🏗️ Trampoline Park Franchise Safety Plan: Lessons from the Taizhou Tragedy

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 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:

  1. Entry control and food policy

  2. Zone separation and signage

  3. Staff patrol and intervention

  4. Emergency response plan

  5. Training and supervision records

  6. Insurance protection and compliance

🧩 2. Entry Control and “No-Food” Policy

  • 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.

  • Require parents to sign a “Guardian Responsibility Agreement.”

  • 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:

  • Children showing signs of choking or fatigue.

  • Toddlers jumping unsupervised.

  • 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:

  • Equip the park with: First-Aid kit, AED, suction/oxygen device, disposable gloves, and a child Heimlich chart.

  • At least one certified first-aider must be on duty at all times.

  • Conduct monthly rescue simulations and quarterly full-scale emergency drills.

Training Program Essentials:

  • CPR & Heimlich maneuver for toddlers

  • Real-time communication protocols

  • Role-play scenarios for choking, falls, or fractures

🧾 5. Compliance and Safety Documentation

All franchise branches should maintain transparent and traceable safety records:

Safety ItemProof RequiredFrequency
Warning signs & parent agreementsPhotos + signed formsQuarterly
Patrol & intervention logsTime-stamped sheetsDaily
Training & drillsAttendance + reportMonthly
Equipment inspectionMaintenance checklistWeekly

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:

  1. Public Liability Insurance

    • Covers customer injuries caused by facility use, including indirect risks like post-meal choking.

  2. Employee Accident & Employer Liability Insurance

    • Protects staff during emergency response or rescue operations.

  3. Equipment Damage & Business Interruption Insurance

    • Covers income loss from equipment failure or temporary closure due to safety investigations.

💡 Why It Matters:

  • Legal protection against unexpected claims.

  • Builds customer trust (“We are fully insured for your safety”).

  • Strengthens franchise credibility when expanding internationally.

📊 7. Performance Metrics for Safety Management

IndicatorRecommended StandardReview Cycle
Food-related entry rejections≥ 95% complianceMonthly
Patrol interventions logged≥ 30 per month (based on flow)Monthly
Serious incidentsZero toleranceQuarterly
Staff drill participation≥ 90%Monthly
Insurance coverage ratio5–10× annual turnoverAnnual

🌐 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

✉️ 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

Location: 中国浙江省温州市

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