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Be Hoppy! 6 Places to Jump and Bounce in Central Iowa
Have you heard the song Jump Around by the Imagination Movers? That song describes my house during the day, lots of jumping, having fun, and moving around. Kids seem to have an endless source of energy they can tap into to be bouncing off the walls at all times. Luckily in our house, we have a big enough basement where we can fit a bounce house. Let me tell you, this has been one of the best investments I have made in a long time. The kids will jump, slide, and play for hours in there getting exercise and letting some of that crazy energy out. But what if you don’t have room for your own bounce house? Where do you go to help get the jumps out? Check out one of these 6 places to jump and bounce in central Iowa.
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- Your Guide to the Science Center of Iowa
- The Playground For Kids – All the details!
- Des Moines Parent Event Calendar
- Fun For All at the Iowa State Historical Museum

Get Air Des Moines
Address: 3799 86th Street, Urbandale
Website: Get Air Des Moines
Lots of fun indoor activities including trampoline, kiddie court, dodgeball, foam pit, slam ball, etc. They offer fun birthday party packages too! All the jumping galore. They offer a special Toddler Time, Special Needs Jump, and special events throughout the year. Take a look at their website for hours, and details, and to purchase tickets to jump at Get Air Des Moines.

Hop-A-Lot
** Please note: This business is currently closed. We will update you when we have more information.
Address: 1600 Valley West Drive, West Des Moines
Website: Hop-A-Lot Rentals
Hop-A-Lot mainly known for renting their bounce houses and inflatables for parties has opened an indoor location in West Des Moines across the street from Valley West Mall. Your child will spend hours jumping from inflatable to inflatable, running through an obstacle course, and more. Take a look at their website for hours and pricing. Take a look at the complete Des Moines Parent review of fun!

The Playground for Kids
Address: 2401 SE Tones Dr. Suite 7, Ankeny
Website: The Playground for Kids Ankeny
With five giant inflatables and a huge tree house play structure, The Playground for Kids Ankeny is a super fun indoor playground near Des Moines. It’s just what you are looking for when you want a play place during the colder months or an exciting birthday party idea.
Pump It Up
Address: 4069 121st Street, Urbandale
Website: Pump It Up Urbandale
Indoor Arenas with gigantic inflatables. Parties are available or go to Pop-In Playtime. Share quality time and promote physical fitness while bouncing, sliding, climbing, and jumping.
Sky Zone Trampoline Park
Address: 1300 SE Gateway Drive Suite 103, Grimes
Website: Sky Zone Trampoline Park
Indoor Trampoline Park. Imagine a seemingly endless sea of trampolines, all connected to form one massive trampoline surface. Now, imagine that surface enclosed with angled trampolines that allow you to literally bounce off the walls! Sky Zone offers special toddler hours, GLOW nights, and more. Take a look at their website for hours, pricing, and details.

Urban Air Ankeny
Address: 2829 S Ankeny Blvd., Ankeny
Website: Urban Air Ankeny
Urban Air Adventure Park is the ultimate destination for indoor fun! With trampolines, Ninja Warrior challenges, climbing walls, ziplines, and more, Urban Air is the perfect place to get some exercise in a safe, energetic environment. Take a look at the complete Des Moines Parent review!

Thomas Brogan
Thomas Brogan, a native of Des Moines, was the original founder of Des Moines Parent and is a father to a 12 & 14-year-old. In his free time, he likes to explore nature, try new local restaurants, and enjoy life as best as he can.
Des Moines West KOA has a huge jumping pillow too.