A Water Trampoline Is Great Community Fun

Maybe you've never seen a water trampoline or don't know what one is, but I bet you can guess from the name what it is. Simply put, a water trampoline is a trampoline that floats on water. Picture your local lake or swimming hole with a trampoline in the middle. Basically anywhere there is a body of water that is large enough would be a great spot for a water trampoline.

A water trampoline is pretty basic in its design. The mat is hooked to a large donut shaped object. This donut is filled with air, allowing it to float on the water and still be strong enough to support the mat and of course all the people using it. Typically this donut is also anchored down to the bottom to stop it from floating away.

PVC plastic is used to construct a water trampoline. This of course is safer than metal and will help prevent injuries. Of course if someone goes flying off they land in the water as opposed to on the hard ground which is another benefit. In fact you'll often see people bouncing off intentionally.

Water trampolines range in size from as small as 10 feet to as large as 25 feet in diameter. You'll generally see the larger ones in public park lakes where lots of children like to swim. But they are not cheap. Some can cost up to $4000 dollars or more. Still if your community or parks department can afford it, a water trampoline in a local pond or lake is always a huge hit with kids in the town, and can also draw visitors from neighboring towns as well. These are people that will spend money in your town, so it may be worth mentioning to one of your local government officials. In some towns they have become such a draw that the community decides on making additions like slides, stairs and towers to dive off of. The more features, the more people will come to play. But even the most simple model is always a favorite place for a community's children to get together.

Of course it's pretty rare that an individual owns a water trampoline unless they have exclusive rights to a large body of water. But if you're looking for great fun, why not search around for a community with this type of trampoline in your area. It's a great way to spend a day at a local lake and your kids will absolutely love it.