Very well located, lots of variety for kids, extras. A snack and beverage area would be nice tho I…read moreunderstand space limitations. It was our first visit and we will probably be on a future to do list. Not a fan of your website and having to reserve a slot is not convenient. But clearly they are a big hit in the bubble.

I took my 3 year old yesterday. From where we live in North Denver, it was definitely a bit of a…read morehaul, but my son had a good time, although we probably wouldn't go often. You have to reserve your spot ahead of time online. Each slot is 1.5 hours for $14. They offer a variety of add-ons, such as make your own slime and pottery painting, and be warned, the entrance/exit is packed with toys for purchase, all displayed at toddler eye level, guaranteed to tantalize. There's no food allowed inside, so make sure you do snacks before you go in. They do offer snacks to go in the way out, which was a nice touch.

It took me a little time to process what happened this past Sunday before writing this review…read more I want to start by saying Tanner, the young man who worked our party, absolutely made the day. He was incredibly helpful with the kids, repeatedly apologized for everything happening (even though none of it was his fault), and remained kind, attentive, and professional the entire time. Tanner is the ONLY reason we managed to have any sort of birthday party at all. We booked the Ultimate Birthday Party package for my son's 7th birthday from 2-4 PM and also added the pizza and drinks package. The day before, I called to confirm everything, including our food order: 2 cheese pizzas, 2 pepperoni pizzas, Sprite, and lemonade for 12 kids. I arrived around 1:35 PM expecting a busy Sunday crowd. When I checked in, I was immediately told our party room would not be available until 3:15 PM -- despite our party being scheduled from 2-4 PM. That meant we would only have the room for the last 45 minutes. I was shocked. The employee at the front desk was kind and explained the manager had overbooked parties. Meanwhile, I was left standing in a packed lobby with decorations, cake, plates, and favor bags with nowhere to set anything up. I eventually asked to speak with the manager. After waiting about 15 minutes, he came over with absolutely no sense of urgency. He was dismissive, condescending, and repeatedly told me the room timing was listed in the "fine print" of the emails. Maybe technically it was, but it's honestly ridiculous to advertise birthday parties without guaranteeing space for the actual party. After offering no real solution, he simply walked away. As guests arrived, Tanner took the kids onto the obstacle course while I grabbed a couple of lobby tables to hold gifts and belongings. Thankfully, because of Tanner, the kids still had fun and had no idea what was happening behind the scenes. We finally got access to the party room around 3:30 PM, leaving only 30 minutes in our reservation, and there was still no pizza. Tanner helped us rush decorations up while the kids were already hungry and thirsty. When I asked about the pizzas, Tanner checked with the manager and came back saying they claimed I never ordered them. That was completely false. I would never host a party for 12 children without food. Tanner apologized again and later informed me they had "just ordered" the pizzas -- at 3:45 PM, with the party ending at 4. The kids were hungry, drinks were running low, and there was still no food. I asked for more time in the room, and once again Tanner had to speak with the manager himself. We were eventually allowed to stay until 4:30 PM and the pizzas were comped. Unfortunately, by then most parents were already preparing to leave because the party was supposed to end at 4. I rushed to cut the cake so the kids could at least sing Happy Birthday and eat something. The pizzas finally arrived at 4:10 PM when only three kids remained. To their credit, they comped the pizzas and gave us free gym-time coupons. I appreciate that gesture, but after the way the manager handled everything, I will never return. I'm honestly shocked I still paid $329 for this experience. The reason I'm writing this review is to warn other parents. Birthday parties are expensive, and your hard-earned money should go to a business that values its customers and knows how to properly manage events. During the entire three hours we were there, the manager never once apologized. The only staff members who showed professionalism or empathy were the younger employees -- especially Tanner. They are lucky to have him. As a business owner myself, I can confidently say the current manager will drive this business into the ground. He was dismissive, incompetent, condescending, and rude from start to finish. Save yourself the stress and book your child's birthday somewhere else.

Fun place for kids age 7 to 14. We had a birthday party here and everyone had a great time, and…read morebest of all the cleanup was super easy.

I found out about this place from my neighbor that has been going there for some time and is highly…read moresatisfied. The center is bright, clean, and spacious. The pool is huge with several straight lanes to swim plus an area to power walk with other adults. In the rear of the building, people were playing pickle ball on the basketball court. I took the elevator instead of the stairs to the second level where the weights and equipment are. The track to walk around surrounds the second floor. The outside parking lot has plenty of parking spaces. The center is in Dover and was a 20 minute drive from my area of Aurora. The center is open 7 days a week and holds many activities. The room with classes was ample and I look forward to sign up for some classes. There are 3 other locations spread across Aurora. The best part is with my United Healthcare card, membership is free!

The Central Recreation Center is a great place to workout, swim and take classes!…read more I take cycle classes (Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday) with instructor Cherise and it's absolutely a wonderful time! The recreation center is always clean and it's a great spot for working out!

Awww bummer no cash allowed here still clean and not an overpriced visit! Even adults need socks…read moreor you have to purchase $3

We visited for the first time with our church play group this week. It was a fun experience and…read morethey were accommodating to our group. The building was very clean and they were able to reserve some tables for us since we called ahead. The play structure was smaller than I expected. It was nice that I could see my daughter the whole time, but I was underwhelmed by the play structure and play options. The plane "simulator" is a video of a plane flying. I like that you can bring in your own food. The drinking fountain was not working. I dont know if that was on purpose or not, but it was convenient that right above the broken fountain there was a sign saying you could buy water up front. Online they say you need to pay for any kid who is 6 months or older or sitting up. I have a 7 month old who sits up. She did not play, but I also would not pay for her at this age, as she isn't mobile or playing with their toys. Overall I think this place is extremely overpriced at $18 a kid. My daughter enjoyed the play structure as much as she enjoys chick fil a's structure or the local recreation center. And this is more than double the price for both. I don't see us coming back for this reason.

We brought my 6 grandkids to play. They all absolutely loved it. It's a kind, safe place.read more

The Third Place for Kids is an exceptional indoor play destination for families in the Parker area…read more It combines child-centered design, sensory awareness, and community connection in a way that feels rare and right. Whether you're neurotypical, neurodivergent, or somewhere in between, your whole family will feel supported--children get to explore, and parents get to breathe, chat, and belong. It's a refreshingly intentional, joy‑filled, and inclusive experience that deserves all the praise. Five stars--highly recommended for any family seeking more than "just play."

I picked my daughter up from daycare early specifically so we could make it to Parent-Tot time in…read morethe therapy pool. I was thrilled when I pulled in and saw the parking lot almost completely empty, thinking we had finally picked a quiet time to swim. Unfortunately, those hopes were quickly dashed when we were told we couldn't enter the pool because it was already "at capacity" based on the number of lifeguards on duty. Given the nearly empty parking lot, it seemed to be a staffing issue rather than the pool actually being crowded. Unfortunately, this is just one of several frustrating experiences we've had at this rec center. My 6-year-old's lips turn blue after spending more than about 20 minutes in the main pool because of how cold it is. The only area that is really appropriate for him to practice swimming is adult-only for the majority of the day, with only a very limited window for children--and during that window, we're now being told the pool is at capacity. We've also had multiple negative interactions with both front desk staff and lifeguards who have been unnecessarily rude and unhelpful. A previous reviewer made an assessment that I now completely agree with: if you're an older adult, this rec center may be a great fit, as the programming and pool schedules seem heavily geared toward adults. If you have a young family and are looking for a place to work out and swim with your children, I would strongly recommend looking elsewhere.

What a nice pool area! I went yesterday with my infant and some friends and we had a great time. My…read moredaughter loved splashing in the fountains and I enjoyed the warm therapy pool. Absolutely looking forward to my next visit!

This place offers tennis lessons for your kiddos and is in a great location in the Vistas. You can…read morego in for a free 1 hour lesson to see if the kids like it, and you can stay, or leave while they are in the lesson. We did the one hour lesson and the kids loved it and begged me to sign them up for regular lessons. We did sign up for regular lessons, but instead are trying their summer camp for kids. You can do mornings, afternoons, or both and have them pack a lunch. It's run by what seems like kids in their late twenties who are more than up for handling even strong willed kids. I watched them steer kids back into what they were doing, and keep them involved. My kids did nothing but rave about it. I personally would suggest with running a place for kids, having more of a waiting area, and having more than just one unisex bathroom for the whole place. We had a 20 minute wait at the beginning of camp because every single kid had to use it before camp started. Otherwise no complaints. And GREAT location.

Update: Renovation took place, a large playground, a water bottle filler and fountain, a half sized…read morebasketball court, a portable bathroom.

Shelter: Yes Power Outlet: Yes…read more Drinking Fountain: No Restrooms: No Grill: Yes Fields and Courts: Soccer Field, Multi-purpose Court Parking Spaces: 9 Handicap Accessible: No Playground: Yes Shelter Seating Capacity: 17-32