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.

The Seattle Children's Museum is a great spot for little kids, but getting there the first time is…read morea bit of a maze. It's on the bottom floor of the Armory building -- make sure you take the main elevator in the center of the food court, not the side elevators, or you'll end up wandering around confused. Once you're inside, though, it's fantastic. There are tons of activities and play areas, and plenty of seating scattered throughout so parents can actually sit down while the kids explore. My 18-month-old had an absolute blast, and even two hours wasn't enough time to cover everything at her pace before nap time. The changing rooms and stations are clean and well-maintained, and there are designated snacking areas too. My biggest complaint -- and the reason I don't get a membership -- is the parking situation. It's a mess. There are lots of different parking lots around Seattle Center, but they're expensive, and most involve a long walk if you're hauling strollers and kids. If they ever fix that, this place would be perfect. It does get busy, especially on rainy days but it's so big and spacious that it didn't feel too crowded on a Tuesday morning.

Frannie was fantabulous! We walked in to tour facility and ended up experiencing the place for 3…read morehours flat..gio was helpful too, recco for kids under 10! Fascinating art, science & what not fun frolic STEM activities & motion/sensory play:) win-win for grown ups as well!

Pros: good value, especially on weekdays; Hot food is pretty decent, plus they have beer and wine!…read more Cons: Parking kind of sucks; always very busy on weekends; almost every time we go, something is broken in the play area.

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.

Worth the visit! We have been to a bunch of aquariums, and were members of Monterey at one point…read more While this is on the smaller side, it did not disappoint! The exhibits were really well done and being able to walk around the outside and see the views of Seattle, that was spectacular. Definitely worth checking out!

Total Ripoff!!! This…read moreis the first aquarium that I've been to where you have to make a reservation in a time slot. No other West Coast aquarium does this. It makes no sense. Especially when the aquarium was mostly empty during the weekend. The price is outrageous! $50 for adults. It only takes 30 to 45 minutes to see the aquarium. Monterey Bay Aquarium is $65. However, it's big enough and awesome enough to spend the day there. As opposed to Seattle Aquarium, it's mostly green sea anemones. With very few other exhibits and interpretations. I have been to almost all of the aquariums on the West Cost. I have seen both good and bad. The exhibits area are bad if not cruel. They are tiny. Especially for the sea pinions and puffins. Makes me wonder who is running this joint? Save your money and don't even bother going.

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.