Bounce House Rentals In And Around Atlanta

Have you ever wondered why bounce houses go by so many names? Space walks, moonwalks, moon bounces, moon jumps, jumpers, jumpy houses, bouncy houses, inflatable castles, bouncy castles, and more. Uncovering the mystery of what Outer Space and the moon have to do with bounce house names takes us on a fascinating journey to the creation of the first bounce house. It also sets the stage for who we are as a company and why we LOVE helping families create memorable events with our inflatable attractions.

Not Your Typical Bounce House

In 1960, an engineering professor from Louisiana named John Scurlock created an invention that would serve as a prototype for the very first bounce house. However, his initial design didn’t look like a bounce house at all. It was an inflatable tennis court cover he called a “Space Pillow.” Yet, from this invention came the materials to create the structure of a bounce house and the technology to inflate it. As with all inventions, it took a flash of inspiration to move Scurlock’s creation to its next evolution phase.

Repurposing a Cool Invention

Product development is a fascinating process. Adding users to the mix can have exciting effects because sometimes, those users redefine the purpose of the invention altogether. One day, Scurlock saw his co-workers having a great time walking and bouncing all over his inflatable tennis court cover. That’s when it hit him… This would make for exceptional children’s entertainment! He later modified the Space Pillow, allowing children to have more fun walking across it and bouncing around, and changed its name to the Space Walk. Perhaps it was the giant steps and effortless leaps into the air that made him visualize a walk in Outer Space when he came up with the name. In 1969, Neil Armstrong landed on the moon, and this could be when a new trend emerged in calling the Space Walk a Moonwalk, moon bounce, moon jumps, and so on.

Mom Knows Best

Later on, Scurlock’s wife, Frances, saw an opportunity to bring the fun of the Space Walk to hundreds of children by setting up their invention at public events, fairs, and carnivals. The decision was a hit! Families and children were fascinated by the new attraction and couldn’t get enough of bouncing around on the inflatable. Inspired by the joy and laughter of the children, Frances sought to take the design a step further. There had to be a way to make the Space Walk experience more enchanting and exciting for the kids. That’s when she came up with the design of the first-ever bounce house, which had columns and roofing. Now the kids had an amazing fantasy-like structure in which to play!

Why This History Matters To Us

Water Slide Atlanta is proud to continue the legacy of John Scurlock and his family by providing quality inflatable entertainment to families in the Atlanta area. It’s incredible to see how one family’s invention has benefited children (and adults) all around the world for decades. We aim to do the same as a locally owned and operated business. Our top priority is to help you put on events worth a thousand memories. Nothing beats the satisfaction of watching kids jump for joy at the sight of a bounce house. Even adults can’t resist getting in on the fun. Every item in our inventory is a premium commercial-grade inflatable bounce house with built-in safety features like 360-degree netting for a clear view of the interior, so kids can do their thing while the parents relax. When you place an order with Water Slide Atlanta, you’re also signing up for stellar customer service, the kind that has families choosing our company over and over again. We believe there’s no other way for a company to prosper than to take excellent care of its customers. Why? Well, many of us have families too. We bring the same level of attention and devotion to your event as we would bring to our own special occasions. Water Slide Atlanta provides inflatable rentals for backyard parties, school, church, and corporate events. We have all the items you need, and the items you didn’t know you needed, like additional chairs, tables, and delectable concessions to make your event nothing short of legendary. Book with confidence, and let’s help you put on a celebration your guests will remember for years to come. You’re guaranteed:

• Easy-breezy online ordering
• FREE on-time delivery
• A thoroughly sanitized bounce house for your health and safety
• 24-hour risk-free cancellation
• Free setup and take down

All you have to do is pick the bounce house you want by adding it to your cart, give us the detail of your event, pay a small deposit and we’ll take care of the rest!