They just get to use their imaginations and really play. One thing I appreciate: absolutely NO technology! There are no video games or screens to entertain the kids, or annoying tickets to win junkie prizes. There is also a separate room to eat your snacks (no food allowed in the play area which keeps it sanity) and they had complimentary donuts and coffee that day.

There is a giant swing with ball seating that kids can push themselves and plastic push-cars for the younger kids. It’s “obstacle course” style with things to run through and climb, slides and more. There is a lot packed into the rest of the room! It is basically a giant playscape, reminiscent of the long-forgotten Discovery Zone. Aurelia spent about half the time in there, and half the time in the “big kid” part. It has a ball pit, tunnels, some of those fun rubber animals you can ride and more. They have a separate area for kids under 2, which is great. I like that they have a baby gate separating the entrance from the play area to discourage run-aways. InnerActive Playhouse is so colorful and exciting! Kids ages 1-10 ran around happily, but it wasn’t super chaotic like some places. We all took our shoes off (they sell cute slip-free socks for the kids, grown-ups have to wear their own) and went inside. The owners made sure to introduce themselves and explain how it works. My husband and I came in with Aurelia and were immediately greeted by a friendly staff. If you live anywhere near north Fort Worth, you need to check it out! So I was super excited when I found out a new play-place was opening nearby. The toys were beat up and dirty and kids could easily run out the front door which is disconcerting when you have a lightening-bolt fast toddler. There was another cheap play-place we went to, but they kind of went downhill. Unfortunately, many of them are over-priced or involve constantly purchasing fries and ice cream. When the days are too freezing or too sweltering, there are plenty of indoor things to keep the kids amused. Texas natives know we have to enjoy the weather when we can: mainly March-June and September-November.

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