Trampoline Safety Checklist, FREE PDF for Peak Performance

This free Trampoline Safety Checklist gives your team a clear routine for keeping every trampoline safe: a daily pre-use inspection, checks while people are jumping, weekly maintenance, a monthly safety audit, off-season care and steps for when an accident happens. The most important habit is the pre-use check of the frame, springs, mat, padding and enclosure net, because a worn or loose part is easy to spot before a session and much harder to deal with after someone gets hurt.

Trampolines are fun, but only when hazards are found early and everyone follows the same steps. Improper use and skipped maintenance are what turn a fun session into an incident.

Use this printable PDF with your staff at every location that has trampolines, whether you run a single trampoline park, a family entertainment center or several sites. You can also run it on any phone or tablet with MaintainIQ, the checklist and maintenance app for single and multi-location operators.

If you run a trampoline park, a checklist like this sits alongside the rules you are measured against. Our guide to ASTM F2970 compliance explains what the standard and state rules require.

Why This Safety Checklist Is Essential for Your Location

A checklist does more than list tasks. It makes sure every staff member knows why each check matters and what their part is:

1. Protects jumpers and staff: Clear steps for each check prevent risks before anyone gets on the trampoline, and set actions tell staff exactly what to do when something is wrong.
2. Manages risk before it becomes an incident: The checklist breaks the work into daily, weekly, monthly and seasonal tasks, so your team knows what is due and nothing depends on memory.
3. Keeps equipment working reliably: Regular checks find weak spots that are easy to miss at a glance, such as a stretched spring or a small tear at the edge of the mat.
4. Makes equipment last longer: Ongoing care and maintenance extend the life of mats, springs, padding and nets, which means fewer early replacements.
5. Reduces liability: Completed, dated checklists show that your safety standards are followed every day, with a record of who did each check. If an incident is ever questioned, that record matters.

Key Areas Included in Our Trampoline Safety Checklist

The PDF is split into six pages, each for a different job and schedule:

1. Pre-Use Inspection Checklist: Find problems before anyone jumps.
   • Inspect the frame for rust, cracks or bending.
   • Check that every spring is attached and has the right tension.
   • Make sure the mat is intact, with no tears or fraying.
   • Confirm the edge padding is secure and undamaged.
   • Check that the enclosure net is intact and properly attached.
   • Tighten bolts and replace any loose or missing hardware.
2. Ongoing Operational Safety Checklist: Keep sessions safe while people are jumping.
   • Watch weight limits and jumper behavior.
   • Enforce your safety rules, such as one jumper at a time.
   • Check the trampoline stays stable during use, and stop the session right away if it does not.
   • Remove debris from the trampoline area.
   • Make sure the area is well lit and clear of obstructions.
3. Weekly Maintenance Checklist: Keep wear from building up.
   • Clean the mat to remove dirt and debris.
   • Inspect springs for rust or wear and lubricate them as needed.
   • Check padding and netting for UV and weather damage.
   • Tighten all bolts and screws.
   • Listen for unusual creaks or squeaks during use, which can point to a deeper problem that needs a closer look.
4. Monthly Safety Audit: Step back and check the whole area. For more audit templates, see our facility management audit checklists.
   • Inspect the area for hazards such as uneven ground. OSHA’s rules on walking and working surfaces cover the slips, trips and falls that also put your staff at risk.
   • Confirm you meet the safety regulations that apply to your site.
   • Replace worn mats, springs or padding.
   • Make sure the trampoline rules sign is visible.
   • Check that emergency steps are in place near the trampolines, and use a staff safety training checklist to train staff where needed.
5. Seasonal and Off-Season Maintenance: Protect equipment between busy periods.
   • Inspect metal parts for weather damage.
   • Apply a rust-proof coating to exposed metal.
   • Clean and store mats, padding and nets when they are not in use.
   • Remove springs for off-season storage to prevent metal fatigue.
   • Store equipment in a dry area protected from UV light, and label parts so reassembly is quick.
6. Emergency and Incident Response: Be ready when an accident happens.
   • Train staff on emergency response steps.
   • Keep a stocked first aid kit near the trampoline area.
   • Display emergency contact information.
   • Record every accident or near miss in a log.
   • Update your safety rules regularly based on what the log and staff feedback show.

Use This Checklist to Achieve The Best Performance

• Follow every step: Complete the checklist from start to finish each time it is due. Skipping a step is how problems slip through.
• Stick to the schedule: Run each section on its set schedule (daily, weekly, monthly and seasonally), so checks become routine and your team gets confident with them.
• Keep the records: Completed checklists give you a full record of who checked what and when. That record keeps everyone accountable and helps if an incident is ever questioned.
• Close failed equipment: If a check fails, take that trampoline out of use, mark it clearly and do not reopen it until the part is repaired or replaced and the fix is written down.
• Name an owner for each section: Assign the daily checks to the shift lead and the weekly, monthly and seasonal tasks to a named person, so every section has someone responsible for it.
• Train your team: Train every employee on the checklist, and write down who was trained and when. When you update the checklist, use it as a chance to retrain.

For a wider view of park upkeep, see our trampoline park maintenance checklist for daily safety, which covers foam pits and the rest of the facility.

Download Your Free Trampoline Equipment Safety Checklist Today

Download the PDF now and give your team a simple, consistent routine that keeps every trampoline safe to use.

When you are ready to move off paper, MaintainIQ’s trampoline park maintenance software lets you run these checks as daily checklists on a phone or tablet, schedule the weekly and seasonal maintenance for each piece of equipment and see who completed each check and when. If you run several parks, every location follows the same routine and shows up on one dashboard. Your checks, maintenance schedules and repairs all live in one checklist and maintenance app.