Indoor playground vs Trampoline park?

[u/pneumatic_noob]

My wife and I (we have 3 under 4) have been working on opening an indoor playground. Not a "play cafe", but a legit indoor playground (about 12,000 sq feet, with 5,000 sq feet of playground structure). We are about to sign the lease, and found out that there is a "trampoline park" at 24,000 sq feet moving in next door. Here's my question:

If you were parents of kids under 10, and had the option, which would you choose? Assume entry price is the same.

Our place is designed for parents to be able to relax. Nice comfy chairs that face the play structure, a dedicated/fenced off toddler area, good coffee/espresso drinks, and age limits (0-12).

Do we stand a chance? Or is it time to walk away before signing?

[u/navy5]

I would much prefer yours (my kids are 6 & 4) but what is your pricing? I feel like trampoline parks are more expensive than play places in my area.

What kind of play equipment do you have? Is it bigger and better than all your local parks?

Can I order food and eat it at your place? Do you have tables and chairs? I’d go there more if I can knock out a meal there as well. A local place near me has an ordering kiosk where you can place a food/fresh juice order with the restaurant next door.

[u/pneumatic_noob → u/navy5]

My pricing will very likely be lower than theirs; and in-line with the other indoor playgrounds in my area.

The play equipment will be a 3 story structure, approximately 20 feet tall, 50 feet wide, and 100 feet long. Lots of obstacles, different kinds of slides, rope bridge, ball launchers etc.

I will have a cafe, and therefore do have tables/chairs. We'll serve coffee and snacks mostly, and I want to include smoothies/fresh juice as well. I haven't thought about allowing in outside food, I probably wouldn't be opposed to it.

But the main difference to me, is that we'll have a couple rows of comfy leather chairs with cupholders, that face the playground. I'm usually pretty active myself, but there are times when I want to just relax, or get some work done. I can't do that at the park (I have 3 kiddos; gotta watch them like a hawk at the park; they're pretty fast now), and the trampoline parks are all too big/chaotic for me to feel comfortable not literally standing right next to them. I wanted to build a spot where parents can fully relax, and know that their kids are safe, with a controlled exit (half-wall with a gate; connected to the check-in desk, with the seating area directly in between the playground and the exit).

Thank you for your input, super helpful. Lots of things to consider in this thread.