Zorbing
1 Option Across the Smokies
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Thrill / Adventure
Climb inside a giant inflatable ball and roll down a grass hillside at Outdoor Gravity Park in Pigeon Forge. It is the only zorbing venue in the United States and one of the most unexpected thrills in the Smokies.
Open year-round weather permitting. Best in spring and fall when temps are mild. Hot summer days make hydro zorbing extra refreshing. Icy conditions close the hill in winter.
Wear clothes you do not mind getting wet if you choose hydro zorbing. Closed-toe shoes required. No loose jewelry or glasses. Bring a change of clothes.
Hydro zorbing puts water inside the ball with you for a slippery, spinning ride. Harness zorbing keeps you strapped in for faster spins down the hill. Both are walk-up.
Outdoor Gravity Park has multiple lanes of varying pitch and length. Staff will walk you through the options and match you to the right run for your comfort level.
Zorbing is mostly walk-up, but booking ahead on summer weekends saves wait time. Rides typically run in groups, so you may wait for a full group to assemble.
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Insider Tips
Getting There and Parking
Outdoor Gravity Park is on Sugar Hollow Rd just off the Parkway in Pigeon Forge. There is a free parking lot on site. Easy to spot from the road - look for the large hill with colorful balls rolling down it.
There is a minimum age and weight requirement. Kids under the limit can watch from a viewing area. It is a fun spectator activity even if the little ones cannot ride yet.
Zorbing is one of the best group activities in Pigeon Forge. Watching your friends tumble down the hill is half the fun. Groups can ride simultaneously on adjacent lanes.
If you want the fastest spin, go harness on the steepest lane and ask staff for a big push at the top. It is disorienting in the best possible way.
Riders must typically be at least 7 years old and meet minimum and maximum weight requirements. Check the Outdoor Gravity Park website for current limits before your visit.
Walk-up is available most days. On peak summer and fall weekends, booking online saves significant wait time.
Hydro puts you and a few gallons of water inside the ball - you slide freely. Harness straps you in so you spin with the ball. Hydro is generally considered more fun for first-timers.
Yes. Zorbing has been operated commercially for decades. Staff inspect every ball before use and control the pace of each run. It is a controlled activity on a groomed grass hill.
Absolutely. Spectators are welcome and there is a good viewing area at the bottom of the hill. Admission is charged per ride, not for entry.
You can purchase as many rides as you like. Most visitors do two or three before deciding they are satisfied. Rides take about 3 minutes each.
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