# Makeshift Home Roller Coasters This Father Made a Fully Functioning Roller Coaster in His Home By Michael Baxter | Published 2014-04-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-roller-coaster References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2014/04/27/This-Man-Is-Building-a-Roller-Coaster-in-His-Backyard/) & [coasterdad](http://www.coasterdad.com/) As a child, I'm sure many of us thought about how amazing having a [home roller coaster](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skeeball-arcade-games) would be. Well, this father decided to give his kids that reality by creating a fully functioning roller coaster in his backyard. The whole project is called Coaster Dad and it's a labor of love between a father, Will Pemble, and his son Lyle. Why watch Saturday morning cartoons when you can wake up and go into your backyard to have some [outdoor fun](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-boulder-park) on your own personal roller coaster? The coaster is mainly made of wood with some metal pieces, including the rollers and the multi-axis steering system. If you were ever trying to have the [best birthday party](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beast-land-theme-park) ever, then this would be the best way to start. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **DIY Home Amusement Parks:** Creating custom home amusement parks with attractions such as roller coasters, haunted houses, and water slides using DIY techniques. - **At-home Entertainment:** Innovating new ways to bring exciting entertainment into people's homes, including virtual reality experiences and interactive exhibits. - **Outdoor Adventure Zones:** Designing outdoor spaces for adventure, including ziplines, treehouses, and rope courses for families and individuals alike. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Improvement:** Home improvement retailers can capitalize on this DIY trend to offer specialized equipment, supplies, and services to create these amusement parks at home. - **Entertainment:** Entertainment venues can create more immersive and interactive experiences to differentiate themselves and attract visitors. - **Outdoor Recreation:** Outdoor recreation companies can create specialized adventure zones for families and individuals, or offer rental equipment and services to create a custom outdoor experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Customizable Roller Coaster Simulators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roco-roller-coaster-simulator.md) - [DIY Life-Size Tanks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nd-woodworking-art.md) - [Gravy-Themed Roller Coasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-gravy.md) - [Rugged All-Terrain Rollerblades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allterrain-rollerblades.md) - [Inverted Roller Coasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/busch-gardens.md) - [Cardboard Airplane Builds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-airplane.md) - [Hypnotic Mechanical Marble Runs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marble-track.md) - [DIY All-Terrain Tanks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allterrain-tank.md) - [Rideable Sandcastle Courses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rideable-sandcastle-course.md)