Zoom Adventure Play

Zoom Adventure Play, Knockroe, Greystones, County Wicklow, Ireland
1-90 Years
Paid

Description

ZOOM Adventure Play is a spectacular indoor soft play centre that offers a fascinating, educational look into physical development and active entertainment for visiting families. Standing proudly at the Charlesland Sports and Recreation Park on the southern edge of Greystones, County Wicklow, this community destination was founded by a local family in 2007. It serves as a brilliant cultural landmark with creative play structures, making it one of the best things to do with kids in County Wicklow for families looking to enjoy safe, indoor adventures together.

Admission prices for a comprehensive session of daytime play start from €3.00 for infants and up to €9.50 for older children. There are no complex online booking tiers or mandatory booking fees listed for standard daily arrivals, allowing parents to enjoy a flexible and low-stress day out with younger kids. It provides an exceptionally rewarding and highly affordable active stopover for families exploring the scenic east coast of Ireland.

If you are looking for the best place for a day out with family and kids that pairs thrilling climbing frames with comfortable relaxing zones, this vibrant indoor fortress is an excellent choice. The multi-level layouts and engaging obstacles allow children to step straight into an energetic world to discover their own strength and agility. It serves as an ideal weekend or holiday excursion where toddlers and primary school children can engage with interactive games, tackle massive slides, and run off endless energy.

Features

  • Paid
  • Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

Features

  • Massive Four-Level Play Frame: Discover one of the tallest soft-play configurations in Ireland, extending up to an impressive 25 feet high.
  • Global Museum Inspiration: Experience unique attractions, including a specialized hurricane tunnel and floating ball exhibits inspired by the Chicago Children’s Museum.
  • Dedicated Toddler Sanctuary: Provide a completely separate, safe, and nurturing zone tailored specifically for children aged 2 and under.
  • Scenic Countryside Terrace: Relax on a spacious 1,500-square-foot outdoor terrace boasting panoramic views of the Sugarloaf Mountain.

Detailed Highlights

  • The Double Helix Slide: Inside the central multi-level frame, older children can climb past intricate mazes to reach high-speed descent challenges. A major favorite is the looping double helix slide alongside a fast four-lane astra slide.
  • The Ball Cannon Arena: The main frame features interactive pneumatic ball cannons. Children can load soft foam balls to target interactive objects, creating a safe, action-packed team experience.
  • The Toddler Ball Juggler: Inside the baby and toddler sector, little ones can interact with small-scale obstacles, miniature slides, and an educational ball pool. The absolute highlight is the interactive ball juggler that suspends soft spheres mid-air using safe air streams.
  • Mid-Week Creative Sessions: ZOOM hosts organized morning activities designed to keep early learners thoroughly entertained. Families can drop in for "Bake & Take" cookie-making sessions on Mondays and Wednesdays, or "Make & Take" arts and crafts on Thursdays.
  • Autism-Friendly Play Slots: The centre runs a dedicated, sensory-sensitive environment on the final Monday evening of every single month. Running from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, this specialized session features lower noise levels and requires mandatory pre-booking to protect visitor comfort.

Beyond the Main Attraction

  • Charlesland Recreation Park: Step directly outside to find public sporting tracks, all-weather pitches, and open green parkland spaces.
  • Greystones South Beach: Drive five minutes north to enjoy a family walk along a stunning sandy shoreline or watch boats come into the harbor.
  • Glenroe Farm: Travel just 10 minutes south to Kilcoole to feed friendly farm animals, walk through nature trails, and check out outdoor playgrounds.
  • National Sea Life Bray: Head 15 minutes north to explore an aquarium containing blacktip reef sharks, rays, and interactive rock pools.
  • Bray Head Cliff Walk: Take older children on a scenic coastal walk from Greystones to Bray, highlighting dramatic railway tunnels and marine cliffs.

Facilities

  • Toilets: Accessible baby-changing stations and child-friendly restrooms are situated immediately adjacent to the main soft play arenas.
  • Food Options: The on-site Zoom Cafe serves freshly brewed Java Republic coffee, organic baby food, and oven-baked meals made entirely without deep fat frying.
  • Lockers & Buggy Parking: A large, open carpeted foyer is provided to leave strollers safely, while valuables should be kept with parents or left at home.
  • Car Parking: Free, easy-access public car parking spaces are provided directly on-site in front of the recreation facility building for all arriving visitors.

What to see

What Visitors Love

  • The impressive scale and height of the 25-foot climbing frames that keep energetic older kids thoroughly entertained.
  • The excellent quality of the cafe food, with parents praising the healthy oven-baked snacks and high-quality barista coffee.
  • Having a completely separated, stress-free soft zone for children under 2 to play safely away from older children.
  • The beautiful mountain backdrops visible from the expansive outdoor viewing terrace during sunny summer days.

What Visitors Don't Like

  • The strict 1.5-hour standard time limit means parents must pack up quickly once their allocated playtime block finishes.
  • Height limits are strictly enforced at 1.4 metres, meaning taller children near the age of 9 may be turned away at reception.
  • The main building closes entirely on standard Bank Holidays, requiring alternative holiday activity planning.

Pro-Tips

  • Follow the "Socks On" Rule: To pass through reception, children must wear socks at all times, and parents are strongly advised to dress kids in long sleeves and trousers to avoid friction burns on fast slides.
  • Combine with a Farm Tour: Ask about the centre's seasonal combo-deals, which pair a daytime soft play session with admission to nearby Glenroe Farm for a discounted rate of €18.00 per child.
  • Adult Entry is Free: Unlike standard urban leisure parks, supervising adults enter the building completely free of charge, with complimentary Wi-Fi and plush sofa seating available.

Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

  • Under 1's: €3.00
  • Under 3's: €7.50
  • 3's+ (Up to 9 years): €9.50

Pricing URL: https://www.zap.ie/opening-times-prices

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

ZOOM Adventure Play specializes in themed, hassle-free children's parties that extend the age restriction up to 12 years old for evening hire.

  • Daytime Birthday Party: Lasts 1.5 hours and requires a minimum of 10 children. Includes digital invitations, fresh fruit platters, oven-baked hot meals (chicken nuggets, cocktail sausages, and fries), unlimited squash, and custom party bags. Price is €13.95 per child mid-week (Mon-Fri) and €15.95 on weekends.
  • Begeara Laser Tag Event: Designed for older children aged 7 to 12 years, hosting a minimum of 15 and a maximum of 24 guests.
  • Disco & Private Evening Hire: Gives your group exclusive private use of the entire 4-level play center from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Includes dramatic lighting, smoke effects, custom music playlists, hot food feasts, and gift bags for €24.95 per child (minimum 15 children, €50.00 refundable deposit required).
  • Monday to Wednesday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm (Last entry at 3:00 pm)
  • Thursday to Saturday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm (Last entry at 5:00 pm)
  • Sundays: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm (Last entry at 5:00 pm)
  • Bank Holidays: CLOSED
  • Annual Closures: January 1st, St. Patrick's Day, Easter Sunday, and December 24th–27th & 31st.

Address: Zoom Adventure Play, Knockroe, Greystones, County Wicklow, Ireland

Post Code: A63 TV19

Council: Wicklow County Counc

County: County Wicklow

  • By Car: From Dublin, take the N11 southbound and exit toward Greystones. Follow signs for the Charlesland Sports and Recreation Park on the southern edge of the town.
  • Car Parking Locations: A spacious, free public car park is situated directly outside the central facility entrance doors.
  • By Train: Take the Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) DART service directly to Greystones Station, which sits roughly 1.5 miles north of the park.
  • By Bus: Take Dublin Bus route 84 or 184, which stop along the main Charlesland roads right next to the recreation complex gates.

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