Obstacle Course Rentals in Central Connecticut
Inflatable obstacle courses are the secret weapon for school field days, church carnivals, and corporate team-building events across Central Connecticut. Meriden Party Rentals stocks the widest range of obstacle courses in the area — from 30 ft single-lane courses for backyard birthdays up to probably the biggest obstacle course in CT at 130 ft long — with free delivery, setup, and breakdown included since 2008. Whether you're planning a 300-kid school field day, a church festival, a company picnic, or a graduation party for an active 10-year-old, we've got the right course for your event. Browse the obstacle courses below or call (203) 907-9846 for school field day or multi-unit group pricing.
How to Book Your Obstacle Course
Easy as 1-2-3-4 — or call (203) 907-9846 for school & multi-unit pricing
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Pair Your Obstacle Course With
School field days, church carnivals, and corporate events almost always book multiple inflatables. Here's what schools and event coordinators across Central CT add most often — multi-unit pricing available:
Multi-unit volume pricing for schools, churches, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits. Call (203) 907-9846 and ask for our school field day package pricing.
Best for: who books obstacle course rentals
- School field days, PTA carnivals, and end-of-year celebrations across Central CT
- Church festivals, Vacation Bible School, and youth ministry events
- Corporate team-building events, company picnics, and employee field days
- Birthday parties for active kids ages 6–14 — older kids who outgrow basic bouncers
- Town festivals, Boy/Girl Scout events, youth sports league season-end parties
- Summer camps, day camps, and parks & rec programs
What's included with every obstacle course rental
- Free delivery throughout Central Connecticut
- Professional setup, anchoring, and breakdown by our trained crew
- Cleaned and inspected between every rental
- All blowers and stakes included — you supply outlets within 100 ft
- Multi-unit volume pricing for school field days, church festivals, and corporate events
- Tax-exempt pricing available for 501(c)(3) schools, churches, and nonprofits
Obstacle Course Sizing Guide
| Course Length | Best For | Format | Space Needed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 ft | Backyard birthdays, smaller spaces | Single-lane | 35x15 ft area |
| 40 ft | Birthday parties, smaller school events | Single or dual-lane | 45x15 ft area |
| 75 ft | School field days, mid-size carnivals | Themed (Americana, Hazard Zone) | 80x20 ft area |
| 84 ft | Larger school events, church festivals | Standard | 90x20 ft area |
| 95 ft Extreme Rush w/ 19 ft slide | Big school field days, racing fun | Dual-lane + slide | 100x20 ft area |
| 100 ft w/ 24 ft dual slide | Corporate events, large carnivals | Dual-lane + slide | 110x25 ft area |
| 130 ft — biggest in CT | Town festivals, mega school events, marquee corporate | Massive multi-element | 140x20 ft area |
Inflatable obstacle course rentals are the headline activity at school field days, church carnivals, corporate picnics, and active birthday parties across Central Connecticut. From 30 ft single-lane courses for backyard 10-year-old birthdays to our 130 ft mega obstacle course — probably the biggest in the entire state — we have the size and format to match any event from 50 attendees to 500+. School field day coordinators in Meriden, Wallingford, Hartford, Cheshire, Middletown, and the rest of Central CT book us year after year because we know exactly how to schedule, deliver, and set up around tight school timing windows.
Why Central CT schools, churches & businesses book Meriden Party Rentals for obstacle courses
School field days are a logistical puzzle — tight setup windows, packed schedules, hundreds of kids cycling through, parking lot deliveries, and zero room for error. We've been doing them since 2008 across Central Connecticut, which means we know how to show up early, set up fast, and stay out of the way. Our crews have set up at schools in Meriden, Wallingford, Hartford, Cheshire, Middletown, and the rest of Central CT, year after year. Many of the PTAs and event coordinators we work with have been booking us for over a decade.
We stock the widest range of obstacle courses in Central CT — from 30 ft single-lane courses up to probably the biggest obstacle course in the entire state at 130 ft long. That range matters because school field days, church festivals, and corporate events all need different sizes, and most rental companies in the area only carry 1–2 options.
Multi-unit volume pricing for events booking 3+ inflatables — bouncer + obstacle course + interactive games is the standard school field day package, and bundling saves you money on delivery and locks in priority scheduling. Tax-exempt pricing available for 501(c)(3) schools, churches, scout troops, and youth sports leagues — just mention it when you book.
When you book Meriden Party Rentals you also get one-stop convenience — bouncers, interactive games, dunk tank, concession machines, tables and chairs, all from one truck, one crew, one schedule. No coordinating between three rental companies. Just one local Central CT team that's been showing up early, setting up clean, and tearing down on time for over 17 years. Same-week availability is often open for weekday school events — call us, even on short notice.
Frequently Asked Questions about Obstacle Course Rentals
Are obstacle course rentals good for school field days?
Yes — school field days are one of our most-booked use cases across Central Connecticut. Most schools rent 2–3 inflatables at once: an obstacle course (typically a 75–100 ft dual-lane for racing format), plus a bounce house and either an interactive game or a dunk tank for the PTA fundraiser. We offer multi-unit volume pricing specifically for schools and PTAs, plus tax-exempt pricing for 501(c)(3) organizations. Call (203) 907-9846 and ask for our school field day package pricing.
What's the biggest obstacle course you have?
Probably the biggest obstacle course in CT at 130 ft long. It's a multi-element mega course with climb-throughs, pop-up obstacles, tunnels, and a finishing slide — the marquee centerpiece for town festivals, mega school events, and high-attendance corporate days. It needs about 140x20 ft of flat space and a setup window of about an hour. Few rental companies in Central Connecticut have anything close to this size.
What ages can use an inflatable obstacle course?
Most of our obstacle courses are sized for ages 6–14. The course elements (climb-throughs, pop-up obstacles, slide finish) are challenging enough for older kids who get bored of standard bouncers but safe for elementary-age kids with supervision. For ages 4–6, we recommend a smaller 30 ft course or a combo bouncer instead. For corporate adult events, our 75 ft+ courses are sized appropriately for adults.
How long is an inflatable obstacle course?
Our courses range from 30 ft (single-lane, backyard friendly) up to 130 ft (probably the biggest in CT). The most popular sizes for school field days are 75 ft and 95 ft dual-lane courses — racing formats let you cycle through more kids per minute. For corporate events and large town festivals, the 100 ft and 130 ft courses are the headline draws. Match the course to your space and your attendance.
Can two kids race side by side?
On dual-lane courses, yes — that's the whole point. Dual-lane obstacle courses are the #1 booking for school field days because the racing format is naturally engaging and runs through more kids per minute than any other inflatable. Our 95 ft Extreme Rush and 100 ft courses both feature dual-lane racing with slide finishes.
Do you deliver obstacle courses to schools and churches in Central CT?
Yes — we work with schools, churches, scout troops, and youth sports organizations across all of Central Connecticut. We're used to school parking lot deliveries, church grass setups, and tight delivery windows around morning drop-off. Tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations should mention that when booking. We've delivered to schools and churches in Meriden, Wallingford, Hartford, Middletown, Cheshire, Southington, and across the region for nearly two decades.
How long does it take to set up an obstacle course?
Setup typically takes 30–45 minutes for smaller courses (30–40 ft), 45–60 minutes for mid-size (75–95 ft), and up to 90 minutes for our 100 ft and 130 ft mega courses. We always arrive at least an hour before your event start time. For school events with strict timing windows, we coordinate with your point of contact to make sure we don't interrupt morning drop-off or class time.
Can we add a bounce house and slide to an obstacle course rental?
Yes — bundling multiple inflatables for a school carnival, church festival, or corporate event saves you money on delivery and gets you priority scheduling. The standard school field day package is obstacle course + bounce house + one of: interactive game, dunk tank, or water slide. Tell us your event size and attendance and we'll build a multi-unit package with volume pricing.
Do you offer tax-exempt pricing for schools and churches?
Yes — 501(c)(3) schools, churches, scout troops, youth sports leagues, and other registered nonprofits qualify for tax-exempt pricing. Mention your nonprofit status when booking and provide your tax-exempt certificate. We've supported PTAs, parishes, and youth organizations across Central Connecticut for nearly two decades.
What happens if it rains on the event day?
Obstacle courses cannot be operated in heavy rain, thunderstorms, or sustained winds over 15 mph — it's a safety standard, not just our policy. For school events, we work with your coordinator to either reschedule or, depending on timing, issue a credit. We do not deliver during active storms. We watch the forecast for you and reach out the day before.
Do you provide staff or supervisors for the obstacle course?
Standard rentals include delivery, setup, and breakdown — but not on-site staffing during the event. For schools, your PTA volunteers or staff usually run the inflatables. For corporate events where you don't want to staff with employees, we can arrange attendants for an additional fee. Ask when you call.
What towns do you deliver obstacle courses to?
We deliver obstacle courses across all of Central Connecticut — including Meriden, Wallingford, Middletown, Southington, Cheshire, Rocky Hill, Cromwell, North Haven, Newington, Wethersfield, New Britain, New Haven, Glastonbury, Hartford, Farmington, Berlin, West Hartford, East Hartford, Hamden, Durham, Portland, Bristol, Middlefield, Wolcott, Northford, East Haven, Haddam, and surrounding Central Connecticut communities. If your school, church, or town isn't listed here, call (203) 907-9846 and ask. We frequently make exceptions for events just outside our standard radius.
