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Welcome to Play & Ponder Open Play, a fun, safe, and engaging indoor play space for kids of all abilities! Whether you're planning a weekday visit for spontaneous fun or booking a weekend play session, we’ve got everything to make playtime exciting and memorable.

At Play & Ponder, we make playtime easy and exciting! Whether you’re looking for a spontaneous weekday adventure or a reserved weekend play session, we’ve got the perfect option for you.

🎉 Choose Your Playtime Fun!

Open Play – Walk In & Play!

Enjoy flexible, drop-in fun during our regular hours! Kids can explore, imagine, and play freely in our safe, nature-inspired indoor space—no reservation needed.

Reserved Play – Weekends & School Holidays

Guarantee your spot during busy times! Reserve in advance for weekends and school holidays to enjoy worry-free access to our safe, indoor play space—rain or shine.

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FIELD TRIPS

Bring your group for a private, unforgettable play experience! Perfect for schools, daycares, and camps, our field trips include exclusive use of our indoor play area for up to 18 kids. Safe, fun, and designed to spark imagination—rain or shine.

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Open Play – Walk In & Play!

⭐ No reservations needed – Just drop in and enjoy!

🕒 Play anytime during our open hours

💰 Stay & Play Pricing – Pay per session, enjoy unlimited fun!

🎈 Perfect for playdates, after-school fun, or a break from routine!

📍 Just walk in and let the fun begin!

Reserved Play – Plan Your Playtime!

📌 Advance booking required (Limited slots available!)


⏳ 2 hour Play sessions

🎟️Reserve your spot ahead of time to guarantee playtime!


🛝 Ideal for family outings, special playdates & fun weekends!

OPEN PLAY - POLICIES AND GUIDELINES

Our goal is to provide a fun, safe, and welcoming environment where children from can explore, play, and create lasting memories with their families. We ask that all visitors follow our rules to help ensure safety, cleanliness, and an enjoyable experience for everyone.

Admission & General Policies

  • Open play is available Monday-Friday with no time limit.
  • Weekends and holidays require reservations with a 2-hour play limit.
  • Each paying child includes up to 2 free adults; additional adults must pay for separate admission.
  • Babies under 10 months are free if accompanied by a paying sibling.
  • Waiver Requirement: A signed waiver is required for each child on their first visit. You can fill it out online in advance to save time.
  • Shoes are not allowed inside; grippy socks are mandatory for kids and available for purchase.
  • Strollers are not permitted inside due to space constraints.
  • Our play space is designed for younger children ideally 0-10 years old, but all ages are welcome.
  • All the rules applies to older siblings above 10 years old as well, even if they “don’t play”.
  • A guardian accompanying a child must be at least 16 years old.
  • We reserve the right to update our prices and policies without notice.

Health, Safety & Facility Guidelines

Health and Safety:

  • To keep everyone safe and happy, please visit only if you and your child are feeling well. If you are unwell, we are happy to accommodate your play session for a different day.
  • We reserve the right to ask anyone displaying symptoms of illness to leave the facility.

Food & Drinks:

  • Outside food and drinks are not allowed (except baby bottles and water bottles).
  • We are a peanut-free facility to minimize allergy risks.
  • Food and drinks from our café must remain in the designated seating area—no food is allowed in play areas.
  • Water bottles and baby bottles are allowed in the play area.

Supervision:

  • Our play space is parent-supervised/guardians must monitor their children at all times; staff is not responsible for supervision during open play.

Toys & Play Equipment:

  • We encourage sharing.
  • Be careful on play structures (e.g., rock walls, monkey bars, foam pits) and take turns with ride-on toys.
  • Unsafe play and disruptive behavior are not permitted.
  • No chewing gum inside the play area
  • Management reserves the right to update policies and refuse entry if necessary for safety and smooth operation.

Other Policies

Party Room:

  • Private Events: Our party room is available for birthday parties and private events. Please contact us in advance to reserve the room.
  • Birthday Celebrations: If you're not hosting a private event, please refrain from bringing birthday cakes, balloons, or other party supplies into the play area.

Photography Policy:

  • Photography is allowed, but please only capture your own children out of respect for others' privacy.
  • Do not photograph other children without their parents' consent. Use our hashtag #Playandponderpdx or tag us on social media to share your memories!

Sanitizing & Cleanliness:

  • We strive to maintain a clean and safe environment. Our staff will regularly sanitize high-touch areas and toys.
  • Our facility is regularly sanitized with hospital-grade cleaning solution. Full place cleaning is done every night to ensure additional sanity.
  • Our restrooms are cleaned and mopped regularly. We have slip on shoes you can use inside the bathrooms.

Other:

  • No Large Group Celebrations: Informal group gatherings (e.g., birthday parties without reservation) are not allowed during open play hours.
  • Reservations: Weekend open play requires reservations during peak times. A small processing fee will apply.
  • WiFi: Free WiFi is available for all visitors in the lounge area.