Another indoor play area! And my kids actually groan. Play Around in Andheri (it has a branch in Kandivali) is the Western suburbs' answer to SoBo's Funky Monkey (which has opened an outpost at Andheri)
Play Around (Indoors), Andheri (W)
Another indoor play area! And my kids actually groan. Play Around in Andheri (it has a branch in Kandivali) is the Western suburbs' answer to SoBo's Funky Monkey (which has opened an outpost at Andheri). It is spacious, the staff is attentive and there's loads to do. So, when you go with two reluctant brats and wonder how the one hour you paid for will proceed, don't be surprised that 60 minutes actually whiz past and the kids have to be hunted out of the labyrinth of fun and hoisted over.
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Play Around has a combination of equipment that will keep toddlers as well as kids up to 10 years of age totally engaged. The space is also well demarcated. The toddler area, with enough space to tumble around, also has much to keep a kid engrossed in fine-motor and cognitive activities. And then there are areas where all age groups can play around (ahem).
We loved the corners and the hidey holes. We loved that the staff engaged with kids. We loved the airball shoot space with its cool transparent flooring on the topmost area of Play Around, where two teams of kids can shoot balls at each other without getting hurt — or if you are alone — simply have fun loading pitched guns, watching through the lens and shooting. The turnwheel was a hit with both kids; they giggled as they tried to hold their space; the swirling palm tree ride was a fun experience as well. During the joyride, we noticed that the equipment showed signs of wear and tear.
While I climbed one level, a padded step came off. I made a mental note. Yet within five minutes, a staff member arrived and rectified it, without my having complained. There's the typical ball pool, but the good part is that the toddler ball pool is separate from the older kiddos' ball pool and both are spacious enough.
There are three colourful slides that are smooth and land you on padded mats. There is the trampoline and the zip-line. And if that isn't enough, there are tunnels and mazes to wind, climb, crawl and hop in and out of. There are books and board games if you prefer quiet time after capering around.
A cafeteria serves a small range of snacks and finger food. The toddler space on the upper deck is large and ideal for birthday parties and that's exactly what Play Around is used for. Painting activities and cooking workshops for kids are often held here. If you live in and around Andheri (W), and are looking for a place to give your kids a good one hour of workout-plus-fun, this is where you should head.
Safety Tip
Every single corner is padded, and the staff was alert, but if your kids are very young (and especially because a step slipped as we were climbing), I would advise you accompany the child.
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