This place is amazing when it's not crowded!…read more My son gets a great excercise everytime we go here. Plenty of space to run around and friendly staff. This place has four floors of fun! Ball pits, trampoline room, slides, awesome time to spend with your kids! Please don't bring your Yaya to watch your kids here. It's sad I see the yayas on the phone the whole time and the kids fighting or getting hurt and the yayas are just standing in a corner. Parents please bond with your kids. This is an awesome place to do it! Be active and slide then enjoy some Krispy Kreme doughnuts when the fun is over.

This place is a great concept- kids can play while parents can relax and eat or drink something-…read more except when child is 4 or younger a parent needs to be inside with child. 3 stars because most, not one or two, machines (for shooting and playing with foam balls) were broken on our trip. I can understand something being out of service but this indicates a lack of follow-up or cheapness. One hour seemed like enough- not really large enough to warrant an all day pass. To be fair, my son had a lot of fun- I think older kids would be disappointed by the broken equipment.

My 2 and a half year old daughter calls this the My Little Pony playground because it's vast enough…read morefor her to pretend she's Apple Jack or Rainbow Dash. There is a large green space with trees lined about so she can pretend there's a forest. The playground features a kiddie gym with slides and a bridge. She can play on it for hours thinking it's a castle. There are also a few other playground sets surrounding the gym and feature seesaws, rocking horses/trucks, smaller slide sets and a pair of swings. The place also has a basketball court in the back, clean bathrooms because of the rentable clubhouse and well yeah, a clubhouse you can rent for parties. The park is also fairly empty except in the late afternoons but it's never as chaotic as the one in Salcedo. There's a mini grocery nearby and a branch of Becky's Kitchen so you can grab juice and brownies after a tiring afternoon of playing.

My daughter and I have been spending a lot of time in Valle Verde 1 since my boyfriend moved into…read morethe neighborhood. The park is one of the things my daughter and I love about the move because of the playground. Situated in the middle of greenery, the playground features padded flooring and a nice jungle gym set. My daughter loves the slides and the rope bridge. At first, she was hesitant to cross it because the spaces between the ropes were too big for her little toddler feet. She started out by crawling across, then she got more confident and started walking on it. Me and my mommy milestones! *tear* There are a number of parent-child or yaya-child tandems that hang out here, too. It usually doesn't fill up until around 2 or 3 pm, but coming by earlier isn't too hot as well because of all the trees that shade the playground. Aside from that, there are jogging and biking paths around the park. The main function hall, which can be split into two smaller areas or opened up to become one big room, is located by the driveway. It seems like there's a birthday that happens there every weekend so if you plan to rent the place out, make a reservation well ahead of time. Sunday masses are also held here. There's a basketball, tennis, and badminton court on the premises as well. There's a convenience store, a tutorial center, laundry service, and a Metrobank ATM, too. The convenience store closes at around 8 pm, from my observation.

Mahagony Park is the type of place I'd go to when I want peace and quiet, no need for spending,…read moreunlimited fresh air; who doesn't like hanging around a play ground? It's the type of place you can hang around on late nights without fear of shady people or getting mugged. Their playground isn't only built for kids, there's even a section where you can "gym", they built makeshift exercise contraptions for those up for a workout or if you're too ashamed to be seen in the kiddie area. In the center is a beautiful Gazebo filled with benches where a big group can hangout and have picnics, play games, or do nothing together; it's the perfect place to just space out. The only problem is that mosquitoes seem to like hanging out there as well, so be sure to spray yourself thoroughly with insect repellant before you decide to visit.

Something about parks that always excite me. Even when I was a kid, I enjoy going to parks even…read morethough I don't really know I'm going to do there. I think it's more because of the ambiance that lures me to go the park multiple times. It's relaxing to be in an area that's full of greenery. Sometimes my friends and I would prepare snacks and create picnics at the park! I remember once when one of my photographer friends wanted to have a shoot in Mahogany because of the nice scenery! It's actually fun there. One side, kids (and not kids at heart) can play with the sand while the bigger kids can swing and slide. Every time I'm here I remember times when life was just so carefree. Oh how it's nice reminisce those good old days. Nowadays I see a lot more kids with her helpers in the Park. I'm glad that kids are not bound to their iPads and they're actually running around open field enjoying nature.

Basically a mini indoor theme park inside of the City of Dreams complex, DreamWorks DreamPlay is a…read moregreat place to take kids. If you've ever been to DisneyQuest in Orlando, it's sort of a smaller version of that, geared toward a younger crowd. They have a "participant" ticket for 1500 pesos which includes access to all the attractions and a "non-participant" ticket for 350 pesos. Non-participants get to walk around the facility, as well as the Shrek House and Madagascar areas. Basically a cheaper chaperone ticket for the adults that are accompanying the children. You can also upgrade from your ticket at any time if you decide you want to take part in the fun. There's also a VIP pass for 2999 pesos which includes a meal (food, drink, and ice cream) and the ability to skip the line. Although when we went there weren't really many lines for anything so I'm not sure if it's worth it. We only got non-participant tickets just to take a look around but even that was pretty fun. The facility is well designed and well maintained it feels like a legitimate theme park. Even just walking around the themed areas was entertaining and there were various activities scattered around. We got lots of cute pictures and even got a pic with Alex the lion from Madagascar. Although we didn't try any of the attractions they also looked like a ton of fun for kids. It includes things like ropes course, cooking class, theater, and lots of games. DreamPlay is definitely a place to check out if you've got children, especially if they're a big Dreamworks fan!

Dreamplay, City of Dreams Manila some of your staff and crew need a better understanding of Autism,…read morewe had a reservation for 4 pm today under Jerome (3 participant and myself). When we came back at 3:50 pm I was not allowed in because I was not wearing a badge. I told her I was just there to really watch Jerome and when I did the reservation I was not wearing one either. The young girl was obviously not aware of Autism and so is her idiot of a Manager. Seriously? I really don't mind paying an upgrade if it was mentioned when I made a reservation for my son. All other staff at the center was pretty accomodating with my son. FYI my son was wearing a medical bracelet. Thank you for ruining an almost perfect day for my son. #autismsocietyphilippines #dreamplace #cityofdreamsmanila #cityofdreamsplace #autismfamily #autismawareness #autismacceptance #OnlyInThePhilippines

I was around 6-8 when I was first bought to this place called Kid's at Work. It was basically one…read moregigantic playground or jungle gym. It was a maze of different rooms with a whole load of different things to do. Long slides, a room full of plastic balls, and so much more. It was amazing. It was great. Then came the point where video games were the only things kids would do. It closed. Kidz Republic reminds me of that. It's not something I can review in the sense that I actually tried it, I mean I'm too old for this sort of thing, though I wish I wasn't. As a psych major, I just want to emphasize how something like this can be important for a child's development. They need to learn to have fun in this kind of way and understand what it means to have fun while being active. It's never a bad idea to bring kids to a place like this, so do your kids a favor and take them here.

One of the biggest and most varied play places you'll find in Metro Manila today. It has two major…read moreareas, the Playmaze and the Mini Village. The play strategy is dependent on the type of kid you have. If you have a little one is excited to start off and has a lot of energy, go through the Playmaze first. This is similar to an active gym for kids, it has a lot of places for running, jumping, hiding. The area has slides, ball pits and some obstacle courses. If your kid leans more toward the more relaxed play, go through the Mini Village first. There, you'll find a great area where everything is kid-sized. Let your child's imagination run while with the areas for pretend play. There's St. Noah's Hospital, The Village Shoppe, Sweet Kei's Café, The Country Barn, Station 123, Tyler's Builders, Kidzville High and Jojo's Garage. Each area is interactive, where kids can practice sorting, stacking, pet farm animals, pretend to cook or be a fireman or a doctor, sit quietly in a classroom or play with the real Volkswagen Beetle. Both the play area and the mini village are very well thought off. It's a great place for kids between 3 to 5 years old, but will also work well for younger ones with a little hand holding. Crossing between the two area is easy. Socks are required for both kids and adults and non-playing adults need to pay. (They have rates for 30 mins, 1 hour and unlimited. Adult pass is P120).

A few years ago, Kidzville was the place to go if you want your little 3-8 year old to burn some…read moreenergy in a safe and clean environment. Inside, one could crawl around in a ball pit, pretend to be a grocer, fly a plane, drive a school bus or fix a car. Today, Kidzville is sitll a lot of fun and isn't too expensive. However, Kidzania has raised the bar to another level (and at a much higher price to boot) and Kidzville hasn't changed all that much. If you find yourself in this mall, your kid is in need of some stimulation and you need some alone time as well, consider dropping off your kid here for a few hours. Check on him/her every hour or so and you should be all set.

This is a fun place for breaking ice with new found friends or just bringing along the kid inside…read moreyou. Have your socks on you or you will have to buy some for $1. The charge is by hour and they allow max 20 at the same time in the ball pit, the food and coffee is not the ideal but you have an option if you feel hungry. You should bring your camera

This is a fun place for breaking ice with new found friends or just bringing along the kid inside…read moreyou. Have your socks on you or you will have to buy some for $1. The charge is by hour and they allow max 20 at the same time in the ball pit, the food and coffee is not the ideal but you have an option if you feel hungry. You should bring your camera or phones and be ready to click pictures, after all how many times you see a opportunity to submerge in the balls.

My kids loved this place. My brother and cousin took my kids here so I could go shopping at the…read moremall. Thank you!

Kids can never have enough fun. Play places know this--that's why they charge by the hour. When…read moreevery second counts, there's one place (well actually, at least a couple--more on that later) where you and your kids are sure to get more bang for your buck: Kidzoona! Kidzoona offers a different approach and feel to every other major kiddie play place due to one major factor--the all-out love for their Japanese roots. Both Kidzoona outlets my daughter and I have been to (Robinson's Galleria and Waltermart Makati--please let me know if there are others out there!) exude Japanese-ness, from the arcade games kids try to play for free while mom pays for everything to the cute little warning and information signs scattered within. But don't worry--these aren't second-hand, surplus play sets. Every play surface in both branches has up to this point been kept immaculately clean and impeccably Japanese. This tiny stab of culture shock mixed with the vivid colors and the wide variety of play experiences make for unforgettable - and often bitin! - parent / kid bonding time. Check out the Galleria branch if you need a much bigger space to play in!

Because long beach trips are impossible with families with infants, we just settled for a day at…read morethe waterpark with some of our friends last weekend. We had our (una at) huling hirit sa tag-init at WaterCamp Resort in Kawit, Cavite. The place was okay, it was a big waterpark (I like saying that word because it reminds me of the movie Grown Ups) with adult and kiddie pools with slides, and a wave pool. The shower rooms were clean and relatively well-maintained considering there are a lot of people coming there. Guests can choose to stay in tables or cabanas according to their budget and there are several areas for grilling, so families can definitely bring their baon, or order from the restaurant inside (which I wasn't able to try, unfortunately). I liked that the place is very family-friendly; it's ok to swim in t-shirt and shorts (as long as there's no metal) and they're very strict about prohibiting alcoholic drinks in the vicinity. I had a slight issue about breastfeeding my four-month old baby in the cabana, but I'm pretty much used to nursing in public by now. The entrance fee was reasonable (240 for adults, 210 for kids) for the place is big with lots of amenities. My daughter had the BEST time swimming there. She just swam and swam until she was too tired and fell asleep. She was so happy that I think an hour drive going to the place is absolutely worth it.

We were probably the oldest people in line when my friend's and I decided to try out Lazer Maxx as…read morea way to pass the time one weekend. Grown up kids all excited to get suited up, it was the dorkiest I've felt in a long time. They said we only had 30 minutes inside and I felt a bit bad for paying so much money for just half and hour but when you're running in the dark with a laser gun strapped to your chest, it does get pretty tiring. So the end goal is to get as many hits to your opponent's target without getting hit yourself. Each vest is equipped with a sensor that you should aim at, when you're hit, your gun temporarily shuts down and you'd have to wait until it's turned on again. I was a girly girl growing up so you can imagine the struggle I had aiming at boys running at lighting speed. But it's all good fun and even if I finished last on several occasions, yes we've been here more than once, it's a great place to blow off steam and burn off a few calories.

There are only a few things that can top the joy of shooting a friend for recreation. And there is…read moreno risk of you having to go to jail. This place gives you the opportunity to release stress, have fun and exercise at the same time. I got to experience Lazer Maxx with some officemates for a team building activity and it's been a very memorable experience. You will be divided into two teams and you each have a gun or what they call phasors. You will also wear a vest with sensors on it that your opponents will try to hit with their lazer and different points are given based on the location of the target that you hit. Sorry but no headshots here. They assign you a cool code name like Achilles or Perseus so you can keep track of your own score. Once everyone is ready then they release you in their arena. And then all hell breaks loose. I mean, you are in this dark arena with guys shooting lazers at you and you're trying to shoot back and you're trying to take cover while a comrade is asking for cover. The game is so frantic that the fifteen minute game play seemed like an hour for me. I exited the arena sweating and panting like I just ran a marathon. So yes, bring an extra shirt if you can. There are some things that I find interesting in this experience. For one, this is a game of wits. There are holes in hiding places that you can exploit to gain advantage over your opponent. It's fun to just go crazy and shoot at everything that moves but you'll just end up getting shot more by the other team. Strategies are needed. Plan the position of your team and make sure that someone covers your back at all times. On a side note, the game brings out hidden personalities and you get to see peolple for who they really are.The cute, prim and proper girl in the office is suddenly shooting wildly like a homicidal maniac who just drank a gallon of Red Bull. You also get a glimpse of who has a hidden angst against the boss, the one who has his target on your manager at the onset of the game. Or the one who keeps on "accidentally" hitting you even though you're on the same team. This is one of the most fun experience I've had. Your calves will be aching afterwards along with other muscles you didn't even know existed but it will definitely be worth it.