Children’s Activities
Pipsqueaks, Rochester’s indoor play zone, is designed for children kindergarten-age and younger to play under parental/guardian supervision. It was created by community partnership between the Rochester Park & Recreation Department and the United Way of Olmsted County Inc. and offers young children a safe, clean play space to burn off energy during the long winter months. In addition, parents and their kids can share in activities, meet with existing playgroups and make new friends. Pipsqueaks is located in the gymnasium of the United Way of Olmsted County Inc., 903 West Center Street in Rochester. Open Monday through Saturday from 9:30 am until 2 pm and costs $2 per child per day, and $6 dollars for up to 4 children per day.
House of Bounce offers a huge playroom full of inflated fun for all ages. Though it costs a little to get in it is a fun place to bring the whole family. Toddler time (children 6 and under) is from 9 am to noon and costs $3 a child. Children under 2 are free, and adults may bounce for $3. Open bounce is from noon until 8:30 and costs $7.50 a person. Even better, children under 2 years of age bounce FREE!