New family entertainment: Explore the underwater-themed Mermaid Bay Kids Indoor Play

KENT COUNTY, MI – A new underwater-themed indoor playground, Mermaid Bay Kids Indoor Play, has opened in the Grand Rapids suburb of Wyoming.

The business, located in Roger’s Plaza at 968 28th St. SW, was inspired by the owner, Jersey Zhang’s young children.

“Everything is going up in price, and we’re trying to stay committed—that’s our goal,” he said. “We want to achieve an affordable indoor playground area for local families.”

See below for 3 takeaways from the original article this week, which can be found here.

1. Family-Focused Play Space with a Unique Design

Mermaid Bay Kids Indoor Play offers a wide array of activities within its 6,000-square-foot, underwater-themed facility.

The new playground is designed for children between the ages of 2 and 10 and offers food options like pizza, hot dogs and candy at its on-site cafe.

The space includes multi-level structures, obstacle courses, bounce zones, ball pits and themed areas.

Additionally, at the opening of the playground, kids can browse a diverse selection of candy, stuffed animals, toys, and more to their little hearts’ content.

A key design feature highlighted by Zhang is its single entry and exit point, which provides parents with peace of mind by making it easier to supervise their children.

The playground also caters to the needs of parents and caregivers by offering a lounge area for relaxation and private nursing rooms for new mothers.

2. An Emphasis on Affordability and Value

A core goal of Mermaid Bay is to remain an affordable destination for local families. Zhang is committed to keeping prices reasonable despite general cost increases.

Admission is based on two-hour play sessions, with prices ranging from $8 to $20, and includes entry for one parent.

To provide additional value, the playground offers several loyalty and membership options.

Monthly memberships start at $49.95 for one child. The playground also offers daily punch cards—where the tenth visit is free—and party punch cards that include perks like free pizza and upgrades.

3. Essential information for visitors

The facility is open seven days a week, operating from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday.

Locals can make the new space their go-to for individual visits, group outings, birthday parties and school field trips.

“Parents can bring their kids in, they can play and the parents get a cup of coffee, and when the kids are done, they can order some food and eat at the cafeteria,” Zhang said. “After, kids can pick up some candy, and they’ll be happy. It’s easier to take them home then because they can take a nap afterwards.”

Learn more and purchase tickets or gift cards by visiting mermaidbaygr.com.

Generative AI was used to help summarize takeaways based on the originally the reported story. It was reviewed and edited by MLive.