Built on Service Since 1993.

Our Story & Values

Jolly Jumps is a woman-owned local small business, rooted in Temecula and serving Southern California since 1993. Our story brings together dependable service, hands-on leadership, and a lasting curiosity for creating something new.

Woman-Owned Local Small Business Serving Since 1993 Hands-On Leadership

Built Together. Carried Forward.

Long before Jolly Jumps, Michael and Joy built a life around their love for one another, their family, and a shared willingness to work hard. They were a team in everyday life, and that partnership became the foundation for the business they would build together.

Jolly Jumps began in 1993. Michael and Joy purchased the company in 1997 and spent many years building it together. Equipment filled their home garage, and they handled deliveries, orders, and event preparations themselves while growing their team. Their commitment to dependable service, clean equipment, and treating people well shaped the standards we still follow today.

After Michael’s passing, Joy continued leading the company hands-on, honoring his memory through the care and commitment they brought to their work together. Today, Jolly Jumps remains a woman-owned business led by Joy Paul, CEO and Owner.

Joy stays closely involved in the daily work, from planning and client conversations to making decisions, solving problems, and supporting her team. Her vision is backed by tireless effort and a willingness to do the work that brings it to life. That personal commitment remains at the heart of the company’s growth, quality, innovation, and the fun we bring to our clients.

Michael and Joy together shortly after they met — Michael and Joy, shortly after they met.

Joy and Michael seated together in the late 1990s, during the early years of their work with Jolly Jumps — Together in the late 1990s, building Jolly Jumps.

Michael holding a key beside Joy as they celebrate a company building milestone — A new building and room for the company to grow.

Michael in his train engineer uniform beside the Jolly Express Trackless Train — Michael with the Jolly Express, a personal passion.

Joy speaking to employees in the warehouse beneath a presentation titled Remembering our roots — Joy sharing the company’s roots and values with the team.

“From the beginning, this company has been built on hard work, trust, follow-through, and a deep desire to serve people well.”

Joy Paul — CEO and Owner

Michael’s Passion. A Lasting Foundation.

A Passion That Still Moves Us

Michael loved bringing new attractions to our corner of the country, and he found just as much enjoyment in the work of getting them here. Building, learning, traveling, and working alongside others were part of what made this company meaningful to him.

Michael and a group reviewing the Jolly Express train during its building process — Inspecting and reviewing the train during the building process.

History Brought to Life

The Jolly Express Trackless Train was a personal passion. Michael wanted to honor our country’s rich history and the ingenuity of the Industrial Revolution. Modeled after the actual trains that once traveled through the Temecula Valley, his miniature trackless trains brought that interest to life in an experience families could share.

Michael standing beside his pickup truck and a trailer carrying a bungee trampoline — Michael on the road with the truck and bungee trampoline.

Finding Joy in the Work

Transporting equipment across the country was another part of the work he loved. The journey, the preparation, and the people involved mattered to him as much as the finished attraction. His enthusiasm helped shape a team that takes pride in the work and enjoys bringing it all together.

That spirit continues through Joy’s leadership and the people who carry it into our events today. The passion behind the scenes becomes the care, energy, and enjoyment our guests experience. It is a lasting part of what makes Jolly Jumps special.

Work. Learning. Community.

A Ripple of Opportunity

From the early days, Michael and Joy wanted Jolly Jumps to create work opportunities for the people around them. Friends, neighbors, and their own children worked as employees, learning alongside one another and helping bring events to life. Michael enjoyed teaching and sharing what he knew, and he welcomed opportunities for his grandchildren to help and learn, too.

Today, Joy feels blessed to see that impact reach across generations. Her children and grandchildren have had opportunities to work as employees alongside people from many other families in the community. What connects the team is the work: showing up, learning, helping one another, and taking pride in a job done well.

The impact of that work reaches beyond a party or a delivery. It helps people develop skills, provide for loved ones, and build lasting relationships. Joy carries that responsibility into her daily decisions, working to sustain a dependable workplace and create meaningful opportunities for the people who rely on it.

Local Roots. New Ideas.

A Place Where Ideas Grow

Jolly Jumps has been a starting point for new attractions, educational experiences, and ways to serve events. That spirit of innovation continues through the brands and experiences connected to our company.

Jolly Express

Michael’s trackless train project connected a memorable family attraction with the railroad history of the Temecula Valley.

Explore the Jolly Express →

SchoolSide

Hands-on educational experiences bring discovery and participation directly to schools, helping students connect learning with real experiences.

Explore SchoolSide →

Traveling Tidepools

Mobile marine experiences bring live sea life and ocean discovery to schools, community gatherings, and special events.

Explore Traveling Tidepools →

Express Events

Event rentals, attractions, entertainment, and food services come together to support corporate, community, and special events.

Explore Express Events →

What Our Values Look Like

Our values guide the everyday details: how we prepare equipment, communicate with customers, support our coworkers, and take responsibility for our work.

Dependability

We plan carefully, show up prepared, and take our commitments seriously. Following through matters, whether we are helping with a backyard birthday or a large community celebration.

Clear Communication

We work to make expectations clear, answer questions, and keep customers and coworkers informed. Good planning starts with listening and paying attention to the details.

Care & Quality

Clean, disinfected equipment and professional presentation are part of the standard we work to uphold. We care about how our equipment arrives and how our team represents the company.

Integrity

We value honesty, accountability, and doing the right thing. That includes taking responsibility for our work and addressing concerns with respect and a willingness to help.

Kindness & Respect

How people are treated matters. We aim to bring patience, courtesy, and consideration to our interactions with customers, guests, teammates, and the communities we serve.

Teamwork

Great events take people working together. We value a willingness to help where needed, share knowledge, learn new skills, and support one another in getting the job done well.

Care for Our People

Our commitment to care extends to the people who work here and the families who depend on them. We want team members to feel supported, valued, and encouraged as they learn and grow.

That care goes hand in hand with professional expectations: dependability, accountability, clear communication, and respect for one another. We believe a strong team helps us serve our customers well.

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YOUR Trusted PARTNER IN FUN for more than 30 years.

For more than 30 years, Jolly Jumps has been helping schools, cities, churches, companies, HOAs, and families throw unforgettable events across Southern California. From San Diego to Orange County, Los Angeles, the Inland Empire, Temecula, Murrieta, Menifee, Lake Elsinore, Riverside, Orange County, San Diego County, and beyond, we provide party rentals and event rentals that are fun, reliable, clean, and professionally handled from start to finish.

We offer one of the largest selections of bounce houses, water slides, obstacle courses, carnival rides, trackless trains, rock climbing walls, carnival games, interactive attractions, characters, entertainers, outdoor movie nights, and unique experiences anywhere in Southern California. Looking for something extra? We also offer one-of-a-kind attractions like the Traveling Tidepool, laser tag, mobile escape rooms, Ferris wheels, snow play, and more.

Every piece of equipment is inspected, disinfected, and cleaned before and after each rental. Our office team is known for being meticulous with planning, timing, and event details, and our drivers maintain a 99% on-time arrival record. We handle delivery and setup, include essentials like extension cords and stakes or sandbags when needed, and provide 24/7 on-call support to help keep your event smooth, safe, and stress-free.

When people search for party rentals in Southern California, bounce house rentals near me, water slide rentals, event rentals, carnival rides, or corporate event entertainment, they choose Jolly Jumps because we do more than drop off equipment, we help bring the whole event to life.