Laughter fills the air inside Monkey Joe’s play center as kids zip down slides and caper about a jungle of wall-to-wall inflatables and obstacle courses. Kids 12 and under romp throughout the air-conditioned playscape, and tykes 3 and under stretch their imaginations on the softer and smaller attractions in the toddler play area.

An orchestra of electronic beeps fills the arcade, while the aroma of pizza wafts from a concessions stand. Inside the party rooms, birthday boys and girls unwrap presents and brand-new imaginary friends amid colorful balloons and cakes.

To ensure safety, trained staff always supervises play areas, and, as little ones frolic, a child security system tracks visitors through identity bracelets and video monitoring. These measures, along 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 or surf the internet.