Staff friendly. Clean, nice hot water. Sometimes the light on the timer go out too soon and you are…read moreleft in the dark. Nice lockers, Have to pay for a membership They are on the Silver Sneakers if that is on your insurance.

The William R Talley Recreation Center is location in Downtown Frederick. From the outside, it…read morelooks fairly majestic. It looks almost castle-esk. Actually, just having looked back at pictures, it is very CASTLE - esk. It's practically a large castle. So, you get into the center and it's more like a large gym space though. The ceiling is very high which is nice- makes the room very airy. I was here for the Maryland Ensemble Theater's Retro Prom. They decorated the place nicely. And the venue seems like it could easily fit 500 people reception style. There is a lack of parking, but the large expansive room makes up for it. If memory serves me right, there were basketball hoops attached to the ceiling. It is very much like a gym feel. There are fields around the building. A great large event venue in a town where not many at all exist.

My partner and I had an amazing time at this petting zoo…read more There were horses, goats (like 30!), baby piglets, mama cow and calf that was born just that week, rabbits, llamas, emus, peacocks, turtles, and more! The farmers were knowledgeable and friendly teens/young adults. They were very sweet to the children and ensured that all the kids could pet the baby goat born that week. The best part of our visit was being followed around by Dolly, a goat that roamed the premises, scavenging for leftover corn and dropped treats.

I've been here a few times now and my toddler loves it every time. He especially loves the tractor…read moreyou can sit on (if you have a tractor loving kiddo)! This year, they had a great deal on Groupon, which comes with a tractor ride around the farm. There's plenty of animals to look at, from baby pigs, horses, donkeys, turkeys, goats, a camel, dogs, etc. Friendly staff, clean bathrooms (yup, you heard that right), and plenty of places to sit to snack. I've also seen a few families host birthday parties here!

Love meland!! We aren't local but drove here looking for something fun to do with my niece. It was…read morea hot day and this indoor space was perfect. We got here Saturday at 10 AM right when they open and the place was a little busy at first and then pretty busy probably like 50 people total (parents with kids - there was a bday party) But there are still a lot of space to move around with parents and the kids. I was able to interact with her on pretty much everything going up and down the slide climbing ropes, playing with giant Legos and the ball pit. it was so much fun. Our niece is 2 and the big kids were super respectful of her speed on the larger equipment. This place is socks only and it was super clean! Our white socks were still pretty white when we got home. Staff was very friendly!

staff pay more attention to there phones then servicing you upfront and alot of the equipment has…read moreduck tape on it so you can tell the place isn't being kept up. Not to mention i didn't see anyone cleaning anything the whole time we were there.

This playground is so cool! Everything has a fairytale theme and such fun playground equipment for…read morekids. So many slides, climbing options, swings, and more. We had about 2 hours of fun and my kids could have stayed longer. It's not far from the heart of Frederick. Enjoy some play ground time and then go get dinner on the Main Street.

This is an accessible playground in Frederick MD, in memory of Sophie and Madigan. Plenty of…read moreparking. It's got four different kinds of swings and different play structures to include kids of all abilities. The bathroom even has an adult sized changing table. There are trash cans and benches and overall it is well maintained. There is really no shaded area to speak of which is something to consider for sunny days.

We love this place year round! We have a 4 & 5 year old so there is plenty for them to do in the…read morearcade and laser tag inside during those cold or rainy days. Then we love the mini golf & updated rides now that the weather has warmed up. I love that they serve local beers also, so my husband and I can have a drink, order some really good BBQ at their restaurant & let the kids play for hours. I also noticed they keep it very clean, which is something I like to look out for with young kids. We wish there were more places like this in the area!

My grandson had a fantastic time for the days we were there. He especially like the laser tag. We…read moreyou get there early you can enjoy the park. The prizes are cheap and who needs candy as surprises. UCK. We the camps book for the day; they do not watch their children, the children are rude, love to bully the other children, steal their cards, no self control especially the boys kept grabbing and pinching their penis. Loud, while skipping the line and the counselors are the worst, watching them skip the line until you say something to the children. But I did not let them spoil ur fun. The counselors do not dress appropriately nor dress covered up; the are fat out of shape and on their phones the whole time never keeping up with the children beware who is around your rude children. Parents stop working all the time and take the time to be with your children they are horrible and all you are doing is dropping them off so we can deal with them is why they world is in such bad shape. Other than that the food was simple. But laser tag was so much fun. The games updated. Bathrooms were clean until the camps kids arrived. Teach your children to clean after themselves they are not at home. A sad generation coming behind us. But overall a fun place. And the ride experts were well mannered. I would go again. Parents be responsible for your children And do ore with them. Please teach them so manners and the camp counselors.

You simply MUST visit Grasshopper Grove if you have young children! It is, without a doubt, one of…read morethe most thoughtfully designed indoor play spaces I've ever seen. From the moment you walk in, you can tell how much heart and creativity Tiffany has poured into every detail. Instead of screens and technology, children are encouraged to use their imaginations through beautifully designed real-world play spaces. My son could have spent hours exploring the café, bakery, pizza shop, grocery store, kitchen, vet clinic, auto shop and garage, garden with a campfire, and so much more. Every corner invites creativity, problem-solving, and pretend play. As a mom, I also appreciated all of the little details. The facility is cleanly, with comfortable adult seating, a coloring table, and even a child-sized bathroom that made potty breaks and handwashing easy for my son. Their "Yuck Bucket" policy is reassuring, where any toy that ends up in a child's mouth is put by parents or caregivers for staff to sanitizing and shows how seriously they take cleanliness. Before each play session ends, they give a 10-minute warning and encourage the children to help clean up, teaching responsibility and teamwork in such a positive way. Grasshopper Grove also offers fantastic summer camps and Kindermusik classes, a research-based program that combines music, movement, stories, instruments, and play to support children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. The staff is incredibly warm, welcoming, and genuinely adds to the magic of this special place. You can pay for one time visit at a very reasonable rate or sign up for a membership for greater savings. Needless to say, we'll be celebrating my son's 4th birthday here! If you're looking for a place where your child can unplug, use their imagination, learn through play, and simply be a kid, Grasshopper Grove is an absolute gem. We can't wait to go back!

Lots of cute toys here to play with but I have to admit that I think the price is too high for the…read moreexperience given that they have pretty strict timings for how long you can play. Be sure you check their play drop in schedule before you go because otherwise you may get a short amount of time in before they end the session - which tbh I find odd. I also have to say that my child and every friend's child I know who has gone here gets sick EVERY time they visit. To be clear, we go to the library, multi play spaces, and this is the only place that I can guarantee we are ill after. Every. Time. It makes me feel like they rely too much on parents cleaning up or putting things in a yuck bucket versus actually disinfecting the place. They honestly might benefit from getting rid of some of their toys in this case - to make it easier to keep clean. The space is cute and I appreciate the variety they have, but due to the above mentioned, we will likely not return again.

Really neat park. Lots to see. Fantastic day outside with the kids. They had a blast around the…read morepond and spotted a bunch of turtles.

This park is a nice use of an old industrial space, which seems to have included a quarry, a mill,…read moreand a watercress farm, at minimum. Numerous kid-friendly facilities, both outdoor but also an indoor nature center were available. There were plenty of live nonhuman animals and some chatty humans inside the nature center, which is now open on weekends. The sights on the outdoor trails were numerous, and tables to eat at were plentiful. All the facilities were clean and new. As a play date for kiddos (not mine), it was very impressive.

We've been members here for about a year and we used to love it and I don't know if it changed…read moremanager or something but the past 2 months it has been absolutely awful. The kids do too. Are the attendants are not paying attention at all and there's no attendance where other attractions should be open. The ball pit has been closed for literally like 3 weeks and it took us 45 minutes to get two slices of pizza and some chicken nuggets the other day and they were not apologetic at all. They literally just forgot our order.

The good: the price, we appreciated that adults who were not participating did not have to pay. The…read morezip-line was really cool, and the place was not crowded. The okay: some of the staff seemed to be okay with being at work. The place was fairly clean and staff were cleaning throughout our visit. The food was hot, just not tasty. The fries and chicken tasted like freezer burn. I received part of my order within a few minutes; the other park took about 40 minutes. The "do-betters": Customer service is important! The checkin process was confusing and the person (wearing a night scarf) did not seem to want to help. Every patron should be treated like it's the first visit. We were dismissed so we went to another line- much better. You MUST keep eyes on your little ones. The only safety people we saw were the ones who put on the harnesses. Again, we went to a second person to have the harness double checked. I would return. However, I'll be sure to eat before, and I'll be prepared to completely monitor my little one. I gave 3 stars because the children enjoyed themselves.

To say that Chikitaki is really good would be a gross understatement. They were phenomenal…read more Everybody kept coming up and telling me it was the best kids party ever. They showed up on time. There were costume changes, bubbles, a light show, music, a puppet show, the list goes on and on. The adults enjoyed it just as much if not more than the adults. I always try to top the year before with my son's birthdays parties but there is no way to top Chikitaki so I guess I'll be seeing them again next year. I'll definitely be seeing them again next year.

Yes ole Uncle Derryk is once again at another birthday celebration with close friends and a lot of…read morelittle kiddies all over the place laughing and running and playing like no tomorrow all to celebrate a second birthday for my very good friends little girl. Why all of this fun you ask well it's because they have a great team of party entertainment to cheer them on and actually they (particularly one of the gals who looks like actress Maria Conchita Alonso back in the day) is dressed kinda of like a cheerleader complete with Go-Go boots which gives adults like me something to enjoy. They provide music, songs, professional DJ, party lights, clowns, costume characters, face painting, contest and games, photography, puppet shows, and a whole lot more for up to a couple of hours to give your little ones a party to remember. I must say that they did wrangle up all the kids and kept them entertained for a long time well at least they weren't jumping on me and I got a chance to eat some food. They gave a nice interactive show involving all the kids and kept them busy. A few tears came about when Elmo came out, always same reactions with Santa too. They watch them on TV and in the picture books but yet face to face with the characters they get scared....... I don't get it..... anyway my friends thought that they were great I thought that they put on a nice show for the children everybody was happy. They arrived on time did a great job and I don't think their prices were too high at all but they have different packages available so adjustments are made to suite the needs of the event. So good entertainment group for kids at least 2 and up they also adjust activities to medium age of the party goers and they even get the adults involve with the little games too so be ready to look crazy but it's all good.

We booked Tim for my 9 year old daughter's birthday and I can't recommend this experience enough…read more He was right on time, organized, efficient, knowledgeable and just an all around good guy. He was fantastic with the kids and really kept them engaged and excited for the full hour. My daughter said this was her best birthday yet.

Can't say enough good things about Tim and his gems truck! He was very responsive to my questions,…read moregreat with the kids, accommodating, and the kids had so much fun. All the kids at my daughters' party loved the mining experience and learning about their treasures. He was able to share little tidbits and facts with the kids about their treasure. He was patient with the giddy kids and all ages as well. His truck is awesome, which he shared that he made all by himself as a retired carpenter. He came in advance and was all set to go once the party started. Thank you Tim, for your gems truck and this awesome experience. Parents of kids who attended the party told me their kids were talking about the mining experience for days. His prices are affordable and he comes to you. I definitely recommend booking Tim's Gems for a party.