This place was amazing! I've never seen anything quite like it. I could spend hours and hours here…read morewithout getting bored. There's a ninja course, rock climbing, zip line, ropes course, and huge slides. And the best part is that it's all included in the ticket price! No annoying up-charges. Even the snacks (ice cream, coffee, water) are all included. There a nice area with seating for parents to relax. The price can seem a bit high, but it is worth the quality and amount you are getting.

Decided to test out my strength let's say I found out I'm very out of shape lol but still a fun…read moreexperience. They also offer free popcorn, slushy and ice cream with your ticket purchase. Free lockers for personal belongings as well. So much to do, Rock climbing, different obstacles and two slides. I had a blast and fun experience!

Okay, everything about this place was incredible. I was truly blown away…read more First of all, it's super clean. We came here at a 3pm on a Monday afternoon and there was maybe one or two other guests playing there. It was a quiet start. Even with the uptick in guests later on, the employees were consistently cleaning up after the children and putting toys back to where they had originally been. It's $12 per kid with adult and $4 per additional adult guest. They don't currently offer membership options but they do have discounted Open Play package plans available: 4 play sessions for $44, 8 play sessions for $84, or 16 sessions for $156. They are designed for children aged 6 months up to 6 years. I absolutely loved the music they played which can best be described as low-fi and chill vibes all around. Just as an example, El Michels Affair- C.R.E.A.M. I can honestly say that this is the first time I've heard music sampling Wu-Tang at a kids play place but I ain't mad about it. There are classes on Mondays and Fridays for the "older kids" aged 3-6. The room looked super cool. They start off with a circle time style stories and songs then move off to the (baby) gated area with multiple sensory play experiences set up on tables. They've got a "calm room" complete with sensory sequined pillow and other touch opportunities, puzzles, books, glitter tubes, and noice cancelling headphones for kids feeling overwhelmed or needing to decompress. There is a variety of robots/toy cars/bugs on shelves on the left hand wall for kids to play with in the quiet (calm) room. The 2 bugs are the only ones that are not remote control operated and can be played with in the main play area. Ask an employee for help and they will unlock the cabinet and provide you with the remote control and instructions for how to operate these toys. They've got wi-fi, classes, so much fun stuff everywhere, and a food and drink area that offers kid snacks for purchase as well as complimentary coffee and tea for the adults! Amazing. Everything about the Wonder Lab is so thoughtfully designed. It is such a cozy and fun and welcoming place and you can really see and feel the effort put into the play space. All the spaces are utilized so well and with varying themes throughout (outer space, arctic felt wall, etc). I could go on and on. I love the Wonder Lab!!!

My kids absolutely love this place! And so do I! We went there just for playtime, and although my…read morekids vary in age, all of them were engaged and learning while having so much fun. I was so impressed that we ended up booking a birthday party there and that was the easiest birthday experience I've had in a long time. They can provide everything and have the room all decorated, you just show up with the kids and your guests and have a great time. We'll be doing another birthday party there in a month!

Mount Merrill Play-MOUND, part of Durham Central Park, is a true picture of what Durham is and how…read morethe community comes together to create and better our wonderful city. What began as a kickstarter project to make Durham Central Park an even better destination spot and give kids an activity, quickly took off. The community came together and raised $200,000 to fund the park. In addition to the food truck rodeos, skate park, farmers market and summer concert series that Durham Central Park offers, they now offer Mount Merrill, The play-mound offers two slides, a climbing net, great amphitheater seating, a ramp up to a "look-out!" area (you have to stretch your imagination here a bit), a boulder climb (mostly just piles of rocks) and lots of sculptural art (that was previously in the park and now is claimed by Mount Merrill). While Mount Merrill can't compare to many other play structures in the area, the tiny small mound is a lot of fun for kids of all ages (I too enjoy the big slide!) and I hope to see some improvements made to it in the summer months. Durham Central Park, with the addition of Mount Merrill, has quickly become a place for the whole family and a destination that I can see my nieces and nephews taking their children someday, just like I've taken them. Good job Durham, keep up the community building! I love the idea, it's just the size of the park that gives it a three-star, hopefully they'll add on to it in the summer!

We call this Rock Park because the boulders are irresistible and so fun. Lots of slides - big…read moreenough for adults to go down too. Nice small nature area for kids who like to explore.

Great community recreation center! We've been here for a variety of kids programs - the latest…read morebeing the youth basketball league. They also have some fun fitness classes and an indoor track.

I have a friend that plays pickleball. If you have a similar friend, you will also know that she…read morehas been begging me to play, too. So, a few weeks back, I did, and, yes it was fun. So, Tuesday (a day off), I had been puttering around the house and finally decided to have a late lunch, when my phone buzzes. "I'm going to play pickleball." "Where?" "Walltown" "Are they playing there tonight? It's not listed on the DP&R website" "probably cause it's not permanent?" So, ten minutes later I'm on Club Blvd, just east of Broad Street. I parked in one of the lots, walked in and waved to my friend in the gym. They had the nets up, and one other person was there. I checked in and paid the nice lady at the desk $3 (I'm a Senior and a Durham resident), she strapped a wristband on me, and we spent the next hour swatting whiffle balls in air-conditioned comfort, rather than out in the heat, swatting bugs and fighting to breathe. The facility hosts a lot of different events for folks of all ages, judging by the flyers all over. There is a track around the gym upstairs, as well as weights and machines that were being very sparsely used on a weeknight. It was all very clean, well maintained, and the folks everywhere were friendly. As we left, we were reading the bulletin boards in the hallway about the history of the area and the facility. We peeked into a game room and asked the group of maybe 30 folks what card game they were playing. "Pinochle!" came the answer from half a dozen folks. Glad to know there are places like this near my home. I need to check out more of what the Parks & Rec folks are doing.

Always a fun interactive experience when you visit Kidzu. They have lots of places to explore and a…read moregreat craft room. Today we are a 3D dinosaur and cute puppets. They are expanding and will have a new location in a few years. This is always a fun afternoon.

As a family new to the area, we were on a mission to find kid-friendly spots that could help my…read morelittle ones burn off their endless energy (because let's be honest, parents understand the struggle! ). This place is like a magical wonderland for kids! They have the largest art room I've ever seen--seriously, it's big enough to host a small art heist! And guess what? Everything in there is free to use with the cost of admission! I felt like I hit the jackpot! Plus, there's a rock climbing wall, which is a nice touch. Nothing says "family fun" like watching your kids scale a wall while you sip your coffee and contemplate your life choices! The place is decked out with fun artwork and quirky characters that make it feel like a playground straight out of a storybook. And they even have a treehouse! I half-expected to find a squirrel in a top hat serving snacks up there! Located in a shopping plaza, this spot is perfect for hitting up before or after errands. Who knew you could combine grocery shopping with a mini adventure? I highly recommend taking your kiddos here for a day filled with fun and laughter. It's a win-win for parents and kids alike--because a tired child is a happy child!

Waiting line for an hour and the Manager left an Assistant left after the Assistant to the later…read morecrowd it will be 45 minutes wait to recoup the food selection. Some customers was asking for refunds and cooked food for customers was at front register that's why some customer was upset about the food stacking and asking for a refund. The grade level for the restaurant could not be 99% and less staff members could not keep up with the crowd volume

Finally checked out this cool musical playground for children. It's so cute inside. The majority of…read morethe toys inside are related to music. The have a musical slide, huge drums, a bouncy house and more. They also offer music classes throughout the week. You can have private lessons or group lessons. Open play was only $17 for both of my girls. Everything was cleaned, organized and safe!

The vibes are immaculate at Progression climbing gym!! This place is cozy af and a great place to…read moreclimb with friends. The staff is super friendly and have great taste in music - I'm always finding something new to listen to. There's so much variety in the routes they set. Beginners will be able to do a few routes and get a decent way through others in one session. In general, their bouldering problems are super creative and push you to hone technique in addition to strength. The community is super supportive and it's an awesome place to become a better climber. They also have a small weights room I've found super useful and I also love that there are some very cute pups that frequent the gym!!

Great gym with friendly staff. Not great for beginners as the routes (even the low level ones) are…read morevery challenging and most are on overhanging wall.

You won't be disappointed booking this bus for kids. The staff is friendly, punctual and…read moreaccommodating. This safe, kid friendly bus will come to your location for hours of fun. I highly recommend renting The Wonder Bus!

From the owner: The greatest indoor playroom on wheels!!read more