New trampoline and adventure park will open in Burnsville this month
A new play space is leaping into Burnsville.
Big Air, a trampoline and adventure park chain, will open a location in the Twin Cities suburb on Saturday, March 29.
The latest indoor park to hit the Twin Cities contains 20 attractions throughout its 26,000 square feet, including dodgeball, obstacle courses, "warped walls," and interactive games, as well as a promise that it has birthday packages capable of accommodating up to 250 guests. (You know, in case your child is the most popular individual in the county.)
The Minnesota location is owned by John and Paula Sroka, who have lived in the state for more than three decades, per Big Air.
"We've invested in technology to make our attractions different from other trampoline parks, and we hope to coin the phrase 'a trampoline park like no other,'" the couple says in a statement. "We also want to be able to give back by becoming involved in the community. Our park is a place that we love, and what can be better than working in a place where family, friendship, fun, excitement, and laughs are the root of everything that goes on at Big Air Burnsville."
In addition to its many features, Big Air will also host programming geared toward specific age groups, including Toddler Time and Cosmic Nights, catering to middle schoolers and teens.
Meanwhile, parents will be lured by the promise of Big Eats, a cafe with free Wi-Fi and TVs.
The new Big Air is located at 14290 Plymouth Ave. and will open at 10 a.m. on March 29 with prizes for the first 75 guests in line.
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