The Spot: An inside look at the North Fork’s newest adventure park, Scott’s Pointe
During the Thanksgiving break, we went to check out Scott’s Pointe with a few other North Fork families, and an adventure it was! Aside from seeing a few photos, I didn’t know what to expect from this Calverton adventure park and you may be feeling the same so we thought we’d share the full lowdown. Get your best athletic gear on, this spot isn’t for the faint of heart.
Having little familiarity with Calverton I opted to put Scott’s Pointe into my GPS. When the address landed me in the not-quite-right spot I called the number on the site for visual clues. Heading west from the North Fork on Middle Country Road you’ll pass Grumman Memorial Park, Enterprise Park, and then, Veterans Memorial Park. You’ll see a road just past the ballfields, make a left there, and head down the driveway. Then, BAM, you’ll be met with a huge warehouse-looking building. You’ve arrived.
The entrance takes you into an open foyer with a check-in desk to your left. Through this main entryway, you’ll also see the Lake View Grill if you prefer to eat outside of the facility but still on the premises. Advance purchase tickets currently cost $30 per adult, $20 per child 46” and under, $10 for spectators (parents of younger teens looking to watch from a distance, this is for you), and free for children 3 years and under. If you purchase tickets in person you can be prepared to pay the above fares plus an additional $7.50 for the adult general admission tickets and children 46” and under. Note that the surf wave attraction is an additional charge starting at $30 per person for a beginner session and $45 per person for an advanced session — both of which include 30 minutes of wave time.
Insider tip: if you purchase your day pass tickets in advance online you’ll also be prompted to fill out a waiver, this is a great way to make the check-in process once you’re in person a breeze. However, if you head to Scott’s Pointe on a whim as we did, purchasing tickets and filling out the waivers in person isn’t too cumbersome.
Now, onto the fun stuff. Once entering the actual park it's hard to know what to tackle first. To the right is where you’ll find laser tag, then through a door, the ninja warrior course, junior rock climbing walls, a traditional playground structure, a soft play area, and more. To the left, in the main open space is a concession stand, mini golf that spells out “Scott”, axe throwing lanes, soccer pool (yep, it’s a thing), massive climbing walls, racing simulators, cornhole, two bars with TVs, and many seating stations throughout. Here is also where you’ll find the sheet surf wave with options to wake surf, body board, and more, with eager and knowledgeable instructors ready to help. There are also changing rooms available as well as complete bathrooms.
Although we weren’t able to explore it, outside there was also a massive lake with an inflatable obstacle course longing for warm weather.
Since our group was there with five adults and six (ranging in ages 2 to 9) kids we got to check out nearly every attraction. From laser tag and climbing walls to mini golf and race car stimulators, our crew explored it all and it didn’t disappoint. The younger kids in tow enjoyed the soft play area, a fully padded and carpeted space with giant foam blocks and a ball pit this space served as not only a fun spot to run and jump but also a spot to decompress a bit when they needed a moment. The playground was also a hit although important to know that the slides are super fast and some of the structure is oddly assembled. The older kids worked their way through the facility spending ample time at each of their favorite features — for some, it was the climbing walls, for others, the simulators and the ninja course. One of the adults in our group even enjoyed a session on the wave. His excitement to return for more paired with his report that “even the falls didn’t hurt as the structure is padded” seemed convincing.
Throughout, the staff was friendly, helpful, and attentive. At one point, one of the older kids with us hit her knee on one of the climbing walls and a medic was there with ice in mere moments which was reassuring for every parent in the room. The entire park was in pristine condition and felt very clean.
We spent hours at Scott’s Pointe and could have stayed for even longer. Although we didn’t dine there, the complete menu from Lake View Grill was more than substantial with a handful of kid’s choices as well as sandwiches, entrees, desserts, and more, and best of all, just on the other side of the facility. But should your kid want to snack while enjoying a round of mini golf, the grab-and-go concession items were conveniently located in the main room and offered items like pretzels, hot dogs, chicken tenders, and more elevated sandwiches like Nashville hot chicken and beer braised pulled pork.
Insider tips and info
Athletic attire is suggested, especially footwear.
It isn’t possible to see the main space from the room to the right with the ninja course and soft play space. This is important to keep in mind if you’re responsible for watching younger and older children at the same time who want to explore different areas of the park.
Don’t bring unnecessary items inside with you as there aren’t currently lockers available to store personal items.
Although the youngest kids in the group had fun, Scott’s Pointe is most suitable for children 8+ and is great for pre-teens and teens. Note, the park would make a super fun parents’-night-out spot, too.
Scott’s Pointe is located at 5835 Middle Country Road, Calverton. It will be open throughout December on Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. and on Sundays from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. The park will also be open for the full week of Dec. 26 through Dec. 31. Check their website for the most up-to-date information and to purchase tickets.