We love the Kerrisdale Play Palace! The inside of the Kerrisdale Cyclone Taylor Arena is converted into a fantastically fun play area for kids from April- August each year once the ice has melted. This is the perfect play space for kids aged 12 years and under because there are so many areas for them to explore and play in.

The play space includes an inflatable bouncy castle, 3 inflatable obstacle courses, a 20′ inflatable slide, ride-on cars and toys, basketball hoops, building blocks, foosball tables, table tennis, and a designated toddler area with padded flooring, carpet games, climbers and tons of toys.

After racing around non-stop for over an hour, my kids were starting to lose steam so we took a quick lunch break and sat at some tables near the entrance for lunch. They had 3 plastic picnic tables for the kids and some chairs for the adults to sit on. We brought our own lunch, but there are plenty of restaurants along 41st Ave. to purchase food, including a Mcdonald’s directly next to the Play Palace.

Entrance to the Play Palace was super affordable: Under 6 months is FREE, 7-23 month toddlers are $4.24, 2-5 year olds are $5.48, and 6-12 year olds are $6.10. Weekday mornings from 9:30am-11:30 am are reserved for kids 5 and under to play, which was a total bonus for my kids who are both under 5. From 11:30 am-12 pm, the Play Palace is closed for cleaning and then reopens for all ages after that. The cost of entrance covers the whole day, so you can have a picnic outside during the cleaning time and re-enter after if your kids have any energy left!

There were plenty of staff throughout the arena to assist and ensure everyone was safe. Some of the rules to ensure safety include:

  • An adult must supervise children at all times
  • All children and adults must wear socks
  • Children must meet the minimum height requirements for the inflatables, which are posted on posters throughout the arena
  • Children must remove their shoes and wear socks in the play area (adults must remove their shoes and wear socks in the Preschool area)
  • Food and drinks are not allowed in the play area
  • The Toddler and Preschool area is for children 5 years old and under
  • On the slide, go feet first and on your bottom only
  • Adults are not allowed on any of the inflatable equipment
  • Helmets are available and recommended on the cars.

If your child has a spring or summer birthday, then you are in luck! They also offer birthday party packages at the Play Palace! Check out our TikTok video here.

Kerrisdale Play Palace:

When: April 15 – August 29, 2024
Time: Open daily but times vary based on the ages of the children
Where: Kerrisdale Cyclone Taylor Arena
Address: 5670 East Blvd, Vancouver
Website: www.vancouver.ca