Conner Jones, 13, launches himself into a foam pit at the Jump ParkWithin the last year, Chattanooga has leapt into the growing trampoline park trend. Two gyms, outfitted with wall-to-wall trampolines, have opened within the last year -- sending Chattanoogans flying into a new form of entertainment and exercise.
"It's just a way to exercise in a really fun environment," said Venita Jensen, events coordinator at the Jump Park on Chattanooga's Southside.
The Jump Park includes 18,000 square feet of trampolines, a trampoline dodgeball court, a foam pit and an upstairs full of table games like ping pong, shuffleboard and darts. Jensen said the gym has become a hub for everything from birthday parties and dodgeball tournaments for sororities and fraternities to group workouts and therapy for people with special needs.
Across town in the Hamilton Place mall area is Superfly Trampoline Park, a 30,000-square-foot building half-full with trampolines. The center also features an aerial obstacle course and trapeze where customers can hone their skills above giant foam pits.
"[Jump parks] are just great because you can come jump with the kids or get a workout in every season, no matter what the weather," Jensen said.
WHERE TO JUMP
Jump Park Chattanooga
Location: 1810 Chestnut St.
Phone: 423-531-8688
Hours: Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-9 p.m ; Friday-Saturday 9 a.m.-midnight; Sunday 11a.m.-9 p.m.
Prices: Tickets are $12/hour, ages 6 and older, or $20 for two hours; $8/hour, ages 6 and younger, or $15 for two hours. Children under 6 must be accompanied by a paying adult for $5/hour. Adults may jump free with their children who are 6 and under from 9 a.m.-10 a.m. Monday through Thursday. Reservations recommended.
Age restrictions: Children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult while jumping. Everyone under 18 must have a parent or guardian sign their waiver.
Superfly Trampoline Park
Location: 7455 Commons Blvd.
Phone: 423-825-9320
Hours: Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 9 a.m.-midnight (only age 15 and up from 9 p.m.-midnight). Closed Sunday.
Prices: $12/hour for ages 6 and older.
Two-hour Flight Pass for $20 available Monday-Thursday only. Ages 6 and under are $8 for one hour during Special KidJump Times. Reservations must be paid in advance.
Age restrictions: KidJump is available for kids 6 and under every day from 9-10 a.m. year-round. During KidJump, one accompanying adult can jump free with their children. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.