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    DEFY Raleigh

    3.1 (64 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
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    Nia H.

    Just three adults trying to jump around. Decided to check out this place on a Friday around noon. The perfect time, not a lot of people. We got a great deal on groupon. The admission for us was $10 and $3 for the socks for 90 minutes. (Your welcome!) I've seen bigger locations, but this one did the job. They have it spaced out well so you don't feel as close to other jumpers. We played dodge ball, basketball and swung into the pit. I asked how they clean the pit since there are hundreds of foam pieces in there. I was told from a staff member they switch the foam out with new ones every 6 months. I got my flu shot so I'll be fine lol. This place is not just for kids! We got a workout. I burned 600 calories roughly in an hour. The amount of strength it takes to get through these obstacles is crazy. I left there feeling like I had worked out at a gym. Now go get your Groupon!

    Keia R.

    I was not as pleased with how they were handling COVID restrictions. They do have a sign stating masks are required, but it was quite a few people with them down under there chins or not wearing them; and talking and interacting with people.The staff should be encouraging it more in that type of environment with people constantly interacting In the main area of check in and the jumping area this was noticed. I did bring it to one of the staffs attention about the masks and she stated 6years and younger no mask, and that they are going to make more signs. Social distancing was followed mostly. I guess with that teen to young adult population it's harder to get the importance across too. I don't think I will be bringing my family back during a Saturday again.

    Leslie H.

    Looking for a place for your 6 year old to meetup with her classmate for a playdate? Defy Gravity Raleigh is a trampoline park that my kid loves! We went on a Saturday for a 1:30pm jump. The girls agreed they only wanted to do 30 mininutes which proved to be enough time for them to have fun. You do have the option to sign your waiver online of you are a first time jumper. If you are a returning jumper, your information is saved and sign in process is easy. For both girls to jump plus socks(it is required that you buy their grip socks) it came to $22, which me and the other Mom split the cost. The girls lined up in the ramp with their cute matching socks (that they get to keep) to listen to rules /instructions. When the big digital clock turned to 1:30p, the group of kids were let in to get their jump on! There are parent viewing areas on the upper level but we chose to stay close to our girls. There is plenty of staff on hand also to watch the kids for their safety. Besides the trampolines, there are foam pits which our girls enjoyed jumping into. Overall it was a fun playdate for them and a great, reasonably priced choice for us Moms.

    Lori W.

    I purchased 1.5 hr jump passes off groupon for my kids 9 and 14 and 2 of my sons 14 yr old friends. It was a Sat night and we decided to go at 8 pm. Prior to arriving I tried calling several times to find out more information. I didn't want to arrive and find out that they were at capacity and drive out there for nothing. I called for about 30 min and no answer. If you don't already have the socks for jumping then you can purchase some for 3.00. Luckily, everyone in our group already had the socks. Once we checked in girl at the counter told me that even though we had 1.5 hr jump passes, my youngest would have to come off at 9pm because after 9pm was for 13 or older. I didn't see this on the web site(it's probably on there,just not easy to navigate when you're in a hurry)and this was part of the reason I wanted to call. If you are a non-jumper there is an observation area, wifi, comfy chairs and tv upstairs where you can look out over the jumpers. If you bring $$ there are massage chairs, vending machines, and some video games too. There are cubbies for the kids to put their shoes in or you can rent a locker. I held on to everyone's cell phones while they jumped. However, you might want to have something w a zip pocket or rent a locker if you don't have a safe place for your phone. All the boys had fun. They were all super tired (and smelly) after all that jumping. It is a bit pricey, but worth it from the perspective of the kids.

    Julie V.

    This was our first visit to any type of trampoline park. We received a groupon gift and came around 11am. The staff was friendly, explained the process well and made me feel like a valued customer. My 3 children, all 5 and under had a fabulous time! I was very pleased and will definitely be back to visit in the near future. Thank you Defy Gravity Raleigh for making our first experience a memorable one!

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