Backyard safety guide
How to Keep a Trampoline From Blowing Away
A trampoline needs a weather plan, not just a last-minute fix. Use the instructions for your exact model, pause play in high winds, and inspect the full setup after changing weather.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission warns that a trampoline can shift, move, or blow away in high wind. An anchor does not make high-wind use safe.
Start with the right expectation
There is no universal anchor setup that can promise a trampoline will stay put in every yard or storm. Soil, surface conditions, the trampoline model, and the weather forecast all matter. Your product manual is the final instruction for the exact equipment you own.
What you can do is reduce avoidable risk: use only a compatible securing method, keep an eye on weather alerts, and make a clear decision before conditions get worse.
A simple wind-prep routine
Check your exact model instructions
Use the owner’s manual for the approved setup, inspection points, and any compatible anchoring or securing guidance. Do not assume that an anchor made for another brand or frame is suitable for yours.
Inspect before the weather changes
Look over the frame, legs, enclosure, jumping mat, padding, and any approved securing hardware. Do not use the trampoline if a part is loose, missing, ripped, or damaged.
Follow local weather alerts early
Do not wait until wind is already strong. Stop use when high winds are expected and follow the storage or securing steps in your manual before adverse weather arrives.
Inspect again after a storm
Before anyone jumps again, check for shifted legs, bent metal, torn pads or netting, and damaged or displaced securing hardware. Resolve any problem before use.
Anchors: what they can and cannot do
They can support a compatible setup
If your model’s instructions call for an anchoring or securing method, install and maintain it exactly as directed. Recheck it after weather changes or anytime the trampoline has moved.
They cannot override weather risk
Anchors are not permission to use a trampoline in high winds. They also cannot repair a damaged frame, loose leg, or worn enclosure.
- Use the number, placement, and equipment specified for your model.
- Keep the trampoline on a level area, away from structures, trees, and other play areas.
- Do not treat extra weight or an improvised tie-down as a substitute for the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Keep children off the trampoline while you inspect, secure, or store the setup.
Spiral S-Shaped Stakes + Heavy-Duty Webbing Straps
For a stake-and-strap solution, review this JumpFly kit and confirm it is suitable for your exact trampoline setup before purchase.
Using a trampoline tent?
A tent adds fabric around the enclosure, so it needs its own weather plan. Store the tent promptly in adverse weather and follow its care instructions. Do not leave the decision until wind is already building.
Plan the location before installation
Wind readiness begins with the backyard layout. Give the trampoline a clear, level space and stay away from trees, structures, and other play areas. Use our backyard trampoline space guide to plan clearance before setting up.
Safety source: This guide is designed to complement—not replace—your product manual. See the U.S. CPSC trampoline safety tips, including its warning not to use a trampoline in high wind and its regular-inspection guidance.
Wind and trampoline safety FAQs
Do I need anchors for my trampoline?
Follow the manual for your exact trampoline. If it specifies an anchor or securing method, use the compatible equipment and installation steps it provides. Conditions vary by model, surface, and yard, so this article cannot certify a universal setup.
Can I use a trampoline when it is windy?
No. The CPSC advises against using a trampoline in high wind because it can shift, move, or blow away. Check your local forecast and follow your manual’s weather guidance before use.
Will a heavy trampoline stay in place without anchors?
Weight alone is not a weather plan. Use the setup and securing guidance for your exact model, inspect the equipment regularly, and do not use the trampoline in high winds.
Can I leave a trampoline tent up in windy weather?
Store the tent promptly in adverse weather and follow its care instructions. Do not rely on a tent or an anchor to make high-wind use safe.
What should I inspect after a storm?
Check that the frame and legs have not shifted, then inspect the mat, pad, enclosure, and any securing hardware for damage or missing parts. Do not allow use until any concern is resolved.
Build your backyard plan first
Choose your trampoline size and placement with room for safe play.
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