Trampoline park vs indoor play centre parties: what's included
Updated October 4, 2026
Trampoline parks and indoor play centres (soft play) are two of the most common choices for a venue birthday party. They suit different ages and run parties differently. The comparison below uses what 95 trampoline parks and 267 indoor play centres in our directory publish on their own websites, checked up to October 4, 2026.
At a glance
| Trampoline park | Indoor play centre | |
|---|---|---|
| Venues in our directory | 95 | 267 |
| With a party page we could read | 88 | 217 |
| Published price per child | Too few venues publish one | $10–$23.99, median $13.00 (4 venues) |
| Published package price | Too few venues publish one | $149–$1,250, median $395 (24 venues) |
| Stated minimum age | Too few venues state one | 0–7 (median 4, 46 venues) |
What a trampoline park party usually involves
Packages are typically built around a block of jump time followed by time in a party room or at a reserved table. Party pages commonly list some mix of:
- A set amount of jump time (often 60 to 120 minutes) for each child.
- Grip socks, which most parks require. Check whether they are included or charged per child.
- A party host, a room or table, and sometimes pizza and drinks.
- A signed waiver for every jumper. Parents usually complete these online before the day.
Best for: roughly 5 and up, active kids, and mixed-age groups of older children. Younger children may be limited to toddler zones or times.
What an indoor play centre party usually involves
- Exclusive or shared use of the play frame for a session.
- A party room with tables, and food packages aimed at younger children.
- Staff to run games or hand out food, depending on the package.
- Adult supervision rules. Parents often have to stay, and some centres charge for adults.
Best for: toddlers to around 8, smaller groups, and families who want a contained space where children can't wander off.
Worked example
Say you're inviting 10 children. Trampoline parks in our list don't publish enough per-child prices yet for a fair median, so ask two or three for quotes. At the median play-centre price of $13.00 per child it is $129.95. Then add socks, food upgrades, adult entry and tax where they apply.
How to choose
- Start with the birthday child's age and the youngest guest's age. Check each venue's minimum age and any height rules.
- Decide whether you want a private room. It matters more for younger groups.
- Compare what's in the "from" price, not just the number.
- Use our venue question list when you call.
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