Opening days and hours vary by season, and the park can close in poor weather (wind or storms make the canopy unsafe), so it's worth booking ahead and confirming before you drive up.
For current prices, timetables, height rules and to reserve a slot, check the official site, forestalpark.com — as of 2026 details can change season to season, so treat the official page as the source of truth.
Getting there
Forestal Park is easiest to reach with a hire car: it's a scenic drive up the TF-24 through the forest, and the same road takes you on to Teide, making a natural combined day. Public transport up into the highlands is limited, so if you're relying on buses, plan carefully or consider a taxi from La Laguna. Fill up on fuel and water before you head into the mountains, as services thin out once you climb.
Make a full day of it: do the treetop course in the morning when it's cooler and quieter, then continue up the mountain road to the national park for the afternoon and stay for the famous stargazing after dark. Layers are essential once the sun drops at altitude.
Why it's worth it
Plenty of Tenerife's big attractions are about watching — Forestal Park is about doing. Kids love the sense of daring, adults rediscover their inner child, and the forest itself, cool and pine-scented after the coastal heat, is a reminder of how varied this island really is. If your Tenerife trip is heavy on sunbathing and you want one active, memorable morning that everyone can share, this is a fine choice.
Round it off by browsing more things to do on the island, or plan the volcano day it pairs so well with — Teide is only up the road, and the two together make one of Tenerife's best days out of the sun.