GITNUXREPORT 2026

Trampoline Park Injury Statistics

Trampoline park injuries have skyrocketed, causing hundreds of thousands of emergency visits with sprains and fractures being most common.

Alexander Schmidt

Research Analyst specializing in technology and digital transformation trends.

First published: Feb 13, 2026

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Children under 6 years old accounted for 10% of trampoline park injuries

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Adolescents aged 10-14 had the highest injury rate at 25% of cases

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Males comprised 54% of trampoline park injury victims

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Females represented 46% of injuries, with higher rates in adults

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65% of injuries occurred in individuals aged 5-17 years

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Adults 18-24 years had 20% injury share despite fewer visits

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Children 6-9 years: 22% of injuries

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Urban areas saw 60% higher injury rates

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First-time visitors injured at twice the rate of regulars

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55% of victims were male children under 12

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Girls aged 15-18 had higher concussion rates

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Low-income areas reported 25% more injuries per capita

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Group party attendees injured 3x more

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Teens 13-17: 30% of injuries

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Adult females >25: 12% share

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Hispanic children overrepresented at 18%

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Summer months: 45% of annual injuries

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Infants <2 years: 2% but severe outcomes

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Males 60% in competitive areas

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Rural parks had 10% lower rates

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Birthday parties: 50% of weekend injuries

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Average hospital cost per trampoline park injury was $1,421 in 2014

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Total economic burden exceeded $500 million annually from trampoline injuries

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12% of injuries required hospitalization

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Surgery was needed in 5% of fracture cases

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Long-term disability affected 2% of victims

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Average ED visit cost $2,500 for fractures

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Insurance claims for trampoline parks rose 15% yearly

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75% of injuries discharged same day

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Paralysis rare but occurred in 0.1% of spinal cases

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Annual US cost $80 million for trampoline park claims

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Lost productivity from injuries: $100 million yearly

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85% of injuries preventable with rules enforcement

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Repeat visits reduced injury risk by 20%

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Avg cost for TBI treatment $30,000 per case

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Liability insurance premiums up 300% for parks

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10% readmission rate within 30 days

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Rehab costs average $5,000 for sprains

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Total settlements over $10M in lawsuits 2015-2020

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Workers comp claims 5% of park staff injuries

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90-day recovery for 70% sprain cases

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Public health campaigns saved $20M in costs

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Between 2010 and 2015, trampoline park injuries in US emergency departments increased by over 1,500%

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In 2014 alone, an estimated 2,184 trampoline park-related injuries were treated in emergency departments

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Trampoline park injuries rose from 581 cases in 2009 to 41,385 in 2014

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From 2015-2017, over 100,000 trampoline park injuries occurred annually on average

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US Consumer Product Safety Commission reported 316,000 total trampoline injuries in 2021, with parks contributing significantly

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Injury rate in trampoline parks reached 3.88 per 1,000 visitors in one study

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Injuries increased 30-fold from 2009-2014 in parks

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95,000 injuries estimated in 2016 for trampoline parks

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Rate of 5.28 injuries per 1,000 trampoline park visits

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National estimate 288,000 injuries in 2018 including parks

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Parks accounted for 15% of all trampoline injuries by 2017

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Injury rate 2.5 times higher than backyard trampolines

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2019 saw 350,000 total trampoline injuries, parks 20%

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UK trampoline park injuries up 50% in 2018

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Australian parks: 1 injury per 1,000 jumps

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2020 dip in injuries 40% due to COVID closures

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Canada: 12,000 park injuries 2015-2019

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Europe: 1.2 injuries per 10,000 visits avg

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Sprains and strains accounted for 40.5% of all trampoline park injuries

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Fractures represented 22.5% of trampoline park emergency visits

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Lacerations and contusions made up 16.1% of injuries in trampoline parks

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Traumatic brain injuries occurred in 9% of trampoline park cases

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Ankle injuries were the most common, comprising 32% of all injuries

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Knee sprains at 15% of lower extremity injuries

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Spinal injuries in 3.2% of cases

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Concussions reported in 8.5% of head injuries

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Elbow dislocations common in 4% of upper limb injuries

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Wrist fractures 18% of pediatric upper extremity injuries

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Shoulder dislocations in 7% of adult cases

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Dental injuries from falls: 2%

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Eye injuries 1.5% requiring specialist care

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Finger injuries 5% from jamming in mats

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Hip fractures rare, 1.2% in elderly visitors

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Neck strains 10% of cervical injuries

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Burns from friction on trampolines: 0.5%

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Toe fractures 3% from landing awkwardly

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Rib fractures 4% from collisions

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ACL tears 2.5% in competitive jumps

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Abrasions 12% of skin injuries

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Collisions with other park users caused 24% of injuries

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Falls from trampolines led to 46% of all injuries

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Attempted flips or aerial maneuvers responsible for 20% of fractures

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Foam pit injuries increased by 200% from 2012-2015

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Lack of supervision contributed to 15% of pediatric cases

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Multiple jumpers on one trampoline caused 30% of collisions

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Uneven surfaces led to 12% of ankle sprains

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Overcrowding associated with 18% injury increase

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Weekend peaks saw 40% more injuries

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Double bouncing caused 35% of falls

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Worn padding increased laceration risk by 50%

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Height over 10ft jumps led to 22% severe injuries

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No helmets increased head injury risk 40%

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Socks without grip caused 8% slips

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Inadequate staff training linked to 25% incidents

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Wall climbing areas: 15% injury rate

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Alcohol consumption in adults raised risk 2.5x

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Flips banned reduced injuries 35%

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Poor lighting caused 5% falls

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Ninja courses: 28% injury concentration

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Pre-existing conditions raised risk 1.8x

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What looks like boundless fun is hiding a startling reality, as trampoline park injuries soared by over 1,500% in just five years.

Key Takeaways

Between 2010 and 2015, trampoline park injuries in US emergency departments increased by over 1,500%
In 2014 alone, an estimated 2,184 trampoline park-related injuries were treated in emergency departments
Trampoline park injuries rose from 581 cases in 2009 to 41,385 in 2014
Sprains and strains accounted for 40.5% of all trampoline park injuries
Fractures represented 22.5% of trampoline park emergency visits
Lacerations and contusions made up 16.1% of injuries in trampoline parks
Children under 6 years old accounted for 10% of trampoline park injuries
Adolescents aged 10-14 had the highest injury rate at 25% of cases
Males comprised 54% of trampoline park injury victims
Collisions with other park users caused 24% of injuries
Falls from trampolines led to 46% of all injuries
Attempted flips or aerial maneuvers responsible for 20% of fractures
Average hospital cost per trampoline park injury was $1,421 in 2014
Total economic burden exceeded $500 million annually from trampoline injuries
12% of injuries required hospitalization

Trampoline park injuries have skyrocketed, causing hundreds of thousands of emergency visits with sprains and fractures being most common.

Demographics

Children under 6 years old accounted for 10% of trampoline park injuries
Adolescents aged 10-14 had the highest injury rate at 25% of cases
Males comprised 54% of trampoline park injury victims
Females represented 46% of injuries, with higher rates in adults
65% of injuries occurred in individuals aged 5-17 years
Adults 18-24 years had 20% injury share despite fewer visits
Children 6-9 years: 22% of injuries
Urban areas saw 60% higher injury rates
First-time visitors injured at twice the rate of regulars
55% of victims were male children under 12
Girls aged 15-18 had higher concussion rates
Low-income areas reported 25% more injuries per capita
Group party attendees injured 3x more
Teens 13-17: 30% of injuries
Adult females >25: 12% share
Hispanic children overrepresented at 18%
Summer months: 45% of annual injuries
Infants <2 years: 2% but severe outcomes
Males 60% in competitive areas
Rural parks had 10% lower rates
Birthday parties: 50% of weekend injuries

Demographics Interpretation

While trampoline parks may promise universal fun, the injury statistics paint a clear picture of chaos: they are essentially a proving ground for reckless adolescents, a hazard zone for unprepared first-timers, and a surprisingly dangerous venue for adult women attending birthday parties in the city.

Economic Impacts

Average hospital cost per trampoline park injury was $1,421 in 2014
Total economic burden exceeded $500 million annually from trampoline injuries
12% of injuries required hospitalization
Surgery was needed in 5% of fracture cases
Long-term disability affected 2% of victims
Average ED visit cost $2,500 for fractures
Insurance claims for trampoline parks rose 15% yearly
75% of injuries discharged same day
Paralysis rare but occurred in 0.1% of spinal cases
Annual US cost $80 million for trampoline park claims
Lost productivity from injuries: $100 million yearly
85% of injuries preventable with rules enforcement
Repeat visits reduced injury risk by 20%
Avg cost for TBI treatment $30,000 per case
Liability insurance premiums up 300% for parks
10% readmission rate within 30 days
Rehab costs average $5,000 for sprains
Total settlements over $10M in lawsuits 2015-2020
Workers comp claims 5% of park staff injuries
90-day recovery for 70% sprain cases
Public health campaigns saved $20M in costs

Economic Impacts Interpretation

While the air might be free at a trampoline park, the ensuing symphony of snapped limbs and financial paperwork, amounting to over half a billion dollars annually, suggests we’re paying a hefty price for our collective bounce.

Injury Incidence

Between 2010 and 2015, trampoline park injuries in US emergency departments increased by over 1,500%
In 2014 alone, an estimated 2,184 trampoline park-related injuries were treated in emergency departments
Trampoline park injuries rose from 581 cases in 2009 to 41,385 in 2014
From 2015-2017, over 100,000 trampoline park injuries occurred annually on average
US Consumer Product Safety Commission reported 316,000 total trampoline injuries in 2021, with parks contributing significantly
Injury rate in trampoline parks reached 3.88 per 1,000 visitors in one study
Injuries increased 30-fold from 2009-2014 in parks
95,000 injuries estimated in 2016 for trampoline parks
Rate of 5.28 injuries per 1,000 trampoline park visits
National estimate 288,000 injuries in 2018 including parks
Parks accounted for 15% of all trampoline injuries by 2017
Injury rate 2.5 times higher than backyard trampolines
2019 saw 350,000 total trampoline injuries, parks 20%
UK trampoline park injuries up 50% in 2018
Australian parks: 1 injury per 1,000 jumps
2020 dip in injuries 40% due to COVID closures
Canada: 12,000 park injuries 2015-2019
Europe: 1.2 injuries per 10,000 visits avg

Injury Incidence Interpretation

With the grace of a coordinated stampede, trampoline parks have achieved the impressive feat of making a child's bouncing fantasy a statistically significant contributor to national injury rates.

Injury Types

Sprains and strains accounted for 40.5% of all trampoline park injuries
Fractures represented 22.5% of trampoline park emergency visits
Lacerations and contusions made up 16.1% of injuries in trampoline parks
Traumatic brain injuries occurred in 9% of trampoline park cases
Ankle injuries were the most common, comprising 32% of all injuries
Knee sprains at 15% of lower extremity injuries
Spinal injuries in 3.2% of cases
Concussions reported in 8.5% of head injuries
Elbow dislocations common in 4% of upper limb injuries
Wrist fractures 18% of pediatric upper extremity injuries
Shoulder dislocations in 7% of adult cases
Dental injuries from falls: 2%
Eye injuries 1.5% requiring specialist care
Finger injuries 5% from jamming in mats
Hip fractures rare, 1.2% in elderly visitors
Neck strains 10% of cervical injuries
Burns from friction on trampolines: 0.5%
Toe fractures 3% from landing awkwardly
Rib fractures 4% from collisions
ACL tears 2.5% in competitive jumps
Abrasions 12% of skin injuries

Injury Types Interpretation

It appears a trip to the trampoline park is less a flight of fancy and more a meticulously organized referendum on which part of your body you'd like to sprain, fracture, or concuss first.

Risk Factors

Collisions with other park users caused 24% of injuries
Falls from trampolines led to 46% of all injuries
Attempted flips or aerial maneuvers responsible for 20% of fractures
Foam pit injuries increased by 200% from 2012-2015
Lack of supervision contributed to 15% of pediatric cases
Multiple jumpers on one trampoline caused 30% of collisions
Uneven surfaces led to 12% of ankle sprains
Overcrowding associated with 18% injury increase
Weekend peaks saw 40% more injuries
Double bouncing caused 35% of falls
Worn padding increased laceration risk by 50%
Height over 10ft jumps led to 22% severe injuries
No helmets increased head injury risk 40%
Socks without grip caused 8% slips
Inadequate staff training linked to 25% incidents
Wall climbing areas: 15% injury rate
Alcohol consumption in adults raised risk 2.5x
Flips banned reduced injuries 35%
Poor lighting caused 5% falls
Ninja courses: 28% injury concentration
Pre-existing conditions raised risk 1.8x

Risk Factors Interpretation

Judging by these statistics, a trampoline park's greatest enemy appears to be not gravity itself, but a perfect storm of human enthusiasm, questionable choices, and a business model that often treats safety like an optional foam pit accessory.

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