Boondocks Fun Center in Meridian, ID 83642

The winner of our 2008 Parents' Picks quest to find the Best Indoor Playspace/Partyspace for Big Kids in the Boise area, Boondocks Fun Center is the place to go to please everyone in the family. It has over eight acres of attractions and food too.

Speed-freaks can race around the Go-Kart track. Drivers must be at least 60" tall and the passenger must be at least 40" tall. If that doesn't fit the bill, there are Rookie Go-Karts for kids 48" to 59" tall.

Miniature golf can be enjoyed by just about all members of the family. There are 36 holes in all. Check out the volcano. It's a blast...literally!

Kids can try to save the planet from an alien invasion in the laser tag arena. Players must be at least 44" tall.

Everyone can test their gaming skills in the state-of-the-art Arcade Center. Game ticket rewards can be redeemed at the Boondocks Prize Center.

Bumper Boats are another option at Boondocks. Drivers must be at least 44" tall and the passenger must be at least 36" tall.

Just about any skill level can be accommodated at the fast and slow pitch batting cages.

In the Max Flight, riders choose either the flight simulator or the roller coaster simulator. Two riders are required for this ride, and they must be at least 42" tall.

Kids under 48" can enjoy unlimited play in the three story tall Kiddie Cove Soft Play area. It includes slides, bungee wall, spiral web climb, three web ramps, rodeo rider room, and more. Parents of young toddlers need to assist their children in the soft play area.

The Back Porch Grill has several food selections to calm the appetite. The menu includes such items as burgers, pizza, wraps, salads, hot dogs, and more. The food is unexpectedly good for "amusement park" fare, and the highchairs are clean and stocked with plastic bibs for the young ones.

Boondocks Group Events can cater to groups of 10-2000 people. Several Birthday Party packages are available and can be tailor fitted for all ages. Birthday packages include food, play, and decorations. Advanced reservations are required for all group packages and deposits may be required depending on package and date of event; call 208.898.0900 ex 400 for reservations. Height requirements for all attractions apply during group events/birthday parties.

The staff at Boondocks is helpful, and the facilities are kept fairly clean. The changing stations in the restrooms are actually stocked with paper liners - what a welcome surprise. So many other venues overlook such a simple, but much appreciated item.