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Best Jungle Gyms In Baltimore

Regular physical activity is vital for any child's development and lays the foundation for a healthy and active lifestyle. In an age where computers have taken the place of this, one has to wonder if places for children to stay active still exist. Look no further. Listed below are five of Charm City's best places for your kids to practice both physical and spontaneous activity.

Bounce Party N Play
6200 Days Cove Road
White Marsh, MD 21162
(410) 812-4777
www.bouncepartynplay.com

The ideal physical experience for adults and children of all ages, this 8,800-square-foot facility has several amazing inflatables, a 20-foot dual lane slide and challenging obstacle courses. Bounce Party N Play is the perfect spot to jump around with the kids or relax and watch. Call today to book your birthday party, play date, youth event or fundraiser. In no time you will be bouncing and sliding your cares away in a safe, climate-controlled facility.

KidWorks
Port Discovery
35 Market Place
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 727-8120
www.portdiscovery.org

Ranked as one of the top 15 children's museums in the United States, Port Discovery is the perfect place for kids to learn, climb and explore. Inside, you will find KidWorks, a huge three-story metal jungle of ropes, tubes, slides, bridges and more for kids to explore. They're sure to wear themselves out on this play structure that is as big as their imagination. Port Discovery also partners with the Let's Move! Museums and Gardens Initiative launched by First Lady Michelle Obama and the Institute of Museum and Library Services to fight childhood obesity. This amazing program helps children learn about healthy food choices and promotes physical activity through interactive exhibits and programs.

Kiddie Crusoe
7 Fox Tail Road
Timonium, MD 21093
(410) 853-7910
www.kiddiecrusoe.com

Come explore the mystical adventure that is Kiddie Crusoe. Equipped with a fantasy town with themed costumes, toys, moon bounces, slides, and rides, this kid-sized paradise will keep your little ones energized and coming back for more. This is another perfect place for a magical and memorable birthday party for your little one.

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The Ultimate Play Zone
10626 York Road
Cockeysville, MD 21030
(410)628-7529
www.ultimateplayzone.com

Located in Cockeysville, the Ultimate Play Zone features everything that an energetic kid's heart desires. With its large wooden pirate ship and large inflatable jumping areas, this fun zone surely doesn't disappoint. The castle with awesome slides is another crowd pleaser. Their imaginations are sure to be fed here, whether they want to be on the high seas or storming a towering castle. Socks are required also, so be sure that your little ones avoid playing here barefoot.

The Big House Of Bounce
6526 Reisterstown Road
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 225-3215
www.bighouseofbounce.biz

With its plethora of moonbounces, Big House of Bounce provides a clean, safe, and stimulating environment for children. Also a healthy option for active families, this place will have the entire family bouncing. Check the website for pricing, specials and booking your next event!

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Ashly E.Smith is a freelance writer and native of Baltimore,Maryland. As regular contributor to the Examiner and columnist for Graffiti on the Wall Hip Hop Magazine, she has a strong Pop Culture and Entertainment background. With articles that inspire; as well as,entertain, she enjoys sharing her craft with the masses.

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