Fun playground for kids, with the IL river as a backdrop-- all wooden with swings and a zip line…read moretoo! We stopped here to stretch our legs on a long road trip. I'm always on the lookout for a good place to stop with kids and let them run without going too far out of our way. Its easily accessible from i74, playground is beside the Riverplex/Children's Museum so there were clean bathrooms and lots of parking-- we even had plenty of room for our trailer.

My grandson is in a class as a "Iron Ninja in training." He is 6 years old. This place is amazing…read more The coaches are fantastic. They really give these kids a work out. These kids ENJOY it is what's best of all! Great exercise and fun doing it. My grandson I like to call "A fart in a skillet" because he is everywhere all at once! He can out jump, run, climb...you name it!! This kid has enough energy for everyone. These coaches can actually handle this type of energy and love it!! My hats are off to them!!

Justin was amazing! Got us all checked in for the party we reserved. Let the boys get started and…read morelet us finish up. He could see they were getting antsy. He was attentive and took care of us really well. Lillie was our personal party assistant. I was pretty needy and kept asking for things. She did nothing but smile and was more than happy to make sure we were taken care of as well. She came and checked in with us before she clocked out for the night to make sure we didn't need anything else before she left. We will definitely be back and I truly hope they're there!

it was a perfect place for my daughters second birthday! she was very nice and helpful and very…read moreunderstandin! the kids loved it and there was a perfect space for her younger sister who's 7 months old to roam!

From the owner: Playsynthesis is a children’s activity center located in Bloomington, Illinois. Our indoor play…read morespace is ideal for families with young children, with toys and equipment best suited for kids 8 years old and younger, though we do not have an official age limit. We’re always open to collaboration and love finding new ways to work together! For example, we’ve partnered with a local mom for birthday events, provided space for playdates, hosted a weekly moms’ meet-up with a family agency, offered parenting workshops, and taught music therapy classes at our facility.

I was happy with the front of the facility which catered to littles. Of course, my four year old…read moregrandson wanted to go into the climbing structure in the back. There were no signs regarding age, so I saw no reason to refuse. There was another little boy about three back there, too. Both of them got up in the structure, couldn't see their mom and grandma and wanted to come out. The complexity of the structure made it confusing to find their way out and they both started screaming for us and panicked. The man at the front desk just kept on reading his book or phone and ignored the chaos. I am way too old to try to climb up into the thing so I was lucky that the young mother retrieved her son then went after my little guy. Much better supervision is needed there. I won't be back.

We L O V E love love love Ergadoozy!!!! The building really is massive which we were not expecting…read more Our 20 month old still isn't walking unassisted and our house is so small that she can get anywhere while walking along and holding onto a table, chair, or couch. Ergadoozy has tons of open area to encourage her to take some independent steps! The little shopping carts she loves to hold onto and walk so while it's not totally independent, we'll take it, lol. We got the 6 month pass and it's already paid for itself with how often we've gone. I haven't had any other issues with kids or parents and everyone has been so polite, even helping my daughter stand back up when their kids might bump into her while playing. It's so nice to have a space for kids to be kids! It can be loud and busy, so if you aren't a fan of that maybe go later in the evening on weekdays when it's slower. I love that kids can run around yelling and be kids in a safe environment. It's also great for her to try new toys so we're building a nice Christmas list every time we go, lol. There's a gift shop inside too so we try to steer her away from that.

Very fun play to play at! The prices for everything are really cheap! My only complaint is that…read moreABOUT half way through out battle ball experience my knuckles started hurting because of the plastic falling off on one of the handles. Afterward my knuckles were really bruised, so if you plan on going I recommend bringing some sort of gloves! Other than that! Great place!

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This place is extremely understaffed and the few people that do work here seem completely…read moremiserable. Also the rides aren't even fun including the adult rides, which also seem to not have been safety checked in a long time. Another thing is the time of the rides is extremely short on top of them being expensive, it takes longer to load the ride then the ride actually lasts. Just terrible!

Pretty cool place for families to eat and have a little fun…read more Carnival rides and mini golf. Video games including a pinball machine. Pizza is delicious. Sweet sauce. Table Service is just so so. Seems like the waitresses have to walk a mile to get to the kitchen or simply refill a drink. Has a nice outdoor patio as well.

Best rock climbing gym ever outdoor bouldering ever Isaiah deserves a raise same with Wilson and…read moreOlivia!!! Highly recommend!

I decided to stop by this climbing gym while traveling from Chicago to St. Louis because of the…read morepositive reviews here on Yelp. When I read that I would be able to climb inside a silo, that really got me excited. However, when I finally got there, my initial excitement quickly diminished. First of all, I didn't like the idea of being charged for taking a belay test. Also, the locker room/bathroom was rather small for changing. Although the outdoor bouldering space sounded appealing, you are required to either bring your own crash pad or rent one from the gym. The route markers were also quite small. If you think you would enjoy top-roping inside a silo, then you will be quite satisfied with this place.

our daughter tried the Urban Ski. she has severed skied before. Jason did a great job giving her…read moreinstructions and building confidence.

The laser tag was fun and the staff was great!…read more I took a few coworkers here after work one evening to have some fun and the laser tag did not disappoint. They were very flexible in letting us choose how we wanted to play (free-for-all or teams) and seemed invested in making sure we were having a good time.

Adorable little shopping location for the kiddos! The staff help me pick out a gift for the kid I…read moream babysitting. Shoutout to employees for going above and beyond!

My daughter LOVES it here. It's most definitely worth the drive and fun in the summer time to stay…read morecool!

I recently visited the Washington Park Botanical Garden in Springfield and had a lovely 4-star…read moreexperience. The gardens are well-maintained and make for a peaceful escape from the busier parts of the city. There's a nice variety of plants and flowers throughout the grounds, and depending on the season, there's plenty of colour and interesting displays to enjoy. One of my favourite parts was simply walking through the conservatory and taking my time exploring. It's not a huge attraction, but that's part of its charm--it feels relaxing rather than overwhelming, and you can appreciate everything at your own pace. The grounds are clean, the staff are friendly, and it's a great spot for photos, a quiet stroll, or just spending some time surrounded by nature. The only reason I'm giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is that it's relatively small, so you can see most of it fairly quickly. I also have not explored the entire garden yet so I can't say I experienced it fully. Still, it's a beautiful local gem and well worth a visit if you're in Springfield. Overall: 4 stars. A peaceful and well-kept botanical garden that's perfect for a relaxing afternoon.

Lovely gardens. I had an enjoyable afternoon walking around the grounds. The dome is being…read moreconstructed so I didn't get to see it. I can't blame them for improvement, I will just have to come back! I'm so excited to see so many native plantings. The pollinators were out on full force enjoying the nectar. Well done!