Adj: Impressive, Informational, Innovative, and Incredibly Interesting!…read more Another visit to the RUEC, which is the Roseville Utility Exploration Center. It is located next to Martha Riley Library, one of 3 City of Roseville libraries and the newest one. The RUEC is pretty cool and admission is free. We like to come by every once in awhile because they have changing exhibits, but their permanent displays are informative and interesting too. As an environmentally minded person, I try to conserve, but how do you know what to do and what is worth your effort and what doesn't make much of a difference? The RUEC has quite a few exhibits on how to conserve energy, water, and how to minimize our impact on the planet including garbage disposal (that often end up in landfill more than anywhere else), recycling, being conscientious in our resource usage by setting our thermostats properly, cycling our ACs, replace or clean air filters regularly, install a programmable thermostat, and properly insulating and weatherizing your house down to HVAC ducts! There's even information on where our stormwater and runoffs go (which affect our fish and other wildlife), how much energy different specific kitchen appliances use, not putting grease/oil down the drain, vacuum the coils on our fridge 2x's a year to keep our fridges efficient, thinking about the temp and weather when considering what to cook (don't run your oven on hot days), installing energy efficient fixtures/bulbs, and only doing laundry and dishes with full loads so as to maximize efficient when washers and dishwashers. These are things many people don't know or haven't thought about. Overall, the RUEC does a great job at educating the community and especially kids on environmental and resource conservation and also provides info about how we can practically make a difference just by being more aware of how we use energy and other natural resources.

Located next to the Martha Riley Library, the Roseville Utility Exploration Center is a community…read moreeducation center that's free to visit anytime it's open. I think that's pretty cool. We took our kids here since we like fun educational activities and free is always the right price. We went on a Saturday and it was not too busy. The staff is friendly who greeted us, then we just wandered around a bit. They have interactive utility exhibits about how the City of Roseville provides utility services to their residents. They have their own power plants and substations, etc. to generate their own energy, so their residents pay less than even SMUD customers, I was kind of jealous about that. At least I'm not paying PG&E electricity, but maybe I should've looked into living in Roseville. Anyhow, they also have their own sewage and water facilities of course, and their services are focused on saving water and sustainability and being resource conscious and eco-friendly, which all make sense. My kids enjoyed the interactive activities about using less electricity and water, but what they really liked was the Utility Truck Experience where they got to go on a Recycling truck and pretend play. It was pretty cool. There are also tons of education displays on shopping smart to get things that last and not disposable items that end up in the landfill. In addition to permanent exhibits, they also offer kids educational classes. My kids took a few over the years, one of them was on urban planning and it was quite interesting for them to learn how to design and layout infrastructure for a pretend city that makes sense for where to put the power plant, the landfill, the sewage system, etc. relative to locations of homes, roads, nature places like rivers and lakes, and public places like parks, schools, and fire stations, etc. All in all, RUEC (as they call it) is a really nice little museum that kids and adults alike where we can learn a lot about utilities and resource conservation, it's great that it's open 6 days a week and it's free and everyone's welcome, not just Roseville residents, and they even offer free educational classes (w/advance RSVP) for kids. Worth checking out if you've not been.

I am not one for reviews but I felt compelled to leave one to help any other mother planning their…read morekiddos bday and if anyone's like me we make a big deal out of birthdays. Natacha was great. She was referred by a mutual friend , we got the large zoo which included goat/sheep/and what we thought was mini pig. The pig was Gemma who is advertised as the "kissing pig" , she was totally fine (definitely not mini) but my issue was with the girl assisting . She was the "gatekeeper" while Natacha did pony rides. This may needed to have changed as the girl allowing kids in to the "petting zoo" was an issue. Not friendly, very abrupt with the kids, I understand being a rule follower but she wasn't professional with asking the guests to abide by them. I went in with my daughter to pet the animals and literally as we approached Gemma she blurted out "don't touch her face, talk to her before touching her, don't scare her " , I am pretty respectful of animals and educate my kids but this was ridiculous .. my 4 year old literally stopped walking towards the pig and said "mom I don't want to hurt the pig" . My daughter wasn't even doing anything wrong and to jump at her was excessive. Guidance and education go a long way but to be snappy and scare kids to not pet animals at a petting zoo and for the price I paid! Honestly ruined the experience for me as she did. It get any friendlier or professional. The other parents didn't complain but also noticed the "unfriendly" vibe she gave .Thank goodness we paid extra for pony rides as this was the only real highlight of the party. Natacha was great making sure we got a family photo and let my son ( the bday boy) ride for long times when no other kid was in line. I do wish the petting area was bigger . With the assistant 4 animals and an adult with each kid ( 91 adult per kid ) in the pen it was very tight fitting. No two adults and kids could be in there at once . Overall cute idea. Glad I had a bounce house and numerous other activities for the kids as this wouldn't have been enough. Again I hate to leave less than perfect reviews but looking back at the prep and pay for this was my push to leave an honest review .

The petting zoo was an absolute hit at my daughter's party! Can't say enough good things about the…read moreset up, clean up and the overall operation of things! All of the animals were so sweet and happy!

Came here for a birthday party with my kids. There is a lot here to keep kids busy. The arcade…read moregames were popular and the laser tag area stayed full. The large bounce house section also caught the kids' attention and they spent a lot of time there. A few things could be improved though. The cleanliness was questionable. The hand sanitizer stations were empty and the bathrooms were pretty gross. With this many kids running around, those areas should really be kept up better. The biggest issue was the pizza for the party. We were not told we needed to request a different cut to make more slices for the kids. The pizza came out in large slices that could feed two kids each, but there were not enough slices for the number of children at the table. If the host had mentioned the party cut option, it would have made feeding everyone much easier. Overall the kids still had fun because there is a lot to do here, but better communication and better cleanliness would improve the experience

The lazer tag is very fun, the inflatable bounce house is very fun, and the arcade games are very…read morefun. There is nothing here to not keep you entertained. Overall a great experience! But there is one bad thing though, I feel like the pizza slices could be a little smaller, but that doesn't really matter in my book.

Let me preface this by saying if it's busy parking sucks! Not the venues fault but just be aware…read more We booked my daughter's third birthday here! We booked a party room on a Saturday and it was busy! The staff greeted us at the door and helped us all get checked in. You only get 10 minutes before the room to set up so luckily we had all the balloons blown up and just had to put it together. No outside food except for cake or cupcakes. They use pizza guys which was good! The kids get 1 hour of play and 1 hour in the party room. My daughter likes to play here and we bring her here occasionally and she always has a ton of fun

This place is great for kids, but so dumpy inside! The individual party rooms are definitely tacky…read morebut in the wrong way. Everything falling apart and old and not maintained at all. We went for a 6 year olds birthday party. The kids had a great time. But seriously when was the last time they cleaned this place?

This is a crafters heaven! You could probably spend hours here just looking through their…read moreinventory! It's a crafty thrifters new favorite place. I've only been here once over the weekend but I will definitely be back. I found some really cute gems here and they were priced really well. Can't wait to see what I create with my new goodies.

I finally made my way out here from Fairfield. And I'll be honest .... I'm sad that I didn't find…read moreany good cotton fabric it's mostly fleece also I was hoping to find lots of notions but that's not the case. But if your medium is more paper crafts this is your place. But for a sewing enthusiast you might want to skip this one.

I was looking at homes on Rocklin and behold this beautiful park appears!…read more There is an adventure bicycle track. There is a giant play structure. Don't forget about the splash pad. This is a park that has a little bit of everything for everyone.

What an amazing park. Great for all ages, there's slides for everyone. So much to do and very…read morespacious. There's also a Splash area for the hot summer days.

This is the perfect place for your little one to exert their energy…read more We were looking for an extracurricular activity for our very active 3 year old. My husband came across this place and we love it! The facility is clean, coaches are fun and full of energy and it's a great activity for your kid to learn some essential skills like listening, taking turns, waiting, etc. We will continue our sessions here. My son loves it!

We've been with Kidstrong for almost two years now. The coaches and the staff are very helpful and…read morepositive. Our (7-8y/o) kids look forward to coming each week. The price point is a bit high but ask what price you would pay for your child's development? Positive affirmations, emotional literacy, strength and grit is just some of the things they will learn. I would highly recommend.

I brought my K-1st grade classes to the QPA, and they had an absolute blast! The students loved…read moreclimbing through all the nests, exploring, and running through the maze. It was wonderful to see them so engaged, active, and having so much fun. One of the things I appreciated most was the enclosed Kids Zone. As a teacher, it gave me peace of mind knowing the children could play safely while still enjoying plenty of freedom to explore. There was also a nice covered area for parents and chaperones to relax, as well as a great space for eating and gathering as a group. This was our second year visiting, and it was just as fantastic as the first. The staff and facilities made our field trip easy and enjoyable from start to finish. We will definitely be back again next year! Highly recommend for school groups and families alike!

The good: - Friendly staff, very helpful and knowledgeable…read more - Equipment was solid - Park was clean & well taken care of Could be Better: - Multiple water coolers filled with waters on a 95 degree day, zero ice in any of them - Rappel Wall had a bin full of gloves to use, ALL left handed only for adults. Used a backwards left glove on my right hand, big mistake, not enough protection - Some staff not paying attention to the line forming for the zip line. How about a notify button?

We have been to Glittery Slime Parlour a couple of times and always leave satisfied…read more It was my daughter's birthday this past weekend and one of her requests was to make her own slime. We arrived around 11am and there weren't a lot of people, my daughter and niece picked out a slime texture, scent, color and add-ins. I think I ended up paying like $50 for 2 slimes. They offer different price points, but $20 or $25 is the cheapest. Once they were done building their slimes, we sat at a table so they could mix and play with them for a bit. I like that they have tables so you don't feel like you're being rushed out after your purchase. I don't believe there is a time limit which is nice too and they do offer reservations for larger groups and parties. Overall, if your kid is addicted to slime, this is a cool activity to check out! I'm sure we'll be back again!

On Sunday our family of 4 stopped in for a slime appointment. Our eldest loves slime and it was our…read moretoddler's first time!! Fun Option was $25 for 30 min to customize and play with slime. Elincia chose Butter & Mirarose got Cloud slime! A bit pricy, but it was worth the memories and I had just as much fun as our girls did! With so many types of slime, scents, mix ins and colors, the possibilities are endless! Sweet and helpful staff, take home containers and activators included! 4/5 stars!

Willard Park is an absolute gem for families with toddlers! Everything about this park feels…read morethoughtfully designed with little ones in mind. The play structures are perfectly sized, so you don't have to stress about bigger kids or equipment that's too advanced. It creates such a safe, relaxed environment where toddlers can explore, climb, and play confidently. There are also a few shaded picnic tables, which make it easy to take a break or enjoy a snack while still keeping an eye on your child. They do have a sandbox area as well--while sand isn't our personal favorite, I know it's a huge hit for many kids and adds another fun option for play. Overall, this park is clean, convenient, and ideal for younger children. Definitely a go-to spot for toddler playtime!

Really nice park. So fun for the kiddos and so much to do with a lot of space to run around. Will…read morebe back again. Only down side is no restrooms.