This was a second time we hosted a birthday party at this location. The team makes it easy and hassle free for the parents and kids have an awesome time. read more

Not a fan of the jungle gym -- at least for younger kids. First, it was way smaller than I anticipated. I thought it was this large structure but once you climb up the ramp it's only the top portion of that area. Underneath is a cave exploration section. Very small! Second, there were older kids all over the baby area and in the jungle gym, so I didn't feel safe with my baby being in that area or my toddler running about in the jungle gym by himself. Was good to try it out - was hoping to find a good indoor play place in the Glenview area. It seemed like the jungle gym was being advertised as this extra, large play area for younger kids - you pay to use it and get a whole separate sticker to be in there and can walk in and just use that anytime. It's definitely not. I talked to the front desk to see if I could get a refund (we stayed about 10 minutes) and though they couldn't refund us they did credit our account with $10. read more

This place is a blast! My kids, ages 2-8, loved it! It is super clean and well staffed. The employees could not have been kinder and more helpful. There are so many different things to do there. My kids had such a feeling of confidence by doing the various challenges. They are already asking to come back! read more

Very clean facility. Very fun for both kids and adults. The toddler area is the only part I was disappointed in. $10 is way too much for a small room with one bouncy house and a couple "jungle gym" activity sets. Overall, a very fun experience. read more

Sons shows were stolen here. Management didn't care. Son went home with no shoes. We were there for my families party. They said if another child took his shoes then we should just take the other left over shoes. read more

Great place , myvkid was really excited and had too much fun. But the brace did not show any poi ts she was really upset on that

With 3 young kids and 2 jobs, I hardly have any time to post reviews, but I'm able to spare some minutes to post about this... My kids (ages 4 and 5, at the time), husband, and I visited Funtopia for the first time in July 2016. Fortunately, we gained information about the activities provided, pricing, and how to dress our kids from a friend who brought her 6-y.o. son a few weeks prior, so we were pretty well-prepared: sign the waiver on their website; have kids wear "playground" attire, socks, and closed-toe shoes, and; arrive at least 5 minutes before your time to play to watch a video and get harnesses strapped on for climbing. Prices vary depending on what activities the kids want to participate in (this is information is also on their website): -The Fun Wall area is $14 for 1 hour; $18 for 1.5 hours; $21 for 2 hours (equipment/harnesses included). 1 attempt at the Ropes Course and a 20-ft Jump-in-the-Air (2 attempts) experience is also included in the time frame you purchase. -The giant 20-ft Free Drop slide: $3 for 2 attempts. -The Jungle Gym, in the back of the venue, is $10 for 1 child, $8 for siblings, unlimited play time. This area is good for kids who are intimidated by the fun wall area and/or who don't meet the age and weight requirements for the fun walls. So FYI: kids have to be at LEAST 4 years of age AND at least 35 pounds to be harnessed to climb. We had a great first impression...the staff was super friendly and helpful, and, more importantly, the kids had a blast. There were a few small wait times for someone to come by to hook up the ropes for climbing, but no complaints about staff just "hanging around." It was busy...what did we expect? We paid for an hour of climbing time (which was more than enough) for my eldest and the $10 of unlimited play for my youngest (who has a slight fear of heights). My eldest also tried and finished the ropes course (with staff assistance). That adrenaline-rush experience pretty much finalized her decision for where she wanted to celebrate her upcoming birthday. We celebrated it there 2 days ago, and again, another amazing time. With a party of 11 kids ages 3 to 8 (first-timers for several), each one with smiles on their faces until the very end. I communicated with Allyson, the Events Coordinator, while booking and planning the event, and collaborated with Vanessa and staff during the course of the party, which went very smoothly. I will also disclose this bit of information. Unbeknownst to the Funtopia staff, I read some of the reviews before booking and I will admit that I made sure all grounds were covered to avoid any mishaps. It's not easy to get a hold of anyone personally over the phone; however, Allyson returned my messages (via email and phone) promptly. I asked pertinent questions and was pleasantly given thorough, straight-forward answers. I was satisfied with the party package and the service. Everyone was great to work with and we will definitely come back for more! read more

Took my 10 year old here with some friends on a Thursday afternoon over winter break. He had a blast and was able to stay a little longer than we had paid for because it seems no one is checking the times on the tickets. Things are a little unorganized when you walk in and the lady behind the counter seemed flustered when I asked questions about some of the extra attractions, but once we got checked in and purchased the extras (free fall and jump) we were all set. I had studied the website in advance as well and the info and prices on the extra attractions wasn't very clear there either. Had a great time though. read more

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Went here with my son several times. The staff is friendly, and there is always someone around to help. I was even able to climb, the staff helped me into an adult-size climbing get-up. The cave/cavern apparatus below is tricky- be careful as I almost got stuck! read more

My wife and I took our 5 year old granddaughter to this location. She had a wonderful time. The staff was very friendly and helpful, the facility was clean and well managed. A fun time for the kids (even us big ones). read more

This is the best place you can go and have fun with kids!!!!!‍ With the funnest climbing walls an obstacle course, feet up in the air and the tallest and funnest tallest slide. Kids will never get bored!!!! This place has the friendliest staff!!! The best times to go is Tuesday and Monday nights. It is never crowded unless it is a holiday. This is a must visit place for kids during breaks!!! read more

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Went recently on a weekday that my child's school had off but was not a day most other schools had off. I liked how empty it was but this place would be a disaster at peak times. I reserved a time and all was fine with that process. Staff at front desk was nice and help the kids put on their harnesses. But no one showed us any instruction on how to clip them in. I was also shocked that there was no staff whose job it was was to clip the kids in. I have no idea how to properly do that and it feels very unsafe that they rely on parents and caregivers to do this. There were 2 staff members in the climbing area but they were not paying attention. We stood at one station clearly unsure of what to do and it took a really long time until a person came over to assist and they didn't even seem super confident. Also I don't know who designed the layout of the climbing area because there were kids on a zip line type thing in the middle of the room so u have to walk basically in front of where the kids swing. I saw several collisions or near collisions. If this place were busier there would have been a ton of injuries. Kids liked that tunnel climbing area but it was filthy. Please clean that... read more

I went there today for a birthday, they have amazing service and the employees are super nice. There was this one guy I don't know his name but he is super funny and nice. The place for birthdays was spotless and the food was amazing. There was good safety although with all the rope, your hands might hurt mine didn't but you never know. :) read more

Awesome time! All of the staff were very nice and amazing helping out when needed. If your child is hesitant at first or you need instructions how to hook on look to the staff who were really great the whole time. read more

Terrible customer service for parties. Also bring socks or you'll have to pay for them. Lots of people in yellow shirts but aren't doing much. Party room was upstairs but no signs for it. Also no signs on the awnings so it was hard to find with an art fest going on. read more

I had a birthday party for my 4 year old son. Party had about 30 kids ranging in ages 3months - 18 years. This is the perfect place for a kids party if you do not want to exclude older kids in the family. Everyone had a blast. There was plenty of staff to watch the kids. They do not over crowd the place. Our server Osmara was especially attentive. She made sure we had everything we needed and performed all setup, clean up, harnessing etc. we were very comfortable and she is great managing a large party. I paid up for extra playtime and literally had to drag my kids out of this place. I just wish playtime was 90 minutes instead of 60. Pizza was decent and large in size. I would definitely recommend this place. read more

Had a great time! Well trained desk staff who were super friendly. The facilities were very clean and well maintained. I'm looking forward to bringing more of my kids here soon. read more

My grandkids had a great time. However, since your time is limited, there should be more help with the safety latches for those who need it, especially the younger crowd. Also, there should be someone who can explain how the latching system works for first timers. Neither my grandkids nor I had any idea and it took awhile to find someone to help. On the plus side, There are a ton of various activities that kids can try and also a good variety. Certainly plenty to do for all ages without getting bored. However, on the downside, the caves smelled and might need a more thorough cleaning. read more

Excellent place to bring kids to burn off some energy. Different sections have varying prices with time limits but the jungle gym is unlimited for $10. Kinda busy on the weekend especially when the weather isn't conducive to being outside but manageable. Parents/guardians should bring their coffees with. read more

My son went here for his 7th birthday and he had a blast! The employees were running around ensure the kids were safe and enjoying their time! read more

For the price, I thought there were gonna be a lot more to do, but is 90% climbing walls and don't get me wrong, I love climbing walls but I wish they had more fun things to do. I would say it's more like for kids ages 3 to 10. read more

Russell was absolutely amazing!! He was so helpful and always there when you needed him. He was patient and kind and made the experience as amazing as it was. read more

This place is great! My 8 year old loved it. There were many younger kids as well. This is a nice place for rainy days or any day really. Lots of climbing walls! I think the hour option is perfect and we didn't do many add ons. The chart is a bit confusing and it makes it look like you have to pay extra for many of the areas but really they are all mostly included. Bring the kids and do it!! read more

Funtopia - Wow - Party & Event Planning Near Me - Glenview, Illinois

My son absolutely loved this place! We were visiting on a family trip to Chicago and looking for indoor activities. Boy was I impressed how active he stayed and how entertained! What a nice break from the low activity arcades, museums, and other indoor option in the Chicagoland area. It was also different from what we have back home: trampoline parks, inflatable climber parks, and the like. The staff could not have been more attentive and helpful. Kudos to Isaac for engaging with the kids in a playful, helpful way! I never had a concern about safety either. We were walked through everything and several precautions were in place. We will definitely be back. Thank you so much! read more

It is not safe and my kid had a accident there by when she was climbing the walls she fell and from her neck now in a cast

I hosted my sons birthday party there last weekend. The facility is great and the kids had a blast, but the party coordination was a mess. I could never find my party coordinator, so I didn't know the timing or the pass of the party and sent a large part of the time looking for someone that can assist my with questions. They never told me that we could have additional food if we paid a few, so I was not able to host my party like I wanted to. The extra food I did bring, they mixed up and gave to another party and they didn't know my food order. Over all for all the money I spent on the party it was very stressful. To top it off, when I spoke to the manager about my issues I had she did nothing about it. read more

Came here with 2 kids ages 9 and 7. I would not recommend this place for kids younger than 6 unless they have an interest in climbing. There are many rock walls the kids can hook into and explore. The 9 yo old enjoyed the ropes course. The caves and jungle gym were small and underwhelming. We reserved 1.5 hours ahead of time and it was the perfect amount of time. I would recommend this place for the rock walls and ropes course but. If the other attractions. Staff was friendly and helpful. read more

My 3yr old son just celebrated his birthday yesterday and it was fun! The place is not only kid friendly but adult friendly too! Only paid $10 per kid who played at the jungle gym, and $24 for other kids and adults who wanted to climb and do other things which totally isn't bad. You only pay per person in this place. You don't have to rent the rooms (like in Jumpzone, PumpitUp, etc.) you just have to make the appointment weeks before. If the rooms are booked, there's tables and chairs for public too. The event organizer/staff per room is super helpful as well. For food, they order it somewhere I forgot the name. We totally love the pizza, it's so good. The only thing that we don't like was the wings. It was very bad. No sauce, mostly skin, and looks like homemade. But for the place and experience--totally worth it! read more

The location is a definitely fantastic. It's one of the first businesses as you enter in the Town Centre. We booked our reservation time online which made check in simple. You still need to fill out waivers at the location as the waivers can't be completed ahead of time even though that would be great. Putting on the harness was simple and the staff were accommodating. The climbing walls are a blast for kids of all sizes and ages (and adults)! Our pay has agreed 4 on up climbing the walls. Some were out of order and the obstacle course was closed during most of our one hour time block. I highly recommended going for a climb. Now for the pitfalls: The bathrooms were not properly maintained. The jungle gym play place area reeked! The smell coming from those tunnels and mining area was sickening. I can positively guess they haven't cleaned those things in a long time! For the time we're living in now you'd think they would be more apt to disinfecting but nope. Overall it was a fun experience. Recommendations: Clean and disinfect this place! read more

Funtopia has really gone downhill over the last year. They have cut staff and made all areas "self serve" in that they aren't supervised. They used to have staff watching each station and helping the kids. Back in the day with the help of their staff the kids playing there were able to gain confidence and overcome their fears. Now that they have less staff and seem to be letting in way more people so that the whole area is a zoo. Also the staff isn't helping the kids at the climbing walls, instead the kids hook themselves in and out of each station without help. With these new changes, in my opinion, the place just isn't safe. I would never take my children there again. read more

Great place. She had a blast climbing swinging. Will come back. No better way to release tons of energy gor a 5 yr old

Fun, clean place! Reservations are needed for the ropes course, so they can control the number of kids at one time. Book online and sign a waiver before you go! The caves (ages 5 and up) have simulated stalagmites and stalagtites--helmets needed and provided! Staff is abundant and attentive! Highly recommend! read more

They called the cops on my child because he was screaming and crying because they didn't let him play

Had never been here but decided to bring my daughter and 5 friends for her birthday on a Sunday morning. They are 8 years old and had a blast. My 11 year old son and his friend loved it too. It was not babyish at all - my kids have both done some serious zip lining & tree top adventures and still loved every minute of this - no boredom! I did not book a birthday party - just bought 8 individual passes for a specific time slot. Make sure you go online and buy ahead of time - it is all timed entry and they do book up. The kids ran around non stop for 90 minutes and we paid the extra $3 for 2 slides down the big slide. The staff was Amazing- incredible attentive, walking around in yellow shirts to help anyone who gets stuck. The staff is young, attentive, and obviously love hanging out with kids and making them laugh. I would hands-down recommend Funtopia Glenview! read more

I was really impressed with this place. I took my 2.5 year old and she was a whirl of motion. Admission was $10 (just for her, I was free). The pictures of the climbing walls and other vaguely intense looking activities are not open to you until you reach 35 lbs, but the small kid area was plenty fun for us. I will say she wanted me crawling through with her, so it was kinda a workout for me, too, following her around on my hands and knees, but I genuinely enjoyed crawling through and going down that big, blue, curly slide over and over. A great distraction for a cold Chicago day! As others have said, it's very clean, too. read more

Had a wonderful second time here at Funtopia. The staff at the funtopia greeted my wife and 3 children with class. Young staff, very professional and caring. Always have their eyes on the kids who are climbing for safety reasons. Will definitely be back here for a 3rd and even consider a bday party. My 5 and 3 year olds feel free here. Very friendly, fun, safe. Thanks to all the staff this Sunday. Great job. read more

I was happy with the experience overall, however I didn't Feel it was fair to have to book online rather than walk in. They were busy with bday parties so had to turn people away. We had to return after 2 hours and we were only a party of one. All employed were very friendly and helpful. read more

This is an amazing jewel hidden in glenview or maybe not lol.. but in serious note this is beyond amazing.. it gives good work out for the kids and young adult kids and even with the parents as well. My 6 years old had an awesome play here and he doesn't wanna leave the place. He said he wants to have his bday party here yikes.. i know that is not cheap at all read more

My kids had a great time at funtopia (3-8yrs), but its really for 6+. Be aware that the ropes course is for 52" and over - my 8 year old was pretty disappointed that he wasn't allowed, especially since he's done ropes courses at other places. Place was clean, very friendly and helpful staff, and a wide variety of climbing walls. read more

Disgusting, Dirty and Disengaged. This place is brutal. I've been visiting with my kids since they opened (probably 10 times) and each visit it gets worse. Last weekend - was the final time we will be there. The place was filthy (crap on the floor, discarded food) and the soft gym was dirty and the staff are so disengaged. Honestly, the staff looks like they are 16 years old and their customer service skills inadequate. Here's the thing .... the owner needs TO HIRE AN ADULT MANAGER. You can't expect 16 year olds to manage a kids gym. Too bad ... this place could have so much potential if they had the right leader. If you do visit - bring plenty of hand sanitizer. read more