Bounce House & Party Rental FAQs
Have questions about renting a bounce house, water slide, obstacle course, or party equipment? We’ve put together answers to the most common questions about renting from Lakeside Bounce.
Lakeside Bounce provides party rental delivery throughout Plattsburg, Smithville, Kearney, Liberty, the Kansas City Northland, and surrounding communities. Browse the answers below or contact us if you need help planning your event.
Booking & Payment
Bounce house rental prices vary depending on the inflatable, rental duration, event date, and delivery location. You can select your event date and enter your delivery address on our website to see current pricing and availability.
Lakeside Bounce requires only a $1 deposit to reserve your rental. The remaining balance is due by the time of your event according to the payment terms provided with your reservation.
We recommend booking as early as possible, especially for weekends, holidays, and summer events. Popular water slides and larger inflatables can be reserved well in advance. Our online inventory lets you check availability for your event date.
Yes. You can browse Lakeside Bounce inventory, select your event date, enter your delivery information, and reserve available equipment online.
We provide rentals for birthday parties, school events, church events, Vacation Bible Schools, company picnics, corporate events, festivals, family reunions, summer camps, fundraisers, community events, and many other celebrations.
Delivery & Setup
Yes. Lakeside Bounce provides delivery and professional setup for qualifying inflatable rentals and returns to pick up the equipment after your rental.
Our team handles the inflatable setup and anchoring so your equipment is properly installed before use.
Lakeside Bounce serves Plattsburg, Smithville, Kearney, Liberty, the Kansas City Northland, and surrounding Northwest Missouri communities.
Delivery availability and fees depend on your exact event location and rental order. Enter your delivery address when booking to check service and pricing for your location.
Yes, many of our inflatables can be set up at parks and other public event locations where inflatable equipment is permitted.
Before booking, check with the park or venue regarding reservations, permits, electricity, water access, generator requirements, and inflatable restrictions
Yes. Depending on the inflatable and location, equipment can be set up on surfaces other than grass using an appropriate anchoring method.
Tell us your setup surface when making your reservation so we can plan for the correct setup and anchoring requirements.
No. Many inflatables can be installed on grass, concrete, asphalt, or indoors when the location and inflatable allow it.
The anchoring method changes depending on the surface, so it is important to provide the correct setup-surface information when booking.
Space, Power & Water
The amount of space required depends on the inflatable you select. Each rental listing should be checked for the unit dimensions and required setup area.
Your setup location should be level and clear of sticks, rocks, animal waste, low tree branches, fences, overhead lines, and other obstacles.
Yes. Inflatable bounce houses, slides, and obstacle courses use electric blowers that must run continuously while the inflatable is in use.
Each blower must have access to an appropriate electrical outlet within 100 feet of the inflatable. Some larger inflatables require two or more separate electrical circuits.
Extension cords cannot be connected together (daisy-chained) to reach farther than 100 feet. If adequate power is not available within 100 feet of the setup location, a generator may be required.
Check the individual rental listing for the exact number of electrical circuits required.
Yes. Lakeside Bounce provides the required blower and appropriate extension cord for normal inflatable setup.
The electrical outlet must be located within 100 feet of the inflatable setup location. Extension cords cannot be connected together to extend beyond 100 feet.
Some larger inflatables require multiple blowers connected to separate electrical circuits. If adequate electrical service is unavailable within 100 feet, you may need to add a generator to your rental.
Yes. You will need an accessible water source for wet inflatable rentals.
Water requirements can vary by inflatable and setup location. If your property uses a well or you have concerns about water access, let us know before your event. We do provide a water hose (25ft long) if inflatable is further please have a water hose present.
No. Water should only be used on an inflatable specifically designed and rented for wet use.
Never add water to a dry-only inflatable. If you want a wet attraction, choose one of our water slides or wet-compatible inflatable rentals.
Cleaning & Safety
Yes. Lakeside Bounce cleans and sanitizes inflatable rentals as part of our rental process.
Equipment is also inspected so that it meets our cleanliness standards before use.
All of our units are made from 100% lead free vinyl. Safety is not an option, it’s a REQUIREMENT, and the safety of your children is our #1 priority.
Inflatables can provide safe entertainment when they are properly installed, supervised, operated within their limits, and used under appropriate weather conditions.
Always follow the rules provided with your rental, supervise children, keep riders of significantly different sizes separated when appropriate, and stop using the inflatable if unsafe weather develops.
Occupancy depends on the inflatable and the size of its riders.
Many traditional bounce houses allow approximately 5–6 similarly sized children at one time. Slides generally allow one rider per lane at a time, while obstacle courses are designed for participants to move through the course.
Always follow the rules and occupancy limits provided for your specific rental.
Some Lakeside Bounce inflatables can accommodate adults, while others have rider or weight restrictions.
Check the individual rental description or contact us before booking if adults will be using the equipment so we can help you choose an appropriate inflatable.
Temporary flattening of grass can occur anywhere an inflatable is placed for several hours, but normal residential inflatable use generally does not permanently damage a healthy lawn.
Before setup, the area should be reasonably level and clear of debris, animal waste, sprinkler heads, and other hazards. Stakes are normally used to safely anchor inflatables when setting up on grass.
Weather
Lakeside Bounce understands that Missouri weather can change quickly. Weather-related cancellations or rain checks are available according to our current weather and cancellation policy.
If weather is a concern for your event, contact us before the applicable cancellation deadline rather than waiting until setup.
Inflatables should never be operated in unsafe wind conditions. Lakeside Bounce monitors wind, including gusts, and will not set up equipment when conditions exceed our safety limits.
Safety takes priority over completing a rental.
Yes. Lakeside Bounce allows qualifying weather-related cancellations or rain checks when notice is provided within the deadline stated in our current weather policy.
Please review our Policies page for the current cancellation deadline, refund terms, rescheduling options, and wind restrictions.
Using Your Rental
Before delivery:
- Make sure the setup area is accessible, level, and clear.
- Remove sticks, rocks, toys, animal waste, and other debris.
- Make sure required electrical outlets are available.
- Make sure water is accessible for wet rentals.
- Turn off or clearly identify underground sprinkler systems.
- Make sure gates and access paths are wide enough for the rental equipment.
- Confirm that vehicles, trailers, or other obstacles will not block access to the setup area.
Review our Pre-Delivery information before your event for any additional requirements.
Yes. A responsible adult should supervise inflatable use at all times.
The attendant should enforce the rental rules, control the number of participants, prevent rough play, and stop use if unsafe conditions develop.
No. Food, drinks, shoes, sharp objects, and other items that can damage or soil an inflatable should remain outside.
Silly string should never be used on or near an inflatable because it can permanently damage the vinyl.
No. Do not move or reposition an inflatable after our team has completed the setup.
Moving the equipment can affect its anchoring and create a safety hazard. Contact Lakeside Bounce if there is a problem with the setup location.
Still have questions?
We’re happy to help you choose the right bounce house, water slide, obstacle course, or party equipment for your event.
Contact Lakeside Bounce at (816) 592-6080, (816) 327-1148, or Sales@lakesidebounce.com, or use our online contact form.
You can also browse our rental inventory online to check available equipment for your event date.