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    RecPlex

    3.7 (33 reviews)
    Open 5:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Ruth L.

    Great for little toddlers! We've been to other play places, but this one is perfect for little toddlers. It's only for ages 2-4 and gives them a safe place to play and climb without having to worry about older kids trampling over them. My son really enjoyed it and you can't beat the price. Most play places are $10-$12 for the hr, this one is $2. Such a great find. Will definitely bring my son back for more play dates.

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    Mike O.

    This is a great place to know about on cold winter days when the kids have no place to play. Located near Dempster & 83, the RecPlex is the mother of all park field houses. I must say, Mount Prospect residents really have it good. I wish Park Ridge or Niles had something like this. There's an indoor pool and fitness center, but that's not all. Best-kept secret: for $1 admission paid at the front desk, they have an indoor playground with ball pit, trampolines, ladders and a big slide that rivals your typical McDonald's Playland but is a lot cleaner without food crumbs all over the floor or the constant allure of junk food. The play area is well-maintained and pretty clean compared to McD's too. We came on Good Friday, when it was snowing outside and school was out. Still, we were the only ones there. This is also a favorite place Grandma takes my boys on days she watches them. Staff are watchful, making sure the kids play safely. The ball pit is a lot of fun. My 21-month old had lots of fun throwing balls and was even able to climb up to the top unassisted and went down the slide after his big brother helped him get the courage to do so. There's even a couple benches for the grownups to sit and watch since they are not allowed in the tunnels and ball pit. So if your kids got nothing to do on a rainy day, check out RecPlex.

    The spider in the PlayPlex

    I take my kids to the indoor playground(PlayPlex) often, and every time place is so messy. I know that I shouldn't be expecting much for this price, but again it's the place where our KIDS play, where safety is in first place. Little tods can grab hairs and all kind of dust from the floor and put them in their mouths. Today I saw a big enough spider near the climbing wall. People at the front desk are sometimes rude and not much helpful. I wish they cleaned up the indoor playground more often.

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    Ladies at the front desk were very rude every time I've been. There's so much hostility just getting a daily pass.

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    Dirty bathrooms, condom in the sink, nasty place and everyone want to be the boss, lady at the front desk super rude.

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    The Rec Plex is awesome. Beautiful, clean facilities, super friendly staff and alot of parking!

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    Rec Plex has better prices than any similarly-outfitted gym or fitness club I have found.

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