Sandbox season just got a lot longer. King of the Sandcastle opened on November 3 on 118 Avenue NW, and it's built around one simple idea: a giant indoor sandbox kids can dig in all winter.
There's a café for the adults too, so you can sit down with a coffee and watch the building happen from a comfy seat.
Indoor Sand Play in Edmonton at King of the Sandcastle
This family-owned play space has two separate sandboxes, each with its own kind of fun. Admission is $12 per child Tuesday to Thursday and $16 Friday to Sunday, with siblings at half price. Babies under one play free.
Check out The Grand Sandbox
The oversized main sandbox is the heart of the place. There's plenty of room for castles, roads, tunnels and buried treasure, and kids can play side by side or team up with siblings and new friends.
The sand is cleaned daily, and the space is screen-free, which makes it an easy pick for little ones who need to get their hands busy on a cold afternoon.
Get Creative in the Construction Zone
The second sandbox is stocked with remote-control excavators, dump trucks, bulldozers and crawlers. Expect plenty of parents to be just as keen as the kids here.
RC rentals are priced per battery: $20 for a beginner crawler, $25 for the dump truck or bulldozer, and $35 for the excavator. Add a rental to a sandbox admission and you'll save $5 on it.
Sip at the Cafe
The café serves coffee and treats, and the seating looks right out over the sand. Bring a book, catch up with a friend, or simply enjoy a hot drink while someone else is busy.
Birthday Parties at King of the Sandcastle
Parties come with a private room that has its own sandbox, plus access to the main sandbox, for 2.5 hours. Packages are $250 on weekdays or $300 Friday to Sunday and include 10 children; extra guests are $16 on weekdays and $20 on weekends.
Every package covers basic tableware, a little swag for the birthday child and three drinks per child. You can add pizza or sandwiches for 10 to 15 people for $110, or themed decor for $120. RC vehicles aren't included but can be added at a discount.
Preschool and daycare groups can book the space as well.
Know Before You Go
Kids play barefoot in the sandbox, and an adult needs to supervise at all times. Little ones should be potty-trained or wearing a diaper, and food and drinks stay out of the sand.
Leave your own sand toys at home, since only the in-house toys are allowed. Fill out the waiver online before you arrive to save time at the door, and if you're snapping photos, keep other children out of the frame.
Location: 14807 118 Avenue NW, Edmonton
Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; closed Mondays
Admission: $12 per child Tuesday to Thursday ($6 siblings); $16 per child Friday to Sunday ($8 siblings); under 1 free
Before you go: Complete the online waiver
Contact: 780-878-7263 or info@sandcastleplay.ca
Check hours, book a party and fill out your waiver on the King of the Sandcastle website.
