🏗️ Trampoline Park Franchise Safety Plan: Lessons from the Taizhou Tragedy
In October 2025, a heartbreaking accident in Taizhou, Zhejiang shocked the public — a 3-year-old boy died after drinking bubble tea and jumping on a trampoline.
(Source: Sina News, 2025-10-25)
Although the cause was choking rather than equipment failure, the tragedy highlights a crucial truth for every trampoline park franchise operator:
👉 Safety management must go beyond hardware and include food, supervision, and emergency systems.
Dream Garden, as a leading trampoline park franchise supplier in China, outlines below a complete operational safety framework and the vital role of insurance coverage in sustainable park management.
🎯 1. Why Safety Is the Foundation of Every Trampoline Park Franchise
Most operators focus on equipment quality — trampoline mats, springs, and nets — yet non-equipment risks (such as post-meal jumping, inadequate supervision, or emergency delay) can be even more dangerous.
In a franchise system, safety consistency across all branches is essential. A single incident can damage brand trust nationwide. Therefore, each franchise location must follow a standardized Safety Operation Manual covering six layers:
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Entry control and food policy
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Zone separation and signage
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Staff patrol and intervention
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Emergency response plan
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Training and supervision records
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Insurance protection and compliance
🧩 2. Entry Control and “No-Food” Policy
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Clearly display warnings at entrances:
⚠️ No entry within 30–60 minutes after eating or drinking.
⚠️ Children under 3 must be accompanied by a parent. -
Use a physical barrier to separate food areas from trampoline zones.
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Require parents to sign a “Guardian Responsibility Agreement.”
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Prohibit all beverages, especially bubble tea or jelly drinks, inside the play area.
A well-managed food-free trampoline zone is the first line of defense against choking incidents.
👀 3. Continuous Patrol and Behavior Intervention
Assign a Safety Patrol Officer who inspects every 5–10 minutes, focusing on:
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Children showing signs of choking or fatigue.
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Toddlers jumping unsupervised.
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Food or drink being carried into the area.
Every intervention should be recorded in a patrol log (time, cause, action, and result). These records not only improve safety but also serve as legal evidence of due diligence.
🆘 4. Emergency System and Staff Training
Each trampoline park franchise must prepare for the “Golden 3 Minutes” after an emergency occurs:
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Equip the park with: First-Aid kit, AED, suction/oxygen device, disposable gloves, and a child Heimlich chart.
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At least one certified first-aider must be on duty at all times.
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Conduct monthly rescue simulations and quarterly full-scale emergency drills.
Training Program Essentials:
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CPR & Heimlich maneuver for toddlers
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Real-time communication protocols
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Role-play scenarios for choking, falls, or fractures
🧾 5. Compliance and Safety Documentation
All franchise branches should maintain transparent and traceable safety records:
| Safety Item | Proof Required | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Warning signs & parent agreements | Photos + signed forms | Quarterly |
| Patrol & intervention logs | Time-stamped sheets | Daily |
| Training & drills | Attendance + report | Monthly |
| Equipment inspection | Maintenance checklist | Weekly |
These documents protect the franchise from liability and demonstrate compliance with standards such as GB/T 34272-2017 (Indoor Trampoline Park Safety) and GB 8408-2018 (Amusement Facility Safety Code).
💰 6. Why Every Trampoline Park Franchise Needs Insurance
Even with strict safety systems, unpredictable events can occur. That’s why insurance is the final layer of protection — financially and reputationally.
✅ Recommended Coverage:
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Public Liability Insurance
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Covers customer injuries caused by facility use, including indirect risks like post-meal choking.
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Employee Accident & Employer Liability Insurance
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Protects staff during emergency response or rescue operations.
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Equipment Damage & Business Interruption Insurance
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Covers income loss from equipment failure or temporary closure due to safety investigations.
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💡 Why It Matters:
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Legal protection against unexpected claims.
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Builds customer trust (“We are fully insured for your safety”).
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Strengthens franchise credibility when expanding internationally.
📊 7. Performance Metrics for Safety Management
| Indicator | Recommended Standard | Review Cycle |
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| Food-related entry rejections | ≥ 95% compliance | Monthly |
| Patrol interventions logged | ≥ 30 per month (based on flow) | Monthly |
| Serious incidents | Zero tolerance | Quarterly |
| Staff drill participation | ≥ 90% | Monthly |
| Insurance coverage ratio | 5–10× annual turnover | Annual |
🌐 8. The Dream Garden Commitment
As a global manufacturer and franchise developer of indoor playgrounds and trampoline parks,
Dream Garden aims to make every partner location a model of safety, joy, and trust.
We call on all trampoline park franchise operators to treat safety not as a rule, but as a culture — built on prevention, education, and continuous improvement.
Safety isn’t a cost.
It’s the foundation of every child’s laughter and every franchise’s reputation.
🔗 Source Reference
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“Boy Chokes to Death After Drinking Bubble Tea and Jumping on a Trampoline” — Sina News (2025-10-25)
✉️ About Dream Garden
Dream Garden Amusement Equipment Co., Ltd.
Global supplier of indoor playground and trampoline park franchise solutions.
👉 Learn more: www.toymakerinchina.com/company/trampoline-park-franchise.html
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