Altitude Chicago Trampoline Park

When the weather doesn't cooperate — or when you just need to exhaust some highly caffeinated small people — Altitude Chicago Trampoline Park in the West Loop delivers a full workout disguised as fun.

The facility at 404 N Armour covers a massive warehouse footprint and packs in more attractions than a single jump session can fully cover. The main trampoline floor is the obvious draw, but it's the add-ons that make Altitude worth the trip: foam pits for practicing flips, dodgeball courts where kids (and brave parents) face off, a ninja warrior obstacle course, a climbing wall, and basketball slam dunk lanes. Older kids and tweens especially love the competitive dodgeball — staff run organized rounds throughout the day.

For younger jumpers, the Toddler Time sessions on weekday mornings are specifically designed for kids under 46 inches. The main floor is less crowded, the energy is calmer, and the price is lower. This is the move if you have a 3- or 4-year-old who would otherwise get overwhelmed by the weekend chaos.

Plan for 1.5 to 2.5 hours — longer if your kids are teens who want to work the ninja course repeatedly. Jump sessions are sold in 60-minute blocks, but the clock doesn't start until you actually enter the jump zone, so arriving early to complete waivers won't cost you time.

A few logistics worth knowing: grip socks are mandatory (buy once, bring back), online booking is cheaper than walk-in, and weekend afternoons are genuinely packed. The on-site café handles post-jump hunger with pizza and snacks. For a rainy-day emergency or a birthday party venue, Altitude Chicago is one of the more reliably fun options on the North Side.