Backyard Obstacle Course Rentals in Chicago
Bring a bigger challenge to your Chicago backyard party with an inflatable obstacle course. We deliver it, set it up safely and return to take it down. Because obstacle courses generally need more room than standard bounce houses, we'll also help you determine which option works for your available space and access.
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Fully InsuredSIOTO Safety Certified15+ Years in ChicagolandProfessional Delivery — Fee Varies by LocationInflatable Setup & Teardown Included
123 Moonwalks delivers and sets up inflatable obstacle courses for backyard parties throughout Chicago and Chicagoland. Obstacle courses are often chosen for older kids, family competitions, and parties where a bounce house feels too simple. Fully insured, Safety Certified by SIOTO, 15+ years serving Chicago families. Call (773) 683-1400 to check availability.
Add items to your quote below — calling is the fastest way to get a price. Delivery starts at $50 and varies by location. Inflatable rentals include professional setup and teardown.
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What Is an Inflatable Obstacle Course?
It is a long inflated run that kids travel through end to end, instead of bouncing in one place. Obstacle courses are the largest inflatables we carry, and the whole length has to be clear before we set up. Obstacle courses vary significantly in length, so measure the full available run and confirm the dimensions of your selected unit before booking.
That makes them a more active, more structured option than open bouncing, which is why parents pick them when a standard bounce house feels too simple for the group. The obstacles themselves differ between units, so check the course you are considering and call (773) 683-1400 — we will confirm what a specific unit includes before you book.
Will an Obstacle Course Fit in My Backyard?
It depends on the dimensions of the selected obstacle course, your available setup area, gate access, surface and overhead clearance. Call us with your yard measurements, and we'll help you determine which options may work safely.
Requirements vary by product — footprint and clearance differ between courses, so confirm the unit you want rather than assuming one course fits the same space as another.
- Setup footprint and run length
- Gate width and delivery path
- Grass or hard surface
- Overhead clearance
- Power access
- Clear space along the full run
Is an Obstacle Course Right for Your Party?
Space is usually what decides it. Work through these with us on the phone and we will tell you honestly whether a course is the right call for your yard.
How many kids, and how old
Age and rider requirements vary by obstacle course. Confirm the rules for your selected unit before booking. Tell us your guest list when you call and we will say whether a course suits the group.
Your available backyard space
This is usually the deciding factor. Obstacle courses vary significantly in length, so measure the full available run and confirm the dimensions of your selected unit before booking — a tight city lot may rule one out before anything else does.
Gate and delivery access
Courses generally need a gate opening of 48 inches or more plus a clear, fairly flat path from the truck. Measure your narrowest point before you settle on a unit.
The kind of activity you want
A course keeps kids moving through a run rather than bouncing in one spot. If you want simple bouncing in a smaller footprint, another category may serve you better.
If a course is more than your yard can take, a bounce house rental needs less room, and a Bounce N Slide sits in between with bouncing, climbing and sliding in one unit.
123 Moonwalks focuses on residential backyard parties. Planning a school, corporate, church or large community event? Our sister site TheJumperStore.com handles those.
Included with your rental
What's Included With Every Obstacle Course Rental
Delivery → setup → party → pickup. One crew, in order.
Professional delivery to your Chicago-area backyard — fee starts at $50 and varies by location
Inflatable setup and safety staking included
Full operational walkthrough
Pickup and full teardown
Safety Certified by SIOTO inspection on every unit
Full insurance coverage
Before we arrive
What You Need Ready Before We Arrive
Measure your run length
Obstacle courses vary significantly in length, so measure the full available run and confirm the dimensions of your selected unit before booking.
Clear the entire run
The full length of the course needs to be free of furniture, toys, and debris before we arrive.
Check your gate opening
Have gate and path clearance measurements ready — the entry width and full route to the setup area both matter.
Flag the full path for obstacles
Stairs, slopes, or tight corners along the entire course length can affect setup. Mention any at booking.
Outdoor outlet within 50 ft
Required to power the blower that keeps the course inflated throughout the rental.
Adult 18+ on site at delivery
Someone must be present for setup, the safety walkthrough, and sign-off.
HOW IT WORKS
How Do You Book a Backyard Obstacle Course in Chicago?
1
Call Us
One phone call covers everything. We confirm your date, check availability, and talk through your yard setup — gate width, surface type, access points. No forms. No waiting.
2
We Prep & Confirm
We review your yard details and confirm the right unit for your space. You get a confirmation with arrival window and setup checklist. We handle delivery and setup — just clear your backyard and have an outlet nearby.
3
We Deliver, Set Up & Take It Down
Our crew arrives, stakes everything safely, walks you through operation, and returns to break it all down. You focus on the party.
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Table rentals
Adult tables in 4 ft, 6 ft, and 8 ft plus kids 4 ft tables with adjustable height. Bundle with your inflatable in the same delivery window.
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Chair rentals
Adult folding chairs and kids chairs available. Bundle with tables or your inflatable rental.
See options →How Do You Get an Obstacle Course Quote in Chicago?
Current options available by phone.
Your quote reflects the course footprint, rental duration, and your delivery address. Add a course to your quote, or call (773) 683-1400 — calling is the fastest way to get a real number.
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Who Should Book a Backyard Obstacle Course in Chicago?
Older kids, competitions, and mixed-age backyards
Obstacle courses are the right call when your guest list skews older, when you want something competitive, or when a standard bounce house just isn't enough. They work well for birthday parties, end-of-school celebrations, block parties, and family reunion setups where you need one piece of equipment to keep a mixed age group moving for hours. Age and rider requirements vary by obstacle course. Confirm the rules for your selected unit before booking.
Space is the real constraint
Courses are long. If you are on a tight city lot, call with measurements before you fall in love with a specific unit. We will tell you what fits — or what to book instead.
Setup takes longer than a bounce house
Bigger footprint means more anchoring points and more crew time on site. Plan your party window with a realistic buffer so kids are not eating cake while we are still finishing walkthroughs.
Gate Access & Path to the Backyard
Obstacle courses are the largest units we deliver, so they generally need a gate opening of 48 inches or more — and a clear, fairly flat path from the truck to the setup area. Stairs, steep slopes, tight turns, narrow walkways, landscaping, or any route that would force the unit through the house can stop delivery even when the gate itself is wide enough. Measure your narrowest clearance point and tell us about any path obstacles when you call so we can confirm delivery before booking.
Phone-first booking beats guessing
Not sure if an obstacle course fits your yard or your age group? Call (773) 683-1400. We ask the right questions and tell you what works — or what to book instead if a course is not the right call for your setup.
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