DO NOT LET THE SKETCH LOCATION LEAD YOU ASTRAY! (And yes, it has to be in all caps... or is it "no cap"? Please don't come for my Millennial self ) The building is tucked behind the entrance of Hong Kong BBQ on Redwood Road, near where Southern Comfort is on Castro Valley Blvd. From the outside, it looks pretty run-down and sketchy. There's also no elevator, so you'll need to carry your little one up a flight of stairs. Keep this in mind if you're planning a party, especially if anyone in your group has ADA concerns. Entrance is $16 per child for a maximum of 2 hours, and honestly, two hours is more than enough. The space itself is small but perfect for little kids. It feels like they're exploring their own tiny town with all the pretend-play stations: an ice cream truck, spaceship, chef's kitchen, grocery store, laundromat, pet store/groomer, and pizza parlor. They do have a small reading area, but there are little to no books. The play area is padded, which is great for crawling children. I wasn't totally sure how often things are sanitized. There's a basket for toys that need extra cleaning, which made me wonder how frequently everything is actually wiped down if we're asked to set items aside ourselves. Party space is limited to the entrance/hardwood area. I was told the max is 20 adults and about 15 children, but I honestly can't imagine everyone fitting comfortably in that small space. Overall, it's a great spot for my kid to run around and get her wiggles out. She really enjoyed it and that's what matters most. read more

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This is a nice and simple play space for toddlers. It's contained and provides different options for play - pretend play with ice cream truck, kitchen, grill, rocket ship, diner, workshop to train and road play, and then various soft play space. As the first group on site, the space was clean and tidy. Not sure how busy this place could get but throughout our time here, there was a total of 5 kids which provided plenty of space to play. read more

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Tidy and well organized spot to bring your child for imaginative play! They've got various stations, including dress up, grocery, food trucks (pizza, ice cream, donuts), vet, and doctor. Employee comes around every so often to clean up and put pieces back where they belong. $16 for 2 hours. They sell water, chips, pouches, and fruit snacks at the front. It's up some stairs on second floor of a commercial building. I honestly don't know if it's handicap accessible because I didn't notice any elevator, so getting a stroller up there might be a pain. I'm interested in checking out one of the themed play classes at some point. read more

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My biggest gripe with this place is they don't enforce the no shoe policy. I have a crawler so it was unsettling for me. read more

Red Panda Play Space - Kids Activities Near Me - Castro Valley, California

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A great space for the kiddos to explore and grow! Super nice space for kids parties and the claw machines add some more fun!! Have to get that mega prize!! The place is also super clean and the staff is friendly. 5 read more

Red Panda Play Space - They have fun claw machines too with nice prizes!! Have a party and prizes! - Kids Activities Near Me - Castro Valley, California

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Today we had the pleasure of attending our friends' son's birthday party at Red Panda Play Space. This is an indoor play place the set up is so fun and creative, we've never been to a kids party like this before. Instead of having an indoor playground party, the stations allow kids to use their imagination while playing at areas set up as a pretend diner, grocery store, checkout, a kitchen, bakery, grilling, etc. The kids were having so much fun that the birthday boy didn't even want to have pizza because he was stuck at the train station area the whole time. Our son loved playing with the grill area, pretending to be like his parents cooking in the kitchen and using the microwave. Once he found the blender, we couldn't get him to go during the cake cutting time. The time flew by, and all of the kids were having a blast. The fact that it's indoors means it'll be a great place to visit on a rainy day. We met the Owner, she's so nice and I highly recommend you come visit to try something new. It's a new small business, please come support and watch your children have a blast! read more

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WHEN: Sun @1:30pm This place may be tricky to find but at least there's plenty of free parking! We celebrated my nieces birthday here on a Sunday afternoon, and the package was as follows: $375 2 Hours Tables and chair setup Tablecloths, utensils, paper plates, napkins, and one juice/kid. Guests may come 30 mins before party time to set up their own decorations and stay 15mins after to take down decorations. Vicky and her staff member were present at all times, checking to see if we are okay and cleaning up where necessary. They were both friendly and so helpful! They would make sure the place is ordering, helping assist with the kids playing. This place is quite spacious with plenty to do and play! There's even a dress up area with lots of costumes and even a nail salon with nail polish that washes off easily! There's a table outside for gifts, where the gift shop is. Show aren't allowed but you can't be barefoot either, so bring socks! The only downside to this is that it's in the second floor to a pretty old building that looks like it used to be an apartment complex, converted to commercial space use. There are no elevators so plan accordingly when bringing stuff for setting up. The kids really enjoyed the place and I would say it was a successful birthday bash thanks to Red Panda. Thanks again! read more

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I really like this place. I can sit on a couch or table and just let my kids play. It's just a big space with various big toys. There is a train table, grocery market, kitchen, BBQ, ice cream cart, vet, and doctors office to name a few. Plenty to keep the kids busy while you catch up on stuff or simply want to watch them have fun with other kids. It has NOT been crowded the two times I have been here. I mean... you can technically bring your kids here while you work using their wifi unless you have meetings. read more

Last month I celebrated my son's birthday and he and his friends had so much fun. They all enjoyed playing with the many different toys and there was plenty of space. The employee was nice and patient. She ensured we were taken care of. I would definitely recommend this location for a birthday party. I look forward to coming back soon with my son. read more

There are lots of different stations for kids. They do have a space capacity so you should book a spot online or call ahead to make sure you don't get turned away. The staff is very attentive and cleaned up the areas right away. The only complaint I have are the parents that neglect their kids when they're running rampant, but not the fault of the space. There is an option to pay ahead for 10 visits at a discounted price which is a good value. I'd say this is more for kids 6 and under. read more

I'm a mom of 3 boys, and my boys all under the age of 4 absolutely love red panda! It's very clean, feels safe, not overwhelming and they change up the setup/ toys occasionally. They even offer private party packages which is amazing! Thank you to the wonderful staff for taking care of us! read more

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We love Red Panda! It's a much more relaxing experience compared to other play places with big climbing structures. They keep the space very clean, and they regularly come through to tidy up the toys for the next round of children. read more

Red Panda Play Space - Kids Activities Near Me - Castro Valley, California

Wonderful little play space for littles! Location is a bit tricky to find when plugging into GPS. Luckily there's signage to follow when you get to the right area of the business plaza. Keep in mind this is on the second floor so there's a flight of stairs to climb up. Nothing crazy, but just take note so you don't go expecting to lug up a stroller. Expect an easy check-in process and friendly greeting upon entry. The play space is in a large room with different play sections. There aren't any walls so no worries on blind spots. You can interact with the kiddos while they play (shoes off for everyone) or take a seat on a bench along the window, or on a few scattered chairs. There were also a couple picnic tables. Not sure if you can eat there or if it's for activities. A few of the activity centers: nail polish, vet care, doctor care, grocery store, restaurant, Barbie house, dress up. Bathroom is clean and there's a stool in there for little to reach easily. Go and enjoy! read more

To caveat, my mom took my 3 year old son here so I'm only reviewing this based on off what they both said and videos she took. Thanksgiving break means my 3 year old son doesn't have preschool so I was looking for things for him to do with my mom. I liked that this playspace was close to us, not too expensive and it seemed like it would be fun. I was a little worried that there wouldn't be enough to do since it's one big room but my 3 year old spend 2 hours here and could have stayed longer. ADMISSION - It's $15 for the child and I think you can bring up to 2 adults. If you sign the waiver online it makes things quicker. For $15, it seems pretty reasonable (although Bumblebee in Newark is the same price and much much bigger) but you can't complain for a playspace. THE SPACE - the space is one big room with tables/chairs for adults to sit in as well as for the kids to eat a snack/lunch. There is also a restroom. It's located upstairs in a plaza that kind of looks like a motel. The overall "theme" of the space is imaginative play with different little stations like a pet grooming area, grocery store, doctor's office etc. One good thing is that it wasn't too crowded (maybe 8-10 kids max) and the person who was working the front was great at cleaning up after all the kids throughout the entire time so it wasn't messy and if your kid came to a station after another kid left, you'd have all the pieces. There are tables to eat your lunch, which my son did and no issues there! Overall, definitely a great playspace if you need somewhere to bring your kids. read more

This is located in a very odd strip mall but I love that my 5 year old loves this place. It's basically an independently owned pretend city. They keep it clean, adults are able to drink and eat in designated areas while kids can play. Price is reasonable as well especially if you are in the area. Party here would be nice and private as well. read more

We love this play space! I've brought my son here a few times now and every time he's had a blast. He's still a little too young for the big climbing structures of other play spaces, and loves imaginary play... so this is right up his alley. It's always clean and inviting. I especially appreciate that they have a basket for toys that may have been in someone's mouth to be sanitized! As we all know, our kids love putting things in their mouths! I see that they do private parties too, so that could be an option for birthdays! I hope this place keeps getting business! I'd recommend them to any families who need to let their kids burn off energy on a chilly day, or to just have a different option outside of parks! read more

I came to the soft opening. The place is super cute with tons of imaginative play toys; restaurant, grocery store, dollhouse, doctor, train set and more. It was perfect for my 4 year old daughter who didn't ever want to leave. The owner was very kind and gave us a balloon and some socks because my son kept slipping on the floor. The staff were friendly and frequently cleaning the areas. There was plenty of parking but the building is not visible from the boulevard. We will definitely be back! read more

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My almost 4 year old loved it here! Great place for kids that love pretend/imaginative place, not so much to get wiggles out. I love that they're open in the AM (unlike the indoor playground in CV, but they're very different spaces). It's in a sad office park but inside it's very clean with friendly employees that are on it with cleaning/putting toys back. Lots of fun "stations" - dress up, doctor's office, ice cream truck, grocery story, vet office, nail salon, etc. And a small rug area with some games and books, and comfy couches for adults to sit. $16 entry fee when we went yesterday, which I think is reasonable for the quality. read more

What a fun spot for a party! We are even considering coming back on our own. They have all the melissa and doug playsets and more. Lots of fun for all the littles. For our party the team was a lot of help, from helping with decorations and getting folks in, to cutting and serving our food and cake. They also regularly go around and put the toys back with their appropriate playset, so the next kid gets to play with the full set. read more

I totally want to gate-keep this play space, but it's a gem to have in CV! Gotta share. We were greeted with kindness at the front desk. I noticed snacks and drinks available for purchase, which is great for forgetful and unprepared people like me. I absolutely love the no shoe rule in the play area. It keeps the space clean and feels comfortable with cushion seating. Great variety with the play stations. Sometimes, the personable employees will play with my son, which i appreciate. We've been here twice and I decided to buy a punch card for future visits. Today is their one month anniversary and we received a little gift bag with items my son has been enjoying. Bring your laptop or lunch and relax while your kids socialize and lessen their screen time. Highly recommend. read more

A great place for kids to pretend play. It's a clean facility with a great selection of toys and costumes. My son can spend hours here. They have free wifi and plenty of seating for parents to sit and observe their child(ren) play. read more

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This place is really cute. It's definitely geared towards younger kids. It's make believe play items, many Melissa and Doug sets. I'm always looking at these online (but we don't have space for them) so it was fun to get to play with them with the kids. My kids are 1 and 5 and while they played with different toys for the most part, both were entertained. Plenty of seats for the adults throughout the room, and they have tables if you need to stop for a snack break. You can book the whole space for a private event and I think it would be really nice for a toddler birthday party. The play area and toys were very clean. We'll visit again. read more

We got invited here for a baby shower. It was an amazing experience. The place is clean and neat. There are many themed stations such as laundry, trains, kitchen, nail salon, doll house and many more. I was told that the place is for younger kids, but my 10 year old daughter and 7 year old son had a blast here. They are already asking to go back again. Great party place for kids, comfortable chairs/sofas, friendly employees. Highly recommend! read more

Red Panda Play Space - Kids Activities Near Me - Castro Valley, California

This place is so cute! My daughter who is 3 loved it. Will definitely be coming back. Highly recommend!

My daughter loves this play space. The play space has plenty of pretend toys such as ice cream truck, kitchen, nail salon, grocery mart. This place gives parents a break to sit and relax. There are plenty of chairs and tables. The place is very clean. I will definitely bring my kids on the weekend to play in the future. read more

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This place is a lot bigger than I thought. It has its of stations. Tons of parking outside the place. The staffs are very attentive and cleans after every kids. My daughter had lots of fun! Definitely will come back again! read more

Red Panda Play Space - Vet office - Kids Activities Near Me - Castro Valley, California

Great. Both my kids (5 and 2) loved it and spent a lot of time playing with everything. Lots of things to keep them busy and creative. It's convenient (easy to miss depending which way you're going down Castries valley blvd). Very nicely decorated and areas to sit for the parents. Suggestion: There's a few tables set for when there's private parties. I wish that was only brought out when there was an actual reservation. It takes a lot of space that can be used for more play areas. Maybe like a small fort? Or an interactive board? read more

I took my grandchildren here 2 days ago and was very impressed! Staff member Desi was kind and welcoming. She also was constantly cleaning and restoring any area that a child had recently using. She was observant and energetic and very engaged. There was a sweet face painter there ad well who also engaged well with the kids and parents. The activity stations were well planned and there were many to choose from. We loved the store, the kitchen, the nail salon, the car track, and the veterinary office, and more! I also appreciated the low price, and good early hour of 10 a.m. on a Sunday that works for young children's schedules. read more

My granddaughter had her birthday party there. Place clean staff was attentive to all the kids. The kids enjoyed the play area. The area was very safe for a bunch of 2 year olds would highly recommend. read more

This place is really great if your child loves imaginative play. They have lots of different scenarios that your kids can pretend with. I particularly like the grocery corner. Everything is in good condition. I like how everything seems to be well taken care of. Pieces are where they should be. And things have batteries which is great. Other parents have always been nice here and the general vibe of the place is chill. The employee Desi has always been nice to my son. It's nice to see my son come out of his shell and interact with others. And everything is set up ready to go thanks to her. We have been a bunch of times and every time my son looks forward to coming here. read more

We had a great time visiting during their grand opening. The space is clean and inviting. Thanks to very busy helpers it stays organized despite little ones trying their best to make a mess. They are located on the second floor so leave strollers at home. The entire space is geared towards imaginative play. It is a wonderful place to meet with friends, you can keep an eye on your kids from the perfect vantage point at the picnic tables or play alongside with them. Having the kids pretend to make subway sandwiches, grilling hotdogs and scooping ice-cream will keep those little customers coming. Playing vet, doctor, nurse and vet tech at the care stations while wearing pink scrubs was a big hit. Putting on the apron to run the cash register, scanning products and twisting the knob for the conveyer belt is so much fun. The store is stocked so nicely. Owners are so sweet and helpful. read more

Red Panda Play Space - Kids Activities Near Me - Castro Valley, California

Great place for toddlers to play. Lots of Melissa and Doug set up - cashier register/market, kitchen area, doctor's office, vet office, etc. I bring my son here about once a month especially when I can't bring him to the playground due to rain. He always has a great time here! Weekend mornings can be busy so make sure you reserve in advance online! read more

I love this play space. Clean, great toy variety, and employees (Desi) are amazing. Really happy to see a space that caters to young children. read more

Very clean. I love how they have each individual set up, the girl that works in the front does a wonderful job at making sure everything stays in its designated places. they have the cutest nail painting station. read more

My daughter and I love this place. It's clean, lots of fun toys, enclosed space, friendly staff, clean bathrooms.

My daughter had her 5th birthday party there last Sat. Everyone had a blast! The staff were helpful and attentive. It gave me a piece of mind that the decorations and set up were all done before we showed up. They let us customize the party decorations based on my daughter's favorite character. I highly recommend Red Panda play space for your next kidbirthday party. read more

Red Panda Play Space - Kids Activities Near Me - Castro Valley, California

This is our favorite space in town! It's clean and filled with imaginary play toys and materials. We had a baby shower here for my sister here. We had kids from 1-10 years and they all had fun! The adults had so much fun too as the kids occupy themselves lol. We'll definitely be back! read more

Red Panda Play Space - Kids Activities Near Me - Castro Valley, California

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My daughter enjoyed playing there they have a promo for first visit. The girls are awesome and see to it that toys are back from where it should be. Perfect for toddlers! read more

好玩！小朋友很喜欢！家庭聚会的好场所，可以约上孩子的小伙伴一起去，非常欢乐！ 很新！玩具都干净整洁，小朋友忘在地上的玩具，有工作人员默默收拾，保证小朋友们有好的体验！ 提供餐椅。小朋友在玩的时候是不会饿的，家长可以带些食物，给自己和孩子补充能量，然后...接着奏乐接着舞！ read more

Nice and clean fun space for littles ... I brought my 3 kids there ages 2,3 and 8 ... it's fun for the two littles but my 8 year old girl was bored to death ... definitely best suited for the younger kids 6 and under read more