Portland summers can go from hot to pouring and back to hot in a matter of seconds; so why not choose an indoor play center for your next activity and get some Portland fun without the sun?

There are numerous benefits to using party fun centers and indoor play areas, not to mention the break you get as a parent. Take a look at the pros and cons of these types of establishments.

Cons:
Germs – Ok, so we are not sure how many kids have been crawling through that tunnel, but then again, do you know who has been on those outdoor monkey bars? It is always easy to ask the owners and managers what their cleaning policy is and kill two birds with one stone and find out about what types of cleaners they use to disinfect.

Large crowds – It is easy for a child to get lost in a group, and even though they have a good grasp on where they are and what they are doing, loosing site of your child could cause a problem. A simple solution to this is to call ahead and find out when the usual slow times are, or even better yet, get together with a group and rent the building for an hour or so.

Pros:
Weather – No matter what the weather outside, kids can always play indoors. This means that when the sun is beating down in July and August and it is 95 degrees outside, the kids can still run around. Two minutes later when the sky falls out and a torrential down-pour ensues, the kids are still safe and dry and running around having fun.

Health benefits – The health benefits of indoor play areas are numerous because, like a gym for adults, there are many stations which work and develop different parts of a child’s body. For instance, the obstacle course will work on their coordination as well as their physical strength while the jump castle and ball pits will develop their stamina.

Much needed break – There are some benefits to party centers for adults as well. Most indoor play areas have constant adult supervision, watching out for the health and safety of all children. This means you can let your little one run around and wear themselves out while you relax in the waiting room with the huge window. Bring a book or your favorite past time and take a much-needed break.

Chances are good there are a few party fun centers and indoor play areas in your local Portland area. Take a few weeks and figure out which one is best for you and has the most reasonable price. Get a group of friends together to get a better discount and think about renting the place for your kids’ next party.

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