my daughter still loves it here (age 12) and it definitely helps her get the wiggles out before bed.read more

Took my niece and nephews here the day after Christmas. There was a steady flow of kids coming and…read moregoing but it didn't feel busy. There's lots of room to run around and not feel crowded which is a plus, especially the day after Christmas. I liked that the lines were short waits to help kids maximize the fun. They require everyone participating to get Urban Air socks (they're like thinner hospital socks with grip at the bottom) as no shoes are allowed for play. The socks were helpful in reducing slips but the two times it was annoying was when you needed to go to the bathroom and when riding the slide the grip on the socks made sliding down hard. Staff was relatively friendly and handled kids and adults well when strapping on harnesses. I purchased the group play pass which included 3 kids and 2 adults + socks, 1 large 1 topping pizza, 3 small icees and 2 sodas for about $130 after tax. It was fun for kids and participating adults. If you're purchasing tickets and socks individually it gets expensive fast so consider the group play pass. For the cost of one adult and two kids, socks, pizza and drinks it was only about $30 difference so it's definitely more bang for your buck. When buying tickets online it makes you choose a date and time but I had called and confirmed you aren't stuck with that time and the tickets are valid for 90 days or 1 year (the staff I spoke with couldn't recall). If you're worried about weight or height restrictions there's a minimum height for certain activities but there isn't a listed max so just keep in mind that these are designed for kids so even at my short stature (5'2") I had to crouch a bit for some things. For weight capacity for trampolines they said it's 250lbs and for harness activities it's 230lbs. With that said I think there needs more supervision both from parents and staff. There were lots of little ones running around unsupervised and staff are really only located at harness activities. One younger boy had wiped out in the ball pit against the edge for entry/exit. It is padded but a hard and fast fall will hurt. I asked if he was okay and he said yes but he looked again he was bleeding from the mouth. I had to locate both the adult he came with and then a worker since some of the balls had blood on it. The worker had notified someone on a walkie talkie but I don't think anything was done about the bloodied balls.

Went today and had a great time. My 12 year old son had a blast, as did I!…read more Check in was simple: scan QR to sign the waiver, buy ticket and socks, grab a mat and start sliding! Will you get bumped and knocked around on the slides?, a little. Did it dampen our experience?, nope! There are maybe 14-15 slides, a kiddie area, 2 basketball courts, a dodgeball court and a zipline/swing area. Plenty to keep us occupied for a couple of hours. It was very busy, but we didn't wait more than a minute or two for our turn. Lots of seating options, a decent concession stand and an area for parties. We will definitely return!

We had a fun time here! I brought my 4yo nephew, my brother in law, and my 1.5yo niece here as a…read moregift to my nephew. Things to know: Doorbusting worked great for us! We got some time there before all the crowds arrived: after our first hour there, it started to get busy. I will say: this is borderline for 4yos. He was quite scared of how big the slides were so we didn't ride them until the second half of our time. You know your child best: if you think they might be scared, this probably isn't a good fit! The slides are REALLY tall - lots of stairs so be prepared! You have to buy the grippy socks they sell, you have to slide down face first on your stomach alone. Important to note that you won't be able to slide *with* your child if they're scared. I learned that if you as the adult aren't riding the slides, you don't have to buy a pass. That would make a huge difference and we'll skip the adult ticket next time! They have some stuff for kids under 4: a play area mainly. But again, better for older kids. Besides slides, they also have an arcade, bouncy ball courts, a zipline, and a swing into a foam pit. But definitely the highlight is the slides - they are quite a thrill! Best for adventurous and thrill-seeking kids!

Today is opening day for this new indoor playground in the south metro! I went with my daughter and…read moreniece (both 5 years old) as well as a friend with her 5 year old. The space is clean and has a few bonus amenities, like a baby bottle warmer and sink in the main area. There's about 10 small tables for kids and parents to sit at for lunch. The play equipment is perfect, with lots of different types of climbing surfaces, tunnels, slides, swinging things, and more. There is also a lovely area for smaller kiddos, a building area, and an open space with balls. There are also a bunch of cubbies to put your stuff in. Day passes are a bit steep but the monthly pass is a good deal if you think you'll come 3+ times a month. We will definitely be back! One recommendation - add wifi! Would be great for days when school is closed and parents want to get some work done.

My son had so much fun here! He's almost 2.5 and ran around getting all of his energy out. He…read morenapped for a good bit afterwards. It was imo overwhelmingly packed though, I'm not sure if there's a capacity limit or not here. Every table was taken and it did get chaotic. Overall, a cool place to have in the south of the metro to let the kiddos run off some energy. I saw a nice setup for a birthday party as well. Lots of cool slides and things to keep a toddler busy.

This place is fantastic! It's a bit pricey, but it's definitely worth it. And guess what? Adults…read morecan join in the fun too! The cost is around $22 per kid and $10 for an adult. You can opt for a one-hour pass instead of an all-day pass, but they reserve the right to kick you out. They don't strictly enforce this rule, but it's more of an honor system. They do have some decent food options, including pizza and chicken tenders. Many people bring their own coffee, so I don't see why you couldn't bring your own lunch, if you're feeling discreet. There are also party rooms available for around $350 for a party, which doesn't include sodas and two large pizzas! Overall, this place is great for kids aged 3 to 12. I recommend arriving early, around noon, as the number of kids triples during that time. The place is very clean and spacious, with everything big enough for adults to help the kids if needed.

This place was absolutely fantastic! I took a group of kids (5-8yrs old) here and they had an…read moreabsolute blast! There is so much to do - climbing, balancing, jumping etc. I wanted to leave a review especially to point out how accommodating they were. A child of ours was very nervous/anxious to come in due to the music inside (he is pretty sensitive to loud noise). One of the workers came over to us while we were waiting outside the main doors. He gave us wristbands and chatted for a bit. He said he could turn down the music so our child would be more comfortable. It was so kind and thoughtful! Thank you, Lava Island EP!

This facility is brand new, and the people working there are really nice. The gym is open as a…read morewalking track twice a week, but you have to sign up for it, either online or in person. They even know exactly how many times around the track makes a mile. There were hardly any people there when we were there. So great to have this facility in Northeast!

This recreation center opened in March or April 2018, and it's so clean and modern with lots of…read moreindoor & outdoor amenities. It's easy to find and park at, next to the Jim Lupient Water Park off of Johnson. I come here for free community yoga on Tuesdays, led by the generous instructor Tatum Fjerstad. She's real af and her practice is super-relatable and not all wishy-washy. We practice in the large & bright gym, or right outside. You can see the skyline from the fields! There are other community programs offered here for all ages, from dance classes for the kiddos, to walking groups, to zumba, to senior wellness classes. I've thought about renting the kitchen or craft room in the future for get-togethers. A potluck after hitting the waterpark would be make a swell summer day! Here are all of their amenities per MPRB website: INDOOR Air Conditioned Community Kitchen Game Area - Table Tennis and Foosball Gymnasium Meeting Room Multipurpose Room Walking Track OUTDOOR Baseball Field Basketball Court Drinking Fountain Football Field Grill Picnic Area Playground/Tot Lot Restroom Facility Soccer Field Softball Field Tennis Court Walking Path Water Park

He Said: We came here because a one day pass is included as…read morepart of the MN Explorer Pass (I highly recommend getting the pass, too). This place is great. It's pretty easy to find and grab a parking spot. The owners are awesome-- they own the Milwaukee and Woodbury location, too. Plenty of things to do for my 7 and 4 year old. I am glad to see there are places that are catered for children with additional needs, but is welcoming to all people. Pros: - Clean - Reasonably priced - Nice owner Cons: - Both MN locations are based on the east side of the metro

My six year olds review: "grippy socks: yes. Spinning stuff: yes. Zip line: yes. Trampoline: yes…read more Climbing wall: yes." He likes it!

After finding Bryant overrun with children, our hiking led us in a direction that somehow dumped us…read moreoff at Lone Lake Park. It was especially cool since we hadn't seen a bathroom since Bryant and their facilities were nice (besides some amateur artist using her permanent marker for evil purposes). Upon my initial look over, I saw ideal picnic shelters, a small playground, and basketball hoops, and of course, a pristine view of the lake and a dock for further inspection (and Instagramming). It isn't a big lake by any means, but the trails around it provide a good shaded hike that are also mildly challenging--my Fitbit sent me a notification I hit 50 flights of stairs climbed from going from Bryant to Lone Lake and back. Clean facilities (water and bathrooms), pretty views, and good trails? Check, check, and check.

We have been here in early spring and hiked up the hills, pretty steep and into the woods, and then…read morethe kids slid down just on their snowpants. Fun! They have a covered picnic area with 4- 6 tables, lots of playground equipment including an adaptive swing. The kids have gone out on the dock and fished, a small cute lake. This place usually isn't too busy which is nice but in the summer there tends for be local camps using the area, but still plenty of wide open green space for all to share.

We absolutely love this indoor soft play place for our toddler! So much fun. It's free and cleaned…read moredaily. He gets to run around and get his energy out. A good place for him to socialize with other littles, and switch up for some indoor fun during the long Minnesotan winters. We can shop around and get lunch after, so it's convenient for all.

One of my go to when the weather starts to get cold or on a rainy day…read more It's a nice play area with soft foam slides or water skis, boats and tunnels. They have a few little creatures for kids to climb and slide. It's a nice enclosed area with seating around the perimeter along the windows and wall. It can be very slippery with socks on and that is required. No good or drinks allowed but of course there is always someone that will break the rules. It's nice because you don't have to pay. Them there's a little arcade of riding toys outside as well as a train ride that is available to go around on the first level by Kohl's. They have a stroller parking right outside the play area and so the room is not crowded. It's clean for the most part.