{"id":2484384,"date":"2026-07-02T02:29:03","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T02:29:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2484384"},"modified":"2026-07-02T02:29:03","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T02:29:03","slug":"are-your-kids-already-bored-this-summer-heres-a-new-entertainment-option","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/are-your-kids-already-bored-this-summer-heres-a-new-entertainment-option\/","title":{"rendered":"Are your kids already bored this summer? Here\u2019s a new entertainment option."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">If your kids are already complaining of boredom this summer, there\u2019s a new entertainment option opening next week.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skyzone.com\/wichita-ks\/?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=23933488499&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAogNnuMnNlFPdyDYhWXmtDviTr02t&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjw9ZLSBhCcARIsAEhGKgOWBUSd9NdrQlVTEtgwHqyKKdQIwIFem0jUQhVT30ApzlPOrhyDwLQaAmEPEALw_wcB\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Sky Zone of Wichita;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Sky Zone of Wichita&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Sky Zone of Wichita<\/a> is \u201can indoor trampoline amusement park,\u201d as Ashley Youngdale put it.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The Minneapolis resident, her brother and a friend who is like another brother are partners in the venture, and they chose Wichita to open at least one Sky Zone because their home markets of Minneapolis and California are already saturated with the franchise.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Sky Zone of Wichita, a new indoor family entertainment venue, is opening July 10 at 3535 N. Rock Road.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The Wichita Sky Zone will have a soft opening starting next Friday at 3535 N. Rock Road, in the same center as Sam\u2019s Club.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cWe cater to kids of all ages, really,\u201d Youngdale said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">There will be a dedicated toddler area and other areas for older children.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Amusement options will vary throughout the space.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Youngdale said she and her partners needed a tall building to handle Sky Zone\u2019s slides, which have a technology that mimics the feel of an indoor water slide.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Sky Zone of Wichita co-owner Ashley Youngdale demonstrates a slide that catapults the rider onto a giant cushion.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"551\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/IBwrB5mFrZ7W3KTQdntt0g--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU1MTtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/wichita_eagle_mcclatchy_articles_373\/15cc71709b425d27970bee8071945f80\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<div style=\"max-height:none;overflow:visible\">\n<p>Sky Zone of Wichita co-owner Ashley Youngdale demonstrates a slide that catapults the rider onto a giant cushion.<\/p>\n<p><span>(Jaime Green\/The Wichita Eagle)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cThey\u2019re pretty amazing,\u201d she said. \u201cThe kids love them.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">There will be an air court that\u2019s dual purpose for basketball and soccer. It\u2019s not a trampoline but is a bouncy platform on which kids can jump fairly high.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Sky Zone of Wichita is a new indoor family entertainment venue on the east side that has a variety of amusements for all ages of kids.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"529\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/2Ji0E0FdsAWuFEhzLkMMtg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTUyOTtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/wichita_eagle_mcclatchy_articles_373\/46713d92f20914526ade1ba014800c06\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Sky Zone of Wichita is a new indoor family entertainment venue on the east side that has a variety of amusements for all ages of kids.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Other options include a zip line, a swing and trapeze and virtual-reality games.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">There also are boulder balls for kids to jump on like they\u2019re on an obstacle course, and there\u2019s jousting as well.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cInflatable, so nobody gets hurt,\u201d Youngdale said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The almost 40,000-square-foot building also has a large dodgeball court.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Sky Zone of Wichita co-owner Ashley Youngdale next to a slide that catapults the rider onto a giant cushion.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"641\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/YmmHZBrR9trKnJ8wgFvzMQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MTtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/wichita_eagle_mcclatchy_articles_373\/ae27b3c4ade3f25aaf21fc7c730d73df\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Sky Zone of Wichita co-owner Ashley Youngdale next to a slide that catapults the rider onto a giant cushion.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">There is a concession area with meals and snacks such as pizza, chicken fingers, french fries, nachos and candy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">One thing that Youngdale thinks separates Sky Zone from other trampoline parks is how it caters to parents with a variety of seating areas and plug-ins so they can work from a perch where they also can still watch their children.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cWe\u2019ve been very thoughtful about parent seating options.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Also, Sky Zone is especially well lit and doesn\u2019t have any hidden spots where it\u2019s easy for parents to lose sight of their children.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Sky Zone of Wichita has a variety of amusement options for kids of all ages to slide, kick, joust and have fun playing a variety of bouncy games.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"641\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/KaCXo3PyIvYij8U.Kx.cTA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MTtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/wichita_eagle_mcclatchy_articles_373\/dd264aa4fb50291204525e17ab67a5c0\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Sky Zone of Wichita has a variety of amusement options for kids of all ages to slide, kick, joust and have fun playing a variety of bouncy games.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Unlike some Sky Zones, Youngdale said, she and her partners have added a family and disability bathroom in an effort to be inclusive, which she said is important to them.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">There are a variety of membership packages available, some of which currently are discounted with <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skyzone.com\/wichita-ks\/?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=23933488499&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAogNnuMnNlFPdyDYhWXmtDviTr02t&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjw9ZLSBhCcARIsAEhGKgNSTRXWLNlwCoNEukgM7JTs8xvXQocgrs5yP_J8ir-GUHiW5EgVFnIaAsuVEALw_wcB\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:special opening prices on Sky Zone\u2019s website;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;special opening prices on Sky Zone\u2019s website&quot;}\" class=\"link \">special opening prices on Sky Zone\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Sky Zone of Wichita co-owner Ashley Youngdale demonstrates an interactive iWall.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"637\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/QlzgWYpNIH68DDckSuzNdg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzNztjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/wichita_eagle_mcclatchy_articles_373\/c0ca18eeabc2cdc5f124ae167f10f623\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Sky Zone of Wichita co-owner Ashley Youngdale demonstrates an interactive iWall.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Sky Zone\u2019s grand opening is July 31, and a soft opening begins July 10.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Youngdale and her partners also are working on Sky Zones in Rochester, Minn., and Lincoln, Neb.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">A west Wichita Sky Zone is a possibility in the future, but for now, Youngdale said she and her partners are focusing on the Rock Road business first.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cWe\u2019re very excited to be in Wichita.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If your kids are already complaining of boredom this summer, there\u2019s a new entertainment option opening next week. Sky Zone of Wichita is \u201can indoor trampoline amusement park,\u201d as Ashley Youngdale put it. 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