Bounce House Rentals in Burlingame

Yes — but only at Washington Park (850 Burlingame Avenue), with a picnic-area reservation, and the inflatable must be 13×13 feet or smaller. No other Burlingame city park allows inflatables. The 13×13 cap rules out combo bounce-and-slide units, water slides, and obstacle courses — those are backyard-only in Burlingame. Reservations: picnics@burlingame.org or (650) 558-7300.

City policy specific to Washington Park's picnic-area footprints. Standard residential bouncers are usually 13×13 or 15×15; the smaller 13×13 units fit Burlingame's cap. If your event needs a larger combo or obstacle unit, plan a backyard setup or look at San Mateo (16×16 cap, $90 county fee) or San Bruno's Beckner Shelter at City Park.

Acoustic music only — no amplified sound, no DJ, no powered speakers. This applies to all Burlingame city parks, including Washington Park. Conversation-volume Bluetooth speakers and acoustic instruments are typically fine, but no DJ setups. For an amplified-music party, host at home or in a neighboring city.

Burlingame residents can reserve up to one year in advance with proof of residency (driver's license, state ID, or utility bill). Non-residents are limited to 90 days in advance. Spring and summer Saturday reservations at Washington Park book quickly — reserve as early as your residency status allows.

Cancel 14+ days before your event: full refund minus the $8 processing fee. Cancel 73 hours to 14 days before: 50% penalty plus the $8 fee. Cancel less than 72 hours before: no refund unless the picnic area is re-booked by another renter. Plan accordingly with weather forecasts.

No city permit required for inflatables on private residential property in Burlingame. The 13×13 size cap, amplified-music rule, and 9 PM closing time are city-park-specific — backyard parties have no such restrictions. Most Easton Drive lots and Burlingame Hills properties fit a 15×15 standard bouncer; deeper flat lots fit combo and water slide units.

A standard bounce house in Burlingame runs $165–$265 for a full day with delivery and setup. Combo units (bounce + slide, backyard only here) are $295–$450; water slides (backyard only) are $315–$525; obstacle courses (backyard only) are $395–$750. Pricing matches the Peninsula range. For Washington Park, add the picnic reservation fee and $8 processing fee.

All Burlingame city parks close at 9 PM. Plan on wrapping your event by 8:30 PM to give vendors time for takedown and cleanup before the gates close. Late-evening summer parties don't work at Washington Park — for an after-dark event, host in your backyard.

No motor vehicles inside Burlingame parks. Vendor delivery happens at the curb or a designated loading area, and crews carry equipment to the picnic site. This adds setup time — expect crews to arrive 1–1.5 hours before the event start, especially for larger events. Confirm the access point with your vendor when you reserve the picnic site.

September is the warmest, most fog-free month on the Peninsula — typically the most reliable for outdoor inflatables. July and August have mid-morning marine-layer fog (clears by noon), so plan for 1 PM+ start times. October is also good. November through April: weather is unreliable, plan a backup or a backyard tent setup.

No. Alcohol is prohibited at all Burlingame parks, including private events at reserved picnic sites. Bring food, non-alcoholic beverages, decorations, and your inflatable — and save the wine for the after-party at home.