This is a neat place to take kids. Everytime it's a different experience. This time was nice. I got…read moremy tea, candy bar and my daughter got fries and to run around and play near other kids. Service is good, they're friendly. Prices are pretty normal I think for a coffee shop. For kids the play is hit or miss. Sometimes there's big kids who get into the infant area, sometimes the kids are overly aggressive and parents don't supervise their children. But this time was good, no bullies to my daughter, she got to drive the little bus and play construction. I do like it here but when there's a party going on it's a bit much and easily feels over crowded

We're here pretty often. Both for open play and toddler parties…read more Fresh cup playhouse stays sparkly clean. They clean thoroughly even down to the play pit balls. Rotating drink/food specials are both tasty and affordable. The best part? All of the play area equipment gets rotated!

This place is a hidden gem & is located in the midtown mall by burgerfi …read more The woman who owns it is very nice & welcoming. On tuesdays you get 2 hours for $12 which is not bad. It is very clean and big which makes me happy. My son almost 2 1/2 loved it!! There is toys for every age range of child there and is much bigger than freshcup playhouse. You can bring your own food and drinks in it which is nice too. It opens at 11am, go check it out!

Anchorage has a new indoor play place! This Play Palace supports 1-8yrs old. Alaska in general is…read morelacking in these types of spaces. The Play Palace sits in the nearly dilapidated midtown strip mall. They are nearest REI, right next to Kawaii Nails. It's a basic set up. There's a table/chair area with most of the space dedicated to the play area. They are obviously just getting started but they have all the right elements to thrive. The Play Palace staff are welcoming, cleanliness is prioritized, costs are affordable, and the kids seem to enjoy themselves. We will continue to support, in hopes it'll continue to improve. It would be nice if they rotated equipment in the way First Cup Playhouse does, every so often.

We came to play mini golf!…read more I was actually surprised how empty it was for a Friday night. Nobody was playing any games and there were three groups total in the mini golf area. I think we spent maybe 30 minutes playing the 18 holes with two people. I like the theming of the golf areas, one underwater and one arctic. The holes were kind of simple, but a few had cool things sprinkled in. Maybe 4 total had something cool. It was $9 for 18 holes, each person. No 3D glasses were offered but don't really need them.

We had a kids Birthday party here it's November and yes it's cold outside. But it's FREEZING INSIDE…read morethis building. All of the kids were miserable cause they were freezing we all had to wear our full winter gear inside. It's so dark in the "party room". 9/10 of the arcade games did not work. Definitely not worth the money. $200 to rent the "room" and then $20 per person/ kid on top of that to golf. It was just pathetic to be completely honest. They are many other places to host bday part events that are well worth the money and price. I wouldn't recommend this or do it again.

Okay, so first of all, I'm a level five gymnast at Anchorage Gymnastics Assosiation and there have…read morebeen SO many girls/gymnasts who have transfered from Arctic to AGA. They say that they made them clean the gym at night after practice, the coaches didn't really care how they felt, and the girls sometimes bully. Let me just say this, the person who owns Arctic has a niece and she now goes to AGA.

Had my daughter's 4th birthday party here. Staff was super helpful throughout the party, also…read morehelped when unwrapping gifts and packing items at the end of the party. Easy set up of decorations and goodies. Even with a big party parents enjoyed a relaxing atmmosphere while the kids had a great time playing on the equipment. We had a great time and will be returning!!!!

What a great day with the family. I enjoyed talking with the manager. He had the coolest…read moreintroduction. "How can I help you have more fun?" His long beard is as fun as his name Bear. The food was perfect. The games were fun. The staff brought the energy. Thank you. We will be back.

Service from the server herself was good. Overall it was slow and we've been on busy days this one…read morewas a slow day with few other tables dining. They brought out the wrong type of wings (I ordered bone in they brought boneless) I ate those immediately and had a long delay in receiving more. They're still good just not what I wanted. Fries were great with my daughter with allergies Fried pickles were delicious and ranch was also the creamy kind.

Let's face it, Alaska is very limited when it comes to kid-friendly fun places. Shockwave…read moreTrampoline Park is 1 out of the handful. Shockwave is located on the Eastside of town. It sits at the end of a mostly abandoned strip mall. It is noticeably more spacious than its competitors. Like all places that require a waiver, try to get that taken care of online, before you're there physically. It's not uncommon to experience an incompetent employee working the pay desk, and holding everyone up. Give yourself plenty of time and exercise patience...it's for the kids. There are lots of tables available for you to sit and spread out. I appreciate the long tabletop with stools, that sits directly in front of the trampoline area, so you can further helicopter parent. There are rock walls, arcade games, and other random items for the children to enjoy, in addition to, the trampolines. They sell dip-n-dots ice cream as well as pizza and other snacks. Naturally, Shockwave is starting to show its age in some areas. What's important to me, is that everything was safe and looked clean, including the bathrooms. My kids always have a blast and tire themselves out here. Till' next time Shockwave Trampoline Park!

Ms D Anchorage It was a great activity for my grand…read morechildren. They were totally engaged the whole 2 hours. The little one was completely Tuckered out. I love there are staff all around to watch out for situations. Will bring them back soon. "Need to get the parking area plowed. Only reason I didn't give the experience a "5*"

I have a love-hate relationship with this park. I like it enough and have enough good memories…read morehere that my husband and I celebrated our winter wedding here. But this park is also plagued with chronic drug and alcohol addicted folks who trash public areas, including human waste. This park has insufficient parking- which is split into two separate locations. One is on the west side and the other on the north east side. The NE parking lot is where you dealers and users can typically be found. Families and children are more typically found in the west parking lot. It's common to see fish and moose along in this park on this section of Chester Creek Trail. There's a cute little playground here as well on the west side. There are some very pretty bridges in this section of the trail also. This is also one of the few locations where the creek is low enough for people to safely wade during the summer. The salmon viewing pier was condemned a few years ago and it doesn't seem like the city had any plans to fix it since it was a hangout for using. There are many varieties of plants, flowers, berries and birds found here, which make it a lovely greenspace for people and animals alike.

So often we overlook the more popular parks that are right under our noses; don't do that to…read moreCampbell Creek! Remodeled in recent years, there is a large playground for the kids. There is also a large dog park and there are various trails. There are spots to grill and picnic, and a shallow area of the creek in which people both small and large can play. There are birds, butterflies, dragonflies, and beautiful vegetation surrounding you right in the heart of the city. My two drawbacks - this is a pretty popular spot for people with kids, so don't expect it to be quiet unless you hit it on off-hours; and when packed, parking can be a bit much. *Don't forget to bring your inflatable raft so you can float down the creek to Peanut Farm when you leave* *Bring cash for the ice cream truck*

Woo to the hoo. This park gets my seal of approval for having the much maligned teeter totter…read more This puppy has been brought into the 21st century and is a darn sight safer than those ones from back in the old days. It seats 4 and is super fun to play on for little and big people alike. I like this park because it also is connected to the Chester Creek Trail and the Goose Creek spur. It also has a play ground, trees and open space in equal measure, adequate parking, a baseball field, and a bball court that doubles as an ice hockey rink in winter. SLICK Y'ALL!!!

Aside from the ice rink/basket ball court and small amount of playground equipment, there isn't…read moremuch incentive to go out of your way for this one. It does, however, serve well enough as another one of Anchorage's little neighborhood parks, tucked back into the Airport Heights residential area. For those that live in the area, it's a fairly quick stroll to/from Fire Island Bakery's nearby shop or fast access to the Lanie Fleischer Chester Creek trail. If you're on a long bike ride with the kids, this isn't a bad rest point though you might just consider Goose Lake park which is just over the nearby bridge (crossing Northern Lights). There's also a baseball field next to the hockey rink but not much else. Anchorage has quite a high number of these little parks hidden away in its neighborhoods. This isn't the best of them but it'll do for a sunny afternoon stop.

There are a a lot of cool specimens a here but it's a little unusual, too. There are taxidermed…read moreanimals that are not from Alaska at all, and a series of molds of humanoid bones that mark evolutionary diversions through the millennia. --It was definitely interesting but could probably be laid out in a more cohesive way. I guess I'd say: go here with the understanding that you will see a lot of unique artifacts and animals. However, you might not be able to see how they are related/connected to one another... because, really, they're not.

Cute little museum with big personalities. Scavenger hunts are loads of fun. Great customer service…read morefrom front desk.

One of the best ice cream places I've been to, ever. Everything is homemade, creamy, and with good…read moreingredients. Also, don't be fooled by the one or two scoop price or portions, they are MASSIVE scoops. My 7 year old ate half of his two scoops and was full, and I was full after eating the other half. My 5 year old ate only half of the one scoop. They can also mix and match flavors for each scoop. We opted for the vanilla and strawberry flavors, which were amazing. The owner/server was very friendly, happily offering as many samples as required and explaining the process of how it is all made. The seating is inviting with games and a fun place to take family or a date. This is a MUST go to place, and I'll definitely be back

I thought the icecream has the consistency of that chewy homemade stuff of dreams! Overall if…read moreyou're looking for good icecream in anchorage this is the spot to go!