Ely's Play House

Ely’s Play House is an indoor playground in Citrus Heights geared strongly toward babies, toddlers, and young children who need room to climb, slide, bounce, ride, and play pretend. Families describe a spacious, air-conditioned setting with slides, a ball pit, climbing equipment, ride-on cars and ramps, swings, fine-motor toys, and pretend-play items. Several regulars mention that toys are rotated, helping repeat visits feel fresh. It is frequently described as especially well suited to toddlers and preschoolers, though some reviewers say there are activities for bigger kids as well.

The overall Google rating is 4.5 from 209 reviews, and much of the supplied feedback praises a clean, organized play floor, friendly employees, and an environment where children can socialize and burn energy indoors. Parents also value it as a weather-proof outing during hot or cold days. Grip socks and a waiver are required according to reviews; socks are available to purchase if needed. There are snacks for sale, and one reviewer noted a pleasant bathroom. Weekday visitors report quieter sessions, while weekend access may be affected by private events.

Birthday parties are a major part of the venue’s offering. Reviews reference private and semi-private celebrations, themed décor, and party rooms set up for food. Many party hosts say the décor was detailed and aligned with their requested themes, and that having the setup handled by the venue made the day substantially less stressful. Families report bringing their own food for adults, and several praise clear event flow, helpful staff, and children having plenty of play time. First-, second-, and third-birthday celebrations are specifically represented in the feedback, reinforcing the venue’s fit for younger-child parties.

Parents should nevertheless confirm party details in writing before committing. While many recent party reviews are highly positive, several detailed lower-rated reviews raise concerns about booking communication, scheduling accuracy, strict timing and cleanup expectations, and disputed deposits. Other isolated feedback reports an unpleasant staff interaction, a missed advance warning about a near-term closing, or last-minute event cancellation communication. Cleanliness is praised repeatedly, although a small number of reviews describe a contrasting experience with worn or insufficiently cleaned equipment. One parent also felt the entry gate arrangement needed improvement for a child prone to eloping. For open play, check current hours and whether a private party has closed the facility—particularly on weekends—and ask directly about package terms, access, food rules, deposits, and the party timeline.