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Where a wholesale furniture warehouse once operated, children will soon soar down giant slides, navigate ninja warrior courses and bounce across trampolines in one of North Texas' most ambitious indoor recreation ventures.
11 MAX Indoor Fun Park is preparing to open in the former Rainbow Trade Mart building at 4355 Lyndon B Johnson Freeway, transforming 33,000 square feet of second-floor warehouse space into what owner YuXiong Wang calls "Urban Air on steroids."
The facility, which completed a seven-month renovation, represents the franchise's first U.S. location. Wang said the project took nearly two years of preparation, including working with Farmers Branch to secure zoning changes and create a 32-foot-high space for the park's towering attractions.
"It's intimidating how big it is," Wang said. "A lot of kids, when they come in here, they feel shocked because it's so huge."
The venue's scale enables attractions rarely seen together under one roof. Two timed ninja warrior courses challenge visitors to race through obstacles. A massive Super Mario-themed climbing wall mechanically pushes climbers out as they ascend. Trampoline areas include dodgeball courts and wipeout zones. Two tube slides tower over the space.
For younger children, a dedicated toddler area features soft play equipment and a spinning carousel. An innovative sand pit uses foam pellets instead of traditional sand, allowing kids to dig and play without the mess.
Six themed party rooms accommodate private events, three featuring specialty neon wallpaper that transforms under black light. An artist painted murals throughout the facility, including the entrance's UFO-themed reception desk.
Interior designer Annette Bajema, who consulted on the project, said she welcomed the opportunity to work on something dedicated purely to fun. She had driven past the Rainbow Warehouse building since childhood.
"This would have absolutely been the coolest thing when I was a kid," Bajema said.
The facility can accommodate 200 to 800 visitors, though Wang said the park will limit capacity to around 300 for two-hour sessions. Admission costs $27.99 for two hours, while toddlers pay $12.99.
A food court will serve pizza, chicken wings and other finger foods once kitchen permits are finalized. Wang said the kitchen should open within two to three weeks after the park's grand opening.
Community response has exceeded expectations even before the official opening. The park has already sold 3,000 presale tickets in three weeks, and February party room bookings have filled almost immediately. Sarah Beltrand, Wang's sister-in-law and a mother of four, visited the park last month during a preview with her children ages 4 to 9.
"My kids loved it," Beltrand said. "We were there for three hours, and my kids hadn't eaten dinner yet. And those guys don't miss a meal or a snack."
Beltrand said the location's highway access makes it convenient for families throughout the region. She said the facility's variety impressed her most, from the foam beam where visitors joust with cushioned pillars to the moving obstacle course reminiscent of video game platforms.
"It is the coolest trampoline park I've ever been to in my life," she said. "I didn't even know that you could have all the things that they have."
Wang chose Farmers Branch for its demographics and accessibility. The building's prominence along LBJ Freeway and its high ceilings made it ideal for the park's large-scale attractions.
Wang said he plans to expand in a second phase that will incorporate artificial intelligence and virtual reality technology, though he declined to share specific details. The franchise model remains under evaluation for potential U.S. expansion.
Beyond entertainment, Wang said 11 MAX Indoor Fun Park plans to host fundraisers, military appreciation days and exclusive sessions for children with disabilities. The park has already partnered with Farmers Branch Animal Shelter and Frisco rescue organizations. Wang, a foster parent for puppies and dogs, said community engagement is central to the business model.
"We really love our community," Wang said. "We want to be the golden retriever for Farmers Branch."
The park anticipates opening within the next two weeks, pending final city inspections.
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