How to install an in ground trampoline - 3 ways

| 2 minutes read | Written by Julie

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Some people prefer to have their trampoline installed in the ground so that the mat surface is aligned with the ground level.
 
Some of the benefits of this choice are:
  • Access to the trampoline is easy
  • The trampoline won't block any view from the house or garden
  • It blends in with the landscape design of the yard
  • It makes it harder for the trampoline to suffer wind damage
  • Make sure to check with your local authorities if a permit is needed for such an installation. This can save you from a lot of trouble down the road!

In-ground installation can happen in different ways, let's have a look at the three most popular ones

in-ground-trampoline-boy-garden1 Frame mounted on top of a retaining wall:

This system is quite simple as it requires only three trampoline parts: a frame, a mat, and safety padding
  • The trampoline will be secured to one place
  • The retaining walls need to be strong enough to bear the load of jumping kids and adults and it takes some planning to design a proper ventilation and drainage system for the cavity underneath the trampoline
  • You will have less bounce as there is minimal space for the air to escape.

2 Trampoline on a “hill”

  • In this case, you buy a regular in ground round or rectangle in-ground trampoline.
  • Install it over the ground and build a retaining wall around it.
  • Then you transport dirt to cover the wall and form a hill that will blend into the landscaping of your yard.
  • This structure is easier to equip with drainage and ventilation.
  • You still need to move a lot of dirt and build a strong wall.

3 Trampoline in a hole

  • You can simply dig a hole in the ground build a retaining wall and install the trampoline in it.
  • You are best to have sought the advice of a local landscape gardener on what best drainage means is suited to your soil.
  • In some cases, you may only need a few inches of screenings on the bottom of the hole and in other cases proper drainage systems out in place.
  • We strongly recommend you allow some clearance of the frame sitting above the retaining wall as a means of ventilation to ensure the air escapes so the trampoline will have a nice bounce.
Please follow this link to see more details of How we suggest installing an in-ground trampoline using the legs of the trampoline to maintain bounce integrity.  
Scroll down for further articles or click on the in-ground trampolines to the left to learn more about our trampolines. You can contact us here, or call us on (03) 5292 1100
 

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