Launch Trampoline Park to open at Meridian Mall

MERIDIAN TWP — How would you like to dive into an enormous foam pit?

Launch Trampoline Park is set to open this summer at the west end of the Meridian Mall in the space where Gordmans was once located. Gordmans closed in March as part of a bankruptcy deal.

"We're super excited obviously to have a site at the mall ... that will hopefully get us some extra foot traffic," said Launch owner Matt Dalson. "Another thing I like about the location is that it's in close proximity to a major university like Michigan State ... we're looking to make that a (target) primary group."

Launch will feature nearly 32,000 square feet of connected trampolines, two dodge ball courts, a volleyball court, an area dedicated to bubble ball, laser tag arena, a full arcade, virtual reality technology and more.

They are aiming for a June opening at the latest, Dalson said.

Launch plans to hire a staff of up to 50 starting in the spring, according to a news release from Meridian Mall.

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"We're looking to improve the customer's experience and (Launch) is another way for us to do that," said Todd Huhn, the mall's general manager. "It's another option for families to come in and spend time at the center, and I think Launch is going to be a great partner in doing that."

Launch was created by retired NFL cornerback Ty Law, a three-time Super Bowl champion with the New England Patriots.

The company's website lists over 25 trampoline parks across the country, with multiple franchise locations in New York, Massachusetts, Maryland and Georgia.

The Okemos location will mark Dalson's first Launch Trampoline Park in Michigan.

Contact Reporter Princess Gabbara at pgabbara@lsj.com or (517) 377-1006. Follow her on Twitter at @PrincessGabbara.