How to Select a Site for Indoor Children's Playground in Toronto

When planning to open an indoor children's playground in Toronto, choosing the right location is the first and crucial step. Pokiddo Sports' Overseas Business Department is here to guide you through this process, highlighting key points to ensure your business starts smoothly and safely, always adhering to the safety standards for indoor playground equipment.

A: The venue should be at least 2.8 meters high. Equipment like adventure castles needs sufficient space. A low - ceilinged venue not only looks bad but also makes children feel uncomfortable. More importantly, proper height is fundamental for meeting safety standards. It prevents equipment collisions and offers a safe vertical space for activities, especially in indoor trampoline parks, protecting children from hitting the ceiling. Also, it allows for better equipment arrangement, keeping children a safe distance apart.

A: Avoid the third floor or higher. Toronto's regulations restrict high - floor children's playgrounds due to safety concerns. In emergencies like fires or earthquakes, evacuating from high floors is difficult and risky for children and parents. Lower floors are better for installing and maintaining equipment, reducing transportation - related safety hazards. Our global experience shows lower floors are safer and more convenient, and Toronto is no different.

Large shopping malls are popular too. They have a lot of foot traffic and family shoppers. Opening in a children's - dedicated area is best. But mall traffic can be unstable, depending on the city's business situation. When in a mall, strictly follow the management's requirements for indoor playground equipment safety, which includes trampoline quality and safety net settings.

A: Aim for a lease of over 3 years. In the indoor children's playground business, the payback period varies from three months to a year, or even longer in some cases. A short lease may force you to relocate before making a profit. A long - term lease allows you to invest in maintaining and improving equipment safety. As equipment wears out, regular checks and part replacements are needed to keep up with safety standards. For indoor trampoline parks, long - term leases enable continuous safety - facility upgrades.

A: Prime locations in Toronto, like those near transportation hubs or commercial centers, attract more people but come with high rents. You must balance your budget and expected profits. Don't choose a remote place just for cheap rent, nor over - stretch for a high - traffic area. Safety is non - negotiable. Even in expensive areas, if the venue can't meet safety standards for indoor playground equipment, it's not a good choice. Consider the venue's structural stability and its impact on equipment installation. For indoor trampoline parks, also factor in ground conditions and the surrounding environment.