Friendship Fortress

We have loved and supported this place since it opened. The last time about a year ago. I went today with my 2 toddlers and had an awful experience. There were camp kids today which is fine but all the employees were busy with their phones and eating and did not pay attention to them at all. They did a game with the camp kids and a snack but that was all I saw, the rest was a free for all. No problem really with that. The place was a chaotic mess, which to be expected with a play place, however the employees were doing nothing. The sanitation bins were thrown on the ground and stayed that way the whole time. There was random stuff everywhere, so you know nothing was being cleaned or put back. The pizza kitchen and grocery store area had no toys in it. They set up a bounce house in the back but it was in the way of everything you couldn’t walk around it. The bathroom toilet was covered in urine. All while the employees did nothing.

It’s a nice place. We went on a Monday and it was very quiet. The woman working the desk was a little unfriendly but nothing horrible. An issue we faced was it seemed like a lot of toys were missing. The kitchen and doctors office had no toys in it. My son couldn’t tell it was even supposed to be a “doctors office”. The girl who switched shifts with the morning staff was wonderful. Super friendly and kind. It’s a little strange to me to have one person working though. She was scrambling from the front desk to the food area and also trying to clean up toys. It took us a bit to receive our snack we ordered. Another thing I didn’t enjoy was paying fully price for my infant who can’t even walk yet. The receptionist was rude with her response when I questioned it. I had to pay $15 for my infant to crawl around the floor and play with chairs or garbage on the ground. She was not interested in the toys which I knew would be the case and I also had a toddler running around so I couldn’t sit in the infant section to try to convince my baby to play with a toy. Pretty absurd in my opinion, especially in this economy.

Love this concept. My son enjoys it here. The play place is great. The cafe could be better. The staff didn’t seem to know how to make any of the food on the menu and it took a long time.

My kids had fun! The place is big enough to keep them busy but not big enough they could really get lost which is nice. We went on a Sunday at 3 pm - it was not too busy - the crowds came in waves. There are sections not done so I am curious what the end product will look like. We did buy a 8 pack so we will be back (I liked the Michael Phelps discount but I really don't like that adults have to pay $5 each).nnThey have small lockers right when you walk in but we put all of our stuff in a booth. They do have very comfy chairs around the place for adults to hang out.nnThe full snack bar was not functional yet but they still had juice boxes and other packaged stuff to buy.nnThey have a changing table right outside of the bathrooms which is nice and provided wipes.nnIf you were looking to have a party there the area is very small (unless I missed another area).

I love this place! My 2 toddlers, my friend, and her toddler love this place. My friend and I were so at ease, had no worries at all. The place is so childproof (in my opinion). I didn't hear one kid crying because of an accidental injury or anything. I'm usually on high alert helicopter eyes watching 2 toddlers running opposite ways. At this place I felt comfortable to sit down and have a beverage with my friend while our kids were having fun playing with other kids. This place felt like every moms dream toys, the ones you want to buy but either can't afford or you don't have enough space in your home. So this place is available to go to and your kids can play with whatever they want and you don't have to worry about the mess because it's not your house! Lol. I love this place and the owner was there she was so personable and involved. Very very impressed and we will be back for sure! Thank you.