Flying Squirrel Lutz vs Urban Air New Tampa: which wins for families?

Choosing between Flying Squirrel in Lutz and Urban Air in New Tampa is a good problem to have—both deliver wall-to-wall energy, heaps of variety, and the kind of post-play bedtime parents dream about. The difference comes down to the mix of attractions, how the ticket math works for your crew, and whether you want a “set it and forget it” party or a build-your-own bundle. Here’s a balanced look.

Attractions: two flavors of do-it-all fun

• Urban Air New Tampa offers a variety of attractions: Sky Rider (indoor zipline), Ropes Course, Flip/Spin Zone Bumper Cars, Leap of Faith, climbing walls, Wipeout, Warrior Course, Tubes (indoor playground), plus trampoline staples like APEX and ProZone (performance), Slam Dunk, Runway (tumble track), Dodgeball, and Battle Beam.
• Flying Squirrel Lutz has even more attractions: Freestyle and Performance Trampoline Courts, Airtrack, Airbag Launch Lanes, Stunt Jump Airbag, Dunk Hoops, Battlebeam, Slackline, Rope Swing, Trampoline Dodgeball, a dedicated Kiddie Trampoline Court (with dunk hoop and foam pit), Adventure Soft Playground, Aerial Silks, Extreme Traverse Climb, Valo Interactive Climbing Wall, a Zip Line, an Arcade, and the on-site Drey Café.

The verdict: Tie. However, if your group spans toddlers to teens—and you like coffee within arm’s reach—having everything under one roof at Flying Squirrel Lutz is hard to beat.

Related: Flying Squirrel photos that show why adults and kids love it here

Pricing and passes: where the numbers land

• Urban Air uses attraction-level passes: Deluxe (core trampolines/courses) for $24.99 and Ultimate (adds zipline, ropes, bumper cars, Leap of Faith, etc.) for $32.99. There’s a Shorty 40 price for little jumpers for $11.99 and a Parent Pass at 50% off the child’s attraction level.
• Flying Squirrel keeps it minute-based and simple: general admission is typically $19 (60 minutes), $24 (90), and $29 (120). Toddlers (6 and under) are $14/$19/$25—and that toddler rate is available all operating hours (not valid during Neon Lights). For frequent flyers, the 10-hour Family Pass ($150, shareable in the household) and 10-hour Toddler Pass ($98) make it easy to spread visits across the year. Flying Squirrel also offers discounts for military families, first responders and people with special needs. Side-by-side, families often find Flying Squirrel’s totals a touch lower. Add a snack from the café and you still feel on budget.

Glow nights and late-day energy

Flying Squirrel runs after-dark sessions that tweens and teens love. Flying Squirrel’s Neon Lights is a flat $30 for two hours on Friday and Saturday nights (9–11 pm). It’s predictable, easy to plan, and gets the weekend vibes just right.

Birthday parties (with prices): plug-and-play vs build-your-own

• Urban Air New Tampa structures parties around the same attraction levels as day passes.
  • Deluxe Party Bundle: $339 base price. Includes a party host (setup/cleanup), socks for jumpers, bottled water, tableware/balloons, party favor scratch-offs, a birthday T-shirt and Jump-Back Pass for the guest of honor, and “All Day Play” (capacity rules may limit time on peak days).
  • Ultimate Party Bundle: $415 base price. Includes everything in Deluxe, plus access to the premium attractions (zipline, ropes, bumper cars, Leap of Faith, climbing walls, etc.).
  • Party space and food: a table is included for two hours. Upgrading to a private room is typically +$50 and folds in two large pizzas and a private host; from there, you can add food/drink à la carte.
• Flying Squirrel Lutz kids birthday parties keep the format refreshingly straightforward: 2.5 hours total—2 hours of jump time + 30 minutes for cake and presents—with a dedicated host and downloadable invites, and you can schedule during Neon Lights at no extra charge.
  • Bounce & Soar: $350 (Mon–Thu) or $400 (Fri–Sun/holidays) for 10 guests; up to 12 more at +$35/person (Mon–Thu) or +$40/person (Fri–Sun) each. Includes two large pizzas and 10 bottled waters, a birthday crown and custom sign, colored plates/utensils, a Flying Squirrel H2O bottle, a plush mascot, and a free 1-hour jump pass for the guest of honor.
  • Bounce & Soar – VIP (private room): $400 (Mon–Thu) or $450 (Fri–Sun/holidays) for 10 guests; up to 12 more at +$40 (Mon–Thu) or +$45 (Fri–Sun) each. Adds a private party room; food/water and perks as above.

Quick read on value: If you’re willing to pay a little more to access all of the areas of the trampoline park, Urban Air is a good choice. At Flying Squirrel, guests have access to the full trampoline park and all of its attractions for a lower price.

The bottom line

On attractions, it’s basically a draw—both parks deliver huge variety and ridiculous fun. When you add up the totals, though, Flying Squirrel Lutz usually lands a little lower. So the tie-breaker is price, and Flying Squirrel Lutz becomes the easy call. Either way, the kids go home grinning—and sleep like rocks.

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