Nice city park stop for family. A quick place to take a bit of rest and maybe have a little of…read moresnacks before continuing on your journey.

Spacious park with lots of big shade trees, there are many military aircraft scattered throughout…read more I appreciated that there were informational signs describing the aircraft and it's history. Keep an eye on the kiddos because some of the chains are broken so you can walk up right next to the dilapidated aircraft which could prove hazardous. There are vendors that sell handmade toys; I bought a cool whistle for 50 pesos. There's an attendant that roams the parking lot collecting 10 pesos for parking. Interesting stop if you're in the area.

During our visit to the Philippines from Dec. 23rd thru Jan. 10, 2018, one of the things on our…read moremust do list was to zipline somewhere in the country. We thought it was going to be during our visit to Palawan, but we ran out of time. After celebrating 2018, we had a free day on Jan. 2nd, so I Yelp'd zipline adventures close to our barangay and what popped up was Sandbox. Even in a foreign country, the Yelp app was useful as Filipino Yelpers gave positive reviews. The quantity of reviews was lacking because I believe Yelp isn't widely used in the Philippines, but hopefully me being the 4th review will be of assistance to others. Sandbox was going to be experienced by my nephew, my brother-in-law, my cousin, my kids, and myself. We were all excited about finally ziplining in the Philippines. Sandbox is located in Pampanga and close to Tarlac, specifically Porac Access Road, Alviera, Porac. You know you're getting close to Sandbox once you come upon new home construction and development. We parked in a dirt parking lot and could see from a distance everything that Sandbox offers. All of us were excited as we walked towards the entrance of the park. We could see the many outdoor attractions and couldn't wait until we tried them all. As you walk towards the entrance, there are small businesses where you can grab snacks, drinks, or eat lunch/dinner. Admission to Sandbox is affordable, ranging from a high of $15 (American dollars) per person to a low of $9. There were 4 packages you can choose from, which include items you can do for each package. We chose the least expensive package, Package C ($9), which included the Sandbox entrance fee, the Giant Swing, Zipline, and Free Fall. The reason I gave Sandbox 3 stars was because the one thing that we wanted to do, which was the Zipline, was not operating. C'mon people, we flew 16 hours and this Filipino giant endured a cramped and uncomfortable flight from the United States to zipline in the Philippines, but to no avail. The Zipline was down the day we visited due to some inspection. Not sure if it truly was down, but I did see a cluster of Filipinos gathering around the zipline with clipboards. Bummer. We still decided to try out Sandbox because there were other attractions that looked fun. My daughter and I experienced the Giant Swing together and had a blast. The swing is a two-person ride where employees manually lift the seats to a good height and they release you to where you stomach goes into your throat. Next we did the Free Fall, which looks intimidating from a distance. You're clipped onto a rope via the harness you're wearing and then you step off a ledge. The kids were really nervous about this attraction and showed their nervousness with audible sounds of distress as they floated down to the ground. Since the Zipline was down, we got to substitute another attraction, which was the Rappel Wall. As we were waiting our turn to scale down the wall, another guest decided it was too high for her, so she decided not to do it. That display of fear added some anxiety to the kids, but they all handled the wall like Bosses. Besides the attractions, there are some good photo opportunities, but you're not going to spend a long time here at the Sandbox. We had a good time at the Sandbox, but just know that it won't be an all day affair. One thing I forgot to mention is that the Sandbox employees were friendly and provided really good customer service. For the price, it truly was affordable fun. We would have had a greater time and I would have given a more glowing review if the Zipline was operational. With the minimal amount of attractions, there shouldn't be any reason for the attractions to be down especially the Zipline that Americans like us were hoping to try in the Philippines. Oh well, maybe next time.

Looking for an outdoor adventure? Sandbox is the place to go! It offers unique activities that are…read moresure to attract groups of friends, office mates, and families alike. For some who do not like to go to waterparks or the usual amusement parks, Sandbox is the best option. Awesome location by the way, especially since I drove to this place. With only a few minutes away from the major highways and about 1.5 hours away from Manila sounds like a great deal to me! I highly suggest to rent a van for those who are in large groups as the area is not likely to be accessible by commuting (though I saw some tricycles going in the Sandbox parking area). I went here with my boyfriend on a Sunday morning and we saw how the line to the entrance quickly became so long (so better be early!). We were offered with several packages of rides and we chose A (giant swing, zipline, rapeling, drop, rock climbing, aerial walk and mini golf) and it's definitely worth the money (650PHP). Regular rates cost about 100 - 150PHP per ride. Weather was great for us (we got lucky): cloudy with little chance of rain so at least it was not scorching hot. The downside is that outside food and drinks are not allowed here. I think it's best to bring an ice chest in your vehicle so you can stack up on cold drinks. They have a snack bar that I feel got overwhelmed especially when some of their food/drinks got out of stock. :( Maybe have more snack establishments to accommodate everyone's hunger and thirst? Expect the area to be dusty and hot (and physical!) so bring the necessary personal care (cap, shades, lots of fluids, extra everything). Sandbox is still on its way to expand with more rides and activities, so I hope that they will offer more exciting treats in the future! I will definitely go back here with my friends. :)

This place is amazing when it's not crowded!…read more My son gets a great excercise everytime we go here. Plenty of space to run around and friendly staff. This place has four floors of fun! Ball pits, trampoline room, slides, awesome time to spend with your kids! Please don't bring your Yaya to watch your kids here. It's sad I see the yayas on the phone the whole time and the kids fighting or getting hurt and the yayas are just standing in a corner. Parents please bond with your kids. This is an awesome place to do it! Be active and slide then enjoy some Krispy Kreme doughnuts when the fun is over.

This place is a great concept- kids can play while parents can relax and eat or drink something-…read more except when child is 4 or younger a parent needs to be inside with child. 3 stars because most, not one or two, machines (for shooting and playing with foam balls) were broken on our trip. I can understand something being out of service but this indicates a lack of follow-up or cheapness. One hour seemed like enough- not really large enough to warrant an all day pass. To be fair, my son had a lot of fun- I think older kids would be disappointed by the broken equipment.

My kids loved this place. My brother and cousin took my kids here so I could go shopping at the…read moremall. Thank you!

Kids can never have enough fun. Play places know this--that's why they charge by the hour. When…read moreevery second counts, there's one place (well actually, at least a couple--more on that later) where you and your kids are sure to get more bang for your buck: Kidzoona! Kidzoona offers a different approach and feel to every other major kiddie play place due to one major factor--the all-out love for their Japanese roots. Both Kidzoona outlets my daughter and I have been to (Robinson's Galleria and Waltermart Makati--please let me know if there are others out there!) exude Japanese-ness, from the arcade games kids try to play for free while mom pays for everything to the cute little warning and information signs scattered within. But don't worry--these aren't second-hand, surplus play sets. Every play surface in both branches has up to this point been kept immaculately clean and impeccably Japanese. This tiny stab of culture shock mixed with the vivid colors and the wide variety of play experiences make for unforgettable - and often bitin! - parent / kid bonding time. Check out the Galleria branch if you need a much bigger space to play in!

Kids today are more indoors than ever before. Pollution, crime and the heat are making parents…read morerethink their child rearing ways. Tablets and other gadgets are being freely given to these kids and in turn, they become perfectly content with staying in their rooms all day. Our outdoor culture is already diminishing and what better way to bring it back than to take children to the farm? Holding baby pigs, fishing, riding carabaos, feeding rabbits- these are just some of the things that your kids can experience at the Sta. Elena Fun Farm. I see this place as a quick retreat from the city, a breather from the traffic, buildings and all the asphalt that has enveloped Manila. It doesn't take so long to get there and once you reach the place, you'll fall in love with it. Tips: 1. Take the kids here on a weekend complete with a picnic basket. 2. Entrance is P300 for kids and adults. Any kid below 2 years old is free. 3. Lolos and lolas get discounts too!

My family likes to go on day trips here to have a picnic lunch, rest in the shade for a while, then…read morewhen it's not so hot explore the farm. There's lots of opportunities to interact with animals here: feeding rabbits and hamsters, catching fish, meeting friendly carabaos and pot-beliied pigs, and riding proper sized horses (not like those tiny ponies in Tagaytay). My favorite thing to do here is to climb up a wall as fast as possible (I time each new attempt), scramble back down the other side of the tower on sloping tree trunks, then try out the hurdles. Then when I'm properly exhausted, I relax on a tire swing and watch ducklings waddle past. Points for all the obstacles being constructed from materials sourced right on the property. Outdoor markets are occasionally held here, which are a great place to pick up organic greens and local crafts. Throw in performances from OPM artists when the sun goes down and even a samba troupe, and you get a great summer party. This little pocket of green trees and fresh air is only 40 minutes away from Metro Manila, making it the perfect escape for those who are sick of the concrete jungle and want to stretch their limbs and clear their heads.

Basically a mini indoor theme park inside of the City of Dreams complex, DreamWorks DreamPlay is a…read moregreat place to take kids. If you've ever been to DisneyQuest in Orlando, it's sort of a smaller version of that, geared toward a younger crowd. They have a "participant" ticket for 1500 pesos which includes access to all the attractions and a "non-participant" ticket for 350 pesos. Non-participants get to walk around the facility, as well as the Shrek House and Madagascar areas. Basically a cheaper chaperone ticket for the adults that are accompanying the children. You can also upgrade from your ticket at any time if you decide you want to take part in the fun. There's also a VIP pass for 2999 pesos which includes a meal (food, drink, and ice cream) and the ability to skip the line. Although when we went there weren't really many lines for anything so I'm not sure if it's worth it. We only got non-participant tickets just to take a look around but even that was pretty fun. The facility is well designed and well maintained it feels like a legitimate theme park. Even just walking around the themed areas was entertaining and there were various activities scattered around. We got lots of cute pictures and even got a pic with Alex the lion from Madagascar. Although we didn't try any of the attractions they also looked like a ton of fun for kids. It includes things like ropes course, cooking class, theater, and lots of games. DreamPlay is definitely a place to check out if you've got children, especially if they're a big Dreamworks fan!

Dreamplay, City of Dreams Manila some of your staff and crew need a better understanding of Autism,…read morewe had a reservation for 4 pm today under Jerome (3 participant and myself). When we came back at 3:50 pm I was not allowed in because I was not wearing a badge. I told her I was just there to really watch Jerome and when I did the reservation I was not wearing one either. The young girl was obviously not aware of Autism and so is her idiot of a Manager. Seriously? I really don't mind paying an upgrade if it was mentioned when I made a reservation for my son. All other staff at the center was pretty accomodating with my son. FYI my son was wearing a medical bracelet. Thank you for ruining an almost perfect day for my son. #autismsocietyphilippines #dreamplace #cityofdreamsmanila #cityofdreamsplace #autismfamily #autismawareness #autismacceptance #OnlyInThePhilippines

Mahagony Park is the type of place I'd go to when I want peace and quiet, no need for spending,…read moreunlimited fresh air; who doesn't like hanging around a play ground? It's the type of place you can hang around on late nights without fear of shady people or getting mugged. Their playground isn't only built for kids, there's even a section where you can "gym", they built makeshift exercise contraptions for those up for a workout or if you're too ashamed to be seen in the kiddie area. In the center is a beautiful Gazebo filled with benches where a big group can hangout and have picnics, play games, or do nothing together; it's the perfect place to just space out. The only problem is that mosquitoes seem to like hanging out there as well, so be sure to spray yourself thoroughly with insect repellant before you decide to visit.

Something about parks that always excite me. Even when I was a kid, I enjoy going to parks even…read morethough I don't really know I'm going to do there. I think it's more because of the ambiance that lures me to go the park multiple times. It's relaxing to be in an area that's full of greenery. Sometimes my friends and I would prepare snacks and create picnics at the park! I remember once when one of my photographer friends wanted to have a shoot in Mahogany because of the nice scenery! It's actually fun there. One side, kids (and not kids at heart) can play with the sand while the bigger kids can swing and slide. Every time I'm here I remember times when life was just so carefree. Oh how it's nice reminisce those good old days. Nowadays I see a lot more kids with her helpers in the Park. I'm glad that kids are not bound to their iPads and they're actually running around open field enjoying nature.

I was around 6-8 when I was first bought to this place called Kid's at Work. It was basically one…read moregigantic playground or jungle gym. It was a maze of different rooms with a whole load of different things to do. Long slides, a room full of plastic balls, and so much more. It was amazing. It was great. Then came the point where video games were the only things kids would do. It closed. Kidz Republic reminds me of that. It's not something I can review in the sense that I actually tried it, I mean I'm too old for this sort of thing, though I wish I wasn't. As a psych major, I just want to emphasize how something like this can be important for a child's development. They need to learn to have fun in this kind of way and understand what it means to have fun while being active. It's never a bad idea to bring kids to a place like this, so do your kids a favor and take them here.

I brought my kid to Jump Yard because he's been pestering me about it for weeks. This was one of…read morethose few times I wish I bought a ticket for myself and joined my kid on the trampolines. It looked like incredible fun, and the fact that it was open to someone my age was awesome. I may just try it for myself one of these days. Needless to say, my kid had an AWESOME time.

I give this place a 3 star because it was so humid in the main lab by. The service was ok . Took my…read moredaughter here because we didn't have anything planned for the day . My daughter had a great time . The food was average for the most part . I wouldn't recommend you to order from here . We ordered the chicken strips wasn't cooked all the way well . Mini Corndogs and the grill cheese sandwich . I recommend that this place put a colder air con in the lobby . It's not good to come from outside it jumping to a hot lobby