Toddler Time

Indoor Play Centers

PlayGrounds Fun Zone & Café

We strive to create a safe, clean and fun place for you and your family.

Parents and chaperones are responsible for supervising their children at all times. We encourage parents to play with their children and enjoy the experience.

No shoes may be worn on the play equipment.
Socks must be worn at all times.
No food or beverages are allowed in the carpeted/play areas.
No running or rough play.
Have fun and play safe! Our FAQ page is full of great info too.

Pricing
Playground Admission
$8.00

Sibling Discount
$2.00 Off Each Sibling

Group Discount (10 or More Kids)
$2.00 Off Each Kid

Adults
Always FREE

Playgrounds Fun Zone & Café
8190 W union Hills Drive 115
Glendale, AZ 85308 (602) 761-9663
http://www.playgroundsfunzone.com/

Imagination Avenue

From their website:

An innovative parent supervised children's play and activity center with more than 3000 square feet of space for children to explore. (Infant - 6 years).

10610 N. 32nd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 765-3192

Toy Town Playcenter

From their website:

Toy Town is a 2,000 square foot, indoor play center located in Ahwatukee (East Valley), where kids can dress up, have a tea party, play with a train set, ride little cars, imagine and get lost in the joys of childhood!

12020 S. Warner-Elliot Loop, Suite 105, Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480)-496-4393

BounceU

Indoor, climate controlled indoor inflatables bounce houses at 2 locations. They host birthday parties, open bounces and family bounce nights.

1166 South Gilbert Rd., Gilbert, AZ., 85296
Phone: (480) 632-9663

540 N. Bullard Ave., Suite B24, Goodyear, AZ., 85338
Phone: (623) 925-0055

Pump it Up

4 Locations around the Phoenix area. Huge inflatables, separate party room, private parties, etc. They host birthday parties, Pop-In Playtimes and special events:

Pump It Up of Tempe
1325 West Auto Drive , Suite 101
Tempe, AZ 85284
Phone: (480) 940-7867
http://www.pumpitupparty.com/az/tempe/home-p1q66.htm

Pump It Up of Phoenix
22515 N 18th Drive 
Phoenix, AZ 85027
Phone: (623) 434-7867
http://www.pumpitupparty.com/az/phoenix/north-phoenix/home-p1q119.htm

Pump It Up of Arrowhead
14131 N. Rio Vista Blvd.Suite 5
Peoria, AZ 85381
Phone: (623) 572-0090 http://www.pumpitupparty.com/az/peoria/arrowhead/home-p1q105.htm

Pump It Up of Scottsdale:
9378 East Bahia Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Phone: (480) 425-7867
http://www.pumpitupparty.com/az/scottsdale/home-p1q24.htm

Makutu's Island

Makutu's Island is a 20,000 square foot, multi-level indoor playground. Made for children and adults (yes, you can play too). Our family fun center will more than impress you.

6919 W. Ray Road, Chandler, Arizona 85226
Phone: (480)-893-0106

Mall Play Areas

The play areas, all featuring soft foam structures, are great because they allow your young kids to burn off some energy sand then you can check out the sales at a store or two. The play areas are aimed at smaller children.

Fiesta Mall
This desert-themed play area, open during mall hours, is on the lower level near Sears. It features many places to climb, including a colorful snake that sits atop a smiling turtle. Kids also will enjoy the desert rock slide. The seating area features ceramic tiles with handprints and autographs of about 1,000 area children who participated in the "Have a Hand" program benefiting the Children's Miracle Network. Children up to 42 inches tall can play so long as a parent or guardian accompanies them. The mall is at 1445 W. Southern Ave., Mesa (off of Alma School Road). Hours are 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. Details: (480) 610-0842 or shopfiesta.com.
http://www.shopfiesta.com/home.asp

Superstition Springs Center
This play area, called Dewper's Playbox, is all about sports and games. It features a baseball glove, a game-board spinner and spaces. Kiddies also will find a dog slide and structures of a train, dominoes and dolls. It's on the lower level near Sears. The shopping center is at U.S. 60 and Power Road in Mesa. Hours are 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. Details: (480) 832-0212 or superstitionsprings.com.
http://www.superstitionsprings.com/home.asp

Chandler Fashion Center
This education/health themed play area features a ruler slide, milk box, book and more. It's on the upper level near Barnes & Noble The mall is on the southwest corner of Chandler Boulevard and Price Road Expressway. Hours are 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. Details: (480) 812-8488 or chandlermall.com.
http://www.chandlermall.com/home.asp

Scottsdale Fashion Square
The enchanted medieval kingdom features a castle and a bridge over a pretend stream. It's on the top level, near Nordstrom (in a store space). The mall is on the northwest corner of Camelback and Scottsdale roads. Hours are 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. Details: (480) 941-2140 or fashionsquare.com.
http://www.fashionsquare.com/home.asp

Arrowhead Towne Center, Glendale
Called the Peoria Nissan Towne Center play area and features cars meandering through a 'towne' with bridges, flowers, fire truck and overhead hot air balloons, F18 jets and a smiling sun. It's on the lower level near JCPenney.
http://www.arrowheadtownecenter.com/

Desert Sky Mall, Phoenix
The Qwest's Reading Adventure Play Area features a book slide, blocks, and crayons. It's on the west end of the mall near La Curacao.
http://www.desertskymall.com/

Metrocenter, Phoenix
The Skypark play area, on the lower level near JCPenney, has a space theme. It features an interactive rocket ship and control module.
http://www.metrocentermall.com/

Paradise Valley Mall, Phoenix
This health-themed play area features a giant jump rope, athletic shoe, cereal bowl and tree. It's near the Southwest entrance by JCPenney and Starbucks.
http://www.theparadisevalleymall.com/

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Parks with Trains

McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park

This awesome park features a huge locomotive as you approach, a carousel and the wonderful McCormick Stillman train. The train takes you past the large playground and swings, loops around to Scottsdale Rd. and then back past the Old Western Jail and carriage back to the station. Rides are only $1.

Scottsdale: 7301 E. Indian Bend Rd.
(480)-312-8501

Daisy Mountain Railroad at Anthem

This incredible park in Anthem, AZ has a wonderful train that takes you on a loop around the park, past the lake and circling the playground.

Desert Breeze Railroad

A Train and carousel ride at the park. Be sure to visit their website for directions and a printable coupon.

660 North Desert Breeze Blvd., East Chandler, AZ 85226
(480)-893-6652

Freestone Railroad

Other rides at this park include the waterless wave runner, carousel ride and the mini ferris wheel. Visit their website for directions and a coupon for $2 off a book of tickets.

1021 E. Juniper Ave., Gilbert, AZ 85234
Phone: 480-632-2702

Enchanted Island Amusement Park

Located at Encanto Park this Phoenix amusement park has 9 children's rides and pedal boats and canoes for rent.

1202 W. Encanto Blvd. Phoenix, AZ 85007
Phone: (602)-254-1200

Maricopa Live Steamers

Free rides on four different 30-minute routes are offered every Sunday between noon and 5 p.m. Although the rides are free, your generous donations help keep our railroad running. Located on 43rd Avenue across the street from WaterWorld just south of Pinnacle Peak Road in north Phoenix. It is about 2 miles west of I-17 and a mile north of Loop 101.

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Story Times

Barnes and Noble


The stores have a wonderful children's area and feature story times that vary from location to location.

Desert Foothills Library (Cave Creek)

Regularly scheduled story times and frequent special events and appearances by special guests. This wonderful library is currently remodeling and expanding to 3 times the current size.

38443 N. Schoolhouse Rd., Cave Creek, AZ 85327

Phoenix Public Library

Regularly scheduled story times and frequent special events, speakers and appearances by special guests. Various locations around Phoenix.

Bookmans

Bookman's Entertainment Exchange has 2 locations in the Phoenix area, one in central Phoenix and another in Mesa. They feature tons of children's events including story times, musical guests, crafts, special guests and more. Check out my calendar of events or go to their website to see their weekly schedules.

Chandler Public Library

Regularly scheduled story times and frequent special events, speakers and appearances by special guests.

Gilbert Public Library

Regularly scheduled story times and frequent special events, speakers and appearances by special guests.

Glendale Public Library

Regularly scheduled story times and frequent special events, speakers and appearances by special guests.

Mesa Public Library

Regularly scheduled story times and frequent special events, speakers and appearances by special guests.

North Valley/Anthem Public Library

Regularly scheduled story times and frequent special events, speakers and appearances by special guests.

Queen Creek Public Library

Regularly scheduled story times and frequent special events, speakers and appearances by special guests.

Surprise Public Library

Regularly scheduled story times and frequent special events, speakers and appearances by special guests.

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Indoor Swimming Pools / Lessons

Aqua Tots Swim School

Enjoy wim lessons or parties at this indoor swim center. Located at 1927 N. Gilbert Rd., Suite 107, Mesa, AZ 85213
(480)-649-8687

AquaSafe Swim School

Indoor swim classes and programs for infants to 12 year olds. Our facility is located in North Scottsdale, in the Family Zone at McDowell Mountain, at the 101 Loop and Bell by the Alltel Ice Den. (480)-425-SWIM

Hubbard Family Swim School

3 Locations in the Valley. Indoor, heated swim facility with big green water slide, pool games and more.

Phoenix - 32nd Street & Thunderbird
West Valley - 84th Avenue & Thunderbird
East Valley - Loop 202 & Dobson @ Mesa Riverview Opening May 12th 2009
(602)-971-4044

http://www.hubbardswim.com/

SWIMkids USA

Our swimming lessons and birthday parties are centrally located next to the 101 freeway, only minutes from Chandler , Gilbert, Queen Creek, Mesa , Tempe, Ahwatukee and South Scottsdale. 2725 W. Guadalupe Rd., Mesa, AZ 85202
Phone: 480.820.9109

Kiwanis Recreation Center and Wave Pool

Party dates available during public swim or once a month for private parties. Various packages available.

(480) 350-5751 6111 S All America Way, Tempe, AZ 85283

The Valley of the Sun YMCA

With 10 locations serving the Phoenix Metro area, the YMCA offers a variety of sporting birthday party options and pool parties.

Gold Medal Swim School

The Gold Medal Swim School was created to provide a fun, nurturing environment where children and adults alike learn to swim and excel in their individual skill levels.

6909 W. Ray Rd. #27 Chandler, AZ 85226 (480) 961-7946

Aloha Aquatic Center

We teach your child basic swimming and water safety skills. Summer Splash specializes in and services the following areas: South of Highway 60, North of Hunt Highway, East of Price Road, to Power Road.

Location: 1011 N. Val Vista Drive Suite #106, Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: (480)786-0703
Email: Info@ALOHAAquaticCenter.com

Waterworks on Wheels, Inc.

Waterworks is proud to offer indoor, year-round swim lessons in the 4 locations: Chandler, Mesa, Gilbert and Tempe. From May - September, Waterworks will come to your backyard, a neighbor or family member's pool, or community pool for a group or private lesson. It's your choice.

La Camarilla Racquet, Fitness & Swim Club

La Camarilla is host to Lori's Swim School with swim instruction held throughout the year.

5320 E. Shea Boulevard Scottsdale, AZ 85254-4799
Phone: (480)-998-3388

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Toddler Gymnastics & Tumbling

Kidtastics

Kidtastics Dance, Gymnastics, Cheer, Yoga, & Swim Classes Located Throughout the Valley.
 
Location:  8485 E. McDonald Dr #243 Scottsdale, AZ 85250
Phone:  (480) 994-KIDS(5437)

http://www.kidtastics.com/

Desert Tumbling

Enjoy introducing your toddler to the up-side-down world of tumbling and trampoline.  Children discover all the new and different ways their bodies can move.  Classes are an early introduction to tumbling and trampoline with an emphasis on motor skill development and coordination.  Running, jumping, skipping, hopping, galloping, rolling, bouncing, climbing, swinging, and sliding in a safe, supervised and FUN environment.  Open Gym available on Fridays from 9-11 AM.  No membership required.    

21501 N. 78th Avenue
Peoria, AZ 85382

Phone: 623-362-1000
Owners:  Paul & Wendy Hartman

http://www.deserttumbling.com/

Funastics

Birthday Parties, Open Gym, Mommy & Me Classes, plus Tons More!!

1140 N. Gilbert Road Ste 103 Gilbert, AZ 85234
(on Gilbert Rd, between Baseline and Guadalupe, SW Corner of Gilbert/Houston)
(480) 633-1167

The Little Gym

  • Ahwatukee: (480) 706-0021
  • Anthem: (623) 551-5191
  • Arrowhead: (623) 878-3900
  • Gilbert: (480) 855-7766
  • Litchfield Park: (623) 535-5222
  • Paradise Valley: (602) 996-1380
  • Scottsdale: (480) 596-9310
  • Surprise: (623) 518-6638

Busy Bodies Planned Play

Classes and parties with song, music and movement.

19420 North 59th Avenue Suite A103 Glendale, Arizona 85308
Phone: (623) 847-4090

My Gym

2 locations:

  • Ahwatukee: (480)-940-4967
  • Scottsdale: (480)-483-5936

Scottsdale Gymnastics & Cheer

9321 N 94th St., Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Phone (480) 951-0496

Gymboree Play and Music

With colorful parachutes, tunnels and bridges and an enthusiastic teacher to lead your group in play and song and activities geared specifically for babies through 5 years. 2 Locations:

  • Glendale 20221 N. 67th Avenue Ste E-8, Glendale, AZ 85308
    Phone: 623-939-1777
  • Goodyear: 14130 W. McDowell Rd., Ste. A102, Goodyear, AZ 85395
    Phone: 623-628-0210

Oasis Gym

8643 W. Kelton Lane #110; Peoria, AZ 85382 We are located on 87th Avenue just 2 blocks south of Bell Road, (623)-977-6399 (right down the street from Arrowhead mall)

The Valley of the Sun YMCA

With 10 locations serving the Phoenix Metro area, the YMCA offers a variety of youth sports birthday parties.

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Zoos

The Phoenix Zoo

Voted one of the nation's top 5 zoos for kids. Enjoy viewing over 1200 animals, ride the new zoo carousel, take a tour on the safari train, or play in the water at the leapin lagoon sprayground.

455 North Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602)-273-1341

Wildlife World Zoo

Visit Arizona's largest exotic animal collection. Be sure to enjoy the playground, ride the African Train, take a pontoon boat ride through the Australian Outback, get off the ground on the Wildlife sky ride and hand feed the turaco and lory birds! (There's an Entertainment Book coupon).

16501 W. Northern Avenue, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
623-935-WILD (9453)

Out of Africa Wildlife Park

Located in Camp Verde, it's like finding Africa in the heart of AZ! Come check out the lions, tigers, bears, hyena's, snakes, wolves and much more on your very own Serengeti Safari. Enjoy the giant snake show, predetor feed, wildlife preserve trolley ride, and the soon to return Tiger Splash! It's a must see in AZ!

4020 N. Cherry Rd., Camp Verde, AZ 86322
Phone: (928) 567-2840

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Splash Pads

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Local Mom’s Clubs

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Music and Movement Classes

Kidtastics

Kidtastics Dance, Gymnastics, Cheer, Yoga, & Swim Classes Located Throughout the Valley.
 
Location:  8485 E. McDonald Dr #243 Scottsdale, AZ 85250
Phone:  (480) 994-KIDS(5437)

http://www.kidtastics.com/

Oasis Music

Oasis Music is a new music education studio in Phoenix!
We specialize in Musikgarten classes and also offer private lessons.
Musikgarten is a curriculum of early childhood music and movement. We sing, dance, clap, and play together!

Through Oasis Music we offer group classes for babies, toddlers, and preschool aged children (birth through age 5). The parent or caregiver participates fully in class with the child. Siblings and multiples are welcome to register as well for a discount.

Parents can sign up at any time, as none of the classes are full yet.
Come try a class for FREE (just mention AZ Active Kids).
We have four locations across the valley that offer Musikgarten classes.
Please see our schedule for times and locations. 
All Oasis Music teachers have a minimum of a bachelors degree in music as well as music teaching experience. 

Musikgarten Class Schedule

Sundance Studios 
2445 E Baseline Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85042
Mondays Sept 14 – Dec 7
Babies  10:30 - 11:00
Toddlers  9:00 - 9:35
Cycles (preschool age) 9:40 - 10:25

Temple Chai
4646 E Marilyn Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
Thursdays Sept 17 – Dec 10
Babies 11:15 - 11:45
Toddlers 9:30 - 10:05
Cycles (preschool age) 10:15 - 11:00

Scottsdale Library Civic Center Branch
3839 N Drinkwater Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Tuesdays Sept 15 – Dec 8
Babies 10:30 - 11:00
Toddlers 9:45 - 10:20

Art of Dance
7077 E Main St
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Thursdays Sept 17 – Dec 10
Babies 10:30 - 11:00
Toddlers 9:45 - 10:20
For more information, contact
Sarah Pachter
Owner and Musikgarten Teacher, Oasis Music
(480) 290-8670
info@oasismusicaz.com
www.oasismusicaz.com
Facebook: Oasis Music AZ

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Parenting Resource Websites

ProActive Parenting

New ways to discipline preschoolers without going straight to punishment. Punishment doesn't work well for preschoolers - However Discipline Does! Let us help you expand your vision of what's possible.

MomsMiniVan.com

MomsMinivan.com has over 101 ideas for fun things for kids to do in the car, kids travel games, printable car games and activities, and road-trip tips. They are organized by age group, so have a look around - there's something for everyone!

ParentHacks.com

Practical advice

Parenthood.com

BabyJellyBeans.com

Fun, personalized baby websites that you build yourself in minutes. No programming experience necessary. Loved ones around the world will enjoy access to your latest photos, videos, news and more.

ParentTime.com

Parenting.ivillage.com

Do2Learn.com

Educational resources for special needs

Parents Helping Parents

PHP provides education and skills training, information, guidance, and peer support for families with the unexpected diagnosis of and ongoing impact of childhood disabilities, including but not limited to intellectual, learning or physical disabilities and special health care needs.

BabyMilk.com

Infant food information center helping to improve the nutrition of infants and young children worldwide.

DadsandDaughters.org

Dads & Daughters' mission is to make the world safe and fair for our daughters.

4ParentsNetwork.com

Helping you navigate all ages and stages of parenting.

Kids Health for Parents

Health information about children for parents

Fatherhood.org

National fatherhood initiative

LifeMatters.com

Online parenting classes and resources

SingleRose.com

Resource for single moms

Quotethewalls.com

Call Rebecca to have your walls personalized in minutes.

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