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This new indoor play area, located inside the Brookview golf club in Golden Valley, has a HUGE play structure for kids to expel some serious energy. The building was recently remodeled so everything is fresh, new, and clean.

What I loved most about this place was the size. There are so many nooks and crannies for kids to explore and provide guaranteed hours of entertainment. They've also done a great job providing areas for kids of all ages and abilities. There is a small, sectioned-off area for smaller kids with soft building blocks and little slides and higher areas for the more adventurous types.

There's also a bar + grill located inside the community center.

Location:

316 Brookview Parkway S
Golden Valley, MN 55426

Phone: 763-512-2345

Contact:

http://brookviewbackyard.com

Cost:

$5 for kids ages 2–12
($4 for Golden Valley, New Hope, and Crystal residents)
$2 for socks (if needed)
kids under age 2 and adults are free

Located on the corner of 48th and Chicago, Sovereign Grounds is a community coffee shop owned and operated by a Minnesota couple who immigrated to the U.S. from Turkey. Hakan Sezer and his wife, Kris roast and brew 100% Arabica coffee in the shop each day. They also make every item on their menu right in the shop which includes and array of sandwiches, salads, quiches, and desserts. My favorite items are the 3-salad plate and homemade cakes.

The best part about this place is the room dedicated to kids so you can sit back and enjoy a cup of joe or lunch while your kids play. They have small, plastic climbing structures, riding toys, and tons of handhelds all in a large carpeted area. Tables and chair line the room so parents can work, eat, or socialize without having to sit on kid-sized chairs.

The play area is great and something I'd like to see in more coffee shops around town. However, I feel like it needs a little scrub down and revamp. Some toys look a little grimy and after the lunch rush, the floors are a disaster. But overall, the concept is great and my kids love it!

In my experience, the playroom can get packed around lunch time. If you're looking to meet new people this might be a good time to go. Lots of families are local and happy to chat. If you're looking for some quiet time, try going during the typical napping hour. Sometimes I take my kids around 2:00 so they can play and I can work in a quieter zone.

(612) 825-6157
813 EAST 48TH STREET
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55417

Monday - Saturday 6:30AM – 8PM
Sunday 8AM – 8PM