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Nov 12, 2024

Elevate Trampoline Park agrees to make safety upgrades as part of state settlement | WCBU Peoria

Elevate Trampoline Park will be required to make safety upgrades as part of the terms of a settlement with the Illinois Department of Labor. The company violated a stop order at its Milan location.

Elevate Trampoline Park will be required to make safety upgrades as part of the terms of a settlement with the Illinois Department of Labor.

The company violated a stop order at its Milan location. IDOL's Amusement Rides and Attraction Safety Division in March shut down the main trampoline court until improvements were made. But in May, inspectors found the court was still being used despite that order.

The company will now make updates to its parks at Milan, East Peoria, and Peoria as part of a settlement with the state regulator.

“Public safety is always IDOL’s top priority when we’re inspecting amusement rides and attractions,” said Illinois Department of Labor Director Jane Flanagan in a statement. “This settlement agreement ensures these Elevate Trampoline Park locations in Illinois will comply with the safety regulations in place to protect visitors.”

Planned renovation include "technology-integrated features," a dedicated soft play area for younger children, and new slides.

"These new enhancements represent Elevate’s commitment to providing fun and innovative experiences while maintaining rigorous safety standards," Liz Wilson, chief operating officer of Elevate, in a prepared statement. "With these upgrades, we are excited to welcome families back to our newly enhanced locations to enjoy both the updated attractions.”

The company will also pay a $277,500 civil penalty to IDOL.