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Empower Adventures: Tampa Bay’s Zip Line Park From Groundbreaking to Grand Opening

By June 18, 2023October 5th, 2023No Comments

Empower Adventures has been helping people face their fears and discover new strengths since 2016. The support from the Tampa Bay community was incredible as excitement built for our zip line park from groundbreaking to opening day. 

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February 10, 2016: Announced

News of Empower Adventures construction goes public in a Tampa Bay Times feature.

March 17, 2016: Groundbreaking

The mayor of Oldsmar, council members, and other area representatives pose with shovels to mark the official groundbreaking of Empower Adventures Tampa Bay.

“Exciting News! We are one big step closer to the big day. On Thursday, March 17th, we held our official groundbreaking ceremony. A huge thanks to all those who came out and made this a success. Now that construction is underway, we can’t wait to show you our progress as it happens, and look forward to seeing you all for our Grand Opening!” – Empower Adventures founder Joe DeRing

March 21, 2016: Construction Begins

April 2, 2016: Showcased at Oldsmar Day & Nights

“A big thanks to Oldsmar Day and Nights for showcasing Empower Adventures Tampa Bay in their parade on April 2nd! We are honored to be a part of it!” – Empower Adventures founder Joe DeRing

April 4, 2016: Construction Begins!

“Construction has begun! We are working hard preparing this course for you!”

May 21, 2016: Test Runs

Early zips down Line 1 (left) and Line 2 (right) with breathtaking bird’s-eye views from Mobbly Bayou Wilderness to the open waters of Tampa Bay.

A man rides a Tampa Bay zip-line at Empower Adventures high in the trees near Mobbly Bayou Wilderness Preserve.A man glides on a zipline at Empower Adventures Tampa Bay zip-line park through a narrow pass of palm trees.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 3, 2016: Grand Opening!

The incredible views of Pinellas County from our start tower are unlocked, and the thrills of the zip lines are open to the public. 

June 9, 2016: Tampa Bay Times, Zipping around Oldsmar not for faint of heart

Tampa Bay Times journalist Piper Castillo documents her thrilling zip around the park to introduce zip lining to readers.

June 17, 2016: WFLA Channel 8, Zipping Around Oldsmar 

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Experience the thrills, views, and inspiration of Empower Adventures

Are you ready for a boost in confidence? Overcome fear for an experience you will never forget. Contact Empower Adventures at 813-448-5635 or book your reservation online today.