A 'bounce house' to rule them all

June 19, 2007
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This has to be the coolest use of warehouse space yet. Bounce HouseA Fishers company called BounceZone has leased 12,000 square feet northwest of 146th Street and Cumberland Road in Noblesville with plans for a unique amusement center. They're installing 14 bounce inflatables, along with arcade games and a concession stand. The facility will be available by appointment and for parties and is slated to open Aug. 1. Janae Ledbetter, the owner and president, previously ran a daycare. "It's a full service party place for kids," she said. While their kids have fun, parents can visit other nearby businesses including a fitness trainer, chiropractor and an insurance adjuster.
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  • MikeJune 19, 2007 11:29 AM
    Sounds like what Discovery Zone used to be only on CRACK. Can adults sign up as well. I think it would be a good corporate team building event.
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  • LeslieJune 19, 2007 2:13 PM
    yeah... I want to play in a bounce house! Why do the kids get all the fun stuff?
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  • BradshawJune 19, 2007 2:32 PM
    Just fill the kids up with Mountain Dew Code Red and they'll be bouncing off the walls without any need to brave the congestion in CarNoblesField.
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  • Kevin GJune 19, 2007 3:13 PM
    Figures they'd put it in Fishers -- need something to keep the soccer moms occupied.
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  • TSJune 20, 2007 1:33 PM
    This type of business is actually quite popular in many other locations in the U.S. I have friends in other states who love them. It's another nice option for those who want to have their childrens' birthday parties somewhere besides home. And I also hear they do a good business in the winter because it's a great place to take kids to burn off some energy.

    I'm actually happy to see something unique like this come to the area. It seems that Fishers and Noblesville are simply full of lots of me too businesses.
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