How do you put a trampoline in the ground?

Question

Besides just digging a hole, how do I put my trampoline on ground level and secure it?

Answer 1

First you need to measure the diameter of the trampoline, or if its rectangular. Then find yourself a contractor to dig a hole for you. Oversize it aliitle bit. Pour concrete pads or columns for the legs. Set the legs on or in the columns. As this is being done you also need to figure out the distance the trampoline will stretch in the downward position to give yourself the distance in the ground, so it will not touch the bottom where the hole is dugout for the trampoline. I would definately secure it enough around the edges as well with other columns or pads that may be used as your secure points. You can find clamps that will secure the rail of the tramp. and also afix to the pads or columns. You will need to secure it in all areas where the tramp. will not tip or flip over on you.

Answer 2

Well.... the hole, of course.... and then you'd have to construct a frame around the perimeter to attach the trampoline frame to. Or you could construct a concrete lined hole with a concrete apron around the outside, and attach the trampoline springs into the concrete. There used to be Family Fun Centers around that had trampolines built into the ground like that. They were a lot of fun, but I remember there being a lot of injuries because the perimeter around the trampoline was not padded well with mats and protective pads.

Answer 3

yea you know that you have to dig a hole but the most important part is that you have to fill the bottom of the hole with gravel or sand. something pervious so water does not sit in the bottom or you will have a huge mosquito problem. you can secure it to the ground with the same stakes needed for above the ground.

Answer 4

Digging the hole is the best (not necessarily easiest) solution. You could however find a big random octagonal hole in the ground and use that...
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