I came across this farm when searching online for summer camp for my kids. I contacted the owner…read moreand was able to sign my kids up for a week in July. The sign up and communication was quick and easy. My kids had their amazing week on this farm. In just a week, from no experiences, they learned how to care for the horses, perform some basic equestrian vaulting and gained some riding skills. The instructor and assistants were very friendly and very experienced with kids. My kids had an awesome time. This experience is definitely the highlight of the summer vacation. So glad we found this farm.

It is a beautiful place with so many animals and sweet staff. It was a delight to see it.read more

My son attended camp roots for nearly a year . He loved it and still talks about it weekly . If…read moreyour kid loves the outdoors this school / camp is definitely for them . I only wish we lived closer so we could continue going.

My children were past students of April's Play School, a Pre-K program that she directed 5 years…read moreago. After a few years of happy learning alongside great friends in a nurturing environment and we sent our daughter off to Kindergarten with a full heart and a thirst for learning. April's Play School was a very peaceful place filled with laughter and respectful friends. A couple years following her final Pre K class, she decided to bring the same fun curriculum to an outdoor summer camp and invite older kids to join along as participants or even junior counselors. Our youngest joined in for a week of camp along with her cousins. They had an amazing time. It's so fun to know that the kids are just being kids (with supervision), in nature, making up games and stories, building forts or even doing a structured project like washing berries and making jam. They took hikes and collected bugs. They did kid stuff and got dirty and maybe a little sweaty and they just had a blast. I was thrilled to hear that Camp Roots was gearing up for a 6 week run this summer. I immediately signed my little one up for 3 weeks and my Freshman aged son up to participate in the volunteering program. I'm expecting the same old thing as last time: slightly dirty, extremely happy & tired kids, competing with each other to over share their accomplishments of the day with me over dinner. It's soul filling to drop the hyper academic stuff for a few weeks and watch the kids truly enjoy (fairly) unstructured summer play. Go Camp Roots!!!

Carillon Woods was a bit of an odd park in that half of it is developed (a play area, climbing…read morerock, and a paved walkway) and half of it is undeveloped (straight nature and narrow paths). Midday on a very sunny afternoon, Carillon was totally deserted, which we found strange when we happened upon the play area. The park overall did not seem well designed or bright and as we passed the structures they gave off a bit of a gloomy air. Unfortunately, unlike our experiences in Seattle, we found the parks in Bellevue to consistently lack seating and be poorly maintained. Carillon Woods was hands down the nicest park and easily offered the most amenities, so we appreciated that even though it could have used an editors eye to draw more people in, it did bring something to the neighborhood and the community it was in (unlike Watershed). Overall, if you're in the area and looking for a child friendly hiking park I'd recommend either Carillon Woods or Moorpark, and to avoid Bridle Trails.

This little area does a really good job of keeping it clean and nice right along the lake. The…read morehotel and surrounding areas including the parking lot were very clean and felt extremely secure. Love how they set it up for Christmas as well. Great vibes had had a great time here.

A true haven in PSA - the antithesis of Bellevue Square - great hikes, places to recover, nooks to…read moredraw and paint, well behaved people except for the occasional mountain biker and E-scooter morons that think these are their trails.

Well maintained free farm for kiddos to explore. And down the way is a playground. A great outing…read morefor little ones. Tip: bring a basket for a picnic!!

I would give 3.5 stars for free play and 4 stars for camp. My 6 yo enjoyed his week of camp last…read moresummer- convenient location, small class size, fun STEM theme, indoor and outdoor time, staff can heat up lunch, with extended hours available...he had a blast! We've been to a birthday party here and today for free play along with my 2 yo and while the kids had fun I do agree with some of the other reviewers about price being a little steep for the small square footage of play area and some parts could use a little more cleaning. Staff was nice and they did pick up a lot while we were there in between waves of kids. 11:30 on a Sunday was a good slot to pick since most of the morning crowd left before lunch and birthday party came in early afternoon so there was a window where there were very few kids there. It can be overwhelming for kids who need some more space and less stimulation. I appreciated the well thought out play areas and while it's better suited for toddler age range my almost 7 year old still had a great time along with his brother. Plenty of seating for parents yay however no area to take a snack break (no food allowed inside the play area). You can go outside to Redmond town center and there are plenty of areas to sit and great restaurants or quick snack bites and if you purchase a day pass you have in and out privledges per staff I asked today.

Very good place for indoor play! I found this place while staying at a nearby hotel and decided to…read moregive it a try. A young lady at the front desk explained how it works: you can either pay $19 per hour for each kid or choose a membership for better value, which I appreciated. The space is clean, safe, and packed with activities that kept my kids entertained. There are a variety of play areas suitable for different age groups, and it's a great option for rainy days or when you need something fun to do indoors. That said, there's room for improvement. The staff could use a bit more training when it comes to charging the correct price for memberships I had a small issue with this during my visit. Also, while some staff members were friendly and helpful, others could be a bit more welcoming. The space itself could also be bigger, especially during busy hours. It can feel a little crowded, but it's still a fun experience for the kids. Overall, Kids Magic Lab is a great option for indoor play, and with a few improvements, it could easily be a 5-star spot. I'll definitely consider coming back!

WAVERLY BEACH PARK @ KIRKLAND…read more This is more of the righter side (near most stores and restaurants) of the Wavery Park Street. It's about a 5 minutes walk from the main one. Parking is available but will cost you during the week except Sundays. Today was a beautiful day - lots of people, ducks, and even rentals for Kayaking. Beautiful weather and can get super crowded but it's a beautiful park where there's always room to walk around!

Lovely beach park in Kirkland. We went during the long weekend, midday and it wasn't too crowded…read moreuntil we left. Both parking lots were full so I can only imagine how crowded it gets during the summer. Great spot for the kids to play on the playground and also get some Sandy/rocky beach play in too. Beautiful views of the water and lovely boardwalk to take a stroll.

Loved this place! We got there early for our reservations and were able to start our tour early…read more The young man who did our tour was very friendly and knowledgeable. We didn't feel rushed or hurried. He answered all our questions and we were even able to feed the camel. Make sure to visit the chinchilla who is the softest thing you'll ever feel. Such a fun experience!

From start to finish the experience with so much fun! The challenge park was actually very…read morechallenging! And the zip lining was pretty great right in the middle of all the amazing trees. Would've thought how easy was to get to in Bellvue, but yet still felt secluded. Would definitely go back!

We booked a party for 10 at Bellevue Adventures for my daughter's 12th birthday, and it turned out…read moreto be one of the worst experiences. There was absolutely no guidance provided on the ropes course--kids and adults were getting stuck with no one to help. There was a staff member named Jack, but instead of assisting, he seemed more focused on his headphones and made no effort to support us. We literally had to shout to get his attention, and even then, he was unhelpful. This was extremely disappointing, especially for an adventure activity meant for kids, many of whom are new to ropes courses and need proper guidance. Sadly, it wasn't just us--other customers appeared to be having the same frustrating experience. For what is supposed to be a fun and safe adventure, the lack of supervision and support made it absolutely pathetic.