Trampoline Parks
Imagination City
📍 448 Hillsdale Shopping Ctr, San Mateo, CA 94403🕐 Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–7 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
About Imagination City
Imagination City is a trampoline park in San Mateo, CA. Imagination City accommodates infants and crawlers as young as non-walkers and learning-to-walk babies, making it one of the few trampoline parks designed for the youngest age groups with specialized pricing ($5 for non-crawling infants or free with paid sibling). Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 71 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Location Type
- indoor
- Min Age
- Children of various ages; crawlers (non-walkers/learning to walk with assistance) and non-crawling infants accommodated
- Pricing
- Open Play - Monday-Friday 2 hour sessions: $20 per child, $18 crawlers, $5 non-crawling infants or free with paid sibling. Monday-Thursday 90 minute evening sessions: $18 per child, $16 crawlers, $5 non-crawling infants. Additional adult: $5 (based on availability). One adult per paid admission. Private Parties - 2 hour: $900 + 18% service charge (up to 45 people); 3 hour: $1,025 + 18% service charge (up to 60 people) or $1,150 + 18% service charge (up to 75 people). Buy Out for Day: Entire space rental 10am-6pm (MAX 100 people). Additional kids beyond package limits: $20 each.
💡 Did You Know?
- Imagination City accommodates infants and crawlers as young as non-walkers and learning-to-walk babies, making it one of the few trampoline parks designed for the youngest age groups with specialized pricing ($5 for non-crawling infants or free with paid sibling)
- The venue is notable for its hands-on owner, Janine, who personally manages events including coordinating up to 75 people at parties, handling setup, decoration arrangement, cake cutting, and food service logistics
- Imagination City is not a traditional trampoline park but rather an interactive child-sized city environment focused on role-playing and educational activities (math, reading, science, critical thinking) rather than jumping
- The facility requires grip socks for all participants and prohibits shoes in play areas, with no bathrooms inside the venue—a significant logistical consideration noted in multiple reviews
Features & Services
✓ Private birthday parties with exclusive venue access. Packages include setup
✓ cake cutting
✓ decoration arrangement
✓ staff assistance throughout event. Friday 5:30pm-7:30pm or 5:30pm-8:30pm. Saturday and Sunday multiple time slots available. Buy Out for the Day option (10am-6pm) allows hiring of own event coordinator and catering.
💬 What Visitors Say
- Book online at least 1 hour before your desired session start time, as online booking closes 1 hour prior. All online sales are final and non-refundable, so plan accordingly.
- Weekday open play sessions (Monday-Friday) are available during off-peak hours (10am-12pm, 12:30pm-2:30pm, 3pm-5pm), making them ideal for avoiding crowds compared to weekend party times.
- Grip socks are required for all participants—bring your own or plan to purchase them. No shoes are allowed in the play area, and bathrooms are located downstairs or near mall elevators, not inside the facility.
- For birthday parties, the owner Janine handles all setup, decoration arrangement, cake cutting, and cleanup, making it a stress-free experience. Drop off decorations and supplies the week of the party and plan for only 15 minutes adjustment time before and after.
- Private party packages (2-3 hours: $900-$1,150 + 18% service charge) include full staff assistance and can accommodate 45-75 people depending on duration, offering better value than hourly add-ons for large groups.
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