
Just Kidding Playground - Universe (South Shore)
π Staten Island, NY
Multi-area indoor playground on Staten Island with slides, tunnels, obstacle courses, a dedicated toddler zone, and arcade machines for older kids. Professional birthday party hosting with themed decorations and flexible room sizes.
We had the best time celebrating our sonβs 2nd birthday here! The staff is so amazing. Everything is straight forward, prices are reasonable, and the place is fantastic. Super clean. Everything is well thought out with kids in mind. There are things for kids of all ages to enjoy. The staff has everything planned to a βTβ and youβre assigned a host for your party who helps keeps things on track. We added on one of their decoration packages and could honestly not be happier. (I included a photo of their setup) Our guests, including the parents, raved of how great everything was. The kids were so happy we got a few βbest party everβ comments from them. We opted to do open play first and then the party portion after and it worked perfectly for us. With the package we chose we received free day passes for our guests to come back and even our friends & family from NJ and BK were so excited and plan to make the trip back because it was just such a great time. I am usually the person who likes to do every single thing and meticulously plans every event but this time I took a chance on trusting them and I could not be happier. Everything and everyone there was honestly so incredible, they even got our son an awesome gift which matched his party theme and he really loves it. My MIL even loves the place and wants to do the membership so she can come back with our son. In case itβs not clear by now 10/10 recommend!! Have your parties here. Have a play date, your kids will surely love it!!
π Family Action Verdict
Best for families with children spanning a wide age range β the venue is one of the few indoor playgrounds that genuinely works for toddlers and older kids in the same visit. Birthday parties accommodate large guest lists with themed setups. The dedicated toddler zone keeps the youngest visitors safe from the main structures.
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π¬ What Families Are Saying
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Jennifer Gordon
3 months ago
βWe had the best time celebrating our sonβs 2nd birthday here! The staff is so amazing. Everything is straight forward, prices are reasonable, and the place is fantastic. Super clean. Everything is well thought out with kids in mind. There are things for kids of all ages to enjoy. The staff has everything planned to a βTβ and youβre assigned a host for your party who helps keeps things on track. We added on one of their decoration packages and could honestly not be happier. (I included a photo of their setup) Our guests, including the parents, raved of how great everything was. The kids were so happy we got a few βbest party everβ comments from them. We opted to do open play first and then the party portion after and it worked perfectly for us. With the package we chose we received free day passes for our guests to come back and even our friends & family from NJ and BK were so excited and plan to make the trip back because it was just such a great time. I am usually the person who likes to do every single thing and meticulously plans every event but this time I took a chance on trusting them and I could not be happier. Everything and everyone there was honestly so incredible, they even got our son an awesome gift which matched his party theme and he really loves it. My MIL even loves the place and wants to do the membership so she can come back with our son. In case itβs not clear by now 10/10 recommend!! Have your parties here. Have a play date, your kids will surely love it!!β
Ninj G
a month ago
βAfter my two year old was invited to a birthday party here, I knew I wanted to throw him one here also! This place has so many areas for kids of different ages to enjoy. I especially love the fact they have an area of coin machines and arcades for the older kids, but then safe spaces for 1-2 year olds and then other areas like a costume area, ball pit and slides, trampolines and coin rides. We had 30 minutes to set up and the owner, Anni, was thoughtful enough to leave us a balloon garland that matched well with our backdrop. Iβm not sure if it was leftover from another party, but that worked out well since we had minimal decorations lol. I had brought some balloons to make one, but this saved us so much more time. The party host let us know the schedule for food and cake and then gave out the tokens for all the kids after they were done eating. It is a bit pricey but they have three different party packages and they actually had a party booking promo that saved us 15%. The entire place looked very safe and very clean, especially the bathrooms. My son and his friends had a blast since they were barely in the room, so I would definitely recommend this spot for open play days and birthday parties. This is one of my favorite spots for toddlers.β
Emily DArpe-Zima
a year ago
βWe absolutely love Just kidding!! Itβs the perfect place for kids to run, climb, and explore in a safe and fun environment. The play structures are well-designed, offering plenty of slides, tunnels, and obstacle courses that keep children entertained for hours. Thereβs even a dedicated toddler area, which is great for little ones who need a softer, quieter space to play. One of the things we appreciate most is how clean and well-maintained everything is. The staff is friendly and attentive, ensuring that kids are safe while still having a blast. Thereβs plenty of cozy seats for parents, making it a comfortable to relax while keeping an eye on the kids. If youβre looking for a fun indoor activity, whether for a rainy day or just to burn off some energy, just kidding is definitely worth a visit. Highly recommended for families!β
Natalya Sokolson
8 months ago
βjust kidding is a great place to come , and it is not just for children of any age but adults as well. This is a place that even an adult can feel like a kid. This is my fifth time here with my grandson and he loves it. The place is super clean. Thereβs so many things to do. Nothing is broken. It looks pretty much the same as the first day that it opened and the staff is super friendly. They have great packages great prices and just a little tip. Come check them out on Black Friday because Black Friday time they have great packages that are not available throughout the year and your kids would love it last year. I got a 10 pass package for a very good price so come check them out. This is the location on veterans Road. I hope you enjoy it just as much as we do.β
Reviews from Google
Overview
Just Kidding Playground Universe features climbing structures, slides, tunnels, and obstacle courses across multiple themed play areas, plus a toddler-specific zone and arcade coin machines for older children. Birthday party rooms scale from small gatherings to 50+ guests, with themed decorations arranged on request. Staff maintain exceptionally high cleanliness standards throughout. Free parking and stroller access on-site.







