We went over Spring Break this year with a group of cousins aged 4-10. I called ahead and asked if it would work for me to bring this age group and if I needed extra adults, etc. and I was assured 'no'. But, in reality you almost need one adult per child as they need help with the clips and there are walls all around a large circle in the center so you can't see many of the walls to know if one of the kids needs your help. They can't go upstairs without a chaperone and we got almost NO instruction at all. There were 4-5 20-something guys behind the desk but no one out on the floor offering assistance, guidance, encouragement. Nothing. I am AMAZED that they offer birthday parties because it DOES NOT seem like an inviting atmosphere for it at all. I would not recommend this place for kids in any way shape or form. I have been to many, many venues in the Twin Cities over the years with kids and this one doesn't cut it. I was hoping to be impressed as my kids love to rick climb at Lifetime Fitness but it wasn't kid-friendly in the least. Go elsewhere. Go to REI and just climb at the store with your kids. It is also very expensive. They say it is $13/kid but then they don't tell you that you also have to rent the gear which is another $4-$8/child. Too much for what it is.
Pros: None, really
Cons: Not great for kids at all
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