Bay Play

Initially I purchased a membership after my son attended a birthday party at Bay Play and I needed something to do with the kids over winter break.Then I realized how awesome it was to be able to come and knock out a solid 2-3 hours of work while my kids happily explored all the different play structures. We ended up coming every weekend after break was over and I got so much done. (The Wi-Fi is better than most coffee shops and hotels)Bonus was that I could place a Target drive-up order while there and with a 5 minute detour after we were done at Bay Play, I could check that errand off my list as well.Other notes: The membership pays for itself if you come at least 3x a month. We don't purchase arcade cards (would get too pricey) but my kids have plenty they can do without that part. They don't have a kitchen, so we just bring our own food and drinks. Place is super clean bc everyone has to take their shoes off (including adults, even if you're not playing) so be prepared for that.I will definitely be renewing my membership now that Bay Play is open 5 days a week. SO WORTH IT!

Visited with my 5 year old today and he had so much fun. I wish we had more time to stay but we had an hour to burn and found this place nearby. Super clean, bathrooms at the front and back of the facility and lots of seating available for parents and for rest breaks. Everyone has to take shoes off so be prepared for that, especially given the bathrooms. I'll probably bring crocs next time and keep them on me. Bathrooms have changing tables which is great. The arcade games are so fun and kinda different than regular arcades. We got a $40 card and are considering the membership. We will definitely come back!!

I love that the owners decided to invest in Oakland and create a kid-friendly play place. Every parent in Oakland should support! One thing that makes this place unique from other play gyms is that it has a great climbing wall that has a variety of levels and an automatic belay. It seemed super safe. The other fun thing was a free climb wall where the kids could fall off onto a giant inflatable. The ninja obstacle thing didn't seem completely done and I wasn't really sure how the kids were supposed to interact with it. It is quite big so hoping once it is done that it'll be another cool space to play. We spent $30 to enter for 1 kid and $20 for the arcade, which - $50 - was honestly a little pricey for me considering we played for 2-ish hours. That didn't include any snacks from the vending machine. My kid had so much fun so I guess it was worth it!On rainy days this is great place to come. We were happy to be able to do it in Oakland and support an Oakland business owner.

It's so exciting to have a new place space in Oakland! I really like the convenience of this place, and it's really big. They have multiple climbing walls and in another freestyle, climbing area a nice bounce house, a small toddler area and then also big climb structure for the children just to run around and get lost then. There are also a ton of arcade games. And I mean a ton! They take up about a quarter of the space and there seems to be a little bit of something for everyone. There is also supposed to be an American ninja style obstacle course, but they were just setting it up the time we went. Hopefully it's up the next time we go. I do like how this place has dedicated toddler hours in the morning and then it's open for all ages thereafter. Overall, I really like this place and felt like there was a lot of great seating for parents and caregivers. I will say that I was not a fan of having all the arcades as soon as you walk through the door. It's definitely distracting for the kids and the kids just really wanna run to that versus wanting to use the obstacle course or the play structure. I would have preferred the arcade games to be a little out of the way maybe towards the back versus the play structure being towards the back. There are also little prizes you can win, but ultimately it's a lot of money. I can get very expensive really quickly with just playing those arcade games. There's also a little cubby place for shoes, and then lockers which it's one set price and then per hour additional dollar. I did take one star off because while this is a play place, it feels more like I would spend a ton of money here because of the way it's set up. So I know every time I go, it's gonna be really hard to convince my kids that they don't need to play any of the arcade games because they're right there and in your face. I do also think the price point is pretty expensive given the place structure size, but I think that it's great that they have the climbing walls and then the ninja obstacle course and hopefully it will all balance out. Food is allowed in here, but I do hope that they actually start selling food as well, which would be really helpful for those parents like me who always forget something.There is tons of parking outside and a dedicated lot as well.

Great place to bring your rabid toddlers, so he can go crazy with the other rabid toddlers. I wish I had a place like this when I was rabid.

We went to a kids birthday party at Bay Play this weekend and it was so fun! There's so much for kids to do - lots of climbing structures, bounce houses, an arcade, and big slides. The kids were entertained for hours!! Will definitely be back soon.

Bay Play is the best! It's fun for both kids and adults. It's well run and organized, and I appreciate how they take cleanliness so seriously. Highly recommended!

So thankful that a place like this came to Oakland! As a mom with a toddler and a 10 year old, there was something for everyone. The place is clean, well maintained and spacious. Not only is there an obstacle course, but also a bounce house and wall climbing. The arcade is decently priced so as not to rip you off. There are even claw games with guaranteed prizes so the little ones don't get frustrated! They have a repeat customer in my family for as long as my kiddos wanna go!!

A wonderful place my daughters, Rasiel and Taleen, and I visited during the vacation!We enjoyed climbing, playing, and exploring the amazing games, not to mention the fantastic team that tolerated all the mess we created.We'll definitely come back next vacation!The girls had so much fun, loved the games, and enjoyed the atmosphere and teamwork.

This place is great to bring kids, or have a birthday party- it's owned by local folks and they keep it super clean and well maintained. There's a bunch of places for kids to play and a great arcade area. Definitely recommend!