Xtreme Energy

If you’ve got a kid between 3 and 10 who needs to seriously burn off some energy, this Paramus spot delivers. The climbing structures and slides keep them moving, and the obstacle courses and ball pits mean there’s always something else to tackle when they finally wear out one thing. Parents tend to appreciate how clean it stays — not “clean for an indoor play place” clean, but actually clean. Staff here are genuinely friendly, which makes a difference when you’re trying to wrangle a birthday party for a dozen seven-year-olds. Parking is easy, the play area is enclosed, and you can keep an eye on your kids without having to hover right next to them the whole time.