Ontario Play & Cafe

If you’ve got kids who are done with the whole “freeze in a parking lot playground” situation that Rochester winters bring, this place is worth knowing about. It’s a 14,000 square foot indoor spot with a legit pirate ship climbing structure, a rope pyramid, water play tables, sandbox, and even a bike track for pedal carts — so there’s actually enough to keep a 3-year-old and a 10-year-old both occupied at the same time. The toddler area is its own separate zone, which parents of crawlers will appreciate. There’s a cafe on-site, benches with solid sightlines throughout, and a baby changing station, so you’re not scrambling. Honestly it hits different when you need a full morning out of the house without losing your mind.