Do you dream of starting your own trampoline park or leisure park? Great idea! The indoor entertainment market is growing rapidly. More and more visitors are looking for a place where they can exercise, play, and have fun all year round, regardless of the weather.
But where do you start as an entrepreneur? A successful park starts with a good business plan, a suitable location, and a clear strategy. Sidijk has already guided dozens of successful projects from idea to opening. Based on that experience, we share the most important steps to successfully get your trampoline park or Family Entertainment Center (FEC) off the ground.
1) Start with a strong business plan
Everything starts with a good idea, but a clear business plan makes all the difference. Decide exactly what you want to build. Do you want a sports trampoline park with a focus on exercise? Or do you want a Family Entertainment Center with multiple play areas, themes, and catering facilities? Or do you want a complete leisure park where families and groups can stay for a whole day?
Your vision determines the direction. Think about your target group, the desired experience, and your unique selling points. A clear concept helps to convince investors, municipalities, and partners.
2) Map out your budget and financing
A financial plan is essential when starting a trampoline park or leisure park. Provide insight into how much you want to invest and allocate the budget across the most important components:
- Playground equipment, trampoline areas, and interactive games.
- Theming and decoration.
- Catering and visitor facilities.
- Technology, lighting, and safety.
Sidijk offers turnkey solutions. We can completely transform an empty building into a complete trampoline park or leisure park, from the entrance to the catering facilities. This way, you know exactly where you stand in advance.
Haven’t secured financing yet? No problem. Sidijk will help you find solutions. Part of the financing can be arranged through Sidijk. This allows you to realize your plan without unnecessary delays.
3) Choose a suitable location
The location largely determines the success of your park. An easily accessible location with sufficient parking and a safe environment is essential. When searching for a property, consider the following points:
- Height and dimensions: For example, a trampoline main court requires a minimum height of 5.5 meters.
- Layout: Is there space for a reception area, catering facilities, changing rooms, and sanitary facilities?
- Accessibility: Is the property centrally located, easy to find, and does it have sufficient parking facilities?
- Contracts: In the case of a lease, has the contract been signed? In the case of a purchase, when will the property be ready?
A well-chosen location saves a lot of time, money, and adjustments later on.
4) Arrange permits and safety
A common pitfall when setting up a leisure or trampoline park is leaving it too late to arrange permits. Make sure you start this process early on. Important documents include:
- Zoning plan: check whether leisure activities are permitted at your location and register with the Companies House.
- Fire safety: a must in the Netherlands and even a crucial point of attention in Germany (Brandschutz).
- Municipal permits: consult with the municipality about the conditions and the process. This includes a possible environmental permit, operating permit, etc.
Good cooperation with local authorities prevents delays and ensures a smooth transition to the construction phase.
5) Work with good technical drawings
Once the financing, location, and permits have been arranged, it is time for the technical preparations. The technical drawings (DWG files) of the building form the basis for the design. These enable us to create layouts, plan routes, and calculate safety distances.
A complete and accurate technical file prevents surprises during production and installation. This ensures that the design and construction process runs quickly and efficiently.
6) Determine the look and feel of your trampoline or leisure park
The look and feel of your trampoline park or leisure park makes all the difference. What do you want visitors to feel when they walk in? Energy, adventure, or just pure fun? Your vision is translated into colors, themes, and materials. Think of a sporty look for trampoline parks or an imaginative world for young families.
Sidijk helps entrepreneurs turn their vision into reality. With an experienced design team and in-house production, we bring your concept to life, from the initial sketch to the opening of the park.
Ready for the next step?
Starting a trampoline park or leisure park requires a clear strategy, a realistic budget, and reliable partners.
At Sidijk, we guide entrepreneurs from idea to opening. With years of experience in trampoline parks, leisure parks, and Family Entertainment Centers, we help you turn your concept into reality.
Neem contact op met ons team voor advies of een eerste kennismaking.
Together, we are taking the first step toward a successful park.
