Peekaboo just opened in their new space this week, and we stopped by during their ""soft-opening"" to check it out. It's fantastic -- the space (which sat vacant for so long) is beautiful -- high ceilings, great balconys, plenty of natural light. The staff have created a great ""treehouse"" type play structure in the middle with fun climbing steps, a cozy hiddy hole and two slides. It wasn't quite painted when we went, but it looks like a big bird of some sort...\r
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They've used the space creatively. There are now little rooms for playing, like the ""bistro"" area where all the play kitchen equipment is, a comfy reading room where all the smaller toys are stored, and a play dress-up area tucked away in the back. The bouncy house is still there, as is the ball pit and the train table, but there's a new playhouse as well.\r
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The music was great as always, great mixes of contemporary stuff both my son and I can enjoy. \r
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Looks like they might use the upstairs balconies for classes, or chatting areas for parents. Overall, i think it's a great step up in the world of indoor playgrounds. \r
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With two great coffee houses and several restaurants just steps away, we'll be ""doing lunch"" at Peekaboo often. I was never a member before, prefering to pay as I go, but I think we'll become Peekaboo's newest clients! \r
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Quite disappointed to see that their first review was a negative one -- sounds like someone was just mad at her own neglect to read the street signs. Her comments regarding safety, I felt, were unfounded. I check things over pretty throughly whereever we go, and I saw no hazards at all. Regarding her comments about it being for kids under three, I disagree. The new structure is geared toward older kids with the new tunnel slide. And I noticed some new games such as Twister just waiting to be played...\r
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I'm giving it high marks! Great job, you guys!\r
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Pros: Bright, airy, plenty of room to play...
Cons: None as far as I can see....
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