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Earlier editions: 2026-09

Oceanside Municipal Code Ch. 36 Trampoline Centers

Oceanside Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Oceanside

Cite as: Oceanside Municipal Code Chapter 36 · Text as of 2026-10-04

Sec. 36.1. - Definitions.

For the purposes of this chapter the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section:

Trampoline. "Trampoline" means a device of canvas fabric or other material attached to a framework by springs, rubber coils or other elastic material upon which a person can jump or otherwise perform tricks, stunts or acrobatics.

Trampoline center. "Trampoline center" means a place of business open to the public having as its principal business the offering of the use of trampolines for a period of time for hire.

Trampoline supervisor. "Trampoline supervisor" means a person over the age of eighteen (18) years placed in charge of a trampoline center by its owner.

(Ord. Code, §§ 4710—4710.3)

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Sec. 36.2. - Maintenance of equipment; construction requirements; fence, lighting.

All trampolines used in a trampoline center shall at all times be maintained in a good state of repair. The framework of each trampoline must be completely padded with sufficient padding to provide adequate safety. All trampoline pits shall be on level ground or terraced to provide a minimum level area of at least four (4) feet on both sides and five (5) feet on both ends, measured from the point at which springs are connected to the frame. The trampoline pits shall be a minimum of thirty-nine (39) inches deep at the center and so constructed as to preclude the touching of the bottom while anyone is jumping, bouncing or tumbling upon or otherwise using the trampoline. The ground surrounding a trampoline shall be covered by a minimum of two (2) inches of pea gravel on bare ground or three (3) inches of pea gravel on blacktop or cement. The center of each trampoline shall be clearly marked with a cross or bull's eye. Each trampoline center must be surrounded by a fence of at least five (5) feet in height or by any structure equivalent thereto. All trampoline centers operated after dark shall be adequately lighted.

(Ord. Code, § 4711; Ord. No. 60-24, § 1)

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Sec. 36.3. - Restrictions on use.

No more than one person shall at any time use a trampoline. No person shall use a trampoline in a manner dangerous to others. No person shall interfere with the use of a trampoline by another.

(Ord. Code, § 4712; Ord. No. 60-24, § 1)

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Sec. 36.4. - Supervision; use by children four years of age or younger.

A trampoline supervisor shall be on duty at all times, and all trampolines must be clearly visible to the supervisor. If the center contains more than twelve (12) trampolines, there shall be an additional trampoline supervisor for each additional twelve (12) trampolines or fraction thereof. A trampoline supervisor shall not allow any child four (4) years of age or under to use a trampoline unless there is present, and observing, the parent of such child or a responsible person designated by the parent. The trampoline supervisor shall not allow the use of trampolines to persons violating any of the provisions of this chapter.

(Ord. Code, § 4713; Ord. No. 60-24, § 1)

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Sec. 36.5. - Liability insurance.

At all times during the operation of a trampoline center the owner thereof must have in full force and effect liability insurance for personal injury in the limits of at least one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) for any one occurrence with at least fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) for any one person per occurrence. A copy of the policy shall be delivered to the city, and such policy must contain a provision that it may not be cancelled without ten (10) days prior notice, in writing, to the city.

(Ord. Code § 4714; Ord. No. 60-24, § 1)

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