My kids and I have made the rounds to all the Bay Area trampoline parks, and it’s one of their favorite things to do. Although it’s an indoor activity, it is also a ton of exercise. I always find that it’s worth the drive to take them there. We’ve rounded them up in one post so you can decide which is best for you.
Note that summer vacation and holiday hours may differ.Â
Rockin’ Jump chain (Concord)
Rockin’ Jump operates multiple trampoline centers, each with slightly different features. All locations offer an open room filled with trampolines, a stunt bag to bounce or swing into, a dodgeball room, and a little kids’ area that keeps kids 6 and under safe from the big ones. You’ll find a 28-foot rock-climbing wall in Concord, as well as aerial silks.
For little kids, look for Rockin’ Tots hours a few mornings each week, during which the place is reserved for 6 and under at a discounted price to include parent admission.
Big kids may enjoy the thrill of jumping at night. (Seriously, my 16-year-old went from 8-10 pm recently, taking advantage of the Rockin’ Fridays blacklight jumping hours for ages 11-17. Bless the parent that drove those kids home from Concord at 10 pm.)
Check website for hours and prices >
Sky Zone (Fremont and San Ramon, with Walnut Creek coming soon)
The design of Sky Zone is essentially the same as Rockin’ Jump, with a main area of trampolines designed for jumpers to have their own space to jump and more segmented areas for shooting hoops, flipping onto a safe mat, and climbing around.
Screens (sigh!) captivate kids in the form of arcade games and a free, interactive video game station that allows players to compete in frisbee golf and other similar activities. I found it frustrating to have the kids so drawn to these consoles in a room full of trampolines!
The San Ramon location we visited had a giant slide on which you ride head-down on a mat, launching into the air for a belly flop at the end. My 8- and 10-year old niblings each climbed the slide’s ladder but ultimately bailed before riding down. It’s that intimidating!
Check website for hours and prices >
House of Air (San Francisco)
San Francisco’s trampoline park, House of Air, is just steps away from Crissy Field with a fabulous view of the Golden Gate Bridge. While the location is super cool, House of Air has a crazy appealing feature in plain view of all the guests, that is off-limits some of the time; it’s a training area for their camps and classes. Check their website to see if you’ll be able to use it. On the basic matrix of trampolines that general admission (Ages 5+) gets you access to, my kids especially loved the divider that you can jump off of to get some height.
For 2-4 year olds, there is a designated playground area. The age spaces are mutually exclusive and the children cannot see each other, so we had to go over to “visit” our friends in the “little kids” area.
Pricing: big kids: $28/hr; little kids (2-4): $15/hr
More info at House of Air website >
Parent pro tips on trampoline parks
- Leverage the location on a road trip. We stopped and jumped at the Fremont trampoline park for an hour before a long ride down the 101. If you drive the 5 south every Thanksgiving as we do, Dublin’s Sky Zone location is on your way. Tire kids out so they can relax in the car.
- Be clear about what your visit includes. If you’re not open to funding arcade games or slushees, make your policy known before you walk in the door.
- Look for Groupons before you go. Many times these places offer two-for-one pricing on admission.
- Make reservations in advance. All of the trampoline centers allow you to buy tickets for admission online and sign a safety waiver in advance.
- Bring grippy socks. Policies are usually USE OUR SPECIAL $3 SOCKS. If you have any from a past visit to any trampoline park, bring ’em.
- Bring water bottles.
