Monkey Joe's
4.2(203)4.2 out of 5 stars, 203 reviews Nashville, TN
About Monkey Joe's
Monkey Joe's offers an indoor inflatable play experience with a variety of jumpers and some arcade games, providing a more affordable alternative to venues like Chuck E. Cheese. It's popular for birthday parties and family outings, appreciated for its friendly staff and reasonable pricing, especially with promotions. Adults can find some relaxation in massage chairs while kids play.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Birthday parties for children, highly recommended by multiple reviewers.Budget-conscious family outings, especially when utilizing promotions.Indoor play for younger children during less crowded 'school hours'.Families looking for an active experience with jumpers and some arcade entertainment.**Toddlers/Preschoolers (approx. 2-5 years):** There are 'baby jumps' with posted rules, but a 4-year-old was considered 'too old' for them. Main jumps can be problematic when older kids are present.
Why families love it
- Friendly and courteous staff, described as 'incredibly friendly' and 'pretty friendly'.
- Offers good value, with 'very reasonable' rates and promotions like 'pay your age' on Thursdays (e.g., $4 for a 4-year-old).
- Features 'quite a few jumpers' for children's active play.
- Arcade games are available and priced affordably, 'most at a quarter or two'.
- Positive environment for making new friends.
- Well-suited for birthday parties, with multiple positive mentions for party experiences.
Insider tips
- Visit during 'school hours' (weekdays) if you have younger children to avoid larger groups of older kids and potential roughhousing.
- Take advantage of 'pay your age' promotions, such as those offered on Thursdays, for significant savings (e.g., $4 for a 4-year-old).
- Be prepared for direct parental supervision of your children on the play equipment, as staff may not actively monitor individual kids.
- Bring extra quarters for the arcade games to maximize play value.
- Manage expectations regarding the condition of the facility, as it may appear worn.
Good to know before you go
- Visiting 'outside of school hours' if you have young children and are concerned about safety due to roughhousing older kids.
- If you prioritize highly active staff supervision on play equipment for safety reasons.
- If you expect a pristine, newly maintained facility.
- The facility and jumps are described as looking 'a bit worn'.
- Potential for older children (teens and preteens) to 'rough house' and 'lounge' on the main jumps, creating an unsafe environment for younger kids (e.g., 4-year-olds).
- Crowds
- Can be 'not very crowded' upon arrival, especially during off-peak times.
- Value
- Entry for unlimited play on Friday evening is $9. Arcade games are mostly a quarter or two. On Thursdays, there is a 'pay your age' promotion, making it very affordable (e.g., $4 for a 4-year-old's entry for an hour). Reviewers found rates 'very reasonable' and 'pretty good', comparing it favorably to Chuck E. Cheese for value. One parent spent $12 for two hours of play (entry plus some arcade).
- Food
- Snacks and food are available for purchase. No information provided regarding the allowance of outside food, nor specific prices or quality of the available food.
- Accessibility
- No specific accessibility accommodations mentioned in the reviews.
- Safety
- Posted rules for play areas, including age-specific zones like 'baby jumps'.
What parents say
"So much fun!! They have fun for adults...like message chairs...although you can't get rid of the whole massage thing in between your butt crack...that was weird. My kids and my mom and I enjoyed watching our kids and her grandchildren play and make new friends. It is just like going to chucky cheese without paying so much."
6 years ago
"Had my son birthday party here he really enjoyed it and love Monkey Joe's."
6 years ago
"My son and I had a great time. This was my first experience and I was very pleased. The staff was very courteous and helpful. I see other comments about how staff was not supervising the kids but ultimately it is the parents responsibility. The rates were very reasonable and I can't wait to have a birthday party here."
7 years ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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