Monkey Joe's

Monkey Joe's

Reviews Summary

Monkey Joe's is highly praised for its fun, clean environment and excellent birthday party services, with many reviewers highlighting attentive staff, spacious play areas, and stress-free party planning. Most reviews rate it 4-5 stars, noting it's great for kids aged 2-10, though some mention occasional cleanliness issues or overpriced food/games. Toddler areas are appreciated, but some feel they could be more engaging. Weekends can be crowded, but weekdays offer a better experience. Overall, it's a popular choice for active play and celebrations, with minor room for improvement in maintenance and pricing.

About This Listing

Has Arcade Cabinets
Has Food
Good for kids
Has Prizes
Wheelchair Accessible

Who Can Play?

Most arcades welcome all ages (some may have age restrictions for certain games)
Minors may need parent/guardian supervision (policies vary by location)
No gaming experience required - games range from beginner to expert level
Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes recommended for safety
Valid ID may be required for certain attractions or age verification
Groups and parties welcome (advance booking may be required)

*Note: Age restrictions and policies may vary by arcade. Check with your local facility for specifics.*

First-Time Visitors

First-time visitors may need to sign a waiver or register for a game card. Staff are typically available to help explain games and provide tutorials. Some arcades offer newcomer specials or free play sessions to help you get started.

Common Restrictions:

Age-Based Some games may have height or age requirements for safety reasons
Capacity Popular games may have wait times during peak hours

*Note: Policies vary by arcade. Confirm with your local facility.*

What to Bring

Cash or card for tokens/credits (some arcades are cashless)
Valid ID for age verification or membership signup
Phone to capture high scores and memories (check photo policies)

*Note: Payment methods and requirements may differ by arcade.*

Preparing for Your Visit

Check arcade hours and peak times online before visiting
Eat beforehand or check if the arcade has food options
Bring friends for multiplayer games and competitions
Wear comfortable clothes you can move freely in
Avoid bringing valuable items that could be lost or damaged
Check for special events, tournaments, or discount days
Set a budget for games and stick to it
Stay hydrated, especially during long gaming sessions

*Note: Tips may vary by arcade type and location.*

How to Get Started

Most arcades accept walk-ins, but call ahead during busy periods or for large groups. Check for membership deals!

Other Helpful Info

Most visits last 1-3 hours depending on games and group size
Popular games may have longer wait times during weekends and evenings
Many arcades offer unlimited play packages or time-based pricing
Some locations host tournaments and special events regularly
Prize redemption available at many arcades - save your tickets!

*Note: Policies, pricing, and features differ by arcade. Contact your local facility for details.*

How Arcade Prize Games Work

Dive into the excitement of arcade prize games! Expect claw machines, skee-ball, whack-a-mole, or basketball challenges where you test your skills or luck to win tickets or prizes directly. Claw games require precise joystick control to grab toys, while redemption games reward accuracy with tickets to trade for plushies, gadgets, or trinkets at prize counters. Modern setups boast colorful displays and smooth mechanics, blending nostalgia with fresh fun. The thrill of winning and the vibrant arcade vibe make prize games a captivating draw in 2025.

Features

Has Arcade Cabinets
Has Food
Good for kids
Has Prizes
Wheelchair Accessible

Contact Information

Address

23521 Overland Dr #120

Sterling, Virginia 20166

Hours

Monday 10AM-8PM
Tuesday 10AM-8PM
Wednesday 10AM-8PM
Thursday 10AM-8PM
Friday 10AM-8PM
Saturday 10AM-8PM
Sunday 10AM-8PM

Customer Reviews

Monkey Joe?s Sterling is a fun, energetic indoor playground perfect for kids up to 10?years old. With clean inflatables, toddler zones, and family perks like discounted pricing and party rooms, it's a solid pick for birthday celebrations or rainy-day adventures. Just plan visits during quieter hours to avoid the weekend rush and monitor children closely in busier sections

I took my grandson to his friend's birthday party. His friend's parents provide a room for the adult parents to hang-out while the kids play on all the slides, videogames, rope climbing etc. The party package included a birthday cake, pizza, and cupcakes. The venue provided a server/ coordinator and the young man did a very good job. I definitely recommend it .

A delightful and moderately priced kids activity/play zone out by the Dulles airport. Admission for kids is pretty reasonable compared to other places in the area and there's tons to do from several giant inflatables such as obstacle courses and slides as well as a large jungle gym with a ball pit. There's also a small selection of video games and arcade games that you can play if you buy their arcade card. Definitely would recommend stopping by on a weekend or day off of school if you've got little kids wi

I recently had my daughter's birthday party at Monkey Joe's at Dulles VA. It was a very beautiful experience. I would recommend Monkey Joe's for birthday party because they take care of everything and even parents can enjoy the party. All the Kids enjoyed playing in this Park with trampolines and slides. Kids had a lot of fun! The party host was very kind and smile, she helped us with everything : she cut and serve birthday cake for everybody !

Monkey Joe's is a lively place that promises an exciting experience for kids, but it's evident that it requires some essential updates. During my visit, I noticed a few ripped elements, which raised concerns about safety for the children playing there. Despite the assurance of regular cleaning every two hours, it was disappointing to observe that the space wasn't attended to as promised. The absence of cleaning staff raises questions about the maintenance and hygiene standards at Monkey Joe's. Overall, whil

We recently had our daughter's birthday party at Monkey Joe's at Sterling VA. We have done our son's party previously here and this time also it was great experience. The kids enjoyed playing there in the trampolines and slides. Even the elder kids enjoyed and had a lot of fun, which was a surprise to us. The party host Murrisa was one of the best. She always had a smile on her face and helped us with everything we asked for. We just had to get the cake and water bottles, rest everything was provided there.

Sensory overload. This place can get crowded fast. Add to the fact that they have a lot of stuff jammed into a small space, it can feel crammed. Tons of noises: from screaming kids, arcades, and the air blowing machines all rattle throughout the entire facility. The place was kept clean and the staff seemed to be friendly. Seating is comprised of some chairs along the wall and picnic tables spread throughout. For many families this place may be a great place to visit. For those kids, or parents, that get

We recently celebrated our kid?s birthday at Monkey Joe?s. The setup was super simple. All we had to do was show up with a cake. We had a fantastic time!

The employees are kind and gave the kids a sticker. The new foam tiles in the toddler area are nice and clean. Great place to burn off energy before bedtime.

We held my daughter's birthday party here in early February. The whole experience was easy and the kids loved it! Our birthday host was delightful and attentive. Also, we'd planned to have the party in late January but we got Covid, and they were super flexible about us shifting dates, etc.

We frequent Monkey Joe?s for something to do when it's rainy, cold, or too hot to play outside for long. I love the layout and that you can stand pretty much anywhere and see your child. I also love the under 3 area where younger kids can have a good time safe from the bigger kids. We have been to several of my son?s friends? birthday parties here and it is always a great time. We had my son?s 5th birthday party there this weekend and our party host was fantastic. The kids loved the pizza and the oppor

My family has always been a fan of Monkey Joes but I recently had the pleasure of hosting my son?s birthday party here and it couldn't have gone any better. The staff made it go smoothly and took care of everything so that I could also enjoy my time celebrating with my son. The kids had a blast and were running around and having fun on all the different inflatables and playground area. Thank you Monkey Joes for making my sons day extra special!

I had a party for my two children here. The organization and host were great. They even let you send invites through their portal. Food is halal as well, highly recommend.

I recently revisited Monkey Joe's in Sterling, Virginia and it turned out to be a fun and cozy experience. Upon entering Monkey Joe's, I was greeted and asked how I could be helped and then after I gave the reason was asked about the waiver to move forward. The highlight 2as the wife variety of inflatables and a ginormous play structure for kids to crawl through, climb up, and slide down from. They also have a range of arcade games for kids of all ages as well as a designated area with inflatables for sma

Great place for toddlers and little kids. They have lots of play areas and bounce houses where they can play and not worry about the bigger kids knocking them over. The party rooms are spacious and the pizza was surprisingly good as well. Highly recommend for birthday parties and for your kids to burn some energy to calm them down.

My daughter loves this place. We visited there again. Great fun and many things to do. I would like to see more employees overseeing their bounce houses. Some of the kid were breaking the rules and risky safety for other kids. I know the parents seem to let their children run wild. So, please have more employees monitor each bounce house better.

Monkey Joe?s is a fun indoor play center with bounce houses, slides, and obstacle courses. There's a separate toddler area and seating for parents. It can get busy on weekends, but it's a good spot for active play and birthday parties.

Our granddaughter has had her last three birthdays there. Nice place with plenty of play areas for the kiddies. Staff is young but pleasant.

I've been coming here for a few months with my son. He absolutely loves it here! Besides that let me lay out what I love about the place: it's clean, staff is great, plenty of things for the kids to entertain themselves with for hours, and the price is awesome! Honestly one of the best value for the money that I can think of! Shoutout to Manny as he has been extremely helpful every time we have come.

Greatest indoor playground for kids! Been here thousands times and had a birthday party. Best party ever!!! Kids love it!!!

Overall a good experience hosting my daughter?s birthday party. However I did have to reach out to the party planner on finalizing details (they are supposed to call me vs having me reach out).

This is definitely a fun place for kids the only reason why I do not give it five stars is because the games are very pricey every game starts out at least eight credits and eight credits is $1 of course you get a discount the more you buy also the pictures on Google are very misleading because I think that pictures from different locations all pop up when you type in one location so I am going to post pictures of the dulles location that I am at they have one moon bounce for smaller kids three and under th

I like it because of the size and the minimal need to run after your kids being You can view them from whatever angle you're standing. Moreso, they cater for toddlers and my kids had fun

Fantastic fun with a toddler! I took my 2 year old grandson to Monkey Joe's and he had a blast. It was clean, bright, and had a lot of different activities for the kids.

We had my child's birthday party here on a Saturday, and it was GREAT. It was very clean, which was a huge plus. I expected it to be crowded, but it wasn't (based on other places I have been similar to here). All of the staff were extremely friendly and attentive. It was our first time there, and was 100% worth it. We will definitely come back for open play, and would choose to have another party here.

This place is great for birthday parties! We had our kids birthday parties here this weekend and they had a blast! The facility is clean and the food is great! We ordered the meat lover pizza, pepperoni and cheese and they were all great and so was the salad. Service was good as well. Overall a great place to celebrate birthday parties!

Such a great indoor playground for kids. Lots of activities and keeps them entertained for hours. Spacious, clean, and a good time guaranteed! We also held my daughter?s birthday party here. They were accommodating and took care of everything. Highly recommend this place!

I am a grown-up who was here for my 9 y/o niece's bday party. If I were 9 I would love this place. As an adult, I kind of hated it for the same reason I dislike all places like this - sound sensitivity. That said, the staff is very kind and helpful and the pizza you buy at the counter (I assume it's the same as what the kids get in the room for the party) was decent. That said, I do not think that what you receive for what you're charged is worth it. My sister-in-law could have gotten a grocery store cake,

We recently celebrated our child's birthday party at Monkey Joe's, and it was an amazing experience from start to finish! The kids had a blast, seamlessly, they provide Indian and Italian catering options and the food tasted good. The whole event was stress-free thanks to the incredible staff.

Very fun place for kids. There are things for toddler on up. It's quiet on early hours

We recently celebrated our child's birthday party at Monkey Joe's, and it was an amazing experience from start to finish! The kids had a blast, and the whole event was stress-free thanks to the incredible staff. A special shout-out to our host, Zaneth?she went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly. From setting up to making sure the kids were having the best time, and ensuring I was relaxing and enjoying my child's birthday, she truly made the day extra special for all of us. Her energy, at

The new management has really changed things up. Brought in the games, jungle gym and even on-site freshly made zabiha food for all the parties. Staff is very courteous and helpful. It's definitely the place for my next party for the youngens.

I'm glad we choose Monkey Joes for my son's birthday party. All the kids had lots of fun as there's no time limit. The new management is very customer friendly and they accommodated last minute changes to our plan without any hassle. Food was also very good.

The place is like a less hectic Chuck E. Cheese. Better pricing, cleaner, and a little smaller which is really nice for kids who are more in the 2-6 year old range. The manager seemed really nice and asked us all about our experience as we left, was a very nice first time and we are heading over today again! Thanks guys

Amazing place. Big and clean. Great for kids of all ages

Hosted a birthday party at MJ's and we will continue coming here for more. The kids loved this place! The team had planned everything for us and the party went on seamlessly, they provide Indian and Italian catering options and the food tasted good.

I hosted a birthday party at Monkey Joes and it was the easiest party I have ever hosted ! The host was very helpful and everything went according to plan !

I cannot explain the fun we had here. Our kids are flying out of Dulles so we decided to explore the DC area for the weekend (we're from Hampton Roads) and found this place on a whim by searching ?fun places around me? on Google. Holy moly did we luck out! Super affordable (do the $20 entry special that includes a $10 token card for the best bang for your buck!) and fun for all! We had a 2 year old, 7 year old, and 9 year old entertain themselves for hours on each and every thing. Once the kids realized the

Chose Monkey Joe's for my daughter's 3rd birthday party after endlessly researching all the local play areas and their package pricing. I felt like Monkey Joe's had the most to offer for lower prices. I do feel like the food was overpriced so we ended up paying a bit more than I had originally planned due to needing additional pizzas for adults, but it was a small price to pay for not having to clean up after a bunch of toddlers. All the kids had a blast, I loved that there was plenty for them to do. Our ho

We booked a last minute birthday party here for our young girls and would definitely recommend this place to others. The manager was very accommodating for our party of nearly 50 adults and children. The staff does a great job helping set up and clean up afterwards. The facility has more than enough bounce houses, play gyms and arcades to keep the kids entertained for hours. We enjoyed it so much that we returned several weeks later for another session. Given the stress involved in planning for 2 kids birt

Crusty and old with no upgrades in last few years. Much better alternatives all around in Ashburn and Sterling/chantilly. Def Not worth the cost.

We hosted our sons 2nd birthday last weekend. Everything went smoothly. Manny was a great party host, the whole team answered all the questions I had whenever I called the whole month prior. I loved that they had staff to sanitize and clean frequently. There's lots of space to accommodate big parties. And the pizzas halal ?? Highly recommend. I was a very relaxed mom of the birthday boy ??

Better than chuck-e-cheese. Cleaner and safer than the older places. Better games that actually work for a change.

We had our son?s 4th birthday party here at Monkey Joe?s of Dulles, last month. It was a huge success! From sending the invitations out, the party itself, our hostess who made everything run smoothly- we were able to enjoy the party and not have to worry about it. The length of time (2 hours) was perfect. They offer good options for their packages based on number of kids/what you'd like and all we had to bring was the cake. Recommend!

Great fun! Though I think it's better for older kids. The litteler ones like 3 and under have a designates area, but became board fast and they don't like the adults getting in the larger inflatable slides so helping the you get ones through those was very difficult. So great got 4-5 and above but I would say if you only have a younger child thy might get board quicker. Granted every kid is different! ????

This is a nice place, my little boy loves it. It's spacious and lots of fun. Price is reasonable. The problem is that some play area is quite dirty, hopefully they can do the cleanup more often and thoroughly.

Started with being charged on a Tuesday for 5+ yrs old because my hb said my daughter will be 5 in January, however she is still 4 till then. It's not the 5$ but just the principle, she should have been charged for 4 yrs old still. Next. They require you to take off ur shoes, I get it, but the carpet is filthy for this requirement !!!! Major stain at the entrance clearly showing spills aren't cleaned up at time of accident, not even after. See the bottom of ur socks before you exit, you might end up taking

Love this little play area. Be prepared to buy a small pack of juice for 2.70 and a bottle of water for $3 plus. One star taken off due to very high prices for drinks food and toys . Almost 3 times the price you pay outside. Staff is very good, all young people who are highly friendly.I recommend this place if you have little ones .

Best Indoor play for us so far.. Bowling is my daughter's favorite

The toddler area needs to have a gate and an employee at the entrance. My 9 month old is starting to climb, so I brought him specifically to play at Monkey Joe?s toddler area (ages 3 and under). There were many older kids, elementary and a young middle schooler playing in the area in the hour and a half we were there. The older kids play a lot faster and harder than my son does and made me a little worried when they'd play by him. The older ones have the entire rest of Monkey Joe?s to play in. Please insta

We had my son's 4th birthday party here a few weeks ago and it was also our first time at Monkey Joe's. A great time was had by all! Our party host was very attentive and it was one of the least stressful parties I've held as a parent. We just needed to bring a cake and a few decorations. Monkey Joe's handled the rest. My son did not want to meet Monkey Joe but he loves his Monkey Joe stuffed animal he received and it now sleeps in his bed with him at night. We're heading back today and my kids are very exc

We had our son's birthday party there and the kids had a blast. The employees are really nice and made his day special. We've visited several times since and the kids love it. Their NYE kids party was really fun too.

They're priced just right compared to other play places. Kids enjoyed, it seemed small at first, but after the kids started playing, there was a lot more to offer there. Will def visit back

I recommended 100% for the kids . I was bring my sun when he was 3 or 4 years until now he is 7 years with his sister 3 years and always had fun ??

Kids had fun but cleanliness was not where it should be, in my opinion and per observation.

We hosted our son's birthday party a few months ago and the entire experience was excellent! We had to shift dates because of an illness and the team reserved a credit for us and ensured that our party was a success. The team was very helpful. We had a dedicated party host who ensured that we had all of our needs were attended to. From the pizza to the pinata to the fun games and monkey joe visitThe kids had a blast! Would definitely recommend.

It was okay? It's was not a lot of kids there, and the place is very medium. My kids injoin themselves for a while, and then they got bored. We in up staying for one hour

I drove half an hour to here, and it was worth it. My kids loved it, the staff are very proactive about keeping the place clean, constantly sanitizing, the Manager was very nice, we felt safe and we defenetly recommend this place!

We recently had my four year old daughter's birthday party at monkey Joe's in Dulles Va and it was an amazing experience great staff great service Joanna did an amazing job she was on top of everything wonderful place to have a party super easy loved everything about it definitely going to have another one there!!

To make kids happy, this is one of the best places. Overall good experience. To the darker side, they never involve in decoration unless u ask for each and every action. Next coming to 50 piece nuggets on party order, they literally size like pecan. I don't know where they get such one. And , we chose package includes 40 credit to every kids but to my surprise some got 23 credit some got less than that ( this is supposed to know feom my close friend) I couldn't ask every guest

Nice place for kids to play. Especially if you are waiting for family to come in to Dulles airport. It's about 13 per kid to play.

We had my son?s birthday party here a few weeks ago. I was so impressed with the entire experience. I loved that we got the party room the entire time we were there, and that the children could stay and play even after our time in the party room ended. Our party host, Lejla, was amazing and took care of everything we needed. It was the smoothest experience we've ever had hosting a birthday party!

I've been to many indoor parks with my kids , but nothing compares to Monkey Joe?s in Sterling! During covid, every half hour or so, their staff would disinfect the entire playground, and these standards have carried on through today where you're likely to find clean restrooms and clean indoor playground equipment. Another factor I admire about Monkey Joes is how friendly and accommodating their staff is ( and they're never understaffed). The playground for older kids is nice and big with tunnel slides. The

We had our daughters first birthday party here. The party room was spacious enough to handle all our guests (40+ including kids and parents). Murisa was our party host and she was amazing. She even help us with the pi?ata (pull string). Overall was a great experience and all our guests had a great time.

Monkey Joe's is a good place to take the kids. Very clean! We've been to a few birthday parties here and they do a great job!

Had birthday party and kids had lot of fun. They don't want to go home even after the party. Nice kids play area.

I brought my daughter here for her 2nd birthday and although she had fun, she is now sick with a stomach virus. Was it the random mint she found under the ball-pit area that she put in her mouth or just the general atmosphere - I'm not sure but this place is FILTHY! We've frequented many indoor play areas in Northern Virginia and Monkey Joe's takes 1st place of dirtiest indoor play area. There's a 'no shoe policy' that is definitely not being enforced because parents are wearing shoes while playing with th

We had a really great experience here when we celebrated our child's birthday. The orocess was simple to book, there were a couple of check-ins leading up to the day of the event, and the day of went off seamlessly. I went in expecting to have to take on a fair amount and was pleasantly surprised by how quickly they took things on. Our personal party concierge, Balaal, was excellent. And my kiddos and all of the attendees had a great time!

Took my 2 kids here day before Easter and they had so much fun.. The place was really really packed but we all had a blast

Amazing birthday party. So much to do. We got the full package which included jumping and game cards and it was fantastic. Everyone had a blast and the food was good. We didn't even get to the pi?ata so we took it home. Highly recommend this place.

We had an amazing time at Monkey Joe's for our kids birthday party! The staff was friendly and attentive, and the kids loved the variety of bounce houses and play areas. Overall, it was a fantastic experience for everyone, and we highly recommend Monkey Joe's for a fun-filled celebration.

Great indoor playground! Good number of staff watching what's going on. Fun playgrounds and obstacle courses. Kids loved it. Toddler area is good, not great but better than most. Plenty of party room space if you need it.

Had my daughter?s 7 year Birthday party there, the staff was very accommodating. Daughter threw up on a slide another time and they rushed to clean it up without making anyone feel bad. A lot of fun activities there and plenty of sitting room for adults.

We recently celebrated my son's birthday party here. I was so impressed with how everything was handled. The manager and his team were so accommodating. We held a private part and I love they have that option. As soon as we arrived, the room was setup and our party planner was on it from the start. I was very impressed with how neat and clean the place was, even the bathrooms. When we were eating cake, the crew did another wipe down of all equipment. There is so much variety for kids of all ages and they re

food and service was outstanding, Young man Manny was awesome! Made for a delightful experience!

Great fun for our Member Appreciation Event!

Took my son here for the first time, it was awesome! Like any 7 year old, he loves to jump, run, bounce and play on furniture, so, instead of his aunt's couch, the bouncy houses are perfect! There are also arcade games to alternate between the jumping and that. They serve food and shakes as well. There are plenty of places for adults to sit so they can watch their kids and not have to worry about looking after them in different sections the whole time. Will definitely be back!

Signed up for a private playtime and it was AMAZING. The package includes so much, and we had the entire venue to ourselves for 1.5 hours!! My kids had a blast, the place was so clean, and the rental included pizza and arcade games. Wonderful way to treat our kids out in a safe way after being kept in our homes for so many months. Thanks for offering such a cool package!!!

I had my sons 3rd birthday party here, it was a pleasurable experience. The staff was friendly. I didn't have to do anything they hosted the party and left me worry free. He truly enjoyed himself.

Clean, well lit, spacious. Mostly friendly staff. I ordered a $2.86 Sprite, which had no syrup, so I waited by the serving area and the manager came over to check on me. I told him I thought the Sprite was out of syrup and he said he would change it. He didn't offer to replace the drink. I opened my mouth to ask for a replacement, and he just walked away to talk to one of the employees. The girl who sold us the soda got on her cell phone and just ignored us standing there. We had to wait for a nice yo

We have had several birthday parties for our sons here and the staff is professional, courteous and helpful. It has been less crowded than it usually is in the mornings and all of the inflatables are clean, as is the facility in general. I like that there are designated play areas for the younger kids and my sons enjoy all of the obstacles, video games and for us parents, the virtual reality game. It is comparably priced to similar bounce houses and we definitely like that we just have to show up with the c

Love this place my kids are 9 months and 2 years old both of them have a great time. Lots of stimulating activities in the toddler zone. The inflated playgrounds are clean and very well managed. Karen the general manger is very personal and was a great help as well her other employees. Amazing place

Tamern was an awesome party organizer for my son?s 4th day. Their communication was great and took the stress off of the parents so we could focus watching the kids. Thank you guys for a great birthday experience!

Negative experience here with booking a birthday party. I selected a 1230pm party, I was not allowed to arrive till 1225 at earliest. I had to wait in the vestibule till they were ready for me. Hostess was extra happy and ready to take over. She handled everything. I bought extra game cards for the guest kids, she refused to give them to the kids till After cake and eating. Everything to the T on scheduling, constantly asking to move to the next party step. Monkey Jane came in a waved and left. Had to ask h

My son loves it here. We did his birthday party here and he enjoyed it. Since then he didn't stop asking to go back to Monkey Joe?s. Staff is nice and friendly. Place is clean too.

I have held two birthday parties here, the facility is good for a variety of age groups and the kids love it. The food is pricey, so pay attention when you add from the menu but the entire event is set up/served/cleaned by the staff. The GM (Karen Usiak) checked in a few times and was genuinely concerned with ensuring the event was going well. Overall the place is great for an easy birthday party.

This is an awesome place for kids to play, even during these crazy times. The mgr is very friendly and engaging, making sure everyone has what they need/want and that the kids are ok. The facility is clean and the food is delicious. We have come twice and plan to come again, as I bought the $45 10?play pass for my 3 yo. Additionally, I am happy to support a local business.

My daughter absolutely loves this place and even though she is nearly a year, there is a lot for her to enjoy. Great place for her to practice some developmental milestones while having fun. The place is entirely padded, so even though she had a few wipeout moments, she didn't cry or despair. Staff is awesome and remember you and your kid. Adults are free!! And we especially love pay your age Thursday. Makes it that more worth it!

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