The Little Village
Indoor playground, Art studio, Coffee shop in Cottage Grove, Minnesota
Address: 7750 Harkness Ave S #101, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Price Range: $$
About this business
Address: 7750 Harkness Ave S #101, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
The Little Village in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, is a bright and welcoming indoor playground featuring a Montessori-inspired environment with various play zones designed primarily for children aged 1-6. The spacious facility offers a perfect blend of imaginative play areas, including a craft room and outdoor space, while parents can relax in comfortable seating areas with access to an on-site café serving coffee and snacks. The well-maintained space maintains a calm atmosphere with natural lighting and thoughtful layout, making it easy for caregivers to supervise their little ones while enjoying the modern amenities.
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What People Are Saying
Energy Burning: Reviews consistently describe the playground as having various play structures and areas designed for active play, indicating opportunities for children to burn energy. The slide, while mentioned as potentially fast, is still part of an active play area.
Toddler Area: While not explicitly stated as a 'toddler area', reviews suggest the play structures and overall design are most suitable for younger children (1-3 years old). Older children might find it less engaging, as noted by some parents.
Adult Space: Many reviews highlight the presence of a cafe serving coffee, snacks, and drinks for adults. A 'mother's lounge' is also mentioned in one review.
Food & Snacks: The reviews consistently mention the availability of coffee, snacks, and drinks for both children and adults, and some describe the cafe as having 'kiddos favorite snacks' and 'awesome snack treats'.
Cleanliness: Cleanliness is repeatedly praised in many reviews. Reviewers frequently mention the space being clean, bright, and well-maintained.
Parties: Several reviews explicitly state that the indoor playground hosts birthday parties and some detail extra services offered, such as party favors and charcuterie boards.
Prices: The admission price is mentioned as $15 in several reviews, with some mentioning additional costs for parties or extra services. A few reviewers found the price high, while others felt it was worth the value.
Restrooms: Reviews mention clean bathrooms, including a bathroom with both adult and child-sized toilets, and a private nursing room with a changing table and sink, indicating clean and accessible restroom facilities.
Activities: Multiple reviews mention various play areas such as a jungle-themed room, a captain's ship with a slide, little house/kitchen areas, and rotating crafts and play stations. There are also mentions of classes, such as a painting with yogurt class.
Not Noted
Socks: No information about sock policies is found in the reviews provided.