BounceU Announces Grand Opening for Forks Location

BounceU, a party place for kids, has announced its grand opening at the new shopping center in .

The new BounceU will open Sunday with a grand opening from 1 to 4 p.m.

"Let's welcome our newest Forks business," Forks Township Supervisor David Billings said on his Facebook page.

BounceU has 10,000 square feet of giant interactive inflatable rides and games and hosts private party packages.

It is expected to employ 25 people, company officials said.

The site will be the first in the new Park Plaza, the former Laneco. Easton Hospital is also expected to open a wellness center there.

This will be the franchise's third location in the Lehigh Valley. The Forks layout will be similar to ones in South Whitehall Township and Bethlehem Township.

"Park Plaza is going to be one of the premier new shopping and recreation destinations in one of the fastest-growing communities in the region, and we’re excited to be part of it," said Mike Principato, owner of BounceU Lehigh Valley.

Besides birthday parties, BounceU also holds fundraisers to sport team parties.