Massapequa families have a new place to spend a rainy afternoon. Catch Air, a chain of indoor playgrounds built for children 10 and under, is now open at 931 Carmans Road, with slides, climbing structures, a separate zone for toddlers, a cafe and private rooms for birthday parties.

Catch Air's site also lists a store at 1942 Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow. Each store is independently owned and operated.

Hours and what it costs

The Massapequa store is open Sunday through Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome during those hours, and no reservation is needed for open play, though the store notes that admission can be paused when it reaches capacity.

Admission is an all-day pass, and same-day re-entry is generally allowed. Posted prices, before tax:

  • Children 3 and up: $24.99 on weekdays, $26.49 on weekends
  • Children 1 and 2: $15.99 on weekdays, $17.49 on weekends
  • Children under 1: free with a paid older sibling, otherwise the regular child price
  • Adults: $7.99

Federal holidays are charged at weekend prices. The store takes cash and credit or debit cards, not personal checks, and general admission tickets are good only on the day they are bought.

Inside

The play area is laid out by age. Children 4 and under have their own soft-play section, Tiny Town, and older kids are not allowed in it. The rest of the floor is built for children up to about 10, and some slides and inflatables carry their own height, weight or age limits.

Adults can go into the play areas to help or supervise their own children but cannot use the equipment themselves. Adults also cannot come in without a child unless they are attending a booked party or an approved event.

Before you go

  • Socks are required for everyone in the play areas, adults included. Regular socks are fine, and the front desk sells them.
  • Sign the waiver online before arriving. Both the child and the parent or guardian need one, and the store recommends doing it ahead to speed up check-in.
  • A parent or guardian has to stay. Catch Air is not a drop-off space, and children must be supervised on site at all times.
  • Outside food is not allowed. The cafe serves snacks for kids and coffee for the adults with them; kitchen hours can vary.
  • Dress for play. The store suggests comfortable clothes and no loose jewelry or long cords that could catch on equipment.

Birthday parties

A Catch Air party runs two hours: 80 minutes of play followed by 40 minutes in a private party room. Packages include a party host, table setup and paperware, one drink per child and a gift for the birthday child. Parties must be booked in advance, and a deposit holds the date. Families who cancel more than 30 days ahead get a full refund; inside 30 days, the party can be moved to another open date instead.

Guests can bring table decorations and balloons for a booked party, using the store's paint-safe tape. Confetti, glitter and silly string are not permitted. Cakes, presents and decorations are reserved for booked parties and are not allowed during open play.

Gift cards and memberships with unlimited visits are also sold.

If you go

Catch Air Massapequa, 931 Carmans Road, Massapequa. Sunday to Wednesday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Phone (516) 973-4043, or email [email protected]. Waivers, party booking and memberships are on the store's page.

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