123 Moonwalks

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.

Pricing shown below is the starting rental price. Delivery starts at $50 and varies by location. Inflatable rentals include professional setup and teardown.

Favourite obstacle courses

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Ultimate Module Challenge inflatable obstacle course rental for Chicago backyard parties.

Ultimate Module Challenge

Starting at $599

40 foot inflatable obstacle course rental for Chicagoland backyard parties.

40 ft Obstacle Course

Starting at $599

Fun Fair carnival-themed inflatable obstacle course rental in Chicago.

Fun Fair

Starting at $599

Dual lane inflatable obstacle course set up for a Chicago backyard party.

Dual Lane Obstacle Course

Starting at $599

Questions about fit or availability? Call (773) 683-1400 — we'll confirm what works for your yard.

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
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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.

  1. Professional delivery to your Chicago-area backyard — fee starts at $50 and varies by location

  2. Inflatable setup and safety staking included

  3. Full operational walkthrough

  4. Pickup and full teardown

  5. Safety Certified by SIOTO inspection on every unit

  6. 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.

How Much Does a Backyard Obstacle Course Rental Cost in Chicago?

From $599

Obstacle courses start from $599. Your quote reflects the course footprint, rental duration, and your delivery address.

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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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