More Trampoline Park Tips To Help You Jump In Fun

Trampoline parks have become wildly popular in the last few years. They are a great place for a birthday party for the kids, or simply as a fun place for kids to go and blow off some steam.

Not all trampoline parks have the same rules, and one of the biggest things to keep in mind is whether or not socks are required. Some places don’t require socks, while others do, and still others require everyone to wear socks with grip bottoms (which they helpfully sell). Make sure to find out the rules ahead of time, and beware the foam pits, which have a way of stealing socks from unwary feet.

As an adult, there’s one thing many of us have forgotten from childhood, and that is the fact that jumping on a trampoline is a tough workout. Like any other extended exercise, you’ll burn a lot of calories and become dehydrated. Dehydration can sneak up on you faster than you think, so make sure to take frequent water breaks. Better yet, bring a big water bottle with you so you don’t need to embark on a water fountain hunt.

For most trampoline parks, you pay for a set period of jumping time, usually an hour or two. That amount of time will exhaust nearly anyone, but here’s how to get a little extra jump time. Arrive and buy your tickets a few minutes after the hour or half-hour. If you arrive at 1:10 and you pay for an hour of jumping, you’ll likely be called to leave closer to 2:30 instead of 2:00.

The vast majority of folks who opt to bounce at trampoline parks are adults. Once in awhile though, some brave or foolhardy parents decide to join in the fun. That’s okay, and keep in mind adults are allowed to jump. Don’t worry about looking goofy, just enjoy yourself. Maybe have some ibuprofen ready for later, though.

Just about every trampoline place has a separated area for smaller kids. These are a great idea, and make sure to take advantage of them if you’ve got tinier tykes. Older kids can get crazy and accidentally slam into a small child if you’re in the main area.