Trampoline Parks and Personal Injury Law in Ontario: What You Need to Know

June 03, 2025, Kitchener, Ontario

Posted by: Robert Deutschmann, Personal Injury Lawyer

A recent incident involving a serious injury at a trampoline park in the Greater Toronto Area has renewed concerns about the safety of these popular recreational facilities and the legal rights of injured individuals in Ontario. As reported by CBC News, a 28-year-old man was left paralysed after visiting a Sky Zone trampoline park in Whitby, Ontario, during a game of trampoline dodgeball. Despite having signed a liability waiver, his family is now exploring legal options.

This tragic event highlights a critical legal question: What are your rights if you're injured at a recreational facility—and do waivers prevent you from seeking compensation?

At Deutschmann De Koning Personal Injury Law, we assist individuals and families across Ontario in understanding their legal rights following serious injuries, including those that occur at trampoline parks and other recreational venues. Here’s what you need to know about these types of injuries, liability waivers, and how personal injury law in Ontario applies.

Understanding Liability Waivers in Ontario

Most trampoline parks and indoor recreational facilities require participants to sign liability waivers before engaging in activities. These documents are meant to limit the facility’s legal responsibility in the event of an injury. However, in Ontario, a signed waiver does not automatically absolve a business of liability, especially when negligence or unsafe conditions are involved.

Important facts about waivers:

• A waiver cannot protect a company from gross negligence or a failure to meet basic safety standards.
• Facilities may still be held liable if they fail to maintain safe equipment, supervise activities, or properly inform guests of risks.
• Courts will assess whether the injured person clearly understood what legal rights they were waiving and whether the waiver was written in clear and understandable language.
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In the Sky Zone case, the victim’s family claims that proper safety procedures were not followed, which could have contributed to the injury. If these allegations are substantiated, they may significantly impact the outcome of a potential legal claim.

Steps to Take After a Recreational Injury

If you or someone you know is injured at a trampoline park or similar facility in Ontario, acting quickly is essential to protect your rights:

1. Seek medical attention as your top priority.
2. Report the incident to facility staff and ask for a copy of any incident report.
3. Document the scene, including taking photos of any faulty equipment, the area where the injury occurred, and your injuries.
4. Keep any evidence, such as the signed waiver, tickets, and communication with the business.
5. Consult a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible to understand your legal options.

At Deutschmann De Koning, we provide free consultations to help you determine whether you may have a valid personal injury claim.

Why Deutschmann De Koning Is the Right Choice

With years of experience representing personal injury clients across Ontario, Deutschmann De Koning Personal Injury Law has built a reputation for helping individuals navigate complex legal systems and pursue fair compensation. We focus exclusively on personal injury law, including:

• Recreational and trampoline park accidents
• Spinal cord injuries and catastrophic injuries
• Slip and fall accidents
• Motor vehicle and bicycle accidents
• Traumatic brain injuries

Our experienced team understands the emotional and financial burdens that follow a serious injury. We fight for full compensation, including coverage for medical care, rehabilitation, lost income, and pain and suffering.

Trampoline Parks and Legal Accountability

The recent Sky Zone case is not an isolated incident. Trampoline-related injuries are increasingly common, especially as these attractions grow in popularity across Canada. While trampoline parks promote fun and fitness, they also pose serious risks, particularly if safety standards are inadequate.

Under Ontario law, recreational facilities must provide a duty of care to their guests. If they fail to meet this standard—regardless of a signed waiver—they may be found negligent and legally liable for resulting injuries.

As more families and young adults frequent these venues, ensuring adequate legal protections and holding operators accountable becomes increasingly important.

Contact Deutschmann De Koning for a Free Consultation

If you or someone you care about has been injured at a trampoline park or recreational facility in Ontario, don’t assume that a waiver prevents you from taking legal action. Speak with a personal injury lawyer who understands the intricacies of Ontario law and has a track record of success.

At Deutschmann De Koning Personal Injury Law, we offer free initial consultations and work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you don’t pay unless we recover compensation for you.

About Deutschmann de Koning Law

Deutschmann de Koning Law serves South-Western Ontario with offices in Kitchener-Waterloo, Cambridge, Woodstock, Brantford, Stratford and Ayr. The law practice of Robert Deutschmann and Nick de Koning focuses almost exclusively in personal injury and disability insurance matters. For more information, please visit www.ddinjurylaw.com or call us at 1-519-742-7774.