518 Play Academy, Amsterdam

About 518 Play Academy

518 Play Academy in Amsterdam, New York is an indoor play center for children aged 0-10 that provides a safe, clean environment for active exploration and imaginative play. The centerpiece is a multi-level adventure structure spanning over 1,000 square feet, featuring three stories of interconnected play zones with climbing walls, rope bridges, spinning elements, multiple slides, a built-in trampoline, and obstacle challenges designed for ages 3-10. Younger children can explore Toy Cubbies with soft toys and low shelves for ages 0-2, or the Magnet Gear Wall for STEM play with magnetic gears. Ball Pit Paradise offers sensory fun in thousands of colorful balls for ages 3-5, while the NERF Target Range provides supervised soft-dart target practice for ages 6-10. An Active Play Zone serves as open space for free play and group activities. The facility also offers special programming including music and movement classes, character meetups, and bubble parties. Parents complete a waiver before each child's visit. The academy operates Wednesday through Sunday.