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- Slick City Action Park will replace TopJump Trampoline and Extreme Arena in Pigeon Forge.
- The new indoor attraction will offer more than 20 giant slides.
- Also featured will be cushioned air courts for games like dodgeball and basketball.
Another unique adventure is coming to Pigeon Forge – one that allows kids, teens and young-at-heart adults to feel the thrill of racing down multiple slides.
Slick City Action Park will replace TopJump Trampoline and Extreme Arena in Pigeon Forge and is expected to debut sometime in 2026. The new attraction will be the world’s first indoor slide and air court park, according to the Top Concepts development team.
“This is a major step forward not just for Pigeon Forge, but also for family-friendly things to do in the Smokies,” Top Concepts managing partner Chucky Blalock said in a release.
“Slick City allows us to bring something completely new to the market – an all-new action-packed attraction that appeals to kids, teens, adults and thrill-seekers year-round. We’re incredibly excited about what’s coming next,” Blalock continued.
What is Slick City Action Park?
Slick City Action Park will be a fully indoors, climate-controlled attraction featuring more than 20 slides.
The attraction is “built for speed, thrills and all-ages fun,” according to the website. In addition to the giant slides, air courts will let visitors dunk, dodge and defy gravity. Other offerings include arcade games and a play area for younger kids, along with candy and concessions.
The experience is designed to accommodate team outings, group events and birthdays.
What are air courts?
The attraction also will feature air courts where games like dodgeball and basketball can be played. Air courts are inflatable, cushioned courts designed for high-energy play, according to Top Concepts spokesperson Marcus Watson.
Unlike standard hard courts, air courts use air-filled flooring and walls that reduce impact, allow for higher jumps, softer landings and a more dynamic, family-friendly experience. They’re built specifically for active entertainment rather than traditional competitive sports.
“Even though the trampolines from TopJump will no longer be available when Slick City opens, guests who enjoyed the trampolines will get a whole new experience on the air courts that will be totally different from any other attraction in town,” Watson said.
When does Slick City Action Park open?
The slide park is expected to open in 2026, but a specific date was not listed on the website as of Jan. 27.
Slick City Action Park will be in the facility at 3735 Parkway that currently operates as TopJump Trampoline and Extreme Arena. TopJump will end operations Feb. 22 and will undergo a full renovation to prepare for the slide park, according to a release.
Slick City will be a year-round attraction upon opening.
Additional announcements, including opening details and ticket information, will be released as construction progresses. More information will be available at slickcitypigeonforge.com.
What is Top Concepts?
Top Concepts is a Pigeon Forge–based tourism company that develops and operates family entertainment attractions and live experiences in the Smoky Mountain region.
“We are always looking to bring the next big thing to our hometown,” Blalock, a Sevier County native, told Knox News in 2024.
Top Concepts operates Paula Deen’s Lumberjack Feud, Sky Pirates of Mermaid Bay Mini Golf and other family fun adventures. The company’s mission is to offer “OMG experiences” to East Tennessee locals and guests.
Devarrick Turner is a trending news reporter. Email [email protected].
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