Most backyard bounce houses need a flat, open spot of about 20 by 26 feet, plus clear space overhead. Our Player One bounce house, for example, lists a required space of 19 feet wide, 26 feet deep and 18 feet high. Smaller yards still have great options, because many of our inflatable games fit in a 15 by 15 foot spot or less. This guide shows the real footprint of our most popular rentals, how to measure your yard in 5 minutes, and what to check about grass, concrete, power and gates before party day.
The quick answer: add about 5 feet around the unit
Every rental page on our site lists the unit size, and many also list the "required space." Compare the two and you will see a simple pattern: the space you need is about 4 to 5 feet bigger than the unit in each direction. That extra room is for the blower, the anchors and a safe walkway around it.
- Player One bounce house: the unit is 14 x 22 feet and 16 feet tall. Required space: 19 x 26 feet, 18 feet high.
- Lava Rock Slide: the unit is 26 x 22 feet and 17 feet tall. Required space: 30 x 27 feet, 19 feet high.
- Small Soccer Target: the unit is 10 x 10 feet. Required space: 15 x 15 feet.
So if a page only shows the unit size, add about 5 feet to the width and the depth, and a couple of feet to the height, to be safe.
Size chart: our most popular rentals
These are all Crazy Games FL's own units. Sizes and prices come straight from each rental page (width x depth, in feet).
How to measure your yard in 5 minutes
- Find your flattest open spot. Inflatables must sit on level ground. Measure its length and width with a tape measure, or count big steps (one adult step is about 3 feet).
- Add about 5 feet around the unit. Use the required space on the rental page, or add 5 feet to the unit size.
- Look up. Check for tree branches, power lines, roof edges and pool screens. Player One needs 18 feet of clear height.
- Walk the path in. Our crew brings each unit in rolled up, so check the gate, steps and side yard between the truck and the spot. The Jurassic Park Adventure, for example, lists a 4-foot access width.
- Find the power. Note where your nearest outdoor outlet is. If there is none, plan on a generator.
Grass, concrete, turf or indoors?
Each rental page has a "Suitable For" list that shows which surfaces it can go on. Most of our inflatables work on grass, artificial grass, concrete and indoor hard floors. A few are pickier:
- Grass: the easiest choice. On grass, units are staked into the ground.
- Concrete, pavers, courts and turf: stakes can't go in, so sandbags hold the unit instead. Four sandbags are a $40 add-on.
- Grass only: the Slip n' Slide needs a flat, grassy area and a hose, and it is for outdoor use only. The Whale Seesaw is listed for outdoor grass or an indoor hard floor, not outdoor concrete. Football First Down is not listed for outdoor concrete either.
- Indoors: gyms and halls work well for games like the Basketball Challenge (11 feet tall). Always check the ceiling height against the unit height first.
Power and water
Inflatables stay up with an electric blower that runs the whole party, so the blower needs power for the whole time. Tell us how far the setup spot is from your nearest outdoor outlet when you book. Many parks have no outlet near the field, so add a generator (from $175). Treat machines need power too: the popcorn machine needs a standard outlet.
Water rentals also need a hose. The Slip n' Slide needs a standard hose hookup, and on our 18' Sunshine Double Lane Water Slide the hose, generator and sandbags are sold separately.
Small yard? Pick a game instead of a big bounce house
A townhouse or zero-lot-line yard in Wellington, Royal Palm Beach or Lake Worth Beach may not fit a 26-foot space. That's fine. The Small Soccer Target needs 15 x 15 feet, the Whale Seesaw needs 11 x 7 feet, and the Axe & Bow Shoot is 7 x 12 feet. Two or three small games often keep a crowd busier than one bounce house, because more kids play at once. See our guide to party games by age to pick the right ones.
Big yard, park or school field? Go big
With 30 feet or more of flat lawn, you can fit our biggest units: the Lava Rock Slide, the Jungle Obstacle Course, the Jurassic Park Adventure or the 36-foot 4 Sports Arena. A long lawn also fits the 50-foot Slip n' Slide. At a park, check the park's rules for inflatables first. Our Boynton Beach party guide shows what to look for. If you live in an HOA or condo, check its rules for common areas too.
Delivery, setup and pickup are free within 15 miles of West Palm Beach, and a delivery fee applies farther out. The minimum order is $350. We serve Palm Beach, Martin, Broward and Miami-Dade counties: see our areas we serve page.
FAQ
How much space do I need for a bounce house?
For our Player One bounce house, plan a flat area of 19 x 26 feet with 18 feet of clear height. As a rule, add about 5 feet to the unit's width and depth.
Can you set up a bounce house on concrete or pavers?
Yes, for most of our inflatables. On concrete, pavers, courts or artificial turf, sandbags hold the unit instead of stakes (four sandbags are a $40 add-on). Check the "Suitable For" list on each rental page, because a few games are for grass or indoor floors only.
What if I don't have an outlet near the setup spot?
Add a generator (from $175). Tell us where your closest outlet is when you book, so we bring what you need.
My yard is small. What can I rent?
Try compact games like the Small Soccer Target (15 x 15 feet of space), the Whale Seesaw (11 x 7 feet) or the Axe & Bow Shoot (7 x 12 feet).
Not sure what fits? Book online or call 877-963-8368 with your yard measurements, and we'll help you pick the right rental for your space.