City council approves zoning request for trampoline park
SkyZone Trampoline Park is planning to open a location in Midwest City. Photo provided
By Jeff Harrison
Midwest City Beacon
Midwest City leaders approved a zoning change that would allow a former grocery store to be converted into an indoor trampoline park.
Sky Zone plans to transform the vacant Mini Max grocery store building,10011 SE 15th St., into an indoor trampoline park.
The council approved a request to amend the existing Planned Unit Development and allow for a trampoline park as acceptable use in the zoning. They also agreed to allow the business to continue using a wall sign on the south side of the building.
Mayor Dukes noted that fencing around the property has been an issue in the past. Matt Summers, Director of Planning and Zoning, said the applicant agreed to address it.
Tabula Rasa, a holding company, is the franchisee for the Sky Zone in Midwest City. Greg Schmatz, VP of operations for Tabula Rasa, briefly addressed the council and read a statement about the company’s commitment to being a good community partner especially for youth, families, and those with disabilities.
“Our commitment to the community is not just the mission, it’s a promise,” he said. “We will continue to invest in initiatives that empower kids, that support families, and foster stronger and more connected community for all.”
The council unanimously approved the zoning requests by a 6-0 vote. Ward 1 councilwoman Susan Eads was absent.
According to Oklahoma County Assessor records, the nearly 50,000-square-foot building was built in 1996. It operated as a grocery store under different names, most recently as Mini Max which closed in the fall.
Schmatz said Tabula Rasa is the largest franchisee of Sky Zone Trampoline Park with 24 in service and have developed their own brand of indoor playgrounds.
During a planning commission meeting, Schmatz said they plan to reuse as much of the existing building as possible. He said the project could include raising the height of the roof. He expects the park to be open within 14 months.
Sky Zone has been growing rapidly, according to an article in the Franchise Times. The Provo, Utah-based company has 250 locations after adding nine more in 2024. The company is anticipating opening another 20 parks this year, said Sky Zone President Mike Revak.
The company has locations in Edmond and Tulsa.
