If your kids love to climb, explore, or challenge themselves, Fritz’s Adventure in The Colony is one of those places where you can easily spend a few hours without running out of things to do.
We recently visited Fritz’s for the second time. Our first visit was during a preview day before it opened to the public, and my kids had been asking to go back ever since. This time, I was curious to see if we would enjoy it just as much during regular operating hours. I was especially worried about crowds because I could see a place like Fritz’s feeling completely different when it’s packed.
We went on a Sunday, and thankfully, the crowd wasn’t bad at all. There wasn’t a point where I felt overwhelmed, the kids had plenty of room to explore, and we were able to enjoy the park just as much as we did the first time.
What Is Fritz’s Adventure?
Fritz’s Adventure is a 100,000+ square-foot indoor and outdoor adventure park located at Grandscape in The Colony. The easiest way I can describe it is that it’s a dream for thrill seekers and kids who love a challenge, but there’s enough variety that kids who aren’t quite as adventurous can have a great time too.
It’s not just a ropes course. It’s not just slides. It’s not just climbing. There are underground tunnels, climbing walls, ropes courses, slides, a laser maze, warped walls, an airplane kids can explore, and plenty of other places to climb, crawl, and test themselves. That variety is probably one of my favorite things about Fritz’s because my kids don’t all have to want to do the same thing to have a good time.
My kids’ favorite attraction by far is the underground tunnels, which they lovingly refer to as “the sewers.” I hate the name. They think it’s hilarious. For the record, they are absolutely not sewers. I ventured down there myself to see what they were doing until my back decided I had gone far enough. The tunnels are definitely better suited for kids than moms trying to crawl behind them.
My older two also loved the bigger challenges. They cheered each other on while navigating the ropes course, climbing high, and tackling the bigger slides. My youngest isn’t nearly as much of a thrill seeker, and he still found plenty that was more his speed. He especially loved the laser challenge and the climbing area with the logs. That’s one thing I really appreciate about Fritz’s. Kids with completely different comfort levels can still find things they enjoy, while also having plenty they can do together.
What Ages Is Fritz’s Adventure Best For?
I would recommend Fritz’s for a pretty wide range of ages. There are activities younger and less adventurous kids can enjoy, while bigger kids, teens, and even adults can take on some of the more challenging attractions. There isn’t one blanket minimum age for participating, although individual attractions have their own height and sometimes weight requirements.
For example, kids currently need to be at least 48 inches tall to tackle the City Wall and Sky Trail Ropes Course alone. Kids between 42 and 48 inches can participate with a qualifying chaperone, while the TreeTops Zipline Course has a minimum height requirement of 55 inches. There is also a Fritz’s Forest area geared toward younger adventurers. Because requirements can change, I would check Fritz’s current restrictions before visiting if there is a specific attraction your child really wants to try.
What Is Fritz’s Like for Parents?
As a parent, you can choose how involved you want to be because many of the activities aren’t just for kids. If you want to get up there and tackle the ropes course with them, you can. My husband actually did the courses with the kids during our first visit.
If you would rather sit this one out, there is also plenty of seating situated right in the middle of the action. You can comfortably watch your child navigate the ropes course without having to participate yourself. They even have massage chairs available for an additional cost, which I fully support after attempting those underground tunnels.
One thing to know before you go is that Fritz’s currently requires everyone ages 5 and older to purchase admission, including adults who are primarily there to watch.
How Long Should You Spend at Fritz’s?
We stayed for about three hours, and that felt like plenty of time for us. Fritz’s says families typically spend around two to four hours there, but one of the things that makes the admission price worth it to me is that you aren’t paying for a short timed session. Regular admission currently includes same-day re-entry as well.
I would dress everyone comfortably and plan to spend at least a few hours. Even though our Sunday visit wasn’t crowded, I would personally choose a weekday or another off-peak time if you have the option. There is so much happening throughout the space that I can imagine it feeling much more overwhelming on a really busy day.
Food at Fritz’s Adventure
There is a café upstairs with pizza, sandwiches, snacks, and other options. The food is fine. Nothing spectacular, but also not terrible. You don’t go to Fritz’s for the food, but it’s convenient to have something available when everyone gets hungry halfway through the day. Outside food and drinks currently aren’t permitted, although guests can bring an empty water bottle and fill it once inside.
Is Fritz’s Adventure Worth the Price?
For us, absolutely. Current regular admission starts at $26.99 for General Admission, which includes most of the attractions. All Access is currently $36.99 and adds the TreeTops Zipline Course for guests who meet the requirements. Kids ages 0–4 currently enter free.
When I’m paying admission for multiple people, I want to feel like there is enough to do to justify the cost, and I think Fritz’s delivers on that. There is so much packed into the park, and because you aren’t limited to a short play session, you can really take your time. As always, I recommend checking Fritz’s website for current admission prices before going since pricing can change.
Why I Think Fritz’s Is Great for Homeschoolers
I think Fritz’s makes an especially great DFW homeschool field trip. Homeschool families have the advantage of being able to visit during the week when crowds may be lighter, and there is enough to do that you could easily turn it into a playdate or organize a larger co-op outing. Fritz’s currently offers field-trip options for groups of at least 10 paying guests, although those need to be arranged in advance.
There are also a few different educational angles you could take if you wanted to build some learning around the trip. There are plenty of opportunities to connect what the kids are doing to STEM concepts, use the day as PE, or talk about taking calculated risks and challenging yourself to try something new. But honestly, you don’t have to turn everything into a lesson either. Sometimes a homeschool field trip can just be a really fun day with friends.
Fritz’s Adventure is located at 5651 Nebraska Furniture Mart Drive in The Colony at Grandscape. Everyone participating needs a waiver, and minors need one signed by a responsible adult. Kids 15 and younger also need an adult 18 or older to remain in the building.
After two visits, Fritz’s is definitely somewhere we would go back to again. My biggest advice is simple: dress comfortably, be prepared to spend a few hours, and give the kids plenty of time to explore. There is so much to do that everyone can find their own version of adventure.
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