I had an incredible time here! I went here years ago with my nieces and nephews and now that I have…read morea toddler, I am back! Grip socks are sold here for like, $5? and you can order drinks and snacks, while you have the best time ever! I loved how there was an area specifically for 0-2 years, but my son loved roaming around everywhere. I definitely think we will be spending a ton of time here, especially when I saw an employee cleaning the floors. The entire place was very well kept and clean. Parking's easy and plenty and the employees are helpful. Pricing is not bad and the kids will be exhausted, which is perfect for their naps later on.

Okay-- I finally returned after their renovation two 2 yrs later and am amazed at all the…read moreimprovements! Still -1 star because it is the same management and owner who let the place get run down to the ground in the first place... and they still have a bunch of teenage boys hired to run the place. I just worry how long they can keep this place looking good. If something breaks will they just use tape to cover it up again? Good news is that I did see one of them cleaning the a spot in the mat at one point, so there is hope. However the eating area was pretty messy and dirty and I never saw anyone cleaning up. Also, there are too many people there on the weekends so you have to really follow your kid around not to lose them. Staff supervision seems loose. Overall, I'm willing to now bring my 3 year old here but am hoping the staff step it up.

Cool place for families sunday walk! Clean and safe territories! Orange county is ten Bestread more

Welcome place for kids and adults. They have BBQ area and water fountain…read more You can watch the sunset on the 2nd floor.

Such a fun playground & concept! I think it would probably be best for older toddlers than for…read morebabies but it's so cool!

Dogs not allowed. Which isn't a problem but their website says they are allowed. So I drove 20…read moreminutes here with my dog, got my kids very excited and now I can't be here with the dog!!! Love this place, pretty silly my dog can't just sit on my lap. Kinda ruined our fun day, I'm just sitting outside the park now. Wish I could be a part of my kids playing.

We came here for a fun day trip with family, and it was such a great experience! We took the train…read moreso the kids could experience riding it and have some fun along the way. This place is so cute, and the train drops you off right there, which makes it super convenient! My almost 3-year-old especially loved the petting zoo. You do have to pay admission, and feeding the animals is an additional cost, but we thought it was worth it for the experience. There are also tons of cute shops to walk around and plenty of different food options. We had a great time and will probably be back again!

I took my kids here today and we had a great time! I'll admit it's not the cheapest activity to do…read morewith kids, but the offerings here are so unique that it feels worthwhile. We spent a total of $45 dollars since I have one preschooler and one toddler (kids under 3 are free!). We got one tray of food to feed the animals, and my older daughter got to do a pony ride too. First we went to the guinea pig area, where you get to sit down and have the attendant place a guinea pig in a little pen on the bench with you. You can feed it and pet it, and if there's no line then you can stay as long as you like! The guinea pigs are so tame and tolerant. It was the perfect thing for my young toddler to experience, since she is the opposite of gentle (we're working on it, ha!). My preschooler loved feeding the guinea pig too. Then we saw the pigs and emu. The pigs were so cute and little! Next to their pen was the goats. The goats were HUNGRY! Even when we ran out of food they kept trying to reach for things. But they were pretty gentle too. There is plenty of space for kids to spread out and pet or feed the goats. Lastly, they have some llamas and alpacas next to the goats. They didn't seem as interested in the food but they didn't mind a few gentle pats on the head. There's lots of shade available, which was a must when you come around noon in July. The whole guinea pig area is fully covered, and about half of the remaining animal areas are in shade too, so we were warm but not overheating. The pony ride was great. Kids 3 and up are allowed to ride. The saddles are equipped with full enclosed harnesses so the littlest kids will remain securely fastened. The pony trainer leads your kid around the path, but parents have to stay back at the entrance. I wish parents could go in with the kids, especially if it's their first time and they're feeling a little nervous- so that's my only suggestion for improvement. After all the animal activities, we went to the other side where there is a playground and other activities, like a train, some diggers and panning for gold. We just played on the playground and didn't pay for any additional activities. There are some benches and picnic tables, some with shade, near the playground so it was perfect for a snack break. All in all, we spent almost 2 hours here and it was the perfect mid-morning activity for my animal-loving kids!

Such a great park! We were in the area for a tournament and needed a place for our boys to run out…read moresome energy. The neighborhood is very friendly and lively! The park had so many different play structures and even had a zip line about a block away. Great spots for adults to relax while the kids play too!

OVERALL The Backyard is quite the little neighborhood treat…read morein Rancho Mission Viejo, CA. RATING BREAKDOWN | Playground: 5 | Restroom: 4 | Environment: 4 | Price: 5 | PARKING Side street parking nearby is free. LOCATION/AMBIANCE The playground is surrounded by a residential village with single family homes and townhouses. This area of SoCal is absolutely beautiful with its mild climate, oak canyons, valleys, and hills. The playground entails a linear design which serves as a clever use of space. PLAYGROUND Its features include the following in no particular order: + sturdy playground equipment with poured rubber surfacing + turf hill for sliding or rolling down (bring cardboard pieces) + plenty of concrete for scooters, bicycles, tricycles, and strollers + kid-sized zip rail + swinging egg chairs in front of a fire pit + adirondack chairs + benches + slides + swings + shade trees + huge community chalk board + picnic shelter My kids love playing outside probably more so than most children these days. They didn't want to leave on 2/21/22. RESTROOM I was so lucky there was a clean restroom open for one of my daughters. It was located within a short walk of the play structures in the building called The Garage. MY FAVORITE PART... How I found this park... scouring Google maps per usual. MY LEAST PART... It's in a remote area for sure.

Kid Cando has been such a great experience for our family. My 5-year-old daughter loves creating…read moreand exploring with her hands, so this is the perfect place for her. The activities are fun and thoughtfully designed, and the staff truly care about the kids. Everyone is warm, friendly, and helpful, making every visit enjoyable. We always have a wonderful time and will definitely keep coming back!

This review is for the Newport popup. I really wanted to like this place, but it was a big…read moredisappointment. We visited Kid Can Do expecting a fun, engaging indoor play space for young children, but it felt more like a restrictive, adult-supervised activity zone than a true play area. The biggest issue was the inconsistency and lack of freedom for the kids. Plenty of cupboards, covers, and storage areas were unlocked and easily accessible, so naturally the children explored them. As soon as they pulled out toys or art supplies, staff quickly took them away because they "weren't part of this week's theme." If you're going to leave things unlocked and within reach, kids are going to play with them, that's completely normal and developmentally appropriate. Instead, we spent most of our time picking up after our child and saying "no" or redirecting them. If that's the kind of experience you're looking for, this is the spot for you. If you want a place where children can actually play freely without constant intervention, look elsewhere. It also didn't feel developmentally suitable for the younger ages they advertise for. The setup created more frustration than fun, with limited open-ended play opportunities. On top of that, the cost felt excessive for what's offered. For the price, I expected more space, better variety, and far less policing of normal kid behavior. You could re-create what they offer for a fraction of what you are paying to go here for 90 minutes and have better peace of mind doing it in your own home. Save your time and money. Head to Play Pie or the New Children's Museum down in San Diego instead--both are much better options for actual play and exploration. Unfortunately, this was a waste of an afternoon for us.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

One of my favorite places to take my toddler! It's located in a business area of Irvine with ample…read moreparking. It does get pretty busy here and we always try to go right at opening. They offer many special events throughout each month, including special hours for babies and young toddlers. Pretend City is most ideal when your child is walking. From the auto shop to the mini Trader Joe's to special events, my son loves it all! It has activities and unique areas for all ages and interests. We'll continue to go here for many more years!

The place is wonderful, filled with lots of hours of play and excitement but I definitely feel…read moreit's over priced.. if you have EBT or Wick then you can get in for $5 a person.. The man at the front desk has a ton of attitude so beware.. only reason why I left 3 stars.. he was extremely rude to me for not understanding something with the pricing.. The vending machines are expensive but it's pretty cool that you can bring your lunch. Definitely worth checking out .

Today I threw a party for my five year-old and my seven year-old here at Pump It Up. From the…read moremoment I got there to the moment I left the staff was extremely helpful and kind. I didn't have to do anything as far as set up, hosting, and clean up and they allowed me to have an ice cream cart set up outside of our party room. I had P.F. Chang's cater our food and they delivered it just fine. Our party assistants were superb and I would highly recommend anyone to throw their party here.

We had a great time for my son's 4th birthday party! Him and all his friends had a great time. The…read morestaff tried really hard to help us and many of the staff members were super friendly. I highly recommend you do the glow-in-the-dark add-on. That was so fun!