8 places kids can jump, bounce on Long Island
These indoor facilities are full of inflatables and trampolines to help kids reach new heights of fun. Whether you're looking for an open play place, a birthday party spot or something to do on a rainy day, there are many activities at these places besides jumping and bouncing.
Kids can play dodgeball on a trampoline court or bounce and joust in an inflatable ring; no matter the activity, these large indoor playgrounds will keep kids of all ages occupied for hours. Some bounce parks feature inflatable obstacle courses, trampoline bungee jumping and fitness classes.
From toddlers to teens, indoor trampoline and bounce parks offer a lot to do in Nassau and Suffolk.
Active Kidz Long Island
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Active Kidz Long Island (200 Robbins Lane, Jericho) is an indoor bounce park with three large inflatables. The first is a 17-foot-tall and 36-foot-long Adrenaline Maze, featuring a double crossover course with inflatable escalators, tunnels, obstacles and two large slides. The second is an 18-foot inflatable with two slides, a ball pit and an inflatable bridge. The last is a 31-foot-long, three-in-one sports arena with a bounce house, climbing ladder and large slide.
Hours: Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday-Sunday 11 a.m.-closing hours dependent on bookings; open play hours vary, check schedule on website
Price: Maze and inflatables $20; Maze, inflatables and rock wall $25; Maze, inflatables and ninja course $27; Maze, inflatables, rock wall and ninja course $30
Info: 516-621-6600; activekidzlongisland.com
Bounce U Farmingdale
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One of several Bounce U's on Long Island, this one in Farmingdale (101 Carolyn Blvd.) has several inflatables, including basketball hoops, a boxing ring with oversized gloves, an obstacle course and a sports arena for basketball, dodgeball or Twister. In addition to its inflatables, it also has T-ball and an air cannon alley, where kids shoot Nerf balls from above at opponents around the room.
Hours: Open bounce Wednesdays 5 p.m.-7 p.m., Thursdays 4:15 p.m.-6 p.m.; Preschool Playdate (6 and under) Fridays 10 a.m.-noon; Open every day but only for calls on certain days, Open bounce hours vary, check website for schedule. Reservations required.
Price: 90 minutes open bounce $14.95, Glow in the dark $16.95; Monday-Thursday party packages start at $389, Friday-Sunday & Holidays start at $489
Info: 631-777-5867; bounceu.com
Bounce U Nesconset
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Another Bounce U on Long Island is in Nesconset (62 Lake Ave. S.). It has many inflatables, including T-ball, slides, basketball hoops and an obstacle course. It also features an inflatable basketball court and tunnels.
Hours: Open bounce times vary, check website for schedule
Preschool Playdate (6 and under) Fridays 10 a.m.-noon
Price: 1 ½ open bounce starts at $12.95 plus tax
Monday-Friday two-hour party packages start at $349, Saturday-Sunday 1 ½ hour party packages start at $319
Info: 631-265-5867; bounceu.com
Bounce! Trampoline Sports
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Bounce! Trampoline sports (310 Michael Dr., Syosset), is an indoor trampoline park complete with the first trampoline bungee jump, a rope swing over foam pits and a volleyball court, which can be transformed into a junior soccer field. The park also features three large trampoline jump courts, separate slam dunk basketball lanes and separate toddler and youth areas for ages 2-6 with a bounce court and inflatables.
Check website for hours
Price: $3 non-slip socks are required; Basic package - one hour $25 plus tax; two hours $35 plus tax, Ultimate package - two hours $45 plus tax, Deluxe package - three hours $55 plus tax
Info: 516-762-1300; bounceonit.com
Bouncers & Slydos
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Kids will be entertained for hours with nine inflatables at Bouncers & Slydos (1835 New Hwy., Farmingdale), including an inflatable slide, bounce house and multiple inflatable obstacle courses. It also has "Mickey Park," a mini bounce house for toddlers.
Hours: Open play: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10 a.m.-12 p.m. OR 12 p.m.-2 p.m.; Weekends host private birthday parties; reservations are recommended. Check website for additional hours.
Price: Open play $15-$18; Toddlers (5 & under) $14; party packages $399- $639
Info: 631-752-2324; bouncersandslydos.com
Laser Bounce Levittown
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At Long Island's Laser Bounce (2710 Hempstead Tpke., Levittown), there are inflatable bounce houses with obstacles, slides, double slides for races, a wall climb with a slide and a toddler bounce house. The park also has laser tag and other games.
Hours: Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-11 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Price: One-hour session $14.95 per child; party packages starting at $349.95
Info: 516-342-1330; lilaserbounce.com
Pump It Up Plainview
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Pump It Up Plainview (135 Dupont St.) has a 25-foot inflatable octagon for kids to bounce in, a 40-foot basketball bouncer, an obstacle course, a monster dodgeball court, climbing blocks, a maze with two slides, an inflatable area for an oversize volleyball game and smaller inflatables for younger kids.
Hours: Open bounce times vary, check website for schedule. Reservations required.
Price: Open bounce $12.95; Monday-Friday party packages start at $359, Saturday-Sunday start at $459
Info: 516-575-2300; pumpitupparty.com
Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park
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The biggest indoor trampoline park on Long Island, Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park (111 Rodeo Dr., Deer Park) has over 21,000 square feet of trampoline space and the largest main court in the country. It includes SkySlam Court: a sports court with trampolines, four dodgeball and volleyball courts and a five-lane foam zone, where kids can run and jump on trampolines into large foam pits. It's newest attraction, Wipe Out is an action-packed six-player-game that features a large spinning sweeper arm which aims to knock players down. There is a second location in Mount Sinai.
Hours: Visit website for the most up to date hours
Price: All Day (including socks) $37; 60 minutes, $23; 90 minutes, $26; 120 minutes, $29
Info: 631-392-2600; skyzone.com
