We stopped by the Busy Bee Play cafe on a Sunday morning with our 1 and 3 year old children. Coming…read moreright as they open in the morning is the ideal time to come as it is still relatively quiet during those hours. The cafe is large and clean with a variety of different formats for the children to play in. Having a dress up area, some segmented areas for blocks and trains, and individual "store fronts" was great. Our kids had a wonderful time. The only reason I took a star away was inconsistent application of rules as many children were not wearing grip socks while it was included as a requirement. We were asked to purchase these from the cafe when we checked in... which if it is an established rule is fine, but a little annoying that the rule isn't universally applied. The play cafe is also a bit more expensive at ~$17 per child ages 1-10 with no discount for multiple children (as of Feb 2026) compared to other play cafes we have been to. It also did start getting quite crowded around 10:00 AM and there didn't seem to be an end in sight. Still, it is a nice cafe and I'd recommend it to others looking for a place to take your kids, especially if you can avoid the peak periods.

Such a hidden gem for working parents (like me) while their toddlers and young kids get to play and…read moreburn off some energy. Busy Bees Play Café in Carmel is the perfect spot to grab a coffee while the kids play. There have been plenty of changes every time we visit and I have loved the design each time. The play area is clean and thoughtfully designed. You can tell everything was created with parents and child safety in mind! The staff are friendly and do a good job of making their rounds to tidy up! There's a great variety to keep little ones entertained. I love that I can actually relax with a coffee (which was delicious, by the way!) while still keeping an eye on my kids. Another nice touch is that there are plenty of helpful things in the bathrooms (extra clothes, diapers, wipes, etc) for parents who may have forgotten something. This happened to me the first time we visited and I was so grateful! If you're looking for an easy, fun outing with your kids (especially on cold or rainy days), Busy Bees is a must-visit. The kids will need grip socks while playing, but you can bring in your own. They are also a nut-free facility which is a plus for parents like me who has a child with a nut allergy. My little kids can be here for hours while I work, so will definitely be back again and again!

The play area at Cornerstone is the perfect place for your little ones to get their wiggles out!…read moreThe facility is very clean and enclosed so you can easily keep an eye on your kids while they have fun. There are 2 play areas: one area for 3 and under and the other for 3 to 12. You enter the play facility and sign in and the kids are free to play! Socks are required, but if you forget, there are socks to borrow. This facility is not a drop off! You will need to supervise your angles while they play. Current hours are 8 to 1 and 4 to 7 Monday through Friday, closed Saturday, and noon to 3 Sundays.

Scene at home...kiddos running everywhere, volume getting louder and louder...random squabbles…read morebreaking out.... If you find yourself in this scene...go directly to this playground! When you walk in, you are greeted with a friendly greeting. Is the play area a manageable size to take my crawler or toddler? Yes, the size is small enough that you won't be covering a bunch of ground trying to track your child(ten)....yet, it is being enough to for your kiddos to have a great time burning off that energy! What happens if there is a waitlist? If you find that you had the sAne idea as the rest of the area...you will be put on a waitlist. During this time, kiddos can either color or watch veggie tales or another kid friendly show. The staff is diligent about the comings and goings of each guest...feverishly updating their count, so the next group can get in....very seamless! Overall, definitely a great place to go!

I haven't been to this park in years since it was redesigned. I visited with my 3 year old and 1…read moreyear old. It was fun and safe for both of them. We will be back!

Doesn't look like much as you're driving by. But it's a great space for kids to play. There's…read moreoutside playground equipment for all ages. There are bathrooms and drinking fountains on site. There's also a covered gazebo with picnic tables open to first come first serve. The parking lot small but this is a fun hidden gem.

What a precious space. Love this addition to the Zionsville children's scene. Adorable 30 min…read moreclasses and events held throughout the day with additional time for free play and community connection. The Bunny Hive is located in a historic building and has been beautifully decorated. They've really thought of everything, including diapers at the changing station and coffee for moms. I love following them on social media to keep up with all their special events. I will say even though my 4 year son can attend, I'm always a little worried he'll destroy the space with his wild energy as the space seems exactly perfect for 2 year old girls. Similarly, some of the activities are just a little too old yet for my 9 month old baby to enjoy (but we loved baby music and baby massage when he was a little younger). My wish list is that they'd install some handrails along the entrance walkway for icy days. I do feel bad as there is so much construction going up around the building that it can be hard to locate on first visit. Classes can be a bit $$ when purchased individually but they do offer class passes and memberships. If I didn't work full time, I'd prolly be here with my babes several times a week. It's a beautiful space that seems full of so much love and delight. Oh and take socks!

Went for a pickleball class and thoroughly enjoyed it! I…read morewill be going back to this park. Little known well kept park.

This park has a prairie setting and features an amazing trail, some vast green space and a skate…read morepark. It is 38 acres and used to be a farmstead before being purchased by the city in 2003. The original farmstead is still being used for educational programs and is managed by Maplelawn Farmstead, Inc. There is tons of parking here spread across three sections. One near the front and skate park. The other, in the center, near the prairie, and the other near the back pavilions, playground and splash pad. This park has about 3 picnic shelters with picnic tables under it and grills right outside of it. There is a decent full court basketball court there. It is in pretty good shape. The park also features a pretty nice splash pad, however, it was closed for the season during my visit. It has a bunch of colorful spray structures and benches along the fence that parents can sit on and watch their kids splash around. The playground is lined with wood chips and has more of your traditional equipment. The equipment is in excellent shape and includes a small jungle gym, rock climbing walls, monkey bars, a bank of swings with a couple of traditional swings, toddler swings and ADA swings, a small jungle gym with slides, and a set of pebble path pods. The play ground is fenced in to keep the little ones from running off and has benches along the inside perimeter of the fence to sit. The bathroom facility is right between the splash pad and playground area. It is nice as far as bathrooms goes and is connected to a picnic shelter on the side and has an uncovered patio area with picnic tables in front of it. Your will see green space for days here. A large portion of which is lighted. It is well maintained and is multi-purpose. It can be used for most any outdoor activity including a picnic, football, soccer, playing catch, field hockey, or flying a kite. Right behind the green space is a monster hill. I saw people using it to work out while I was there, more power to them. It would make for some awesome sledding after a snow. Near the front of the park is a skate park. It is small but nice. No bike allowed, only boards. They have a small maze like fence that is made to try to prevent people from bringing bike in. Some of the stuff in the park includes a pool, stairs, rails, ramps, and other stuff that I have no idea what they are. The walking trail here is a 1 mile loop and is one of the better trails that I have been on. It is well maintained and can be used for running, jogging or walking the dog. It goes around the park's green space and hill. This is a very nice Zionsville Park. It checks all the boxes of what you would want in a park. I like this park a lot. It is well maintained and has top notch amenities. You could easily spend a day to a half of a day here.

Splash pad with a waterslide and THREE other playgrounds? Say no more…read more Lawrence W. Inlow Park is the place to be this summer! Waterslide fun for all ages Two separate splash pad areas designed for different age groups Three playgrounds for varying ages and abilities Lots of seating for parents, including shaded options Bathrooms conveniently located near the splash pad Bonus amenities include disc golf, trails, and open fields My biggest tip? Go early! The splash pad area gets VERY busy during the hottest part of the day. This is one of those parks where you can easily spend an entire day bouncing between the playgrounds and water play

We loved this new to us park adventure! Plenty of benches throughout for adults to sit while the…read morekids play either on the playground or in the splash area which also holds a kids 'water slide'. There are shaded areas as well as full sun areas. Great escape for a warm day! As there were many children here then I didn't take photos of the water area out of respect for privacy.

A fun, safe, and secure water park located in boone county. With a lazy-river, wave pool,…read more watersslides, a toddlers play area, swimming ‍ pool, soft drinks, popcorn, hotdogs, peanuts, candy, nachos, and all kinds of refreshments. Come join the fun

Nice place to go in summer with kids if you are looking for something fun but without too much…read morepeople and the prices are amazing

My 4 year old daughter attended a birthday party at Gymnastics Unlimited today. The facility was…read moretidy and in good repair but seriously understaffed. There were two birthday parties occurring simultaneously, our group of 4 and 5 year olds along side another group of what appeared to be much larger older kids (maybe 8 or 9 year olds?) each group had well over a dozen members. The staffing was painfully sparse and consisted of merely a front desk woman and two teens on the gym floor. Upon arrival, we were greeted and immediately asked to fill out a waiver. I did inform the employee that this was our first visit. After receiving lack-luster instruction of rules and guidelines, we removed both mine, and my daughter's shoes/ socks, then headed to the tumbling room floor. Once on the floor, one of the teen employees approached quickly informing me, "All parents, except birthday child's parents, are to go upstairs in the viewing area." I was very hesitant to leave my 4 year old daughter and decided to mostly obey the girl's request by moving to the sidelines near the door. Once off to the side, I noticed NONE of the other 6 "non-birthday child parents" were asked to leave!! Not wanting to make a scene, I continued to watch carefully from the floor entrance. Here is what I witnessed: The teen girl employee only actively monitored one trampoline that was immediately in front of the foam pit. She repeatedly instructed my daughter to wait in line but did not appear at all concerned about how many children were already actually in the foam pit! I was very concerned because I did not want any of the little kids crushed by the much larger, considerably heavier older kids. While It is not reasonable to expect two girls to monitor a whole gym with over two dozen children running and jumping; it is also unreasonable to expect a small child to understand protocol and expectations in an alien environment. Why not allow parents to monitor their kids in an unobtrusive manner? Is it so difficult to also be consistent with the application of rules? I felt singled out, discriminated against and unwelcome. I had high hopes for Gymnastics Unlimited as a local, future scheduled, energy burn-off activity for my daughter but after today's off-putting experience, we will not be returning and would not recommend the facility to anyone wanting a safe experience for their young child.

Such an amazing place to take your kiddos! My daughter adores her weekly classes and shes growing…read moreso much! The staff is so sweet and friendly!!