Indoor recreational facilities have exploded in popularity across Ohio. Trampoline parks, bounce houses, indoor playgrounds, rock-climbing gyms, and “ninja-style” obstacle courses promise year-round fun for families and children. Unfortunately, these facilities have also become a growing source of serious injuries.

Many injured people assume these accidents are simply “part of the risk” or believe that signing a waiver means they have no legal rights. In reality, indoor recreational facilities still owe a legal duty to keep their premises reasonably safe, and these cases often turn on evidence that can disappear quickly if a lawyer is not involved early.

Why Indoor Recreation Injuries Are Different

Unlike outdoor parks or home play equipment, indoor recreational facilities are commercial businesses that invite the public onto their premises for profit. Under Ohio law, customers are typically considered invitees, meaning the facility must exercise ordinary care to protect them from unreasonable risks and hazards.

Common injury scenarios include:

· Missing or improperly placed safety padding

· Equipment that is worn, modified, or poorly maintained

· Inadequate supervision or staffing

· Failure to separate children by size or skill level

· Unsafe layout or design of activity areas

Christopher L. Lardiere, Esq. is a Partner at Lardiere McNair & Stonebrook, Ltd., LPA.

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