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Kids Empire Gilbert

3.4 (155 reviews)
Closed • 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Joseph B.

The good- it's a great way for kids to get their energy out and learn some social interaction skills. The workers here are very nice when interacting with them. Other than these points, it's not so good. The bad- exceptionally dirty. I took a few photos, but obviously it's difficult since it's full of kids lol. The images show what seems like months of dirt and grime buildup. The rest of the place is very dirty too. We were the first people to arrive promptly at 10am and there were wrappers, drink spills and other items that were left behind from the previous day. The whole place is filthy and seems to at most get cleaned once a month. Additionally, 90% of the claw machines are a waste of time and it's clear they're setup this way. Once you claw an item and the cord retracts bringing the claw to the top, it's automatically opens the claw dripping the items. I did this over and over again on all the claw machines and only the Golden Egg machine and candy machine lets you win anything. I also watched parent after parent try the claw machines with the same result. I brought this up to the staff, they were nice about it, but advised that many people complain about the same thing and they tell management, but nothing ever gets fixed. Final conclusion, the owners/managing team doesn't value longevity, they're scrapping by until they can't keep up anymore and the business falls. It doesn't seem they find importance of actually making sure the kids are safe.

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Melissa U.

My kids love coming here. From the indoor soccer, the slides and climbing. This place is a win for indoor play in the summer. Whenever we are in town we bring the kids here. We have been to other indoor playgrounds but this is my boys favorite.

Alicia R.

Nephew's birthday party was held here and they forgot to tell my sister that they weren't providing the cake. Then they never had Huggie come out. Both were in the package paid for. They told my sister that kids are not allowed to climb up the tower with the strips that kids fall through (see pic). Which is fine but hilarious that they pointed to the sign at the top of the tower that supposedly says this. Because, you know, people climb up from the top of the tower. The other hilarious thing is the ban on grip socks (because kids use them to climb up the slide) as you see multiple kids and adults alike slipping and sliding on their slick floors. Seems like this is more of a liability!

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Oscar R.

Excellent place for kids and adults. From playing on the large play ground to arcade games. They have several slides and even a section for toddlers. Believe it or not for the money it's a great place to keep kids occupied. They will leave happy and tired. You can bring in sealed water containers but only that. Shoes must come off. You can purchase Pizza and food including snacks. Video games will require a card that you will need to preload with money to play games.

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Gina R.

Nathan was incredibly helpful today! Also, this place is my daughters absolute favorite place to go and asks me to take her constantly. We love how the place has evolved over the years and offers so much fun to my 5 year old! We've been taking her here since 2022 when she was just two years old and even back then, it was such a great place to take a toddler! Now she's old enough to play in the big kids section, which is fun for all ages! Already cannot wait to be back(: thank you to kids empire for tiring out my kiddo and giving us a nice air conditioned play ground to let out some energy!!

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Reviews are mixed. Many highlight the friendly and helpful staff, variety of play activities, and ample seating with day pass flexibility.

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1 year ago

Good staff good place 10000+ recommend my son loves it here bring the family good for adults and you can come back

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Cleaner then normal, kids had fun and enjoyed running around. lots of space to run around

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1 year ago

This place runs smoothly. Kids have fun. Bathrooms are super clean! My kids love coming here!

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1 year ago

Everyone here is always welcoming, I've been bringing my daughter since she was 2 and now she's 5 and still loves it

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1 year ago

The place is very nice and clean. The staff are friendly, sweet, and welcoming. The kids really enjoyed their time here. Thank you so much!

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1 year ago

Great place kids love it, always nice, staff is super friendly. If you by the punch card its a better price!

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1 year ago

Good indoor option for play in Arizona when it's too hot to be outside at a park. Best for kids 0-10

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1 year ago

My Kids love to come here. Staff is very friendly. I love that you can leave and come back.

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1 year ago

Kids love it, and great way to get their energy out in the summer months! They keep expanding, and adding more games too which is great!

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1 year ago

Kids Empire is a great time! They had a friendly staff, and it was a clean and safe place for the kids to play!

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1 year ago

Great environment. Clean and well kept . Staff was friendly and very helpful . My children had a good time

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1 year ago

We love coming here! It's a great place to beat the heat and let the kids play. Lindsey and Sierra were so helpful!

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1 year ago

We love this place! A great spot for the AZ summer heat! Nathan is a great asset of the team.

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1 year ago

Brought our 5 yo grandson. Lots for him to do. He loved it. I liked that is was very clean.

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1 year ago

Always a great time! Staff is friendly and it's a great place for kids to burn off some energy

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1 year ago

The staff did a wonderful job with our daughter's birthday party! I highly recommend Kids Empire Gilbert.

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1 year ago

Clean. Enjoyable. Great place for children to play and be safe. Great music with a hit of nostalgia.

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1 year ago

Awesome! Lindsay was amazing. Very helpful and accommodating!!! We'll definitely be back!!

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Lindsey & Sierra were so helpful. My grandkids had such a fun time! it's so nice to be inside during the hot summer days.

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If you come with multiple kids and an infant do we have to pay for the infant that cannot do anything?

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“We had an amazing experience at kids empire, the workers Ciara and Lindsay were very helpful and polite.”

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