If your Smoky Mountains itinerary could use an activity that feels different from the usual Parkway attractions, Outdoor Gravity Park in Pigeon Forge offers a memorable change of pace. Formerly associated with ZORB Smoky Mountains, the attraction centers around zorbing, where guests climb inside a giant inflatable ball and roll down a hill. It can be an option for families with older children, couples traveling together, or friend groups looking to add an active experience to their trip.
About Outdoor Gravity Park Pigeon Forge
Outdoor Gravity Park is an outdoor attraction on Sugar Hollow Road in Pigeon Forge and describes itself as the only zorbing park in the United States. Its signature experience involves an approximately 11-foot inflatable ball rolling down a 1,000-foot hill. The park adds water inside the ball for its water-based zorbing experience, creating a slippery downhill ride rather than a conventional amusement-park attraction.
The park offers three tracks, giving guests different ways to experience the downhill ride. Depending on the track and experience selected, up to three people can ride together. That group format can make the activity particularly suited to friends, siblings, couples, or older kids traveling with adults.
This is not necessarily an attraction for every member of a multi-generational group, and that is worth considering when planning your day. Zorbing is an active experience, while grandparents or younger children may prefer to sit this particular activity out. The good news for larger groups is that Pigeon Forge has plenty of other nearby attractions, restaurants, and places to spend time before or after your visit.
Outdoor Gravity Park also has an on-site Downhill Grill, giving groups a place to grab food as part of their outing. The park recommends bringing a change of clothes and a towel because guests can get wet during the experience.
Why Guests Love It
- Close to the Pigeon Forge Parkway: Outdoor Gravity Park is at 203 Sugar Hollow Road, making it easy to combine with other Pigeon Forge plans.
- A genuinely different experience: Zorbing offers a physical activity that is quite different from traditional rides, shows, shopping, or sightseeing.
- Works well for friend groups: Some experiences can accommodate up to three riders together, making it easy to share the activity with people you are traveling with.
- Easy to build into a larger day: Groups can pair the attraction with lunch or dinner and continue exploring Pigeon Forge afterward.
- Good for active travelers: Guests looking for something hands-on and outdoors may appreciate the combination of downhill movement, water, and mountain surroundings.
Insider Tips
Plan ahead for the fact that you may get wet. Outdoor Gravity Park specifically recommends bringing a change of clothes and a towel.
Because zorbing involves physical activity, check the current attraction requirements before booking, particularly when traveling with children, older adults, or anyone who may have mobility limitations. The park’s current information should be your source for eligibility and safety requirements.
For larger groups arriving in multiple vehicles, coordinate a meeting point ahead of time so everyone knows where to regroup. Pigeon Forge traffic can also become considerably busier during popular travel periods, so leave extra time when combining Outdoor Gravity Park with plans elsewhere along the Parkway.
If your group includes people who do not want to participate, consider treating this as one stop within a larger Pigeon Forge day rather than the only planned activity.
Stay Hello Sunshine Tip
After an active afternoon in Pigeon Forge, head back to Sunshine Around the Bend for a quieter evening among the trees. The private patio and hot tub give everyone a chance to slow down, dry off, and reconnect after a day of exploring the Smokies together.
