Playgrounds are a great place to let your kid burn off some excess energy, but their creative side needs a place to run wild, too – fortunately, there’s a playground designed for just that in Richmond, B.C.
KIDTROPOLIS is an interactive “pretend city” and indoor playground designed to provide a safe, unique, and realistic educational environment that lets kids do what they do best: pretend play.
Sparking that imagination and curiosity through pretend play is highly beneficial and a powerful learning tool for young children.
They become more enthusiastic about learning and exploring new concepts when they have fun and actively participate in activities. This keen interest helps them develop foundational life skills, including social skills, empathy, respect, self-confidence, teamwork, emotional management, and problem-solving abilities.
Highlighting the benefits of hands-on learning
Pretending to be different characters gives children their first experience of "walking in someone else's shoes." It helps them begin to understand the feelings of others while building self-esteem and discovering that they can be anything along the way.
At KIDTROPOLIS, children can really let their imagination take flight courtesy of the facility's enormous 18,000 sq ft model city. Here, your kids can become firefighters, police officers, restaurant owners, teachers, stage performers, and more.
It's truly the perfect environment for parents and caregivers to bond with their children by participating in pretend play.
But the fun doesn't have to stop there.
Celebrating summer with family-friendly fun
KIDTROPOLIS has partnered with Tourism Richmond to offer locals and their kids another way to play; the Summer Family Fun Passport. This passport is designed to provide locals and families alike with a fun and educational way to explore the City of Richmond together.
The passport includes exclusive offers and big discounts at like-minded businesses, including Richmond’s best hotels, attractions, restaurants, and more. You can even save 20% on admission to KIDTROPOLIS. Best of all, the passport is totally free.
Here’s how it works:
1. Register online here for your opportunity to pick up a Kidtropolis Family Fun Passport
2. Pick up your passport at Kidtropolis.
3. Redeem your limited-time exclusive offers by presenting your passport to the participating partners.
The Summer Family Fun Passport is a joint initiative between Tourism Richmond and the participating businesses, which include local favourites like the Richmond Olympic Oval, River Rock Casino Resort, Lulu Island Winery, Village Bikes, White Spot Restaurants, TBC Indoor Kart Racing, and so many more.
Of course, KIDTROPOLIS is about more than just having fun. It’s a place for community and celebration. KIDTROPOLIS is a great place for birthday parties, private bookings, kid camps, kids night out, nerf parties, corporate team builders to name a few.
Whether you’re spending this summer at KIDTROPOLIS or simply enjoying exploring Richmond with your family in tow, remember to have fun and, of course… PLAY!
To learn more about the Summer Family Fun Passport or to book your visit to KIDTROPOLIS today, visit kidtropolis.ca/summer-family-fun.
