'Extreme' recreation park coming to 280

Trampolines, rock walls, a flying trapeze, slacklines and an obstacle course - all are in store for U.S. 280 in 2017.

CircusTrix, a national company which owns the AirWalk in Lee Branch, has announced its intention to replace the trampoline arena with Next Levl, a larger facility with more "extreme recreation" options, located at the intersection of U.S. 280 and Highway 119.

CEO Case Lawrence said the facility will be 30,000 square feet, roughly three times larger than AirWalk, which will close when the Next Levl opens in early 2017. Next Levl will include Cirque du Soleil trampolines, bouldering and rock climbing, an American Ninja Warrior course, parkour course, aerial silks, flying trapeze and slacklines.

"CircusTrix parks are built with people of all ages in mind and include a wide variety of activities—some more suited for young children and others for the teenage [and] young adult crowd. Our parks are very inclusive and we want everyone to have a good time," Lawrence said.

Lawrence said this will be the first time some of these activities have been commercially available in Alabama. There will also be special programs such as fitness classes, Family Night, Kid Jump, Club Night for teenagers and College Night.

According to a press release, Next Levl should be completed in January 2017, but a grand opening date has not been set. Visit circustrix.com for more information.