Please note: This post was originally published in 2022. While it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it may also contain some outdated information. Please visit their website for the most current information before you visit. Been there recently and got an update for us? We’d love to hear from you in the comments section below! Hey, it takes a village 🙂
2022 Post:
As a mom of three kids, I am always willing to drive a considerable distance for a place that offers activities for all three of my children to enjoy simultaneously (not an easy feat when there is a 7-year age gap between the oldest and youngest!). Add to that a FULLY CONTAINED play area where I can let my 4-year-old pretty much run wild, and suddenly miles are no obstacle at all!
And that is how I stumbled upon a (relatively) new indoor play place in Sutton, MA called Luv 2 Play that, despite being about an hour’s drive for us, checked all the boxes!
Of course, for those of you in the “Quiet Corner,” this place will be more convenient to visit. So definitely pay attention!
When you arrive, you’ll need to fill out a waiver and purchase your admission. You can also fill out a waiver ahead of time on their website.
Waivers completed and tickets purchased– ready to go in!
Outside food and beverages are not allowed past the entrance gate, but there is a snack bar located inside.
We opted for the “Family Fun Pack” admission, which included entry for three children, a large cheese pizza, drinks for two adults and three children and a $5 arcade game card for each of three children. At around $55 for the weekday rate (and still just $61 on weekends), this felt like a pretty good deal for lunch and play for the whole family!
The play structures at Luv 2 Play are designed for kids ages 0-12 and there are separate areas for babies, toddlers and older children.
The baby areas are located adjacent to the main playscape, making it very easy to keep an eye on multiple children at once.
This larger toddler play area located just beyond the eating area is also fully enclosed.
The main attraction, of course, is this multi-level play structure. It’s designed for kids up to age 12, but it can also hold adults up to 250lbs, which is excellent because it means you can actually accompany your child through it if you need to. Often these things are kids-only, which can make it tricky for adults with kiddos still teetering on the edge of independence.
I’ve entered a new phase in my blogging career where I can now entrust my phone to my eldest child (almost 12) and allow him to get some firsthand photos! So enjoy this inside look 🙂
On one side of this large play structure, kind of located underneath it actually, is the arcade area. As I suspected, this was the main draw for my 11-year-old. The games operate using a card that you can fill and refill with funds.
You can redeem arcade points (automatically tallied on the arcade cards) for prizes. Points don’t expire at the end of your visit, so if you plan to be a regular you can encourage your kids to save up their points for one of the bigger prizes.
There is seating practically everywhere, so you are sure to find a perch where you can keep an eye on all the action, even if, like me, you have three kids moving in three different directions!
Since this destination is a bit of a trek for us, we decided to combine it with another one of our favorite MA outings: dinner at The Steaming Tender restaurant in Palmer, MA.
Another option if you’re looking to extend your visit to the area might be to head over to the nearby EcoTarium Museum in Worcester, especially if you participate in a reciprocal museum admission program through the ACM (Association of Children’s Museums) Reciprocal Network or the ASTC (Association of Science Technology Centers) Travel Passport Program. You could qualify for FREE or reduced admission there! And of course, Southwick’s Zoo is close as well, although that one could definitely be a full day all on its own.
For those of you who live close by, Luv 2 Play offers membership options as well. We met many moms there who freely admit to coming on pretty much a weekly or even daily basis for playdates or just some downtime while their kids are safely entertained. Boy do I wish we had someplace like this closer to my house when my three were small! I think I would have been on a first name basis with the entire staff 😉
Have you been to Luv 2 Play? Tell us your best tips in the comments section below!
Luv 2 Play
10b Galaxy Pass, Sutton, MA 01590
Phone: (508) 581-4360
Email: info@sutton.l2pmail.com
Find them on Facebook and Instagram!
Hours (2022):
Monday-Thursday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday-Sunday 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Pricing (2022):
Details:
Stroller Friendly: YES
Restroom: YES
Baby Changing Area: YES
Parking: YES, there is a large parking lot right out front
Food for Sale: YES, there is a full menu of meal and snack items.
Outside Food Allowed: NO (At least not beyond the play area entrance.)
Cash Required: NO
Dress Code: No shoes allowed in the entire play area and socks are required–grownups this applies to you too! You can bring your own socks or purchase theirs. You’ll need to remove loose jewelry and accessory items before entering the playscape.
Age Recommendation: 0-12
Birthday Party Venue: YES. Find more info here.
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Informative post as always! We might plan to head there this summer as it isn’t too far away. Another great place in Sutton (or at least close to Sutton) is Purgatory Chasm. It is a fantastic hiking area for families. I have not been there but some of my friends have and they enjoyed it. I’m always so excited when you write about a new location!
Thanks so much for the recommendation! We will have to check that out! So glad to hear you are enjoying our site 🙂