Summer Activities for Families in Mesa

Thank you Shelley so very much for compiling such a great list of summer-time activities. Hit us up in the comment section if you have any other recommendations!

INDOOR PLAY PLACES

Bounce U
1166 S. Gilbert Rd. Gilbert, AZ 85296
Cost: $8.95/child
Description: Indoor inflatable playground, arcade, party rooms.
More Info: (480) 632-9663 or http://www.bounceu.com/

Imagination Avenue
10614 N. 32nd Street, Phoenix AZ 85028
Cost: $9/person; Under 1 free
Description: This 3,500 square foot indoor play center contains a child sized town /
More Info: 602-765-3192 or  http://www.imaginationavenue.us

Jump Street
455 E. Warner Rd, Chandler, AZ 85225
Cost: $8-10/person
Description: The valley’s first and only indoor trampoline parks and family sports fun centers
More Info: http://www.gotjump.com/

Makutu’s Island
6919 W Ray Rd, Chandler, AZ 85226
Cost: $8.50/kids; $3.50/adults; Under 1 free
Description: Makutu’s Island is a 20,000 square foot, multi-level indoor playground in Chandler, AZ. Made for children and adults
More Info: (480) 344-3741 or http://www.makutusisland.com/

Great Play

2855 W. Ray Road, Chandler, AZ 85226

Cost: Free trial available, prices not listed

Description: Fun way for kids to develop motor skills, sport skills and coordination in an interactive arena.

For ages 6 mo.-12 years

More info: (480) 726-7529 or www.greatplay.com 

WATER PARKS / THEME PARKS

Big Surf Waterpark
1500 N. McClintock Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281
Cost: $19.50/ 3+; $26/adults; $3/under 3
Description: Wave pools, waterslides and more
More Info: 480-994-2297 or http://www.bigsurffun.com/ 

Golfland Sunsplash Mesa
155 W. Hampton Ave., Mesa, AZ 85210
Cost:$10 - $30/person
Description: Water slides, wave pool, toddler pool, mini golf, laser tag, bumper boats and more
More Info: http://www.golfland.com/mesa/

Mesquite Groves Aquatic Center
 5901 S. Hillcrest Dr, Chandler, AZ
Cost: $1/children; $2.25/adults
Description: Water playground, lazy river, lap pool, diving pool, toddler pool, splash pad and water slides.
More Info: http://www.chandleraz.gov/default.aspx?pageid=733

Tempe Town Lake, Splash Playground
Located at the south bank of Tempe Town Lake at Tempe Beach Park near the entrance to the park at Rio Salado Parkway and Mill Avenue
Cost: Free
Description: One-acre playground for children
More info: (480) 350-8625 or  http://www.tempetownlake.com

INDOOR SKATING / ACTIVITIES

Skateland

7 E. Southern Ave., Mesa Arizona 85210

Cost: $1-11…check website for summer specials

Description:  Indoor roller skate and inline skating rink

More info: 480-833-7775 or www.skatelandmesa.com or facebook.com/skatelandmesaaz

Gilbert Polar Ice

2305 E. Knox Ave, Gilbert, AZ 85296

Cost: $3.50 for 3 and under, $11 12 and under, $12 13 and older, includes skate rental

Description:  Indoor family-oriented venue for safe and enjoyable ice activities for all ages.  Open skate and lessons available.  See website for open skate calendar.

More info:  (480) 503-7080 or www.polaricegilbert.com 

MUSEUMS & ZOOS

Arizona Museum for Youth
35 N. Robson, Mesa, Arizona 85201
Cost: $7/person; under 2 free
Description: Hand-on art, learning and music exhibits
More Info: 480-644-2467 or http://www.arizonamuseumforyouth.com/

Arizona Natural History Museum
53 N. Macdonald, Mesa, AZ 85201
Cost: $6/ children; $9/adults; under 2 free
Description: Dinosaur water exhibit, art projects, walk-through jail, etc.
More Info: 480-644-2230 or  http://www.azmnh.org

Arizona Science Center
600 E. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85004
Cost: $10/child; $12/adult
Description: Participate in interactive exhibits, watch 5-story tall movies, or take a trip through the stars at the planetarium
More Info: (602) 716-2000 or  http://www.azscience.org

Children’s Museum of Phoenix
215 N. 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ  85034
Cost: $11/person; Under 1 free
Description: Dozens of hands-on, interactive exhibits designed for children ages birth to 10, the Museum focuses on learning through play, with emphasis on early childhood education and school-readiness
More Info: 602-253-0501 or http://www.childrensmuseumofphoenix.org/  

Phoenix Zoo
455 North Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85008
Cost: $9/child; $18/adult; Under 2 free
Description: Animals, rides, splash pads, etc.
More Info: 602.273.1341 or http://www.phoenixzoo.org

Sea Life Arizona
5000 S. Arizona Mills Circle, Ste. 145 Tempe, AZ 85282 (located at the northeast corner of Arizona Mills Mall)
Cost: $11/children & $18/adults
Description: Providing close encounters with a vast array of creatures including seahorses, sharks, rays, tropical fish and more
More Info: http://www.visitsealife.com/Arizona/

Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium
16501 W. Northern Ave., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
Cost: $14.25/child; $27.50/adult; under 2 free
Description: Some 75 indoor exhibits featuring fish, mammals, birds, invertebrates, amphibians, and reptiles located in three buildings
More Info: 623-935-9453 or http://www.wildlifeworld.com/