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Imagination City

PlaySan Mateo, Peninsula4.4/5

About This Place

An interactive role-play city inside Hillsdale Shopping Center where children experience real-world roles in a child-sized city. Kids develop confidence, social skills, and fundamentals of math, reading, and science through imaginative play.

Info

Age Range

2-5, 5-8

Venue Type

Indoor

Price Level

$$

Best Time

Weekday mornings, first session at 10am

Parking

Free parking at Hillsdale Shopping Center.

Tips

Weekday-only play space — weekends are reserved for private parties. Sessions are time-blocked so book online.

Stroller FriendlyChanging StationDining On Site--Reservation Needed

Tags

role-playeducationalpretend-playindoor-playgroundcreative
Official Website

Location

San Mateo, PeninsulaGet Directions

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