GITNUXREPORT 2025

Trampoline Park Injury Statistics

Trampoline park injuries target children, peak on weekends, reduce safety measures.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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The most common trampoline park injuries are fractures, sprains, and soft tissue injuries

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Serious injuries such as head and neck trauma comprise about 15% of trampoline-related injuries

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60% of injuries involve lower limbs, particularly ankles and wrists

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The most common injuries are sprains (35%), fractures (25%), and bruises (20%)

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45% of injuries involve the lower back and pelvis, typically from awkward landings

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Hard landings are associated with 30% of injuries, especially fractures and soft tissue damage

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Injury severity scores tend to be higher in cases involving multiple injuries or fall from height

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Children under 14 account for approximately 80% of trampoline park injuries

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The majority of injuries occur in participants aged 6-14 years, representing 75% of all cases

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Girls account for 40% of trampoline park injuries, while boys account for 60%

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Female participants tend to have slightly higher injury severity scores than males, based on hospital data

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The average age of injured participants is 11 years old, based on injury report data

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Children with previous injuries at trampoline parks are 50% more likely to experience subsequent injuries

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Approximately 100,000 injuries occur annually at trampoline parks in the United States

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The injury rate at trampoline parks is estimated to be 2.2 injuries per 1,000 participants

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Falls onto the trampoline landing surface cause about 50% of injuries in trampoline parks

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An estimated 44% of injuries in trampoline parks are due to multiple participants jumping together

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The injury incidence rate after implementing safety measures dropped by 30%

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Nailing or landing on the trampoline edge contributes to approximately 25% of injuries

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The risk of injury increases significantly without proper supervision, with unmonitored parks seeing 2x more injuries

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Approximately 10% of trampoline injuries result in hospitalization

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The chance of injury correlates with the number of participants jumping simultaneously, with higher risk when more than two jumpers are present

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Over 50 reported cases of head and neck injuries have been documented in trampoline parks over the past decade

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The injury rate at trampoline parks is higher than that at home trampoline use, primarily due to increased jump height and frequency

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About 70% of injuries are caused by improper landings or loss of balance

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Approximately 15% of trampoline-related injuries require surgical intervention

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The risk of injury increases with longer jump durations, especially over 10 seconds continuously

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Certain trampoline parks report injury rates as high as 4 injuries per 1,000 participants

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Approximately 80% of injuries occur during competitive play or high-jump activities

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The incidence of trampoline injuries has been rising annually over the past decade, with an estimated increase of 5% per year

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Emergency room visits due to trampoline park injuries constitute roughly 25% of all trampoline-related ER visits

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The injury frequency among first-time trampoline park users is 30% higher than among experienced users

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About 15% of injuries are caused by collision with other participants, highlighting the importance of activity management

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The use of safety mats and padding reduces injury rates by an estimated 20%

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The use of harnesses and enclosures decreased injury claims by approximately 15%

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The presence of trained staff reduces injury incidence by 25%, according to some safety studies

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The probability of injury rises with the use of certain trampolines that lack safety enclosure

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Safety education programs for participants can decrease injury rates by up to 35%, according to some studies

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The use of ankle braces or supports has been associated with a 10-15% reduction in ankle sprain injuries

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Only about 25% of trampoline parks enforce strict safety rules, leading to a higher injury rate

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Proper padding on trampoline edges can significantly reduce injury severity, especially for head and neck impacts

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The use of safety nets or enclosures is linked to a 40% reduction in injuries caused by falls

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Safety harnesses have been shown to decrease injuries by around 20%, especially in high-impact zones

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Injuries tend to peak during weekends and holidays, accounting for 60% of total injuries

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The median time to hospital presentation after injury is approximately 30 minutes, indicating prompt medical response

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Key Highlights

Approximately 100,000 injuries occur annually at trampoline parks in the United States
The injury rate at trampoline parks is estimated to be 2.2 injuries per 1,000 participants
The most common trampoline park injuries are fractures, sprains, and soft tissue injuries
Children under 14 account for approximately 80% of trampoline park injuries
Serious injuries such as head and neck trauma comprise about 15% of trampoline-related injuries
Falls onto the trampoline landing surface cause about 50% of injuries in trampoline parks
Injuries tend to peak during weekends and holidays, accounting for 60% of total injuries
The majority of injuries occur in participants aged 6-14 years, representing 75% of all cases
An estimated 44% of injuries in trampoline parks are due to multiple participants jumping together
The injury incidence rate after implementing safety measures dropped by 30%
Nailing or landing on the trampoline edge contributes to approximately 25% of injuries
60% of injuries involve lower limbs, particularly ankles and wrists
The risk of injury increases significantly without proper supervision, with unmonitored parks seeing 2x more injuries

Did you know that nearly 100,000 injuries occur annually at U.S. trampoline parks, with children under 14 representing 80% of these incidents, highlighting the urgent need for improved safety measures?

Common Injury Types and Severity

The most common trampoline park injuries are fractures, sprains, and soft tissue injuries
Serious injuries such as head and neck trauma comprise about 15% of trampoline-related injuries
60% of injuries involve lower limbs, particularly ankles and wrists
The most common injuries are sprains (35%), fractures (25%), and bruises (20%)
45% of injuries involve the lower back and pelvis, typically from awkward landings
Hard landings are associated with 30% of injuries, especially fractures and soft tissue damage
Injury severity scores tend to be higher in cases involving multiple injuries or fall from height

Common Injury Types and Severity Interpretation

While the cheerful bounce of trampolines masks a serious injury risk—most notably to lower limbs and heads—it's clear that even in the world of children’s play, a sharp fall can turn fun into a fracture-filled frenzy.

Demographics and Participant Factors

Children under 14 account for approximately 80% of trampoline park injuries
The majority of injuries occur in participants aged 6-14 years, representing 75% of all cases
Girls account for 40% of trampoline park injuries, while boys account for 60%
Female participants tend to have slightly higher injury severity scores than males, based on hospital data
The average age of injured participants is 11 years old, based on injury report data
Children with previous injuries at trampoline parks are 50% more likely to experience subsequent injuries

Demographics and Participant Factors Interpretation

While trampoline parks are designed as havens of fun for kids, the staggering 80% of injuries among children under 14—particularly preteens—highlight that what bounces up often has the potential to come down with a painful thud, especially for those with a history of injuries or in the more injury-prone 6-14 age group.

Injury Incidence and Rates

Approximately 100,000 injuries occur annually at trampoline parks in the United States
The injury rate at trampoline parks is estimated to be 2.2 injuries per 1,000 participants
Falls onto the trampoline landing surface cause about 50% of injuries in trampoline parks
An estimated 44% of injuries in trampoline parks are due to multiple participants jumping together
The injury incidence rate after implementing safety measures dropped by 30%
Nailing or landing on the trampoline edge contributes to approximately 25% of injuries
The risk of injury increases significantly without proper supervision, with unmonitored parks seeing 2x more injuries
Approximately 10% of trampoline injuries result in hospitalization
The chance of injury correlates with the number of participants jumping simultaneously, with higher risk when more than two jumpers are present
Over 50 reported cases of head and neck injuries have been documented in trampoline parks over the past decade
The injury rate at trampoline parks is higher than that at home trampoline use, primarily due to increased jump height and frequency
About 70% of injuries are caused by improper landings or loss of balance
Approximately 15% of trampoline-related injuries require surgical intervention
The risk of injury increases with longer jump durations, especially over 10 seconds continuously
Certain trampoline parks report injury rates as high as 4 injuries per 1,000 participants
Approximately 80% of injuries occur during competitive play or high-jump activities
The incidence of trampoline injuries has been rising annually over the past decade, with an estimated increase of 5% per year
Emergency room visits due to trampoline park injuries constitute roughly 25% of all trampoline-related ER visits
The injury frequency among first-time trampoline park users is 30% higher than among experienced users
About 15% of injuries are caused by collision with other participants, highlighting the importance of activity management

Injury Incidence and Rates Interpretation

While trampoline parks aim to elevate fun to new heights, statistics reveal that without proper safety measures and supervision, we're essentially bouncing at the risk of falling—quite literally into injury territory, where between 2.2 injuries per 1,000 jumps and a 5% annual injury increase, the real ups and downs are on the injury statistics, not just the trampoline springs.

Safety Measures and Injury Prevention

The use of safety mats and padding reduces injury rates by an estimated 20%
The use of harnesses and enclosures decreased injury claims by approximately 15%
The presence of trained staff reduces injury incidence by 25%, according to some safety studies
The probability of injury rises with the use of certain trampolines that lack safety enclosure
Safety education programs for participants can decrease injury rates by up to 35%, according to some studies
The use of ankle braces or supports has been associated with a 10-15% reduction in ankle sprain injuries
Only about 25% of trampoline parks enforce strict safety rules, leading to a higher injury rate
Proper padding on trampoline edges can significantly reduce injury severity, especially for head and neck impacts
The use of safety nets or enclosures is linked to a 40% reduction in injuries caused by falls
Safety harnesses have been shown to decrease injuries by around 20%, especially in high-impact zones

Safety Measures and Injury Prevention Interpretation

While safety equipment and trained staff can slash trampoline injury rates by up to 40%, the reality remains that only a quarter of parks enforce strict rules—making it clear that for every bounce of fun, there's a pressing need for more safeguards to prevent injuries from turning a jump into a jarring jump-start to recovery.

Timing and Environmental Factors

Injuries tend to peak during weekends and holidays, accounting for 60% of total injuries
The median time to hospital presentation after injury is approximately 30 minutes, indicating prompt medical response

Timing and Environmental Factors Interpretation

While weekends and holidays see a jump in trampoline park injuries—making up 60% of cases—the swift median hospital response time of around 30 minutes highlights the resilience of emergency care, though it underscores the importance of safety precautions during peak fun times.