{"id":128733,"date":"2020-03-15T20:00:08","date_gmt":"2020-03-16T02:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/edmonton\/?p=128733"},"modified":"2021-02-12T14:17:25","modified_gmt":"2021-02-12T21:17:25","slug":"the-best-indoor-play-space-youve-never-heard-of","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/edmonton\/the-best-indoor-play-space-youve-never-heard-of\/","title":{"rendered":"The BEST Indoor Play Space You’ve NEVER Heard Of"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s a rural Alberta rec centre like any other \u2013 arena, curling rink, gym – but the Ardrossan Recreation Complex has a secret.<\/p>\n

Located just 10 minutes east of Sherwood Park, Ardrossan is a growing rural community, and its popular rec centre is clear indication of that.\u00a0 It\u2019s always bustling with hockey players, skaters, and curlers.\u00a0 But at the end of a nondescript hallway, up an almost-secret staircase, is the highlight of the facility.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s called the Love to Play room.\u00a0 It\u2019s an amazing mix of indoor playground and science centre, and is an innovative space unlike any other I\u2019ve found in the capital region.<\/p>\n

The sound of forced air greets you as you walk in to see an impossible maze of air tubes.\u00a0 (toss giant pom poms or scarves in and watch them weave a magical path before they\u2019re shot out \u2013 catch them if you can!)<\/p>\n

\"Love<\/p>\n

There\u2019s an amazing fort building centre, decked out with pillows and sheets.\u00a0 There are balance tools, and reading cubbies, and an enviable supply of giant blue foam building blocks.\u00a0 There\u2019s a crank operated elevator that sends balls onto a twisty-turny track.\u00a0 There\u2019s even a magnet wall with a series of attachable pipes and tubes that can be arranged to send plastic golf balls on intricate trips.<\/p>\n

But by far and away the best part is the miniature grocery store.<\/p>\n

\"Love<\/p>\n

In the centre sits a wire shelf piled high with play foods, cartons and cans.\u00a0 A half-dozen Melissa and Doug miniature shopping carts line the walls.\u00a0 The checkout, complete with cash registers and rolling conveyor belt, sits off to the side.\u00a0 Completing the scene is a mock up of the back of a delivery truck with clear plastic blinds to enter and exit the shipping zone.<\/p>\n

\"Love<\/p>\n

Sometimes the shopping deteriorates to a cart crash derby.\u00a0 Sometimes it\u2019s a fight over the best foods. (Why, oh why, do kids gravitate to the purple onions?!?)\u00a0 Sometimes I\u2019m ordered to be the checkout girl.\u00a0 Sometimes I\u2019m ordered out of the store altogether.<\/p>\n

Amazingly, there\u2019s never been more than a handful of other kids when we\u2019ve visited.\u00a0 We\u2019ve even had times where we\u2019ve had the whole space to ourselves!\u00a0 And every time, without fail, our trip ends with \u201cMommy, can we come back another day???\u201d<\/p>\n

A word to the wise \u2013 the Love to Play room is primarily used as a preschool space, so the hours for drop-in play are limited.\u00a0 Parented Playtimes (parent & child(ren)) are offered Mondays from 9:30 am to 11:30 am, and Saturdays from 10 am to 1 pm. Ardrossan Rec Centre is also home to another great indoor playground on the main floor, and your admission fee will allow you to access both spaces.<\/p>\n

It’s definitely worth the trip for an experience you won’t soon forget!<\/p>\n

Love to Play Room:<\/h2>\n

Where:<\/strong> Ardrossan Recreation Complex, 80-1 Avenue, Ardrossan
\nTimes:<\/strong> Mondays 9:30 am to 11:30 am & Saturdays 10 am to 1 pm
\nPhone:<\/strong> 780-400-2084
\nWebsite:<\/strong> www.strathcona.ca<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s a rural Alberta rec centre like any other \u2013 arena, curling rink, gym – but the Ardrossan Recreation Complex has a secret. Located just 10 minutes east of Sherwood Park, Ardrossan is a growing rural community, and its popular rec centre is clear indication of that.\u00a0 It\u2019s always bustling
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