The Children's Play Gallery

Our playgroup was supposed to meet at Wales Community Park this morning, but dark clouds rolled in, and threatened our plans. By the time Jack and I arrived at the park, it was beginning to sprinkle, so we had to come up with an alternative plan. Jenny, (a member of our playgroup), and I decided it would be fun to try an indoor activity instead. Jenny suggested we head up to Delafield to visit The Children's Play Gallery.

This turned out to be a really fun option. I had read about The Children's Play Gallery before, but had never taken Jack there. The Children's Play Gallery can be described as a playroom taken to the nth degree. I was impressed as soon as I stepped through the front door.

One of the first things that caught my eye was the multi-level, "Ship of Discovery". This structure resembles a pirate ship, and kids can climb a ramp to reach the main deck, and then climb a ladder to reach the upper level to "steer" the mighty vessel. Jack and I had lots of fun playing "peek-a-boo" through the many portholes.

Before you can even reach the Ship of Discovery, you'll walk past a number of fun activity areas such as a little stage for junior thespians, a marketplace for shopping-time fun, and a musical instrument area.

Other spots of interest at the "interactive museum" include an arts and crafts center, a station for molding "moon sand", a reading room, a dedicated toddler's play area, and a two-story playhouse, (complete with slide).

The various activities at The Children's Play Gallery are conveniently located all within one big room. This makes it easy for parents to keep a watchful eye on a single child, or even multiple children. And family bathrooms add convenience for extended visits.

After four hours of exploring The Children's Play Gallery, I was finally able to convince Jack that it was time to leave. And when I say "convince", I mean I was finally able to drag Jack out of the place. But Jack had so much fun, those four hours went by quickly for me too.

We will definitely look forward to more visits to The Children's Play Gallery in the future.