About
Building Block Play Studio is an indoor playground designed to foster imagination, creativity, exploration, and community connection among children and their families. Located in downtown Springfield, the studio provides a welcoming and thoughtfully designed environment where children can engage in various activities, from running and climbing to imaginative play. The target demographic includes families with young children looking for a safe and engaging play space. What makes this venue unique is its emphasis on creating not just a play area but a community hub where parents can connect and relax while their children play.
Key Attractions & Features
- The Track: A mini track ideal for young children to enjoy races and navigate through playful traffic jams.
- Tiny Town: A themed area for dramatic play, featuring a grocery store and a vet clinic, encouraging children to engage in pretend play.
- Cozy Corner: A dedicated space for babies, equipped with toys that promote learning and connection, as well as a reading nook with seasonally rotated picture books.
- Creative Corner: A creative zone for budding engineers and artists, featuring a sensory table during weekday sensory hours.
- The Castle: A play structure with two slides, a clear bridge, climbing spaces, and a pulley system, offering a variety of physical play activities.
- Safety Features: Guests are required to leave shoes in cubbies and wear socks while playing to maintain cleanliness.
Age Ranges & Suitability
- Toddler Areas: Cozy Corner is specifically designed for babies and toddlers.
- Main Play Areas: Suitable for children ages 1 and up, with specific attractions catering to a range of age groups.
- Family-Friendly Features: Parents can relax in the café area, which provides visibility to the play areas.
- Accessibility: Information not available.
Facilities & Amenities
- Seating for Parents/Caregivers: Café tables and couches are available for parents to relax while monitoring their children.
- Food and Beverage Options: Snacks and drinks are available for purchase in the café area.
- Restrooms and Changing Facilities: Information not available.
- Parking: Ample parking is available in a small lot outside the courtyard entrance and along the side and back of the building. “Permit parking” signs are no longer in use.
- Wi-Fi and Charging Stations: Information not available.
- Party Rooms or Private Spaces: Available for private events, with customizable party packages.
- General Admission: $10 per child for all-day play; children under 1 are free with a paid sibling.
- Membership Options:
- Individual Membership: $200 per year for unlimited open play for one child.
- Family Membership: $305 per year for up to 3 children.
- Family PLUS Membership: $400 per year for up to 5 children.
- Group Rates or Family Packages: Information not available.
- Special Promotions or Discounts: Discounts available for sibling registrations in camps (e.g., CAMP10 for $10 off a second child).
- Additional Costs: Socks and shoe covers are available for purchase at the front desk.
✨ Review Summary
Building Block Play Studio receives generally positive feedback from parents, who appreciate the safe and clean environment for their children to play and learn. Many reviews highlight the variety of engaging activities and play structures available, making it an enjoyable experience for kids. However, some parents express concerns about crowding during peak times, which can lead to a less relaxed atmosphere. Overall, parents feel that the studio is a valuable resource for indoor play in Springfield.
