We had my kid's birthday party here recently and it honestly made things so easy. The space is…read moreperfect for kids of different ages, there's a big playground area so no one felt cramped, and all the kids stayed entertained the entire time (which is a win in itself). The host was super helpful throughout checking in, helping set things up, and making sure everything ran smoothly. Food was good and convenient for a party setting, nothing over the top, but it did the job and the kids were happy. Overall, I'd definitely recommend this spot if you're looking for a low-stress, fun birthday party venue where kids can run around. I do wish their party packages had extended hours. 2 hours didn't seem like enough.

We recently hosted a party at Ridgeline Activity Center and had a really fun experience overall!…read moreThe play area was a huge hit with the kids--plenty to keep them entertained and active the entire time. The food was also surprisingly good for a party venue--the pizza and chicken tenders were both crowd-pleasers. The only downside was the timing. Everything felt a bit rushed, and it seemed like just as everyone was getting settled and enjoying themselves, it was already time to wrap up. A little more flexibility or extended time would have made the experience even better. I mean an extra 15 minutes to clean up for $50 - no thanks. That said, the staff really stood out--great service, clear communication from booking to end, and everything was well-organized from start to finish. Overall, a great spot for a fun and easy party, just be prepared to keep an eye on the clock.

I can't believe we live so close and I'd never even heard of this place. We usually go to Elevated…read moreSportz or Flying Squirrel, so Sky Zone wasn't even on my radar. Another parent mentioned it during an Easter egg hunt, and I figured we'd check it out so my kids could compare before deciding where to have their birthday party. We came in this morning, filled out the waiver, and the staff walked us through the pricing and membership options. Then, out of nowhere, they told us not to worry about paying for today (thanks Claire) --just grab the grip socks. That honestly caught me off guard. You don't really see that kind of approach much anymore. It felt like they were confident enough in what they offer to just let the experience speak for itself. My kids had a great time and ended up choosing this as their birthday spot. So while they let us try it out for free today, they probably just locked in a party that'll cost me over $1k. Customer service was great all around. Only small downside--it was a little cold inside.

Very much mixed reviews here…read more Positive: First of all, the place is wildly and almost endlessly entertaining for children of all ages. There are times when my kids drag me here 4-5 times a week, and that's still not enough! The space is clean: very clean, and the staff does a fantastic job of maintaining the cleanliness throughout the day. As for said staff, although young (high school age mostly), they are all incredibly helpful and friendly. The price is unbeatable; it almost seems unfair to the franchisee. It can get pricey if you pay the daily rates, but you can't go wrong with a membership. Just two trips a month and you're ahead. That being said, we do always end up spending at least $50 every time between new socks (you can buy and reuse, however we forget to bring them 9, times out of 10). Then food, ice cream, arcade. But even with those, it's still a bargain. Neutral: The food is, sub-par. It's very limited (chicken tenders, nachos, pizza, pretzels, fries) and everything always tastes.....off. we've had everything multiple times, and it's consistent, so it wasn't a one off. Kind of tastes like they bake their fried foods. Which given the inexperience of the staff, understand. The food is fine for kids, but anyone with a palate over 17 should temper their expectations. There are signs everywhere saying no outside food or drinks, but we seem to be the only ones that respects it. Do with that information what you will. Challenges/opportunities: While the staff is super friendly and helpful, they don't seem to enforce any of the rules. Older kids are running over little kids everywhere, other parents set up shop like they own the place, a whole family even took over the balcony to set up their own private birthday party because they didn't want to pay the birthday party costs, which made it so I couldn't go up and watch my kids from there. I've seen fast food bags from every chain in western Washington in the building. My favorite is when people bring a cooler full of Tupperware filled with food from home. Then there's the other "guests": we spent a good 4 hours there the other day, and I don't think I heard English spoken by a single person, which is fine, but again, do with that information what you will. It's challenging sometimes, though, for my children and any of my children's friends we bring to play here to understand the play style of kids who might be brought up with a different set of values. While understanding and respecting other traditions of cultures is valuable, when they're there, I just want them to play and be kids. Then there's the chairs. Those f****ng massage chairs. They have 4 massage chairs you can pay to use, but other parents are constantly using them as lounge chairs while their kids play, which would be fine if they didn't let out the loudest, most obnoxious, smoke alarm- rivaling beep if you sit in them without paying for it. Not a day has gone by without some absolutely clueless guardian sitting there, either oblivious or ignorant to the fact that they're making everyone else borderline homicidal with that beeping. That beep can be heard from every corner of the building, and it's bad. Really, really bad. Maybe if the employees were empowered, or motivated to ask people not to sit in them without paying? Or better yet, they could put up a gentle sign asking people not to sit in them without using them for their intended use? Although we've already addressed how well the other signs work. Better yet, they put up a sign, as well as ammending all the other signs, translating them into multiple languages, starting with Spanish and Amharic.....

Dinocrew entertainment was AMAZING!! We hosted our son's party today and everyone had a great time…read more I was so surprised how they were able to organize such a fun interactive show! We loved every minute of it, I'm so glad that I found them. Worth the money and highly recommended!

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Highly recommend! It was the perfect place for my son's birthday. I would definitely return…read morethere. We loved the arcade games and the fact that they used real money and they weren't expensive to play. It it easy to observe the games going on which is very entertaining. It took a bit for some of his friends to get the hang of driving but the staff member helped out. The kids were talking about it nonstop. They enjoyed the snacks sold there and teasing each other as they competed. I wish I would have thought to bring medals for the winning team! Lol! The joy it brought everyone made it worth every penny. They also do a wonderful job preparing for the game.

We had our company outing at Whirlyball. I didn't expect to like it but WOW! It was amazing and fun…read moreand I forgot about the world. The food was excellent. We had the BBQ buffet with the juiciest brisket I've every had. The smoked chicken was also excellent. Now about the staff. You can tell they really care about us and making sure we enjoyed ourselves. The customer service is outstanding and I can't wait to come back!

My daughter has been so happy with her experience at the Bothell Gymnastics Club. She looks forward…read moreto going and wants to practice when she gets home. They have incorporated many distancing protocols. While no gym environment is perfect they do a great job with their response to COVID both for the athletes and the parents. My daughter is a beginner and felt comfortable from the first class because of the professionalism and kindness of the coaches. We plan on continuing next class cycle.

I am visiting from bay area and took my kids here with my friend who lives in the area. This place…read moreis fun for kids but customer service is one of the worst I have experienced. The lady who is "in charge" during drop in play has terrible attitude even towards my kids. I came here a few times and I can even say that she is racist, which is terrible and unacceptable. She is only nice to white kids and especially those who are enrolled in their regular classes. Too bad this place does not have much competition around the area.

I'm sitting here at the park hoping my little girl will sleep a bit longer so mama can enjoy her…read more"day off." This is my first time here and it checks off so many boxes for me as a mama of little kids. Even though it's located close to a busy street, it's quite serene here. The playground areas have enough for small and bigger kids to burn off energy. There's a climbing wall, a little zipline, slides and swings. There is a small paved path around the playground areas, which as a stroller user is nice. I took a stroll down towards the water, and it was nice and peaceful, even though it's right underneath 68th/Juanita Dr. There is a small covered picnic area and a couple of BBQs. There are bathrooms with a changing table(!) and the bathroom seems to be well kept. I'm not sure of dogs are allowed, but there is so much grassy area to run around, have a picnic in, or toss a ball around. This place is kind of an introverted mom's dream park. And TBH, I am not a botanist. So, I can't tell you how many rhododendrons there are, but there are certainly a lot of flowers in bloom. My allergies know this.

Great little park with a basketball court playground and shelter for events. I was here to attend a…read morebirthday on a warm summer day and it was very nice. There's a decent sized parking lot for this park and its off the busy road so you don't have to worry too much about runaway toddlers and kids.

My family attended a child's birthday party here and I didn't have any high expectations. I…read moreunderestimated the volume of play space and how fun all the variety of giant inflatables were for the kids (and adults). I'm a germophobe when it comes to managing my toddler and the areas appeared sanitary without funky smells and other unknowns. I can imagine how hectic it would be trying to coordinate ongoing parties throughout the day and tons of families; but the staff could do better with communicating check in, transitions between the large play rooms, and their overall lackluster demeanor in dealing with children.

I visited Pump It Up and had chicken tacos with me. When I arrived, I was told I could not bring…read morethe food inside due to their policy. While I understand businesses may have rules regarding outside food, I was disappointed by the way the situation was handled. The staff member who spoke with me came across as rude and disrespectful. The explanation felt abrupt, and the interaction lacked the courtesy and customer service I would expect. My concern is not the policy itself, but the manner in which it was communicated. I hope management can provide additional customer service training to ensure guests are treated respectfully, even when enforcing policies.

I love the trail system at Saint Edward State Park down to the lake. Just know you hike down and…read morethen need to ascend back up. I enjoy this park for a quick hike with my dog, especially in the evenings. Trails are well maintained with a few muddy spots no matter what time of year. There are restrooms at the bottom where the main beachfront is. This recent time I went, there were quite a few trail runners. I can see how this a great spot for that.

Beautiful state park! Love the trails and it's really nice down by the water, looking out on Lake…read moreWashington. It gets really busy there, so I suggest getting there early. Parking gets tricky once it fills up, but if you get there early, you'll have no issues. Discover Pass required. The Lodge is beautiful too, so be sure to pop in there.