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Imagine Playspace
23 Bay State Rd, Cambridge, MA 02138, United States
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Ca
Review №1

Very nice place. There are different sections (espaces) to explore. First time here and kids are having so much fun.GPS brings you to the back of the place, which makes easy to park.$25 per siblings. There are some packages for those who want to come more often.

Ka
Review №2

Absolutely love it here! Great place for kids to be kids, learn and use their imaginations. My children beg to come here everyday since the first visit! They have comfortable couches for parents to sit on and enjoy watching children play. There’s a kitchen and you can bring your own food and use their fridge and microwave! The owner and workers are so friendly and really enjoy what they do! PS. There are two floors of fun!

Ar
Review №3

Can’t say enough good things about this place. It has a cozy vibe that’s somewhere between your favorite artsy coffee shop and a community center. Lots of newer and more classic toys. Two floors with separate areas for rowdy and quieter play. Plenty of space to run and have fun. Fun spots to climb, a stage, and toys galore. Staff is sweet and super helpful.

St
Review №4

We have been here before to play and my daughter loved it they have many things for kids to do and play with. Its a cozy at home feel like atmosphere. I just had my daughters 2nd Birthday here and i was very happy with how everything went. Its decently priced and you get the room the whole time of your party and you can decorate how you want which is also great. For 35 people it cost $275 for 2 hours which is not bad at all. And there are so many options for kids to do. I am very happy with Imagine Playspace and i would definitely go back again. Some of the toys are dated a little old but i live that they have some old school toys that I remember having as a kid.

Do
Review №5

Somewhere to bring the kids to play, run around and get their wiggles out! Very creative and clean. Love bringing our own lunch and being able to sit in their kitchen to eat & relax. The staff are friendly and the discounts for siblings are great. A+

Jo
Review №6

I’m torn about this place. It’s weird because it’s very dreary inside and has this 1980s church basement feel. Everything they have seems to be second hand and it feels kinda musty in there.That said... it was full of respectful families and my daughter played for hours with all the stuff they had. They have places for parents to sit everywhere and the toy selection is very good.Go for yourself and see what you think. For $15 it can’t be beat.

St
Review №7

The party room was nice and the downstairs play area had a lot of activities. I cant wait until its warm outside so everythings opened. Im not sure how you would be able to practice social distancing though.

Va
Review №8

If this wasnt one of the very few indoor play spaces for kids I would not go. There are tons of toys, and 2 floors of space, which is great. However, its often way too warm (especially upstairs), it smells, and rugs/sofas/chairs are old and gross. Also entrance fee isnt cheap ($15). We still go though, as when its freezing outside its always better than dealing with a bored kid at home!

Co
Review №9

This place is really great! We started coming when my son was 2, and still come regularly. Lots of places for parents to sit on both levels. Upstairs with more calm play, downstairs with a bouncy house and outdoor area. Some additional quiet rooms, plus a fridge and microwave for your lunch and snacks. Best money spent, you can stay all day or just an hour. When it is cooler I bring a pair of thick socks for the kids that we call our playground socks

Ta
Review №10

Simply great. Extremely well maintained, v thoughtful play items, clean and v user friendly in all aspects, large spaces for feeding kids, having a cuppa coffee, changing room. I met only lady while I visited and hats off to her if its a one person running it.

Vi
Review №11

Excellent play area for kids with multiple levels of play space. The main level tends to get a bit crowded but the lower level was excellent for our 3 year old. We immediately bought a 3 time pass

Ka
Review №12

Such a huge space for kiddos to run around! The are so many options, from the jumpy house, to cars, swings and bikes, to pretend area, 2 level house and market area to the actual kitchen area to eat. Definately a great way to spend time when you cant be outside!

Lu
Review №13

I loved this place my two boys one 8 other 2 love play and spend energy I can take a book sit and read the best place

Je
Review №14

My son, at 6, was on the older side of most of the kids but still had a blast while i relaxed on a sofa listening to an audiobook. Wish i had know about this place years ago. We will be back!

An
Review №15

Great for 2 yearold

Ma
Review №16

Great play space, with lost of room to run around and activities for a range of ages and interests.

Me
Review №17

Second time going and my son still loves it and refuse to leave. Great playspace to let the kids run around, explore and use their imaginations.

St
Review №18

Great place for kids. Two floors of every kind of toys. They do holiday events and birthday parties. Clean and managed very well.

To
Review №19

Our 18 month old grandson loved it. Clean and not crowded.

Gr
Review №20

Superbly well thought out for any combination of ages. Toys arent generally noisy or battery operated, just lots of fun. Huge space. They happily pulled out a guitar and Rise Up Singing when I asked. What a fun time!

Ce
Review №21

This place is very well thought out and is such a delight for small children ages 15 months to 5 years for more. It has different areas for gross and fine motor skills for pretend play for spacial reasoning, etc. Having a large eating area and places store food make it better.

Pr
Review №22

Excellent play and activity area for kids. Very spacious with lots of different toys and indoor activities seems to a heaven for all kids.

Ta
Review №23

Great two story place space. Staff very attentive with keeping the place clean. I would suggest some kind of additional check in desk for the lower level for safety purposes...its also pretty chilly down there. But overall a good place

Ri
Review №24

We ABSOLUTELY it here..1ST ITS CLEAN AND THE STAFF ARE ALWAYS WALKING AROUND PICKING UP TOYS AND MAKING SURE THE PLACE LOOKS GREAT.2ND THERE ARE SO MANY AMAZING TOYS..LIKE SWINGS..A BOUNCY HOUSE..A CASTLE AND THE LIST GOES ..I WISH I WERE A KID AGIAN SO I COULD COME HERE AND PLAY.WETHER YOU HAVE KIDS THAT ARE 2 OR 12..THEY WILL HAVE PLENTY OF FUN ACTIVITES HERE TO KEEP THEM BUZY FOR HOURS.3RD THE PRICE..$15.00 FOR 1ST CHILD AND IF THEY HAVE SIBLINGS $25.00 FOR 2 AND THE LIST GOES ON.. COME AND VISIT .YOU WILL BE SO HAPPY YOU DID

Ju
Review №25

Easily 5 stars, however, the toys are old and you could add more options for adults. Maybe a ping pong or pool table

Su
Review №26

Very good place for cold or rainy days. Super friendly stuff and lots of space to play! You can bring your lunch(or order something) and heat it up in their kitchen. They also sell coffee which is super nice. 2 stages to play-basement and first floor. My kids love to swing in the basement and play catch. They also have fun in the castle, bouncy house or monkey bars. We love it!

Al
Review №27

#since writing this review i loved this place so much i offered to share my experience working w/kids and now am Teaching an arts and crafts class for all ages every Thursday at 4pm thru whenever children get bored or until closing at 7. Each kid takes home their special lil proud exhibit*wish they had a place like this when I was little. This was the ultimate Dreamland for kids where you can go play and dress up role playing all different set up they had. For example the Doctors, grocery store, Library,train tables, indoor swings and large trampoline. Out back they had a pirate ship setting. I cant even begin to talk of all of the different experiences in this almost hidden treasure in Cambridge. 2 floors of indoor fun and activities. I would have to say this even beats the Childrens Museum because not only is there parking but it wasnt as crazy bumping into people or anything. Even on a bz day its so spacious. Typically more bz on rainy days.

au
Review №28

Love it! Kids love it! Perfect. Used to be a place in Sudbury like it, but its gone. This place is just right.

Ja
Review №29

Absolutely love this place! Perfect for small kids to play and parents to relax a bit. Made with heart and mind. You can even bring your own food and use the kitchen.

Ch
Review №30

A fantastic place to take younger kids to play.

Sh
Review №31

Kids do have fun here, but the place is extremely dirty. Sticky toys, pee on floors, and building with bad smell. The staff try to do their best but they are understaffed. The place needs weekly deep cleaning done by a professional team. I did not feel that it was a safe and clean environment for children.

ni
Review №32

Very huge and amazing place for kids. Lots and lots of toys.

AP
Review №33

This is a really great playspace for kids. I just wish they did a better job of sanitizing. Everytime we go there the whole family gets sick. It has happened three times now, a pattern too consistent to ignore.

An
Review №34

Awesome! Upstairs for all kinds of imaginative play, downstairs for more active play. My grandson loves both, discovers something new — or shows off a new skill — each time we visit. Lots of s-p-a-c-e for everyone. Having a lunch room is a real bonus. Lots of clean changing/bathroom options for little ones. When grownups (with their kids) pick up a little after themselves (signs politely ask for that courtesy to others), that makes it even easier for kiddos to plunge into a new activity. Would give 10 stars if I could!

Mi
Review №35

Fun place for kids to play and socialize. Well maintained and spacious.

Sh
Review №36

A large indoor space to let the kids run around. There is ample parking and two large open areas with lots of toys. The bottom floor is less crowded and had indoor swings (in the winter the bottom floor is cooler). A little expensive if you go there very often but a great space for kids.

Ro
Review №37

This place was amazing! My 2 year old had a blast. Mary Beth was wonderful!

Li
Review №38

The kids loved it; not handicapped accessible

Re
Review №39

My bast placeVery good stuff

Ki
Review №40

Great place for kids to run around and unwind. Plenty of seating for parents to sit down and relax and let the kids have fun. Very clean and wide open.

Gu
Review №41

It was awesome place for my toddler(29 months). Especially in winters when there is no other place outside to have fun. My toddler played there for 4.5 hours and even after that he was not ready to leave :) Many families with like age kids were there!

Em
Review №42

Awesome place. Definitely a hipster place.

Er
Review №43

My kids love Imagine. Lots of fun when you need somewhere indoors for active kids to play. As others have mentioned the vibe is fun, a little old-school, and happy chaos. (or at least happy chaos during the busier times when we tend to go, it is probably quieter during the week). We had my sons birthday party here when he was around 6 which is about the right age, now that hes 8 hes a little old, but still enjoys going with his younger brother who is 3.

Ko
Review №44

The place needs work it smelled of urine and is extremely dirty. Payed 15 dollars for an Uber to get here and walked to the dunkin and waited for my husband to come get me. I couldn’t go in I didn’t feel comfortable having my 19 month old play in there. The couches looked gross and they where extremely stained. Not even if it was free would I recommend it. It has potential if it was cleaned thoroughly and new furniture was added.

Da
Review №45

Variety games for kid 1-7 years old. Its a bit of pet smell in the area?? Will be backEdit: The smell was in the middle toward the back of the ball pit area, It was gone after 10 mins (i guess we got used to it)

To
Review №46

Great place to bring toddlers and little kids

Ry
Review №47

Amazing. So much to do. Our 2.5 year old could stay here all day. The website is extremely helpful, it lets you know how busy things are.The mini land on the top floor has a grocery store, checkout, doctors office and several play kitchens.They have a ball pit and bouncy house.The temperature was 90 degrees outside on our first visit here. The air conditioning was welcome and its such a large space. I cant recommend this play space enough.

Di
Review №48

Great place for a rainy day- plenty to keep a toddler entertained for hours.

V
Review №49

This is a big space for children of all ages to play at. I love all of their toys, books, activities. My son is 1 and absolutely LOVES it there. They really do have a wide variety of activities to keep kids busy.My only concern is how filthy this place is. They should consider investing in a custodial company. When have the toys been disinfected? The carpet cleaned? What about children with asthma? Their floors are dirty, dusty and stained. The second floor has foam mats that look like they came from a mechanic. The couches look like they were donations from a crack den. The entire place smells like feet. :(

Em
Review №50

Big, clean and orgnize.

Ro
Review №51

Large space, tons of toys. Downstairs was active play, with rising toys, swings, a bouncy castle, and jungle gym. Upstairs had more toys and imaginative play. Lots of couches for parents! No food served, but you can bring in your own to the snack kitchen area. I think I even saw a microwave. Our daughters, aged 2 & 6, played happily for hours.

Ga
Review №52

Loved it. Amazing place. My daughters spent 4 hours there and still not ready to come back.

Me
Review №53

Many different areas for kids to explore

Ev
Review №54

Lots of good play options for kids of all ages. Great prices for more than one kid too.

Ra
Review №55

Very good place for kids to spend their energy during winter time. Bring cash for the kitchen. Cheers

As
Review №56

Good for kids ages 6mo and above. Or at least those who can sit up on their own. Those older than 12 at max wont enjoy the place as much, as its for the preschool to elementary crowd, with a hard cutoff at 5th grade (which would be pushing it). But there IS an outdoor part, too. So older kids can use that.

Gr
Review №57

I like the idea, but the realization is awful. This center desperately needs renovation. I dont know when it was build, but looks like 40 years ago, everything is very much used, furniture, doors, toys... if this is a center for children - it can be cleaner, tidier. Lower level is like an old basement, very dark. My daughter was frightened to go there when we just arrived. Second level needs some ventilation as the air is condensed and it smells.

Li
Review №58

It is a very creative and thoughtful venue for young minds to climb, pretend, and play. There are lots of comfy seats for parents too!

Pr
Review №59

Great place to take my toddler. Cerebral, yet really fun and not inundated with commercial fluff. Great developmental toys and experiences. New staff member, Tammie is friendly and helpful! Made our experience that much more fun! Love this place, I recommend it for all ages :)

Mi
Review №60

This is a great place to get in out of the cold. There were a lot of kids there when we first arrived at 10:30 but it emptied out some around lunch time. My daughter loved the ball pit and the side rooms are great to get away to. I bet the place would be less busy on a non school vacation week.

As
Review №61

Large indoor play space. Lots of room to run around, and lots of toys to play with even when its crowded. They keep the place clean and the staff is continuously tidying up after kids.

Al
Review №62

Really nice place! :3

Sh
Review №63

My daughter loves this place. So much stimulation for both gross and fine motor skills! Highly recommended

Ra
Review №64

Good playspace in Cambridge. Parking could be challenging to get during peak weekend hours.

Su
Review №65

No toys or broken nothing around the place the next floor looks like a daycare ctr but all of it messy and empty. In pics there was a Thomas the train n tracks n stuff he gets there n some trains alot broken tracks broken toys smashed. Wish I could show a picture of the emptiness, the pic looks like if u speak u would hear it echo. Not recommended what so ever plus they charge pfff that takes nerve. Im disgusted

Zi
Review №66

We have been going to Imagine ever since the place opened its doors. It is amazing, and the people who run Imagine are down to earth good people. It is a joy to come here, and my young children have a fantastic time. It has great toys for my son who has autism. I hope more people get a chance to visit. Its a gem of a place.

Be
Review №67

Lots of activities for kids 0 through mid elementary school age. Great place to run around on a cold or rainy day. May as well get a multipass for the discount.

DE
Review №68

The kids loved it. Very clean and well run!

Fr
Review №69

Plenty of stuff for young kids to do. Staff was extremely friendly. You could tell that she enjoyed interacting with children.

Br
Review №70

Absolutely love this place. Indoor playspace...two levels. Down stairs complete with swings and a bounce house. I love that there are no screens here. Everything is tactile play...no ipads....no tvs... just toys encouraging your little ones to be creative.

Da
Review №71

We love coming here with our kids. It can easily keep a toddler occupied for several hours! It can get busy on the weekends and parking can be a little difficult - they have it, its just spread out and a bit cramped. But very affordable and one of our go-to activities on a rainy day.

Je
Review №72

Great place for kids especially for freezing winter days. The proper kitchen is great to have a meal while the kids run around and play.

Si
Review №73

Drove 45mins to get here because not only google but your phone message says you are opened 8:30am-8pm everyday and to get there and you are closed with a small piece of paper by the door that says opened 3-6pm everyday. Thank you.

Je
Review №74

This place is amazing. Usually not very crowded except if theres birthdays. You can check their website for how busy it is. 2 floors and a small outside place. Everything you could imagine. $15 for one kid. No charge for adults. Open 365 days a year. My son would spend a week here!

Re
Review №75

This place has two floors with two large spaces and several smaller niches. Mostly of small toys but there is also an inflatable, swings and two small slides. The kitchen is large and comfortable and there are several toilets with nice changing stations that are very clean and well equipped.

Ir
Review №76

Lovely space and toys! Would love someone to be in attendance downstairs as it feels lonely and kids mess up the toys.

Wa
Review №77

Kids really love this place. It has a lot for them to do, but it is very outdated and dirty. Every time I bring my kid here he gets sick.

He
Review №78

Loved it but it was very very busy.

Da
Review №79

Today it was cold in there heat was off, lots of toys to play with

Su
Review №80

Just had a great time at a birthday party here. Very spacious with lots of different activities available

Ja
Review №81

Had a birthday party here. There were lots of great activities for kids. The staff is friendly and accommodating and you are pretty much left alone. Space was small for the number of guests it was suppose to accommodate, so over priced by that measure. Parking is difficult, especially if your guests are from it off town and unfamiliar with Cambridge parking. Overall, I was happy with the experience.

Xa
Review №82

This is a great indoor playspace for toddlers. Its like one big arranged playdate at a friends house. Lots of toys for imaginative play. A large active area for rowdy tots, and a great way for parents 2 mingle too! Lots of fun.

Je
Review №83

Extremely fun for kids of all ages

As
Review №84

Love this place - perfect for toddlers and nkw they offer programs, which I will defintely be attending with my new nanny baby!

AC
Review №85

Weve been enjoying Imagine since it opened! My (almost) 3 year old daughter says its her favorite place. Weve had birthday parties at Imagine, play dates and meet-ups of all sorts in that space. Its a ton of fun, there are a wide range of activities for different developmental levels and abilities, the staff is EXCELLENT and the space is clean. I would recommend Imagine as a place to play for any child!

La
Review №86

Only gets better with time, great staff and massive space. Fully worth the price for any visit over ninety minutes, and fully worth contributing funds no matter the duration if one can afford it...

Ja
Review №87

Such an awesome place filled with love and passion for child development, the arts and culture! I came in to sight see from NYC and was really amazed by the place. Great place for rainy day fun. Dance floor, ping pong tables, play gyms for the kids, and great professional staff to run the activities with.

Ri
Review №88

New renovation is beautiful, great place for the kids to play with numerous toys. Bathrooms are always tidy and the staff is very pleasant. Parking can be a tiny bit difficult at times but not a huge problem.

Me
Review №89

Great place to let a toddler work out energy on a hot day.

Ly
Review №90

Large place to play with lots of activities and room to run around.

Ol
Review №91

The perfect place for your kids to play indoor with all kinds of very educative things

be
Review №92

Great place for all ages . My children never get bored and never want to leave .We always feel at home at imagine. :)

Su
Review №93

So much fun for the kiddos! Weve been twice and stayed over three hours each time. Great place to stretch their legs and their imagination! Friendly staff. Clean, safe environment.

Mi
Review №94

Really fun place to bring the kids to let them burn off energy. It can get busy on a rainy Summer day.

Jo
Review №95

That was awesome time with my son

ni
Review №96

Great indoor childrens play space, with swings slides and a ball pen. Great place for birthday parties.

wa
Review №97

My grandson and daughter love it here. They go regularly. They said alot of space so it never feels crowded. Nice staff and clean

Je
Review №98

Took my 2 year old and 8 month old yesterday and all 3 of us had a fantastic time. Tammie was very helpful and kind while maintaining the organization of the space.

fa
Review №99

Good play area they have lots of age based groups and language based groups here and it helped my son to socialize.

Ad
Review №100

Great space, good for siblings or multi age play dates as it can keep kids up to 7 or 8 occupied

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  • Address:23 Bay State Rd, Cambridge, MA 02138, United States
  • Site:http://www.imaginecambridge.com/
  • Phone:+1 617-661-0077
Categories
  • Art gallery
  • Children's amusement center
  • Community center
  • Event venue
  • Playground
Working hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:8–8:01am
  • Wednesday:Closed
  • Thursday:Closed
  • Friday:Closed
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:Closed
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:No
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • Restaurant:No
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