Nowadays, many kids are hooked on their phones, and parents are desperate to find good ways to get them away from electronics. So taking kids to an amusement park during breaks has become a great option. Among these, trampoline parks have gradually become a popular choice because of their "healthy," "energetic," and "highly interactive" features.
Many studies show that trampoline exercise can build kids' physical strength and coordination, and boost their immunity too. For adults, it can also lower the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
In the following content, I will explain in detail how to open a trampoline park and develop a trampoline park business plan that is exclusive to you.
Market Analysis
Before you start anything, you need to know this: today’s trampoline parks aren’t just for trampolining. They might also have things like rock climbing walls, bounce houses, basketball hoops, and obstacle courses. A good, well-run trampoline park is usually a "multi-purpose play center" — it draws in kids with different interests, and even adults can’t resist its appeal.
So if you decide to start a trampoline park, you’ve got to fully understand who your customers are and who your competitors are. Only if you do enough preparation upfront can you make sure your trampoline park doesn’t lose money.
1. Target Customers
Checking the age spread of kids in your area will help you figure out the main equipment for your trampoline park more easily. Kids of different ages have different abilities, and they also react differently to equipment. For example, kids under 6 don’t have much physical strength, so they only fit safe trampolines and small climbing frames. Older kids, though, can try more exciting stuff.
Next step, if you assess things like the number of kids, their age spread, and the local spending power, you can roughly figure out your trampoline park’s style, equipment setup, and ticket prices.
2. Competitors
When making your plan, you can first go visit some popular trampoline parks these days and see how they run things. Once you’ve picked a location for your park, you can also check out the local trampoline parks in person—look at their space, equipment, how many people go there, and their ticket prices. As the saying goes, "Know yourself and know your enemy, and you can fight a hundred battles without defeat."
3. Location Selection
Actually, most business owners know that picking a busy shopping area can bring a lot of people to the park, but the rent there will be much higher too. So it’s really smart to choose a location based on the local population size and age spread. You can also look into places that people are subletting—maybe that’ll help you save some money.
4. Profit Calculation
The most important thing is that you can calculate the approximate profit and loss based on the early-stage investment costs, mid-stage equipment purchase expenses, and late-stage promotion fees. This not only helps you identify potential problems in the process, but also allows you to make a calm decision on whether to continue with this trampoline startup.
Initial Setup
1. Rental space
After finishing your initial research, you should already know which areas are best for opening a trampoline park. One thing to note is that this kind of park usually has certain requirements for ceiling height and floor load capacity. Also, it’s better if there are no extra pillars—this makes it easier for designers to plan the jumping areas.
Next, you need to talk to the landlord about rent and the lease term, and confirm what supporting facilities the space comes with. If possible, try to keep the rent under 20% of your total monthly revenue. Also, ask for 1 to 3 months of rent-free time for renovation. This way, you’ll not only have a more adequate budget, but also ease your financial pressure effectively.
2. Renovation
Decorating a trampoline park isn’t just about making it look good—it also needs to be safe, durable, and practical enough.
For colors, you should mainly use bright, vivid shades—but don’t use too many colors, or it’ll make people’s eyes tired. At the same time, you can add some soft colors to balance it out, like pastels or black-and-white combinations.
For lighting, most indoor parks choose energy-saving LED lights with just the right brightness. This way, the light won’t be too harsh and the illumination will be even.
You can also decorate the park around a theme, like "jungle" or "ocean." A great design will definitely make visitors feel like they’re right there in the scene!
Second, you’ve got to plan each functional area properly. Younger kids should have their own soft play zones, while areas for older kids and adults can have more exciting activities.
Parent rest areas are also a must. The whole design here should have a wide view and convenient facilities—so parents can keep an eye on their kids and relax easily at the same time.
3. License and Permit Application
While you’re decorating, there’s another task you can do at the same time—applying for all kinds of certificates and licenses. You need to know that opening a trampoline park isn’t just about getting a business license; you also need to get related permits and certificates.
You have to make sure the park is legal and up to local rules. This process might take a lot of time, so it’s better to start preparing as early as possible.
4. Equipment Procurement, Transportation, and Installation
Of all the steps to start a trampoline park, equipment purchase takes up the biggest part of your budget and also carries relatively higher risks.
When buying equipment, safety and quality should come first—choose formal suppliers with qualifications and relevant certifications. All materials and edges must be strong and have no sharp corners; this ensures visitors stay safe while playing.
If you’re still worried, most suppliers let you check the goods in real time during production. You can either go to their site to inspect them, or confirm remotely through photos and videos.
Most of the time, trampoline park equipment is shipped by sea. But depending on the distance and weight, you can also choose other shipping methods.
During the whole shipping process, first you need to check the packaging and protective measures to make sure the equipment arrives safely and undamaged. Second, since shipping costs are usually high, you must count the items to confirm the quantity is correct before they’re shipped—also check if any parts or other things are missing.
When the goods arrive, you should inspect them carefully too. This way, you can ask the supplier to send replacements or claim compensation in time if there’s a problem.
Finally, while the equipment is being shipped, you should keep in close touch with the installation team. This makes sure they can install the equipment right away when it arrives, so it won’t get damaged from being stored for too long.
Choosing a formal installation team not only keeps the trampolines stable and safe, but also makes the whole installation faster. It also saves you from troubles like equipment repairs and maintenance later on.
Operational Preparation
1. Staff Recruitment and Training
Once you finish the prep work, your park will be almost ready to welcome guests! But don’t rush—hiring qualified, professional staff for your trampoline park will make your work much more efficient.
When assigning roles, make sure each staff member has a clear responsibility. For example, the front desk staff handles checkout, the coaches take charge of teaching, and the security guards deal with emergencies.
One thing to note: professional roles like coaches must have relevant certificates. This not only keeps your operation safe, but also ensures visitors stay safe while they’re having fun.
2. Safety Drills
Before opening, you need to fully inspect and test all the equipment to make sure everything works properly when you officially start business. At the same time, you should train your staff—on how to operate the equipment, handle emergencies, and deal with high customer traffic. This way, they’ll be professional and able to respond promptly when something important comes up.
If you’re still not at ease, you can also invite friends and family to come and try out the park before the official opening. Treat this as a rehearsal for both the park and your staff.
3 Marketing and Promotion
Once everything’s ready, you can promote your upcoming trampoline park through both online and offline channels, based on the local situation. A good discount offer might be a great choice—after all, no one can resist a sale.
Now you should have a basic understanding of how to open a trampoline park. Generally speaking, the early-stage market research, mid-stage preparations, and various pre-opening tasks are closely linked—each step is crucial and may directly affect this trampoline startup. Only by implementing every step properly can you ensure the long-term and stable operation of the park.
However, there’s no need to worry too much. As long as you follow our suggestions and stay determined, I believe you will definitely be able to build your own dream park!
