Urban Air hopes to get Amarillo active
Among the newest attractions to Amarillo is Urban Air Adventure Park, an indoor amusement park designed to give a unique family experience with active entertainment, which features climbing and wall-to-wall trampoline activities.
The new facility opened at the Westgate Mall in April, with 35,000 feet of activity and meeting space with areas and activities for all ages. Urban Air Adventure Park features various trampoline areas, dodgeball courts, zip lines, climbing and obstacle courses. Overall, there are about 14 different activities that families can enjoy, including capabilities for special and group events.
Urban Air Adventure Park started in 2011 with its first location in Southlake, Texas. Now, with more than 150 locations in the U.S., another 50 in development are owned by Unleashed Brands, which bills itself as a youth enrichment company with multiple franchises aimed at youth activities.
Co-franchisee owners John Domeracki and Kelsey Torres have experience in the Amarillo area going back to 2009, operating Spirit Halloween stores in the city. Domeracki purchased the Urban Air franchise in 2018, but opening the park was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Torres, his franchise co-owner, spoke about the new Amarillo attraction. She said Urban Air Adventure Park is designed with activities that can be enjoyed by all ages, with some areas explicitly made for the smaller kids.
“We thought that Amarillo would be a great market for this type of adventure; we have been in this market since 2009 with our Spirit Halloween stores,” Torres said. “This is an area that is underserved by indoor family entertainment that can actually give physical activity."
he said that one of the remarkable things about her park is that a family can spend an entire day without any time restrictions, with different passes that can provide as many activities as one can choose. There are multiple options, including daily and monthly passes. Those passes start from $10.99 a month for deluxe to $13.99 for the ultimate, including extras like discounts and free snacks. Each monthly pass also includes free socks with a special grip on the bottom.
“We have had such a great response from the community with interest and attendance so far,” Torres said. “I have worked in the hospitality industry for years and really found Spirit Halloween a fun place to work; we hope to bring that kind of experience to those that frequent and work here.”
When fully staffed, Urban Air hopes to have a staff of 80 and bills itself as a wonderful place for teenagers to get their first jobs. She says she wants to bring the same fun workplace as she had with Spirit Halloween while emphasizing the safety of the families visiting.
Torres said that Urban Air does a daily 200-point safety check conducted throughout the park before opening each day to ensure that guests have the safest experience possible.
Each Urban Air Adventure Park is uniquely set up, with many locations offering different attractions.
Listed attractions for the Amarillo location are:
Adventure Hub – A unique combination of some of the best indoor attractions offered – Sky Rider Coaster, Ropes Course and Tubes Indoor Playground.
Sky Rider – Strap in and zigzag overhead while you scout out all the other attractions. It is literally a way to take your fun to new heights. Plus, it is a no skill, all thrill ride, so everyone can enjoy.
Climbing Walls – Build muscles and hone your skills as you reach new heights and master your ascent while enjoying some cliffside fun.
Ropes Course – Learning the ropes has never been more exciting with another up-in-the-air adventure that tests your balance and agility. The stakes are as high as you and your friends learn confidence, however safety is assured since you are securely harnessed as you make your way through the course.
Leap of Faith – Build up your courage and climb to the top of the platform, then take a deep breath and leap!
ProZone Performance Trampolines – The ProZone Performance Trampolines attraction is the local landing spot for all the best acrobats, stuntmen, and daredevils.
Warrior Course – You have watched those warrior ninjas from your living room, now try it for yourself! Perhaps one of the most exhilarating team building events, Warrior Obstacle Course lets you face off against your friends while testing your balance and strength.
Battle Beam – Think balance beam plus sword fighting. Only the swords are foamy. And the pit below is lined with cushy blocks.
Wipeout – The mission is simple: Be the last person standing in this fun and hilarious competition.
Tubes Playground – Playground or obstacle course? You decide. Race a friend or beat your own personal best time.
The APEX Trampolines – Trampolines on the floor and on the walls. The only place they do not have trampolines is on the ceiling.
Dodgeball – The best sport in PE plus trampolines? Yes, please! All ages are welcome and everyone loves the experience.
DropZone – Drop on in for a little fun, while practicing your flips, spins or other amazing acrobatics, all with the confidence that you will land safely on a giant, inflatable airbag.
Runway (Tumble Track) – It is tumble time! Flip, twist, and back handspring your way down one of the longest trampolines in the area.
For more information on Urban Air Adventure Park https://www.urbanair.com/texas-amarillo/#hours- .
This article originally appeared on Amarillo Globe-News: Amarillo Urban Air Amusement Park seeks to keep families active
