Cosmic Mini Golf &amp; Play

(49 reviews)

0.7 mi

We do not live in the Gainesville area but we do have family that does. We came here for a…read morebirthday party for my nephew and this place is very similar to the other trampoline parks I've been to. This one, however has arcades, laser tag, and a rope course. Looks like they had party room options but our party was located upstairs at a long picnic type table. What I did like was that they had large loungers (very comfortable) available along the wall upstairs where parents and the adult guests could sit while the party took place. The kids jumped for about an hour then came upstairs for the pizza, chicken tenders, and cake. Given that the party seemed rushed there was no time to open gifts so we helped take them to the parent's car then we all left. My main reason for not giving 5 stars is that we were all advised that prior to the party to fill out the online waiver (which is required for all of these types of parks), which we did fill out. Upon arriving, we were asked to fill out a paper waiver -- I advised the young staff member that we already filled this out online so why are we now having to fill it out again. She seemed to be dumbfounded and didn't know -- told me that she was just told to have all party guests fill out the waiver and that she thought it was because they were having system issues but wasn't sure. Frustrating but I made the hubs fill it out since I did it online previously and didn't feel like filling it out again.

This family entertainment facility in Gainesville features many trampolines, a four story jungle…read moregym, arcade games, laser tag, rock climbing, zip lining, etc. Prices start at $23.99 for two hours or separate pricing for each area like the Trampoline $17 for an hour but socks must be purchased for $3.50. They offer daily specials Monday to Friday. Pricing a bit expensive for families. It seems dark inside. Little children are jumping with teenagers so a little dangerous. A fun time for kids.

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Bouncers

3.0

3.0 mi

This indoor children's playground in Gainesville features bounce houses, obstacle courses, and a…read moreseparate soft play area for toddlers. Socks required to play. The kids had a wonderful time. The place did smell slightly like dirty diapers.

loved this place before. but now there's an unwritten policy that you're not allowed in unless they…read morephotograph your child at the front desk. there's a general disclaimer that if there are photos taken they can be used by the owners for any reason as well. but requiring a photo to enter is odd and not done by any other facility (like sun country, o2b, kidstrong, etc). it's just odd. wasn't like this in the past either.

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My Little Town Kids - Ocala

3.8

(4 reviews)

37.3 mi

This is the perfect place to take a child under 6 years old. There are play houses, games, dress up…read morecostumes and room for a party. My granddaughter loved playing there today. The other children played well together and the parents were all like a little village. The only thing that I was concerned about was the lack of attention by the attendant. She was a normal teenager and on her phone most of the time we were there. I'd definitely take my granddaughter back again.

We stumbled across this place by accident yesterday, and we were so glad we did! Everything was…read morefantastic, the staff was friendly, the facility was clean, it was only $14 for my four year old to play for two hours, and my husband and I were free- I don't know where else you can go to an unlimited toy Playland for under $20! There was so much to do there, there's literally something for EVERY kid- my daughter was busy the entire time. I have nothing bad to say about this place, we can't wait to go back!

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Sprouts, Play & Learn

4.9

49.8 mi

Clean and a great variety of toys and activities for the kids to do. We always enjoy coming here…read morefor the toys. Not on the business at all just a heads up to other parents of overly friendly kids and parents that bring their kids here for interaction for other children. We haven't had much luck here with that. The kinds of parents this attracts aren't very friendly and like to overly police normal children behavior. I know Montessori parents are attracted to places like this. But vibe from others isn't very Montessori just a heads up (hands off letting kids figure it out) and more helicopter parent.

Awesome! This place was so great! My granddaughter and I had so much fun! Highly recommended!read more

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Sun Country Sports Center

3.1

(14 reviews)

4.9 mi

Great small climbing gym. Bouldering, top rope and lead available but the actual space is not…read morelarge. Closest gym in the surrounding area though so I'll take what I can get. Reasonable pricing as well

The website is not user friendly thus excruciating difficult to navigate. I can't even find an…read moreappropriate class for my kids and forget about showing up- they refer you yo the website. So unhelpful. They could really improve and probably have more business if everything wasn't self serve.

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Sensory Towne

4.3

(53 reviews)

63.0 mi

Been there twice with my almost 2yr old son. He loves it there. There are different areas he can…read moreexplore and the projector that shines into the floor is interactive. I also love it because I don't have to really worry about him getting into things he shouldn't. Somebody in a review complained about the owner, but I think she's a sweet lady. I really liked the community feel. I don't mind someone getting onto my kid, reasonably, if he is doing something he shouldn't. I think my favorite room is the quiet room. I love the cricket sounds, the fish lava lamps, for lack of a better word, and the fiber optic things. I mean I could take a nap in there. Everything is clean and tidy. I 100% recommend this place to anybody with little kids.

Here is my experience after cooling off from what I encountered today at Sensory Towne. From the…read moremoment we walked in this place, the owner was showing some passive aggressiveness off the bat. She informed me of all the rules. She proceeds to say there were no stuffed animals or toys allowed as my daughter was carrying a stuffed animal. So, I placed the stuffed animal in the bag and proceeded to walk in the play area. From that moment on, the owner literally was helicoptering over us reminding me specifically of "the rules". She never once stayed at her desk besides checking in a family. Instead, she proceeded to follow me and my daughter around and felt I had a target on my back for no rhyme or reason. She comes up behind me, scolding me like a child saying "MOM, drinks and snacks belong at the TABLES." She did this second time.This time, not even thinking honestly, I put my iced coffee on one of the tables that WASN'T allowed (God forbid.) And she comes up behind my shoulder AGAIN. Scolding me. We literally had NO room to breathe or get away from the owner as she just kept following me and every person around inside the play area. She then makes a remark about my daughter's diaper saying "it's falling out of her shorts..hahahah..." passive aggressively telling me to change her diaper. I already had a diaper in my hand when she said this and literally was done. Literally kept coming up to me and telling us how the equipment works and making comments...when all I wanted to do was ENJOY TIME WITH MY DAUGHTER. US. Not us and the owner. But I felt as if I couldn't take two steps in that place because otherwise she was RIGHT THERE on my shoulder..ready and waiting to say something I was doing wrong!! It was extremely uncomfortable and I felt extremely disrespected as a parent! Being scolded the entire half hour we were there, feeling like a kid in first grade is how she talked down to me. I proceeded to leave a review while there and she sees it, confronts me and I tell her its because she has been following us the entire time to the point of almost harassment. As I am sitting there after we spoke, I was telling my friend what happened. She then comes back..STARES AT ME...and I tell my friend, "See? She refuses to leave us alone." Almost laughing because she literally WOULD NOT STOP. We decided to go ahead and leave. As I am putting on our shoes she, from behind me at the front desk, called me ENTITLED. Who and/or what business OWNER says something to a customer out loud like that?? I have been to several different indoor play places in Jacksonville including the little social Cafe and the former nestling collective..and none were anything like we experienced here at Sensory Towne today!! The place was dim, dark, and grungy on top of the awful experience so we will not be coming back ever again.

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the playful family

4.0

(4 reviews)

56.6 mi

I'm so glad I found this little gem! It's been a God's sent. It's a indoor playground located in…read moreFruit Cove, not too far from us. We come here weekly for their classes: arts and craft, sensory touch, dance exercise, bubble & many many more. Every week it is something new and my little one is thriving here. The staff is super sweet and welcoming. The playground and toys are super clean and they mop/wipe down everything daily. The families that come here are so nice and kind, everyone's so friendly and I feel safe bringing my little one here. Highly recommend for those that are looking to make new mom/dad friends while your Little's socialize and hang out with each other. They also do birthday parties here and other events. I can't wait for our first party here in a few weeks. They provide party planner, decor, space etc. you name it, they have it!!

Business hours. Attempted to take my littles to open play twice and each time it's closed. Hours…read morestate Monday-Saturday 9am-4pm. Should update hours instead of having families drive to their location based off website hours just to find it's closed.

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Bounce N Play Indoor Family Fun Center

(22 reviews)

37.7 mi

Small indoor play for the little ones. 5 and under has their own playarea. The older kids just had…read more3 bounce houses to play on. The kids got bored within 30 minutes. Small little arcade. A bit expensive.

The kids had an amazing time...HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! Fun for…read morekids of all ages. Bring your ENERGY!!!

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Easy Street Family Fun Center

3.2

(31 reviews)

37.2 mi

This place was awesome! We had a 5 yr old, 13 and adults!…read more All had fun!!!! The women behind the counter was so friendly as well. Things affordable compared to places we been to in CT

Money trap! If you have smaller kids take them to a park or a beach. We spent a ridiculous amount…read moreof money on games because they were too small for my ni golf or go karts.

Nice place to have your bday party.

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Planet Obstacle

3.9

(119 reviews)

89.7 mi

We've been here for a few birthday parties, and it's always been a positive experience. The…read morefacility is clean and well-maintained, and the food is decent. The restrooms, however, could use a bit more attention and cleaning. They have multiple party rooms and always seem to stay busy. There are activities for kids of all ages, but I feel the attractions are better suited for older children. My 4 year olds had a great time, but at times they were overwhelmed by the older kids running, jumping, and playing more aggressively. Overall, it's a fun place to keep kids entertained for a few hours, especially on hot or rainy days. If you have younger toddlers, just be prepared to supervise them a little more in the busier play areas.

They Take advantage of kids and steal money especially if they have cash…read more They will overcharge your kids. NO REFUNDS! They are a scam business No management to resolve concerns. don't patronize this establishment. Dirty and unprofessional You've been warned!

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Devil's Millhopper State Geological Site

4.1

(73 reviews)

3.6 mi

Such beautiful grounds hiding within Gainesville! We had a wonderful time taking advantage of the…read moretrails and stairs to the bottom of the sinkhole! It's a great spot for those who - Want a nice, but non strenuous walk (about a mile around in circle. The stairs are a bit more but there are stops between levels) Wonderful shading with a sweet bird filled environment. Non busy area out of the hustle of life

Awesome for what it is. Devil's Millhopper makes for a lovely, quick walk and neat views from…read morewithin a huge sinkhole. The park features a maintained trail and great boardwalk steps into the sinkhole. It also has excellent informational signs throughout the park. The trail wasn't very long, so if you're looking for longer treks I do not recommend Devil's Millhopper. Although I wouldn't classify it as a "must see", it's great for what it is. It's a state park, so expect to pay a few bucks for parking.

Not sure but it posed for me!

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Lake Wauburg

(9 reviews)

10.6 mi

Lake Wauburg is a cool lake that sits just south of Paynes Prairie and is located in Alachua…read moreCounty, Florida. It is a pleasant enough lake and while not big, it is a nice place to chill for a bit.

Beautiful lake offering an array of nature activities, including boating, canoeing, kayaking,…read moremountain biking, sailing, stand-up paddle-boarding, wake-boarding, water skiing, and more. Life jackets are available for wear and must be buckled. Different policies are authorized for each activity. Grills, pavilions, and picnic tables are also available for use. UF students, with a Gator 1 card, have the ability to sign out the following: Canoe (seats up to 3 persons) Kayak (seats up to 2 persons) Paddleboat (seats up to 2 or 4 persons) Rowboat (seats up to 3 to 5 persons) With the nature atmospheric feel, Lake Wauburg is certainly worth checking out, especially if you are a nature and outdoor lover.

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Tom Petty Park

4.7

(15 reviews)

5.5 mi

I really like Tom Petty Park!! the Pickleball courts are great!!! The park is always clean plenty…read moreand places to sit down!

All the construction is over. There is peace in the park again, whether you are bringing your dogs…read moreto run i the dog park or playing pickle ball in the brand new courts, or just chillin in a hammock and watching the birds flit around. This park is relaxing! You can even grill here and have a picnic while your children play on the playground!

These are necessary...:)

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Flip Factory Zone

(49 reviews)

0.7 mi

We do not live in the Gainesville area but we do have family that does. We came here for a…read morebirthday party for my nephew and this place is very similar to the other trampoline parks I've been to. This one, however has arcades, laser tag, and a rope course. Looks like they had party room options but our party was located upstairs at a long picnic type table. What I did like was that they had large loungers (very comfortable) available along the wall upstairs where parents and the adult guests could sit while the party took place. The kids jumped for about an hour then came upstairs for the pizza, chicken tenders, and cake. Given that the party seemed rushed there was no time to open gifts so we helped take them to the parent's car then we all left. My main reason for not giving 5 stars is that we were all advised that prior to the party to fill out the online waiver (which is required for all of these types of parks), which we did fill out. Upon arriving, we were asked to fill out a paper waiver -- I advised the young staff member that we already filled this out online so why are we now having to fill it out again. She seemed to be dumbfounded and didn't know -- told me that she was just told to have all party guests fill out the waiver and that she thought it was because they were having system issues but wasn't sure. Frustrating but I made the hubs fill it out since I did it online previously and didn't feel like filling it out again.

This family entertainment facility in Gainesville features many trampolines, a four story jungle…read moregym, arcade games, laser tag, rock climbing, zip lining, etc. Prices start at $23.99 for two hours or separate pricing for each area like the Trampoline $17 for an hour but socks must be purchased for $3.50. They offer daily specials Monday to Friday. Pricing a bit expensive for families. It seems dark inside. Little children are jumping with teenagers so a little dangerous. A fun time for kids.

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Gainesville Health & Fitness

3.2

(90 reviews)

1.1 mi

Over a year in being a member here and I still love it like I did when I first started. It's one of…read morethe best gyms I've ever been a part of, and I don't even take part in all there is to offer. It's convenient having 3 locations, especially with one being solely for women. While it is pricey, it can be worth it if used properly. I especially love the amount of classes that are offered across the 3 locations although some of them I wish were offered at different ones or different times but that's not something that can really be controlled and is up to who the instructor is so I get it. My favorite classes are dance attack and Bodypump. Highly recommend!

Always love coming to Gainesville Health and Fitness, going in the heated pool for my physical…read moretherapy, a great partnership with ReQuest which is next door.

Warm therapy pool at GHF Main

Main Location open 24/7

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GHF Free Weight Area

Dwight H. Hunter Pool

4.3

(3 reviews)

6.3 mi

Nice pool nice staff there is a regular pool lap pool and a kiddie pool I visited for my swimming…read morelessons in June and July would go again next year

No complaints, really. I came here to both lap swim and to dive. For diving, they have two 1-meter…read moreboards and one 3-meter board. The lifeguards, though young, are very professional and good at their jobs plus prompt to answer any questions. There's ample room for lap swimming plus a children's shallow kiddie pool and another shallow area for people to just splash around if not lap swimming--plus the diving well. Some reviewers have commented on high school swim teams coming here to practice: apparently the deal is for some to come here, some to Westside, some go to UF as well. Until the School Board builds its own aquatics facility (unlikely), that will probably be how things go. (Whereas Jacksonville high schools in contrast have their own swimming pools on site in many cases.) School swim teams need places to practice, so this is a logical solution and I don't see it as impinging much on other patrons. Other reviewers (here and elsewhere) have complained some kids are loud and disrespectful: I did not experience that, yeah, kids can be loud but all I encountered were very polite. The locker rooms: the men's locker room is indeed old, probably original. I did not find it dirty however. Unlike the renovated Westside (Cherry) Pool, it actually has enough lockers to accommodate for two swim teams--or probably more. That's important if you're having meets here. I don't think Westside with its renovations provides that level of locker room space. So, as a diver and swimmer, no complaints here. Yeah, it's not a brand new nor renovated facility but clean and well-run: it meets my criteria certainly.

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loved this place before. but now there's an unwritten policy that you're not allowed in unless they…read morephotograph your child at the front desk. there's a general disclaimer that if there are photos taken they can be used by the owners for any reason as well. but requiring a photo to enter is odd and not done by any other facility (like sun country, o2b, kidstrong, etc). it's just odd. wasn't like this in the past either.

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