Does a space the size of my front yard really qualify as a "park"? Well, the Domain mall map says…read moreCentury Oaks Park (COP) is one, and judging from all the happy kiddies running around every time we're here, it must be so. COP is that nice spot in the Domain right between North and Cru where the fountain, fireplace, and giant armadillo abide. There are also a few wooden rockers, a squishy floor, some cool functional art pieces, and many shade trees. This makes for a lovely waiting area while your partner shops down the street or you bide time for your name to come up on a nearby restaurant waitlist. Check the Domain website for information about free seasonal events here such as live music, holiday celebrations and the like. FYI, the clean, air conditioned mall restrooms are just a few steps down the block between Steeping Room and Apple. They even have a family restroom!

Not fenced in. Surrounded by tons of fountains that just tempt toddlers to climb. There are some…read morenice rocking chairs, shade, a climable armadillo and butterfly chairs. If your baby isn't mobile yet, then it can work. Otherwise, skip this "park" imho.

I really don't understand why the quarries isn't graded with five stars. This recreation center…read moresits in the midst of a huge complex that includes a church, a high school, and athletic complex, a sports field for the high school, a recreation center and this is the second year we have experienced The Quarries Camps. The campus surrounds a beautiful lake where kayaking and canoeing and fishing all provide fun, while the view of a lake that looks like it's capped in shimmering glass is really special! So I'm now going to focus on the Quarry Camp-and I may open a Yelp location separate for the Camps -(yep -they have multiple camps available). Since my grandsons have been to Quarry Camp two years consecutively it is the one we have the most experience with. They make it very easy to register, sign waivers, choose if you want a full week or to come in whatever days you prefer. I found the cost to be less than many other camps and more than a few camps in our area. I wanted to lock down the weeks we needed early, as our grandson had specifically requested to return here this year. (They did end up offering a discount for booking early and even though we had booked prior to the offer, they didn't hesitate to send me a check for $40 which was the discount amount -immediately after the discount was offered.) Here is a description of the activities included in a full week at Quarry Camp. MONDAY-is a day spent at the camp itself. Getting your child settled in -meet their specific group camp counselors, learn the sign in -sign out process-and most importantly take advantage of the ability to give cash for snacks which they put on a card that can then be used based on your specifications. For example we felt $2 a day was enough for the snack bar daily-so we gave them a $10 bill asking he only be allowed to spend $2/day and they take it from there. The kids have free play the first couple hours in the humongous gymnasium, complete with a large bouncy house in one area, lots of basketballs and hoops, soccer balls etc. After lunch they go up to the "Game Room" which is one of the rooms available upstairs that has pool tables, multiple televisions, air hockey and more. TUESDAY-they all get on a bus and go to a different building with in the compound for a movie , popcorn and a soft drink. After lunch gym play and game room and they go down to the snack bar about 45 minutes before camp ends at 4PM. WEDNESDAY-is water park day! A favorite of all the kids. They can wear or bring appropriate swimwear and water shoes and lots of sunscreen is encouraged. Typhoon Texas is a large water park in Austin. They provide lunch on Wednesday catered at the water park by "Raising Canes" Chicken fingers, fries and tea or lemonade. The kids had a blast with a couple hours available before and after lunch so the kids had plenty of time to experience it all. THURSDAY-is jump park day. A trip to Altitude is in order. Child centered play, with Free time built in. Game Room and Gym when you return. FRIDAY-is a fun filled day which wraps up the week! A picnic, then play along the shoreline of the lake as well as kayaking and canoeing . Some general info: The size of the groups the kids are divvied into (based on age) is manageable and they have adequate staff assigned to each group-however they all work well together for larger activities. Kudo's to the Counselor Team, helpful, -smiling-always cheerfully greeting the child when they arrive in the mornings. We've not experienced any team member that didn't seem happy to be there! The kids bring a water bottle daily along with their lunch-the exception being Wednesday when they have a catered lunch at the water park . Camp hours are 0800-1600 however there is flexibility so coming late or leaving early is permissible. If you want to attend all the group outings you do need to be there by 0930 as that is when the bus leaves. This camp provides a safe, enjoyable camp experience and I'm guessing I will get a request to return next year !!!! Definitely a Five Star experience for our family!

Very clean spot. You have to purchase fishing permit for $30 but worth it. We brought a small boat…read morewith electric motor. Came on a Sunday around 7 am, we had the whole spot to ourselves. Launched our boat and got to some bass fishing, instantly caught one off a spinner bait. Switched to worms and continued to catch. Very clean place with very clean water. I am very happy not a whole lot of people come out here, would be nice to keep it as clean as it is

It was really fun and it has the best chicken tenders ever and you don't need to slow down on slow…read moredown areas just drift

I had fun here, but it was dreadfully hot, and I am usually pretty good at withstanding heat. I…read moreasked if the AC was broken thinking that maybe it had just broken down that day. Turns out that it has been broken for THREE YEARS. These races are pretty pricey, and they make you pay for an annual membership as well, so it's kind of crazy that they don't have a working AC in Texas. I asked if there were fans, and they literally have one fan. We waited an hour for a ten minute race. It was fun, and I can really see the appeal for teenage boys to flock here, which was the major demographic I saw. One of the employees was really rude when I didn't have my feet in the right place while he was doing the safety check. He could've just told me what to do politely, but he was so disrespectful for no reason. My car wasn't even turned on yet.

Great employees, friendly service techs that set up and can assist your party. They try to make…read morethings right if something happens to be less than par.

I used Fun Flicks for my son's birthday and it rained it out. Thanks to Darrell, he convinced me…read moreto purchase the rain date and we had it a few days later, we had a blast. I would recommend this for any parties. I recommend you get the rain date plan.

I don't understand why the reviews here are so low! We have loved this location of Jump for my 4…read moreand 7 year old kiddos. We especially appreciate coach Alex's energy and ability to engage the little ones. My son responds so well to him! Also appreciate coach Mailery who seems to know just what our daughter needs to build confidence and keep working on more difficult skills. Good people here! In a fun, super low-pressure environment!

Coach Ally has been amazing with our daughter. Very encouraging. Great at teaching all the skills…read moreto the little kids and building on them to improve their skills!

LOVE CHILDRENS COURTYARD ! My daughter is currently attending there and has been there for a year…read morenow she loves the teachers and management and so do i ! They were amazing with her for her first day and making sure she is comfortable and have been amazing with her since ! Even on days i ask if she wants to stay home she says NO ! She is ready to her friends and teachers and have fun !

The director and teachers are very friendly and good with kids. They have a curriculum and teach…read moreage appropriate activities and skills. The layout is nice, it's clean, they provide snacks and meals.

I absolutely love EVERYTHING about Switch Willo!…read more I have been riding here for 20 years, alongside my mom and also sister, and we have nothing to say but positive things. Switch Willo took me from my first lesson, all the way to Maclay and Medal finals, to continuing to show after college in the 3'6" AOs and 1.40m high Amateur Jumpers. Glenn and Phoebe (the owners) are classy, caring, and VERY EXPERIENCED! It is a blessing to be trained by such iconic riders. Kirk Berlin is the BEST in the whole world, and puts his heart and soul into the business and SWS's clients and students. The other trainers at the barn are amazing as well, and are very motivated to help train anyone at any age and level. The barn is absolutely gorgeous, well taken care of, and in the BEST location in Austin. There is no where that even compares! If you want to train with a barn who has been in business over 60+ years and is amazing in every way, this is your place. Glenn, Phoebe, Kirk, and the rest of the SWS staff are dedicated to the happiness and development of everyone and it's a blessing to be here.

Instagram-worthy stables. We are talking chronically gorgeous…read more 80 horses on the premises. I'm told these are the largest stables - 23 acres - in Texas. This huge and picturesque facility sits where the town of Duval once existed in the 1800s, nowadays known as "just north of Duval, nestled between Mopac and US-183." The city has simply mushroomed around it. The stables appear to be clean and the horses well cared for. My girls spent two weeks at summer camp here. There were many teen counselors and while they were sweet and fairly knowledgeable, they didn't share information with each other, so it was necessary to repeat my requests over and over and over. Unfortunately, I find the service, communications and the organization sub-par. They don't return calls. Their voice mail fills up and days can go by before they clear it. They promise information and don't follow up. I even told the owner myself that the number provided on Yelp is wrong, but they haven't bothered to update it. That was several weeks ago. Oh well.

My daughter started attending Children's Courtyard at 18 months and has been there for a year now…read more We have had a really great experience! She has loved all of her teachers. Communication has been timely and clear, no mixed messages or anything. There has been some turnover, but they are doing the best they can to keep things running smoothly. I can't imagine it's easy to hang on to staff in the world we're currently living in. The SproutAbout app is really helpful as well. I get insight into how much my daughter has eaten, how long her naps are, and I can log in and watch what's going on in the classroom.

My 4-year-old son just finished 3.5 happy years at CCY Mopac. He started in the Infant 3 class at…read more13-months-old and went all the way up to Preschool 2. The teachers are top rate at this location and many of them have over 10 years of experience with CCY. I wasn't enthusiastic about the management when my older son first started but Ms. Yolanda, Ms. Anna, Mr. Joey, and Mr. Paul have been my favorite team over the past two years. I feel that they genuinely care about my kids and they are communicative if I have any questions or concerns. My older son always enjoyed the theme days and special events like Splash Day and the Kona Ice truck over the summer. I was nervous with my younger son starting at just 3-months-old in Infant 1 but he got a lot of one-on-one attention even in a group setting. I look forward to him growing up at CCY and working with a lot of the same teachers who took care of his big brother. I have a long shoutout list to all the quality teachers, so I will just say "Thank you!" and you know who you are : )

They really have it going on this year. My daughter is very happy and safe there and that is what…read morematters to me the most! Great job : )

Silly sparkles was an absolute hit at my 5 year olds birthday party. She arrived 15 mins before the…read morescheduled time and started entertaining the kids promptly. Regina got all the stuff she needed and didn't need us to prepare for anything. All communication were handled professionally and she is very personable. She kept the kids entertained for more than an hour with balloon blowing and puppet/magic show. The parents thoroughly enjoyed themselves too. I am glad i was able to book Regina.

Such a great party due to Silly Sparkles. We booked a package for it all. Face painting, balloons,…read morepuppet magic show. 1000% recommend for a kids party. Book early and she is popular and can see why.