Went here a few weeks ago with my husband and our four year old son and had a blast!!!…read more We went on a weekend day not long after opening and lines were super short. We stayed for 1.5 hours. It was very clean, and we think that it could be a good option for a future bday party. Our son tried every single slide. The only slide that we did not like (us parents) was the one that you went straight down and then off into a pad. It immediately gave me a headache and felt like it messed up my back, neck, and chest.

I have had this place on my "to do" list for a while now and I decided 2026 was the year I was…read moregoing to go--I recruited my teenage daughter, a guest of her choice, and my boyfriend and we made the long trek (1h, 12 mins) for their "After hours" session from 8p-10p. The drive was long, but not stop and go. Traffic was lighter than I anticipated, but we couldn't use the restroom because we were too early. (I solved that issue by popping over to a local store AND making a purchase--don't come at me lol) Once it was the appropriate time to check in, the process was a little slow to start, but that's why we checked in 15 minutes before our slide time started, right? We got the grippy socks, the mandatory t-shirts for the glow time ($7.99, not bad at all!), and rented a locker ($7 for 3 hours) to keep our valuables safe. Extra clothes went back into the car, but we locked up phones, wallets, etc. I was a little nervous when we arrived because there was a police car practically pulled up to the door and two, I believe, police officers inside the facility. They remained for, I believe, a majority of our slide time, but just walking around and keeping an eye on things. The slides were more intimidating than I anticipated! There was one yellow launch slide that took me a while to work my nerve to go down--it LAUNCHES you! It ended up being over before I could think about it too long. My favorite slide was the nice, slow, green slide entitled "Cowabunga" and the long blue one in the middle of the facility. There was a white one nestled in between a yellow zig zag and a 4 lane racer slide that was called "Avalanche"--the worker asked, "Oh? You're going on this one?" like I was too old or something. His last words to me were "Hold on tight!"--he was right! The facility was clean, the equipment looked well taken care of less the missing zip line--that was a little disappointing. There are a good number of slides--enough that you have a choice, but not too many that you feel overwhelmed. The staff was young, but helpful, and not even too distracted by the football game that was on the arena televisions. (It was a big game for people around here!) The cafe was open for 45 minutes during our 2 hour session, but we just got some ICEEs to combat the warmth and sweat that we felt. I did not use the bathroom so I cannot comment on that. I appreciate them having a water fountain accessible because the stairs to go up and down are comically large. I am, like, 5'8" and I was taking giant steps to go down the slides. I felt safe, entertained, and like I had good value in the ticket price, even with the mandatory, yet, understandable purchase of the grippy socks and the neon shirt for the glow time. I would definitely go back if someone else wanted to experience it or I wanted to work on my thunder thighs without feeling like it's a workout. I wish there was a location closer, because it was nice to have a place that catered to older kids. The little kids have PLENTY of options.

We were there for a birthday party. Had fun until we were leaving. As I was strapping my son in the…read morestroller that I parked off to the side, an employee comes up to my family and bluntly says, "you can't park your stroller there because someone else did that and it unplugged that (referring to a bouncy house)." Then he walks away. Dude, I'm clearly leaving. There was no sign and no one told us to move the stroller for the 2hours we were there. If it was as concerning as he made it sound, then proper precautions like a sign or even a cone would've been placed by the cord. What irked me was that he was unprofessional and lacked customer service. Clearly hates his job. Walked away without saying "thank you." In summary, it's a fun place for kids, but watch out for disgruntled employees.

We had my son's birthday party here. It was excellent! We had plenty of room for all of our guests…read morewithin the designated area, the play area was clean and very well maintained. The staff was also very responsive and checked in with us several times to make sure we didn't need anything. They were very chill about some of our party members playing after our time was over. The cost was also very affordable compared to other venues we priced. Super happy with everything here, would definitely recommend to family & friends.

Great play place, we love coming here with our 2 little kids! It's not too busy and they keep it…read moreclean. Great place for smaller kids.

Took our 3 year old son here on a weekday during the school year and spent maybe 2 or 3 hours here…read more During that time maybe 3 other groups came and went. One of the male workers was really sweet to our son and our son immediately became attached to him. The worker literally played with him for about 20 minutes before his shift ended. I'm telling you, it was pure magic to see how much fun my son was having with the worker. Couldn't recommend this place enough. PROS- clean, nice snack box options (peanut butter and jelly uncrustable and I think applesauce?), friendly staff, secure entrance, the motorcycles / roller track / giant slide/ soccer field are SO MUCH FUN. CONS- none!

This is one of my daughter's favorite places to go play and she asks multiple times a week if we…read morecan go there. The owners and staff are amazing and always helpful and interactive with the kids. They offer things for kids of all ages and abilities and my daughter makes a new friend everytime we go to play. The owners are also very involved in understanding the community and needs and wants there and strive to make this a place everyone enjoys!

We had a GREAT experience with Cool Science for my son's 6th birthday party. We had over 40 kids on…read moreour back patio, and they were able to entertain and keep them engaged the whole time! I couldn't believe how smooth it all went. They did a bunch of experiments, and you can tell they have a lot of experience working with kids, and getting them to listen. I HIGHLY recommend working with them. They set up, take down and manage the whole party. We were very pleased with our Star Wars science party.

We just had Cool Science do a Magic School Bus birthday party for my daughter's sixth birthday and…read moreIt was awesome!! The kids were so engaged the whole time. My daughter said it was her best birthday ever!! I was amazed at how well she kept them busy and her energy and enthusiasm were contagious. She was great to work with too. They created a magic school bus party for us complete with themed certificates and a Miss Frizzle dress! They set up and cleaned up. So nice!! Highly recommend!!

Such a fun train ride for the kids to enjoy inside Fox Valley Mall. The train station (cashier) is…read morethe 2nd floor near the JCPenney. Staff members are always so sweet with little kids as they are enthusiastic, courteous, and so welcoming to everyone. The ride is about 15 minutes long and goes along the whole 2nd floor of the mall. The cost is $5 per rider - and yes you must pay for adults that ride along. They do have a "Buy 3 get the 4th ticket free" as well as a frequent rider punch card. They play some train themed music in each train car during the ride. After the ride is over, each child gets to choose a sucker. This is something I do for my kids as a treat and boy do they love it. Simple, sweet, and fun - what more can kids ask for. If you are at the Fox Valley Mall with your kids, you should check it out!

We love GymStars Etc…read more We've been attending GymStars Etc. for a full year now and still love it just as much as day one. It's a great, family-friendly gymnastics place with excellent coaches who really know what they're doing. The gym is always clean and welcoming. Our kids range from advanced to beginner levels, and they've all made wonderful progress in a fun, supportive environment. It's truly an all-around great option! Highly recommend!

This is an incredible gymnastics place! My second daughter joined last year, and we are very happy…read morewith her progress - coaches are kind and knowledgeable.

My daughter has been enrolled for a couple months and absolutely loves it here! She was previously…read moreenrolled through the park district but we made the switch to Prairie because she wanted to take gymnastics more seriously and eventually be able to compete. She definitely values the atmosphere and coaches because it doesn't feel like "play time", resulting in her seeing improvements in her skills quicker. I highly recommend this gym!

Our family has taken several classes over the years at Prairie, and we love the coaches and…read morefacility. We've always had Coach D, who is firm with the kids (important!), but funny, playful, and creative with the activities they kids do. They aren't just games, they are intentional activities to help the kids build in strength and skill. We most recently completed the 2022 summer at Prairie. I appreciate the ease of enrolling and then getting to stay in the class until you want to stop. No re-enrolling every 8 weeks. No worrying about missing the start of the new session. Easy, no hassle canceling when you are finished. We've had no problems with a makeup when needed. Open gym is also so fun! Finally, the second floor viewing area for families gives a wonderful overview of any activity no matter where they are in the gym. Prairie Gymnastics is a clean, safe, fun, wonderful gym for kids to learn gymnastics.