Waste of time. Sure it's a place to take a break and little kids will have fun there. However, the…read morewhole thing is subpar at best. Someone wasted a lot of zoo dollar here which could have gone to making the food services better or expanded the butterfly gardens.

Great place for toddlers I would not recommend this place for older kids, but it's full of…read moreimagination for the younger ones

Dinocrew entertainment was AMAZING!! We hosted our son's party today and everyone had a great time…read more I was so surprised how they were able to organize such a fun interactive show! We loved every minute of it, I'm so glad that I found them. Worth the money and highly recommended!

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Seattle Dog for $6 (see photo). I Wunder what they're thinkin'…read more Overall, I was extremely disappointed. Looked like something they give an inmate as a last meal.

Great venue for hosting parties for young creators. Serious espresso, too. Would definitely come…read morehere again.

My son had an amazing time at the museum! There was a lot offered, my only critique is that it's a…read morebit expensive! They charge full price if the child is over 1. They do allow in and out privileges which is nice. But for the price it won't be a place we could frequent often with him. We found street parking a little away from the Seattle center so we could park for free and walk over. I wish they had sanitizing stations where you could spray toys that are touched a lot or toys that my kid would be touching. They have a box for mouthed toys but it's hard to keep track of other kids when they are just running and moving about.

Located in the basement of the Armory, this museum can be a bit tricky to navigate. Even though I…read morefollowed the signs, I ended up at an entrance with stairs and had to carry our stroller down. Better signage is definitely needed to guide families to the stroller-accessible entrance! Parking is also a nightmare and pretty pricey, so I'd highly recommend staying all day and exploring the rest of the area to make the cost worth it. The museum itself is fantastic! It features several highly detailed, themed rooms, and each creative area has plenty to keep a little one busy. Having been to several children's museums, the standout here is definitely the theater, stage, and backstage rooms--it even includes audience seating!

This was our first time visiting on a Saturday afternoon and unfortunately, it will likely be our…read morelast. When we arrived, the entire place smelled like burnt food. To their credit, the front desk staff were very friendly and welcoming, and the facility does offer food, drinks, private party rooms, and a seating area for parents. That said, the overall cleanliness and condition of the play area were very disappointing. The seating area floors were dirty, with leftover food and trash. The playground itself felt unsafe and poorly maintained there was a large pile of shoes at the entrance that children had to dodge while running in and out. Inside, the space was dark and gloomy, lit only by some string lights. Several play features were broken: only half of the ball shooter guns were working, and a touchscreen game area was completely non-functional. When we asked about it, staff told us their "tech person" was busy cooking in the kitchen and would fix it later. The unisex bathroom was in unacceptable condition filthy floors, trash on the ground, and an unflushed toilet. Parking is also inconvenient, as you'll need to find street parking or a nearby structure. I'm not sure if we happened to visit on an especially busy day or if the facility is regularly run this way, but the lack of cleanliness, broken equipment, and unsafe setup made it a very disappointing experience.

I nannied for a family this summer who was visiting from out of town and this play place was a real…read morewin! The kids were 3.5 and 1. The 1 year old did fine in the toddler area and found things she liked to climb over. The older child absolutely loved climbing up and down the stairs and playing with the balls that you can launch. The play area was a little dark in some spaces and some parents would allow their kids to run around with no supervision. I would definitely recommend keeping an eye on the child you are with when they are playing. The food is nothing special, but for kids it's pretty standard pizza and fries. There's usually one person working the front desk, so it might take a minute for your order to be completed.

Kids will be kids and they needed to run around! We stopped here while we were on a journey and it…read moredid not disappoint. The kids were saying wowee and yay the whole time they were there. From the trampolines to the slides and swings every kid there seem to be having a blast. Parents all seemed happy, and it seemed like a very safe place.

BEST PLAY STRUCTURE IN THE CITY. And nobody knows about it but neighborhood locals…read more Stumbled onto it by accident as my softball league plays on the fields there. Our daughter is two now and she LOVES this place. Huge slides, lots of things to climb, good neighborhood, wide open grass space. Absolutely perfect for a safe place for a kid to burn off energy and get their motor skills on.

I had such a great time visiting this museum! There was so much to see and explore, and I really…read moreenjoyed walking through the different exhibits. The Tropical Pavilion was definitely my favorite section. It was beautiful, immersive, and had so much to look at. I especially loved getting to see the different plants and tropical environment up close. The bird section was nice as well, although it wasn't quite as memorable for me as the Tropical Pavilion. The otters were absolutely adorable and definitely one of the highlights of my visit! They were so fun to watch and easily brought a smile to my face. That being said, I did notice that some areas could use a little more upkeep. There was quite a bit of rust, some musky-looking water, and a few dirty glass panels that made certain exhibits less enjoyable to look at. Overall, though, I still had a wonderful experience and would definitely recommend visiting, especially if you love nature, animals, and immersive exhibits!

Nice employees but definitely too expensive and small for less than an hour of activities. The gift…read moreshop was also expensive for the quality of the clothing material. The best area was the section where you can gently touch the starfish and sea cucumbers, etc. Definitely more for kids and maybe school trips as there were lots of kid friendly exhibits. Unfortunately, no star of the show here like how other aquariums have a giant whaleshark. Just a lot of smaller cute fish and seals. Some small birds and puffins too. I wouldn't recommend it when you can go to world famous aquariums for cheaper and spend the whole day there.

This is my favorite Seattle neighborhood park. It's a pleasant and quiet park in between Meridian…read moreand Wallingford nestled in a residential neighborhood behind the Meridian School, next to the Demonstration Garden. There's a big lawn perfect for frisbee and picnics, a playground with swings and play structures, and a path underneath a cool rock archway, all circumscribed by a path shaded by big trees. A peaceful retreat with ample shade and open space.

This is a good playground, a bit of a hike, like a 2 mile walk from the University Ave (University…read moreof Washington campus area) area. It is behind, in the back of the property, and has lots of playground equipment, but it's a bit secluded and harder to access by walking to it. It's not better than other family friendly park & rec's in California, but maybe for Seattle it's considered above average. It's the best I've experienced in Seattle, which isn't saying much 'tho. I'd still recommend this for toddlers 'tho.

One of lesser known Kayaking spot but I really like place. Once you kayak like 15 minutes down you…read morecan see Mount Rainier. It's not happening as SLU but it's a good mix of wildlife, open water. I think I like this spot the most because the water here is relatively calmer so if you get motion sickness and still want to do Kayaking - this is one place you should consider.

We rented 2 canoes from here and it was a great experience! Checking in was quick and there was no…read moretime limit when we went (this may be different if a busier time, but they told us to return when we were ready and to pay for the time you are gone). Lake Washington was a great place to paddle and the staff were very helpful. They help you get in/out of your canoe at the dock. There was a very accessible parking lot that you pay per hour for. Great experience!

The University Playground is definitely not one of the famous Seattle parks... that is for sure…read more It's more of a neighborhood park for all of the nearby residents and in that aspect it's fine. The park is actually pretty clean aside for some urban camping going on in one corner of the park. There is a lot of playground equipment for the kids to enjoy as well as a playing field so this park definitely has all of the basics covered as to what makes up a park. It just isn't one of the parks with a lot of bells and whistles ( ex. leash free dog park, swimming pool, etc.). Despite not having a lot of walking trails in this park it is still a decent park to take a stroll through. There is a piece of playground equipment with a troll statue on it... definitely not to be confused with the Fremont Troll.

As far as playgrounds are concerned for toddlers and kids this is kinda weak and lackluster…read more There were a few homeless camps set up in the perimeter of the play area, 'tho the transients didn't cause any trouble nor bother anyone, their presence seemed alarming and disturbing by sight as more of a negative than positive to the environment and atmosphere. The play area itself and equipment for toddlers and kids were not that much to do or play around on or with, so I'd probably never come back here again for the purpose of getting a kid to play. This place has the potential for re-invigoration 'tho.