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    Recess Play Centers

    4.5 (27 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Kara P.

    This was a pretty cool spot. It's in a business center area so you have to know where you're going. The staff was attentive. I wish they allowed a little more than an hour for eating and cake during a party reservation. It goes by fast, especially when you're dealing with littles. Additionally, the bathrooms went out while there and you had to wear used crocs to enter. Idk how I felt about that. The lockers were also not as functional as one would hope. I like that they have a concession stand but 3.95 for a small popsicle felt like highway robbery. I could buy a whole box for that. One of the slides also was barely functional. I think they need blankets to assist with the wave slide. All in all, it's a cool place to escape the heat wave and exert some energy.

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    Marce D.

    We had such a great time at Recess! Jen, one of the owners, was so welcoming, and the space was clean, well-organized, and fun for kids of all ages. I loved the clean bathrooms (with clogs provided!) and how staff were constantly tidying up. There are snacks, water, and tons of play areas--even space for adults to join in the fun. My daughter and her friends had a blast. We'll definitely be back!

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    Heather A.

    As a mom, safe, fun, & CLEAN play is super important! I brought my toddler here to play for a play date and let me tell you - it's as clean as it gets! I was impressed by how clean the facility is and there are staff members who constantly wipe down areas during play time. The kids are having a blast and there are so many different activities! From mazes, slides, ball pits, puzzles, bikes, spinners, swings, and everything in between, the choices are endless! The staff is super friendly and welcoming! If you have a little (or big) one, please come check this place out! It does not disappoint and your kiddos will ask to come back again and again!

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    Rachel C.

    Took my motor-delayed 12-month-old on a Sunday afternoon to encourage him to crawl around. I didn't see a lot of reviews from the infant and young toddler crowd, so I wasn't sure how it would go, but this was perfect for him. We didn't set foot in the main play structure (though we could have, since it's built for parents to accompany if they want!) but he WORE HIMSELF OUT crawling all over the soft play areas. He lasted 2 hours, which is quite a bit longer than I expected, and immediately fell asleep in the car on the way home. We will definitely be back.

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    K. Eliz ..

    I saw a grass sign for this near the Cherry Hill Target, anything that's an Indoor Playspace gets my attention especially during this hot summer-- tried it out with my 9 yr old and 2 year old, they both loved this place and so did we. It's clean, inventive, and the staff is engaged. They thought of every little detail, even phone charging stations and WiFi for parents. If you don't have a charger the staff will loan one! Kids are happy, there is enough to do-- variance and stimulation appropriate for toddlers thru age 11. Highly, highly recommend!

    Ashley F.

    I was looking for a place to host my 4 year old's birthday, and after some scrolling on Google, I found this place. I'M SO GLAD I DID!! From what I understand, the owners are a husband/wife team. Before the party, I spoke to the husband, and he was so nice. I had a bit of an issue with not as many people RSVPing as I had hoped after booking one of the larger party rooms. So he took some notes on the party theme, and said he'll see what they can do to help out. When I got to the center and walked into the room, I could have cried. It was soooo cute! The wife helped out a lot. And she was very sweet. Literally the only thing I added to the decor was some of the balloons on the floor. What I appreciate about the play area itself is how clean it was, and how making sure cleanliness is well thought out. Everyone has to wear the brand new socks everywhere, even in the party rooms. And there are even crocs outside of the bathrooms for you to wear inside of them. The play area is made for kids of all ages, it's bright, and I always saw someone spraying and cleaning. There are snacks and drinks for sale, and there's a little seating area with tables and chairs for you to enjoy them. I loved it here! The staff was friendly and helpful. I can't wait to bring my girls back.

    Little kid area ball pit that was perfect for 1-3 year olds (babies who can sit up & crawl too)
    Semra E.

    Loved everything about this place, the location, how clean it was, the friendliness of the staff and team there. It was perfect for my little one who was only 2 years old. There was plenty for her to get into & explore. There were snacks to purchase as well as drinks. They also have cubbies & lockers to store your items into. The music playing throughout the space wasn't too loud so you could hear what was going on around you. Really great experience overall. Completely worth every cent for hot days, wet days or cold days. Looking forward to host a birthday party inside there soon.

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    25 days ago

    My daughter and I frequent Recess and we love it. We've come to movie night and have had play dates here with friends.

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    10 months ago

    Stania was awesome she was very helpful and has great customer service. I will be coming back !

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    Wonderful place my kid loves being here ! Place is always clean and staff is very friendly!

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    11 months ago

    Great place ! My son loved it . Lots of activity to keep him busy . Staff was very polite . 100% recommended !

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    11 months ago

    clean play center for kids, has variety of play areas, including a ball pit & slides. Lots of variety options on snacks and drinks.

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    Amazing staff, very clean environment. Also not to big of a place, so it doesn't feel like your child could get lost.

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    nice clean place. not busy and fun. nice cuztomer service ..................................................................... :))))))

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    Great, clean place to take your kids! This place exceeded my expectations! I am very excited to go back. My kids had a blast.

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    Mad Science of Washington DC

    Mad Science of Washington DC

    3.8
    (18 reviews)
    0.7 mi

    This review is for the Mad Science Summer Camp ONLY…read more This business is the kind where they find a place to rent out for a few weeks sight unseen *so the venue can be filthy, falling apart, dangerous as in failing equipment, broken down classroom seating and utensils, and they won't know it. Our camp was housed in a filthy and musty public elementary school in a small classroom. This room was too small for the entire group and so all were cramped. The reality was ALARMING that the instructors function as bodies to direct a script but are not truly educators *so you can have a recent college grad with a BA in History teaching your kid "science" and add to that a person not in tune, or give a hoot about kids, how to educate, nurture nor watch over children. Worst of all and YIKES they do not not pay attention nor supervise these kids, they are hands off if any trouble or accidents happen and they do not report injuries to the parents. These instructors are oblivious about harm done to the student and are more worried about having time to get and eat lunch, drinking Starbucks, being on their phones, etc.* SOOOOOO With that as the preface all I can say is do not waste your money because your child will not learn much science. All they will get is a babysitter who pretends to be a teacher, who if you are lucky feigns cheeriness, add to that the other children in the class will not respect the instructor nor their peers and as in the case of my daughter, get physically injured. SO WHAT HAPPENED? An experiment went sideways and my daughters entire back had the skin scraped off while being pulled by a boy to the point that her shirt came up while being pulled the equipment broke, and the skin came off she was left with a raw back, no attention was given and it was bleeding. The instructor kept her mouth SHUT and only when I went to hug my daughter once I picked her up, did she cry out in pain and showed me her entire back was still bleeding. The instructors were gone by then so I had to wait until the next day. I went up to the main instructor the next day and told her it was unacceptable to hide a severe injury such as what my daughter had suffered and all she could muster was "I AM SORRY I HAD NO CLUE ANYTHING HAPPENED" Huh? Aren't they watching a group of 6 and 7 year olds? And there were 2 instructors for the group. I WOULD NOT TRUST ANY MAD SCIENCE SUMMER CAMP AND I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS COMPANY TO ANYONE. ***I find it highly unusual that they have such high reviews seems suspicious and why I question every five star review*** it

    Awesome party! Everyone had a blast. Arrived early, setup in time, and guests were all enthralled…read more So many parents asked where I found them. Always nice as a parent to throw the party that all the other parents are talking about!

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    Terrapin Adventures

    4.1
    (115 reviews)
    8.8 mi

    We spent our Fourth of July at Terrapin and it was absolutely wonderful! From being welcomed at the…read moredesk (I am so sorry I can't remember his name!), to our awesome guides Justin and Jasmine, to Scott who helped at the swing and doing the belay to get us down - we truly enjoyed the whole experience (despite the unbearable heat this weekend). Justin and Jasmine made sure we stayed hydrated, and regularly brought us into the air conditioning to avoid overheating. They ensured our safety every moment we were there. The rope course was insanely fun, the giant swing and zip line were a blast and our favorite part was honestly the rock climbing! Justin and Jasmine were fantastic - we will definitely come back (preferably not during a heat wave haha) and hope they will be our guides again - every single person today made it memorable for my family! Thank you so much!!!

    We have enjoyed this camp for years, but 2026 brought parental concerns over hearing that children…read moregrouped up to 12 years old were sharing bathrooms if another identified as the opposite sex. This should be an opportunity to identify a solution comfortable for everyone affected by providing single use options, as opposed to telling my daughter "it's ok because he identifies as a she". It caused an uncomfortable situation for girls and concerns for parents. No young girl should feel uncomfortable or anxious using the restroom.

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    They is a seating area for the kids to have lunch
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    Terrapin Adventures Zipline
    Terrapin Adventures Zipline
    Adrenaline pumped !

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    Recess Play Centers - indoor_playcenter - Updated August 2026

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