Kids Empire North Olmsted
4.8(804)4.8 out of 5 stars, 804 reviews Cleveland, OH
About Kids Empire North Olmsted
Kids Empire North Olmsted offers a unique indoor play experience where parents and children can actively engage together in diverse activities like climbing, building with a giant interactive Lego set, playing soccer, and going down slides. It stands out with unique attractions such as electric motorcycles, a giant disco dance room, and a mini roller coaster that even parents can enjoy. The venue frequently features character appearances like Huggy the Dragon, enhancing the magical experience for kids.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Daddy-daughter or parent-child bonding days where adults want to play actively with their children.Families with children of varied ages, looking for an activity that caters to everyone from toddlers to pre-teens.Keeping kids busy while parents shop at the mall.Indoor play on rainy or cold days.Families who appreciate interactive character experiences.
Why families love it
- Highly interactive play allowing both parents and children to participate together (climbing, building, soccer, slides, mini roller coaster).
- Diverse activity options suitable for a wide range of ages, from toddlers to older kids and even adults.
- Unique attractions include a giant interactive Lego set, a giant disco dance room, and electric motorcycles.
- Dedicated toddler zone available.
- Spacious and generally clean environment.
- Friendly, welcoming, and helpful staff, with specific praise for management (e.g., Liz).
Insider tips
- Be prepared for the cost of admission ($23 per child).
- Maintain close supervision of children, especially toddlers, as some areas may not have full safety features.
- When using the slide with ropes/bands, hold the bands to slow down and avoid getting stuck. Alternatively, be aware that there are mats at the bottom if you drop.
- Arrive early or during off-peak hours to avoid potentially long lines at the entry stations.
- Sign the required waiver upon entry.
- Consider bringing your own snacks/drinks if you prefer better quality than vending machine options.
Good to know before you go
- If you are on a tight budget and seek maximum play structures for the money, as some alternatives may offer more.
- If you expect high-quality food or meal options, as only vending machine-quality items are available.
- During peak entry times, due to potential long lines at the check-in stations.
- If your child tends to wander off unsupervised, given concerns about some games lacking full safety features and the need for close supervision.
- Perceived as pricey at $23 per child, with some guests finding alternatives offer more value for the money.
- Crowds
- The process of getting in can lead to long lines 'backed up way into the mall' due to only 2 entry stations, suggesting potential for high crowd levels during peak entry times. General spaciousness could help once inside, but specific crowd density in play areas is not detailed.
- Value
- $23 per child. Described as 'a bit pricey' but 'totally worth it' by some, while others feel it's 'pretty expensive' and offers less play structure area compared to alternatives like D & R playground (less money) or Urban Air (same money, more to do). No hidden costs mentioned beyond admission. Food/drinks are extra and vending machine quality.
- Food
- Food and drinks can be purchased on-site, but they are described as 'vending machine-quality food'. No mention of outside food policy.
- Accessibility
- No specific accessibility accommodations mentioned in reviews.
- Safety
- Staff are reported to keep the place 'clean, safe'.
What parents say
"This place is amazing! Daddy daughter day was great here. Both of us got to climb, build, play soccer, and go down the slides together. Liz the manager is Awesome and kept this place clean, safe, and even got Huggy the Dragon to come out, dance with, and take pictures with kids. Made my daughter’s day even more special. Cannot thank this staff enough!!"
2 weeks ago
"A bit pricey, but it’s totally worth it. It’s a unique place where both you and your child can have a great time. I went there with my son who is one year and three months old, and we both had a blast playing together. However, you should keep a close eye on your child as some of the games don’t have full safety features. The staff are friendly and welcoming, which adds to the overall positive experience. Definitely a fun spot for families!"
3 months ago
"Our kids love this place! Tons of options for the kids to choose from that is great for all ages. From a toddler zone to a giant interactive Lego set, including a giant disco dance room and electric motorcycles for the kids to ride on. My family and I always have this place at the top of our list for indoor play places! Oh and the slides and mini roller coaster are fun even for the parents!"
3 months ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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