Renting a bounce house or inflatable slide is one of the best ways to make any party more fun — but safety should always come first. Whether you’re hosting a backyard birthday, a community festival, or a school carnival, proper bounce house anchoring is essential to keep kids safe and your event worry-free.
At All Star Rentals, we make safety our top priority for every inflatable rental. Here’s how to anchor a bounce house like a pro:
1. Use Heavy-Duty Stakes on Grass for Bounce House Safety
Every bounce house or inflatable rental comes with heavy-duty stakes designed to keep it securely in place. When setting up your inflatable, drive each stake deep into the ground at every anchor point.
Bounce houses are safest on grass, so set up on grass whenever possible. Soft ground allows the stakes to go deeper and hold more firmly, providing maximum stability even when the jumping gets wild!
2. Use Water Bags to Secure Bounce Houses on Concrete or Hard Surfaces
No grass? No problem! If you need to set up your bounce house on a driveway, patio, or other hard surface, stakes won’t work — but water bags will. Place weighted water bags at every anchor point to keep everything steady. This simple step helps prevent shifting, tipping, or sliding, so the fun keeps going without a hitch.
3. Double-Check Bounce House Anchors
Once your bounce house or inflatable slide is secured with stakes or water bags, do a quick safety check. Pull on each anchor point to make sure everything is tight and secure and nothing slips or feels loose. This is especially important on breezy days — even a small gust of wind can move an unsecured bounce house. It’s always smart to double-check your anchors periodically during the event, just to be safe.
4. Let the Pros Handle Your Bounce House Setup
Not sure you want to handle setup on your own? Leave it to us! The All Star Rentals team is trained to safely deliver, anchor, and inspect every bounce house and inflatable rental before the fun starts. We handle the safety so you can focus on enjoying your event.
Bounce House Rentals You Can Trust
At All Star Rentals, we believe every bounce should be safe and every party should be stress-free. Whether you’re planning a backyard birthday bash, a community festival, or a corporate event, we’re here to make sure every bounce, slide, and laugh is as safe as it is fun.
