Ropes CHallenge course

We're thrilled to announce that the ropes challenge course is complete in  San Francisco's John McLaren Park built in conjunction with San Francisco Parks and Recreation. This is a huge step toward our mission of increasing equitable access to all of the benefits of meaningful outdoor experiences and programming, providing students from District 10 and beyond an opportunity to become stewards of nature. 

About the Ropes Course:

The ropes course consists of nine "high" climbing activities in which participants embark on a series of challenges several feet off of the ground while safely secured in harnesses, with several of these elements involving multiple participants at once. These elements encourage participants to trust in themselves and their teammates. These elements are complemented by our “low” elements where teams tackle challenges low to the ground to develop confidence, team cohesion, and leadership.

Each program is highly customized to meet the goals of the group attending and will not include every element in the course, but rather include an intentional progression of skills and elements that will best suit the needs of the group.

OBCA is approved by the Health and Safety department of San Francisco Recreation and Parks to operate with small teams on the Challenge Course. 

Who Can Attend the Challenge Course: 

Schools and non-profit groups: 

Schools and organizations serving students from low-income communities may receive up to 75 percent scholarship for a day on the course. 

To get more information about getting your school, non-profit or corporate group on the ropes course, fill out a Contact Us form directed to "School and Group Ropes Course and Expeditions (corporate, non-profit)" or contact Eli Fox at [email protected]. 

Contact Us for Information about Group Programs 

Individual Community Members: 

One Saturday each month from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the course is open and free to the community, led by skilled Outward Bound instructors. The number of participants will be limited and spots must be reserved by signing up online. Participants on community days should plan to attend the entire program (9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.). Note: Each participant must fill out a separate sign-up form and must be at least 12 years of age to attend.

All Community Days for 2021 are full. More dates will be released in January for dates starting February of 2022. To join our interest list for upcoming Community Days, fill out a Contact Us form directed to "Ropes Challenge Course."

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Contact Us

Interested in booking a program for your group, or want more information on our costs and availability? Use the contact form to let us know about your group and get in touch!

Support students on the Ropes Challenge Course

If you would like to support students on the ropes course, please consider giving to the Challenge Course scholarship fund. 

Donate Here!