New Play-Place for Kids in North Reading

Need to throw a birthday party or just want to bring the kids somewhere to play for an afternoon? Stop by for a day of fun for kids, and relaxation for parents.

The Concord Street play-place has a 60-foot obstacle course, 15'x15' bounce house, joust ring, bounce house and slide combo and plasma cars for kids to race on a dragon track. A separate area for younger children to play in is available. The area is sectioned off and has a small ball pit, princess tent and other toys. There is also a seating area for parents with comfortable couches, wi-fi access and a big screen television.

Both owners Linda Marino and Tracy Jannino are North Reading residents. They decided to open the play-space after attending birthday parties with their own children at other play-spaces, and wanted something similar close to home.

"We met every Tuesday for a few months and started to come up with a business plan and here we are today," Marino said.

The medieval decor is ideal for a princess or knight themed party. You have a choice of two packages if you decide to have your party there.

The Sherwood Package is for up to 12 children (additional children are $10 each) and includes one hour of fun in the bounce room, one hour in the party room or movie room and paper goods. The cost is $199 if you have the party Monday through Thursday or $229 if you have the party Friday through Sunday, on a holiday or during school vacation. The Lancelot package features the same things, only it is for up to 18 children and the cost is $229 if you have the party Monday through Thursday or $259 if you have the party Friday through Sunday, on a holiday or during school vacation.

The venue will bring in pizza from for parties and they have soda and juice available for purchase. Or, you can bring your own drinks and cake, but you cannot bring your own pizza.

Open play is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. unless a party is booked. Call before you head over to Celebration Kingdom or check their website.