Placing a trampoline

Ideally, let only one person jump at a time. Always close the safety net, make sure the surface around the trampoline is soft, and regularly check that the frame, net and padding are in good condition. Supervision is strongly recommended for young children. 

We recommend keeping two metres of clearance around every trampoline. This helps prevent children from hitting a wall, fence or other objects while jumping. 

No. A trampoline on legs can't be dug in because the frame isn't the same as an inground trampoline. The legs of an inground trampoline are shorter and the padding has a ventilation system so air can escape from underneath while jumping. Read more about the differences between inground trampolines and trampolines on legs on our blog. 

That depends on your trampoline: is it an in-ground or a ground-level model, and what size do you have? You don't dig a straight-sided hole, but a bowl-shaped pit. It is deepest in the middle and slopes up towards the edge.

In-ground trampoline
The frame stays about 20 cm above the ground. This is the minimum depth in the middle, measured from ground level:

The pit is slightly smaller than the trampoline itself. For a ø244 cm trampoline, for example, the pit is ø194 cm.

Ground-level trampoline
With a Dynamic or InTerra ground-level trampoline, the trampoline sits level with your lawn. That's why you dig 100 cm deep in the middle, whatever the size. Along the edge, you leave a shallow ledge for the frame and the padding to rest in.

Extra hole for drainage
At the deepest point, dig one more small hole: ø32 to 34 cm wide and 20 cm extra deep. This lets rainwater drain away. No water should be left standing in the pit.

Find the measurements for your model
The exact shape of the pit, with the depth at different distances from the edge, is shown in the product dimensional drawing. You'll find it on the product page under Manuals. Keep it to hand before you start and measure regularly as you go.

Good to know

• Before you start digging, check that there are no cables, pipes or sprinklers under the ground.
• Don't seal off the space under the trampoline airtight. Air needs to be able to escape when you jump.
• Do you have clay soil, lots of roots or a garden that stays wet for a long time? A landscape gardener can help you with the digging and drainage.

Burying it step by step? Read our blog.

No, the frame of the inground or ground level trampoline is not suitable for turning into a trampoline on legs. Read about the differences between inground trampolines and trampolines on legs in our blog.