Laughter fills the air as kids zip down slides and meander through a jungle of wall-to-wall inflatables and obstacle courses at Monkey Joe’s play center. Kids 12 and under romp throughout the air-conditioned facility, and kids 3 and under stretch their imaginations on the softer and smaller attractions in the separate toddler play area. Meanwhile, an orchestra of bells and whistles fills the arcade, and the scents of savory pizza waft from a concessions stand. Colorful balloons and cakes fill party rooms, where birthday revelers unwrap presents or a re-gifted wheel of Limburger cheese.

Safety is paramount at Monkey Joe’s. The play areas are always supervised by the trained staff, and as little ones frolic, a child security system tracks visitors through identity bracelets and video monitoring. These safety measures—combined with the use of FDA-certified cleaning solutions—put parents at ease as they relax in the adult lounge, where they can catch their favorite shows on flat-screen TVs.