Designing the Perfect Trampoline Park: What to Consider When You Have 4,000 Square Feet
Introduction: Starting a new trampoline park or indoor play area is always an exciting venture. One of the first and most important questions we hear from potential clients is: “I have a 4,000 sq. ft. space—what are my options?” Recently, we received a thoughtful inquiry from Vanessa Alexis, owner of Little Feetz Indoor Play , who’s preparing to open a new location and wants to ensure her space is used to its full potential. Height Matters: Why Vertical Space Is Just as Important Vanessa highlighted an essential design consideration— height . Many people focus on the floor area but underestimate how ceiling height can impact the types of play structures that can be installed. For trampoline parks and indoor playgrounds, we recommend a minimum ceiling height of 16 to 24 feet , depending on the equipment: Basic trampolines and foam pits: 14–16 feet Multi-level play zones or climbing towers: 18–22 feet High-performance trampolines and dodgeball courts: 20–24 feet Adequat...