Oh, the winters of Seattle. I never really hit the Community Center circuit last winter, but this year, with a crazily energetic child, a newborn and rain, rain and rain, I have started making the circuit. funny, they are all pretty similar, but I have made it my goal to visit a different one each time we go, just to mix it up a bit. So far, here is what I have found.
Queen Anne: a good one, nearby to a plethora of coffee and pastry options. I think there was a bouncy house here, lots of balls and ride ons.
Ravenna: the best one, but also the most crowded. an air hockey table in the lobby was quite the draw for my son, who kept running out of the gym to watch the air hockey. jumpy house, cool roller coaster thing for the ride on toys. lots of balls and ride ons...and a drive through espresso nearby. Muddy Waters. (they only take cash on orders less than 10$)
Ballard: not bad, not too exciting either. the plus, not too crowded. I usually hit up Firehouse Coffee on the way.
Meadowbrook: not bad, bouncy house, fewer ride ons and balls. not crowded at all, and the gym was FREEEEZING. for some reason, this place seemed a little more depressing to me than the others, not quite sure why though. food nearish by: Top Pot Donuts, Grateful Bread Cafe
Stay tuned, so long as the rain continues, we will be checking out a few more of these spots! A couple others that I have heard good things about are the Northgate and Magnussen Toddler Gym.
