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    The Playground

    4.3 (387 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Donna R.

    My granddaughter is 4. She said she was so happy when she entered the doors... we have been here for over an hour and she is so occupied by all fun things to do. There are kids her age and even if they went here, she is having a blast! Definitely worth the cost. It's so kid proof. Yourself and all the staff are so friendly. You can buy snax

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    Ashley H.

    We came to The Playground at Grossmont Center for a birthday party, and it was such a great experience. The space was clean, well-organized, and perfect for kids to run, climb, and just be kids. Liam was helpful and asked if we needed anything throughout our visit. My son had an absolute blast from start to finish and didn't want to leave. The party setup was smooth and stress-free, which made it even better for parents. Highly recommend for birthday parties or an easy, fun outing!

    Ally R.

    This is our favorite of all the ones we tried in SD. This indoor play yard has the most variety, some educational stuff, and the staff is really nice. My daughter (2 1/2 now, been coming for a year) loves it for the play, I love it for the cleanliness, vibe, and staff. It's open concept and has areas all around the different play areas for parents to sit and relax while watching their kids play.

    Justin F.

    This place pissed me off with the blatant cash grab at the door with grippy socks - you must have THEIR branded grippy socks to enter, competitor socks despite being made by the same manufacturer, are not allowed. Just charge whatever fees you need to operate up front in your pricing. Moving on there are some unique play areas and aspects that the kids enjoy so I'll give them props for that. I will also give them props for having people constantly roving and cleaning and spraying and re-organizing everything. Other than that, the place falls flat for me. It looks like it's lacking routine maintenance as evidenced in the flooring and ceiling tiles, and the clientele match the aesthetics. Overall I probably won't be back.

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    7 days ago

    Love this place! Yousef checked us in and was very kind and helpful. My son loves coming here. Will definitely be back again. :)

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    5 days ago

    The kids like it and is a very friendly environment and the staff was great specially Yousef was very helpful

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    9 days ago

    Love taking my 4 year old here! Clean, lots of seating and activities for the kids. Yousef is super helpful

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    4 months ago

    Great spot for toddlers! They have many activities for kiddos! From jumping to drawing, it's a good spot for kids.

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    3 months ago

    Kids always have a blast here! Always fun times and they never want to leave. Very clean and staff super friendly.

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    4 months ago

    This place is amazing! My daughter loves this place. She has so much fun and lots of couches for parents to sit on. Always clean!

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    Kayla is great - thanks for the help! Took kids on Black Friday to get out some energy

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    4 months ago

    Awesome experience in the immersive room....totally worth $10...Kayla was so helpful and sweet...we loved it!!!

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    6 months ago

    Clean space, safe equipment, and staff who pay attention. My kids stayed busy and had a great time the entire visit. Easy five stars.

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    5 months ago

    I've been bringing my daughter here since she was 1 , she is now 4! we love how friendly the staff is specially Ashley

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    6 months ago

    This place is super fun, my autistic three-year-old twins had a blast. They are going to sleep well tonight, which makes me very very happy.

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    6 months ago

    Great place. Great time for kids. Lots of things to do. My daughter loved the bouncy house

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    What age is the playground best for? I'm considering it for my son's 4th birthday

    I think it's great for a 4th birthday! If there's younger siblings as well they will also be entertained!

    Can you drop your kids off here, or do you need to stay with them?

    It's not a daycare. You are expected to stay with your children.

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