It may be blazing hot outside, but there’s no shortage of ways to stay cool in the Valley this summer. We’ve rounded up nearly a dozen ideas for family fun before school is back in session.
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games Glendale
6263 N 99th Ave., Glendale
https://andrettikarting.com
623-299-7529
Feel that adrenaline rush on the smooth, climate-controlled indoor track in a high-powered electric kart. And for young riders, mini Mario karts are available for ages 4–7. Plus, enjoy loads of VR fun, race simulators, laser tag and bowling. Plenty of food and refreshments are located at the onsite restaurant and bar.
AZ SnowZone
3515 W. Clarendon Avenue, B215, Phoenix
www.AZsnowzone.com, 480-323-8360
Enjoy skiing and snowboarding and ramp up your skills for next season’s slopes in the Valley’s new indoor snow zone. Building off the popular indoor training concept around Europe, owner Josh Sinclair set up the center with dry ski turf throughout the park as a way for visitors to enjoy doing what they love and beat the heat. Practice on controlled surfaces and take your skills for a ride down the ramp. Drop-in for the day or purchase a monthly membership. Rental gear available.
Gecko Climbing Gym
24400 N. 19th Avenue, Suite 115, Phoenix
www.geckoclimbinggym.com
623-248-0890
Scale the walls for the day or grab a membership with its various bouldering walls, rope walls up to 30-feet high, or sign-up for a climbing class, and learn more about youth climbing team opportunities. A yoga studio and group fitness classes are available in addition. Day passes, punch passes and annual memberships available, along with equipment rental.
iSwing Indoor Golf
42101 N 41st Drive, Suite 124, Phoenix
www.iswinggolf.com, 623-440-4036
Whether you’re trying your hand at golf for the first time, or working to improve your swing, the simulator bays allow for virtual shot tracing and data on each swing. Play games in the multi-sport suite, and improve your shot in soccer, basketball, football, baseball, hockey, all on a large, curved screen. A TV lounge, putting green, and beer and wine bar are also available. Drop-ins, memberships and golf instruction available. Club rentals available.
KTR Indoor Action Sports Playground
18295 N. 83rd Avenue, Glendale
www.ktr-centers.com/locations/glendale, 602-457-4606
Check out the 35,000-square-foot fun center with a skate park with areas for skateboards, scooters, BMX bikes, trampolines, a tumble track, ninja zones, sports courts and a special play area for kids age 5 and under. Drop-in for a couple hours of play or stay for the day. Memberships are also available.
North Valley Escape Room
42302 N. Vision Way #104, Phoenix
www.northvalleyescaperoom.com
623-551-3111
Grab your friends and choose from 10 different escapes at either 60 or 75 minute increments. Try escaping from Alcatraz, solve the mystery at Stonebrook Manor, outsmart ghosts at the Curse of Fall Mountain, and much more. Visit the website to reserve your timeslot.
Revel Surf
4503 S. Power Road, Mesa
www.revelsurf.com, 480-944-7873
While not indoors, this new wave surf waterpark opened in the spring, offering desert dwellers a respite from the heat with its wave pool and surf lagoon designed to teach first-timers or help those with skills to continue to build upon their surf foundation. Non-surf-goers can enjoy time on the sandy shores and unwind by the wave pool soaking up the sun. Food and drinks are also available. Equipment rental, including wetsuits and surfboards are available. Day passes, surf sessions and membership options are available.
Stratosphere Adventure Park
5665 W. Bell Road,, Glendale
www.stratosphereadventurepark.com
602-767-4737
Jump all that energy out with time on the free-jump trampolines, play a game of trampoline basketball, or try the ninja and parkour courses. Gladiator jousting and a full-size sports court is also part of the fun. Drop in for the day or become a member.
SkyZone
4857 E. Greenway Road, Suite A, Scottsdale
www.skyzone.com/scottsdale-az
928-361-0038
Bounce out all that energy and laugh the day away at this indoor trampoline park. A foam zone, balancing on the sky line, ladders, slides, basketball, dodgeball, a ninja warrior course, zipline, freeclimb and more.
TeeBox
7100 E. Cave Creek Rd Ste 145, Cave Creek
www.teebox.club, 480-399-5600
Eleven golf simulator bays allow for play on hundreds of iconic courses and advanced technology to measure each swing and the flight of the ball and help elevate your game. Simulators can be rented hourly and monthly memberships are available. A scratch kitchen and beer and wine bar are also available.
Uptown Alley
12525 N. Litchfield Road, Surprise
www.uptownalleysurprise.com
623- 975-7529
The indoor entertainment playground just underwent $6.5 million in renovations and its new attractions include an immersive mini-golf adventure, an interactive darts experience, sports simulators, a virtual reality arena, a new “The Voice”- branded private karaoke booths, 40 lanes of high-tech bowling, among other new state-of-the-art arcade games. Enjoy food and drinks and summer specials on bowling and certain food items.
By Valley Vibe Staff Writers
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