New Adventure Park Opens In Donadea Forest

Thursday, 2 July 2026 14:20

By Daniel Maher

It has been opened by a local Minister

Zipit Donadea, a new forest adventure park in Donadea forest was officially opened today by Agriculture Minister and Kildare South TD Martin Heydon.

The project was awarded €1.2 million in funding through Fáilte Ireland’s Regenerative Tourism and Placemaking Scheme.

Zipit Forest Adventures invested a further €300,000 in the development.

It is estimated to generate an additional €9.3million in economic impact over the next 15 years supporting 20 jobs at the activity centre.

It also expected to increase footfall of over 25,000 across domestic visitors, international tourists and local communities in its first year, growing to over 40,000 annually by 2033.

Located within Coillte's Donadea Forest Park, Zipit Donadea offers an immersive outdoor adventure experience designed to appeal to a diverse range of visitors. Key features include an aerial course combining ropes, ziplines and elevated treetop nets.

It comprises six separate courses, including dedicated junior elements, offering varying levels of challenge for visitors aged three and over and ensuring an engaging and inclusive experience.

The new outdoor amenity also provides a purpose-built visitor reception cabin, seating for spectators and accessible toilet facilities.

An innovative treetop nets experience creates a nature-based adventure for younger visitors through a series of elevated play spaces.

Sustainability was a central focus of the project’s design and delivery, with the facility operating fully off-grid and powered by Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), supporting a low-emission, low-noise model that protects the surrounding forest environment.