Where it started

Planet Play started with three moms and one dream.

Meet Jessica, Jackie, and Michelle, the creators and owners of Planet Play. In 2019, we came up with the wild idea of leaving our careers to start a children’s entertainment center. Inspired by our own kids, we knew that if we were going to do this, we had to do it right! We needed to create a spot suitable for kids of varying ages, clean, and safe. And from there, the dream became a reality. We got the keys to 418 Bedford Avenue, which at the time was an antique doll store, and hit the ground running.

March 18, 2019

We got the keys to the building

May 10, 2021

We opened our doors to the public!

Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at our journey

It started with demolition. We knocked it all down so we could start with a blank slate.

After the demo was done the hard work began. We were as hands-on as possible, working closely with the architect, play structure design team, arcade specialists, and more. We even put our hard hats on (literally) and worked behind-the-scenes with our sign company.

We traveled across the country to take courses on the industry and called on family and friends to help with the heavy lifting of unboxing the arcade games upon their arrival.

And then the jungle gym was built! Which made everything feel real.

And just as we felt we were getting close to announcing an opening date, Covid hit!

It was a devastating set-back, but we had come too far to stop pushing forward. So we kept working and hoped for the best. All the while, using our own kids to test out all of the equipment and keep us company during our many late nights.

FINALLY, on May 10th, 2021, we opened our doors to the public!

3 years later

We are proud to have been able to give back to the community by supporting such amazing charities and causes. Thank you to anyone and everyone who has walked through our doors and given us a chance. We hope your families enjoy Planet Play for years to come!