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Kids 'N Shape - Queens

162-26 Cross Bay Blvd, Howard Beach, NY 11414, USA

Overview

Category:Spring Break Activities
Location:New York, NY

Expert Summary

Detailed Insights

Kids 'N Shape - Queens offers a distinctively large, open play space with a wide array of activities designed to engage both children and participating adults, making it an exceptional choice for birthday parties and family events. Its core value lies in the highly attentive and helpful staff who ensure a seamless, special, and often private party experience for a broad age range.

Key Highlights

  • A large, open space that is 'not your average children's play center', providing ample room for activity.
  • A diverse range of activities including mini trikes, bouncy house, bouncy obstacle course, gaming area (with air hockey), basketball, and a ninja warrior style obstacle course.
  • Staff are consistently praised for being 'pleasant', 'helpful', 'nice', 'super helpful', 'amazing', 'organized', and 'attentive', ensuring a positive experience for all.
  • Suitable for a wide age range, with positive experiences reported for ages 1 through 39, indicating adults can actively participate and enjoy themselves.
  • Provides a 'seamlessly easy' and 'truly special' birthday party planning process.
  • Offers a 'priceless' private party experience with 'over the top' staff attentiveness.

Standout Features

  • Expansive, large open space with a variety of engaging physical activities.
  • Specific activities include a bouncy house, bouncy obstacle course, mini trikes, basketball, and a 'ninja warrior style obstacle course'.
  • Dedicated gaming area featuring air hockey and 'many more' games.
  • Exceptional, organized, and helpful staff who actively engage with children and manage party logistics effortlessly.
  • Described as having 'affordable prices' for parties.
  • Option to pay for parties either before or after the event, offering payment flexibility.
  • Includes a photographer service for parties, providing 'nice' and numerous pictures.
  • Offers a highly valued private party experience.
  • Specific staff member, Christine, was highlighted for being 'amazing throughout the entire process'.

Perfect For

Toddlers & Young Children (1-5 years): Successfully hosts 1st and 5th birthday parties, indicating age-appropriate activities and staff support for this group.
School-Aged Children (5-9+ years): Popular for 5th and 9th birthday parties, suggesting activities like the ninja warrior course, basketball, and gaming appeal to this age.
Pre-Teens & Teens (10-17 years): While not explicitly stated, the ninja warrior course, basketball, and gaming area could keep older children engaged, especially with adult participation.
Adults (18-39 years): Adults and parents are actively involved and reported having 'a blast' alongside children, participating in activities like mini trikes, bouncy houses, and games.

Ideal For

Birthday parties for a wide age range, from toddlers (age 1) to older children (age 9+).
Family celebrations or events where both children and adults desire active participation and shared fun.
Parents seeking a highly organized, seamless, and potentially private party experience with attentive staff.
Children who enjoy a variety of physical challenges, bouncy activities, and gaming.

💡Pro Tips from Reviews

  • Consider this venue specifically for birthday parties or other 'kids event destinations' due to strong positive feedback on party hosting.
  • Be mindful of the location's distance if travel is a significant factor, as one reviewer noted it was 'a little far'.
  • Expect a high level of staff involvement and organization, which can simplify party planning for parents.
  • Inquire about the photographer service if high-quality party photos are a priority, as it was positively reviewed.
  • Note the flexible payment options for parties (before or after).

Things to Consider

  • One reviewer mentioned the location was 'a little far', which might be a consideration for some families regarding travel time.

Price & Value

Prices for parties are explicitly described as 'affordable'. The value is enhanced by the comprehensive service, including highly attentive staff, seamless organization, and a photographer providing many good pictures. The flexibility to pay before or after the party adds convenience.

Accessibility & Special Needs

  • No specific accommodations for special needs were mentioned in the reviews.

🍎Food & Drink Policy

  • No specific food and drink rules or policies were mentioned in the reviews.

🚗Parking Info

  • No specific parking information was mentioned in the reviews.

👥Crowd Levels

  • Reviews indicate that the venue can provide a private party experience, as 'privacy alone is priceless' was highlighted, suggesting that booked events can mitigate crowd concerns. No information regarding crowd levels during general admission times was provided.

🛡️Safety Features

  • Staff are described as 'involved in every activity' and 'great with the children', implying active supervision and interaction in play areas.
  • The overall attentiveness and helpfulness of the staff contribute to a sense of a well-managed and supervised environment.
  • No explicit safety equipment (e.g., wristbands, specific padding) or formal safety procedures (e.g., first aid station) were mentioned.

When to Avoid

  • No specific times or situations to avoid are mentioned in the reviews, other than considering the venue's distance if it's a concern for your travel plans.

Pricing/Package/Events

Pricing & Packages

Queens Weekday Birthday Party

$550

Duration: 2 hours

Private birthday party.

Includes:
  • Invitations
  • Paper Goods (plates, cups, napkins)
  • Party Balloons
  • Carvel Ice Cream Cake
  • Drinks for all
  • Pizza for the children
Ages: 3 to 12 years old (children counted)

Queens Friday Birthday Party

$650

Duration: 2 hours

Private birthday party.

Includes:
  • Invitations
  • Paper Goods (plates, cups, napkins)
  • Party Balloons
  • Carvel Ice Cream Cake
  • Drinks for all
  • Pizza for the children
Ages: 3 to 12 years old (children counted)

Queens Weekend Birthday Party

$750

Duration: 2 hours

Private birthday party.

Includes:
  • Invitations
  • Paper Goods (plates, cups, napkins)
  • Party Balloons
  • Carvel Ice Cream Cake
  • Drinks for all
  • Pizza for the children
Ages: 3 to 12 years old (children counted)

Queens Field Trip with Lunch

$15 per Child

Duration: 2 hours

Private field trip for groups.

Includes:
  • Pizza for students
  • Drinks for students

Queens Field Trip (no food)

$12 per Child

Duration: 2 hours

Private field trip for groups.

Private Play Date

$25 Per Child

Duration: 2 hours

Exclusive use of the entire facility for your group.

Includes:
  • Pizza For All Of the Children
  • Juice
  • Paper Goods
Ages: ALL Ages (children counted)

Events & Schedule

Special Events(Last 2 months - Next 6 months)

Summer Program Special Events

Weekly throughout the 7-week program

Included with Summer Program (no specific price listed for the program itself)

Special events include: Live Petting Zoo, Horse Rides, and Live Reptile Show.

🍎Food Policy

  • Birthday Parties: Invitations, Paper Goods (plates, cups, napkins), Party Balloons, Carvel Ice Cream Cake, Drinks for all, and Pizza for the children are included. Catering at Queens location provided by All American Channel Market (All American Bagel & Barista, 82-41 153rd Ave, Queens, NY 11414, (718) 322-7722).
  • Private Play Dates: Includes Pizza For All Of the Children, Juice, and Paper Goods. We DO NOT Allow Any Food, Cakes/Desserts, Decorations, or Celebration Materials.
  • Field Trips: With Lunch option includes pizza and drinks for students.

🛡️Safety Policy

  • Safety is Our Priority: Clean and safe environment, quality padding and bounce rides, strategic layout.
  • Attentive and experienced professional staff.
  • Exclusive facility use: One party or group at a time per location.
  • Registered NYC Dept of Education business and fully insured.
  • All rides and equipment are regularly cleaned and disinfected.

📅Booking Policy

  • Open Play Sessions: Reservation Required.
  • Birthday Parties: Book online.
  • Field Trips: Book online.
  • Private Play Dates: Book online.
Information extracted from official website • Last updated: Sep 29, 2025

What People Say

What's Great

  • Friendly and helpful staff (mentioned in 7 reviews)
  • Fun and entertaining activities (mentioned in 5 reviews)
  • Great for birthday parties (mentioned in 12 reviews)
  • Spacious play areas (mentioned in 4 reviews)

Recent Reviews

Alrick collins Sr.

Alrick collins Sr.

a week ago

This was my first time visiting for my eldest granddaughter and her little brother's birthday celebration. Upon entering the establishment, you'll instantly realize that this is not your average children's play center. First, it's quite a large open space, and adults are involved in every activity, from mini trikes, bouncy house, bouncy obstacle course, gaming area featuring air hockey and many more, basketball, a ninja warrior style obstacle course. I'm certain there wasn't a single person in our party whom did not enjoy themselves. The staff was pleasant and helpful in every aspect. Although a little far, I recommend anyone seeking a kids event destination check out this venue. 👍👍👍

Yazmine Hernandez

Yazmine Hernandez

3 weeks ago

I had my daughters first birthday here it was great. The staff are so nice n help a lot. Everyone had a blast we had from ages 1 to 39 and even the parents had fun. Prices affordable. You can pay before or after the party. The photographer was good the pictures were nice n there were a lot of them. We had a large family come I totally recommend.

Nimisha C

Nimisha C

5 months ago

Everyone there was super helpful. They did an amazing job to make sure all of the kids had a fun time. They made my child’s birthday party truly special! I could not thank them enough.

Shalonda Carter

Shalonda Carter

a month ago

They did an amazing job with my daughter's 5th birthday. They made the process so seamlessly easy. The service was amazing. They were organized and great with the children. I highly recommend using Kids 'N Shape to host your next party!

Michelle Abril

Michelle Abril

a month ago

Had my son's 9th birthday party there this month and it exceeded all my expectations! The privacy alone is priceless but the attentiveness from the staff was over the top. Christine was amazing throughout the entire process and cannot recommend her and this location enough!

Contact Information

162-26 Cross Bay Blvd, Howard Beach, NY 11414, USA

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Quick Stats

Overall Rating
4.6
Total Reviews459
Recent Reviews5