Trampoline Parks
Indoor park with trampolines and obstacles.
How to start
Visit an indoor trampoline park with a safety briefing. Follow the rules: one jumper per trampoline and no somersaults without training.
How to progress
Visit occasionally for fun.
What the evidence says
Evidence: limited
A study of 48 children under 16 hospitalised after trampoline park injuries in Australia between 2018 and 2021 found that falls on the trampoline caused most (72%), the upper limb was most often hurt, and all limb injuries were fractures, with most needing surgery. It was a small study of serious injuries, so it cannot show how common they are among all visits.
Take care: Serious injuries do occur. Follow the rules, jump one at a time and supervise young children. Avoid with neck or back problems.
Sources
12-week starter plan
An occasional visit for fun.
Tick each week as you finish it; your ticks are saved on this device only. Repeat a week if it felt hard. Weeks 4, 8 and 12 hold steady so you can settle. This is a general plan, not medical advice.
Add reminders to your calendar
Pick your days and time. You will download a calendar file that adds 12 weeks of reminders to Google, Apple or Outlook calendar.
Calories and weekly minutes
Enter your details for a rough estimate. Based on about 4.5 METs (Typical effort for this activity (estimated)). Real figures vary by 20% or more between people.
Tips and common mistakes
Tips
- One person per trampoline.
- Follow the rules.
- Wear grip socks.
Common mistakes
- Somersaults without training.
- Jumping with many at once.
- Ignoring staff.
Kit and cost
Moderate Approximate UK prices.
- Grip socks
- An entry fee (about £10 to £16)
- Comfortable clothing
Frequently asked questions
Are trampoline parks safe?
Serious injuries occur. Follow the rules.
What age?
Many parks have toddler sessions.
Is it good exercise?
It is vigorous.
Good for: Fun & social Power & speed
Compare with similar options
| Trampoline Parks | Youth Sports Clubs | Kids Gymnastics | Active Play (Kids) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Typical session | 60 min × 1/wk | 60 min × 2/wk | 60 min × 1/wk | 60 min × 7/wk |
| Effort | ●●●○○ | ●●●○○ | ●●●○○ | ●●○○○ |
| Cost | Moderate cost | Low cost | Low cost | Free |
| Equipment | Basic kit | Basic kit | Basic kit | No equipment |
| Impact | Medium impact | Medium impact | Medium impact | Medium impact |
| Fitness needed | Any level | Any level | Any level | Any level |
| Evidence | limited | limited | limited | moderate |