Big Air Trampoline Park Reopens, Boosting Downtown Del Rio Activity

Big Air Trampoline Park reopened its doors to the public with a grand re-opening and ribbon cutting at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, January 5, 2026. The event at 501 E 6th Street in Del Rio combined formal business recognition with family-focused programming including a Winter Launch, hourly giveaways, competitions throughout the day, and a kids face painting station. The first 50 children in attendance received free t-shirts.

Organized by the local Chamber of Commerce, the ribbon cutting served both ceremonial and practical objectives: to celebrate the relaunch of a downtown recreation venue and to signal a renewed anchor for pedestrian activity along East 6th Street. Chamber-hosted openings typically aim to attract families and local shoppers, giving nearby retailers and restaurants a boost in customer traffic during the event and potentially in subsequent weeks.

From an economic perspective, reopening a family-oriented attraction can have several local effects. Short-term impacts include incremental spending on concessions, rentals and adjacent businesses as visitors arrive; promotional elements such as hourly giveaways and competitions are designed to lengthen visits and increase incidental purchases. In the medium term, the park’s regular programming creates predictable demand that can support part-time employment for teens and young adults and steady patronage for nearby small businesses. For a county still adjusting to seasonal consumption patterns after the holidays, an early January reopening helps inject discretionary dollars into the local economy when demand often softens.

The park’s location on East 6th Street positions it as part of downtown Del Rio’s retail and services corridor. By hosting family activities and community events, Big Air can serve as a destination for weekend outings and birthday parties, drawing visitors from across Val Verde County and neighboring areas. Sustained scheduling of competitions and special promotions is likely to determine how much of that traffic becomes recurring business rather than a one-time spike.

For residents seeking to visit or plan events, Big Air’s re-opening provides another local option for family recreation. The Chamber’s involvement signals continued public-private coordination to promote downtown vitality, and the event highlighted how small-scale leisure investments can play a role in broader efforts to sustain local commerce and community life.