RULES

  • Entrance Code

    Sharing the entrance code with unpaid or unknown persons to enter the facility is strictly prohibited. If the entrance code is shared, the person who purchased the entrance code will be financially responsible for all children who enter with that entrance code. Do not hold the interior entrance doors open to allow unpaid or unknown persons to enter behind you.

  • Payment

    Prior to entering, paid admission is required for each child through 17 years old. There is no charge for babies under 1 year with the paid admission for an older sibling. There is no charge for supervising adults. Play Grounds of La Crosse reserves the right to automatically charge violators who enter with more children than paid for, the full rate plus an administrative fee of $20.

  • Supervision

    While inside the facility, all children age 17 and under must be accompanied by an Adult (age 18 or older). Adults must interact with or keep in visual contact with their child(ren) while they play in the play areas. Young children must be escorted to and assisted in the restrooms. Adults who fail to adequately supervise their children in the play areas may be required to leave the facility.

  • Clothing

    Bare feet and high heels are not permitted anywhere in the facility. Athletic shoes or socks are required to be worn at all times while in the facility, except when using the inflatable jumper, which requires only socks to be worn. Socks are available for purchase in the vending machine!

  • Parties

    Birthday parties and celebration activities including using the picnic area for table decorations, birthday candle lighting, present opening, birthday-decorated cup/cakes, etc. are not permitted. Attempts to violate this standard with invited guests for a planned event may result in a $300 facility charge and/or future prohibition from entering the facility.

  • Prohibited Items

    Gum, balloons, glass containers, hair/scarf/sewing pins/needles, high-heeled shoes, personal children's toys (such as Hot Wheel cars or marbles), cooking or food warmers, piñatas, art projects involving paint, games with small pieces, and alcoholic beverages are not permitted anywhere in the facility. Smoking, including e-cigarettes, is also not permitted in the facility.

    Persons responsible for balloons floating to the ceiling may be charged a $100.00 facility fee to cover the cost of removing the balloon before it interferes with heating & lighting systems.

  • Safety and Cleanliness

    Do not bring children who have known cold & flu-like symptoms (such as fever, vomiting, coughing, nasal drainage) or possible contagious conditions to the facility for at least 24 hours following the end of the symptoms. Utilize the first aid, spill center, and biological clean kits if needed and report spills, biological incidents, or hazards immediately.

    To prevent further exposure or biological incidents, children who vomit in the facility will be required to leave as soon as possible. Adults who fail to clean up and/or report biological accidents caused by their child(ren) in the facility may be banned from future use of the facility.

  • Food and Beverages

    Outside food or beverages are not permitted in the . Persons who use the picnic area are expected to clean the table, chairs, and high chairs and to sweep the floor under their table when done. Tables may not be held or reserved.

  • Toys and Other Equipment

    Each play area is fully equipped with balls or other equipment needed to play the activities permitted in the facility. Certain activities, such as softball, baseball, jump roping, frisbee, skateboarding, rollerskating, golfing, etc., are not permitted in the facility.

  • Protect Items

    If cell phones, jewelry, wallets, cameras, and other valuables are brought into the facility, they should not be left unattended. For safety & security purposes, power outlets are for facility use only. Plugging in or charging electronic devices in the facility is not permitted.

    Play Grounds of La Crosse is not responsible for lost or stolen personal property brought into the facility, including any items placed in storage cubbies. Theft and malicious behavior may be reported to the authorities.

  • Specific Play Areas

    Certain play areas have posted rules that are specific to that play area. Adults must determine if each play activity is appropriate for their child(ren) and enforce the posted play standards.

  • First Aid and Spill Clean Up Stations

    Yes, the first aid kit is located across from the Hoops Hall. The first aid kit includes band-aids, instant cold packs, vinyl gloves, and other self-use items for minor scratches or injuries.

    The biological spill kits by the first aid area include specific items and instructions for cleaning up & reporting biological accidents, including vomit, urine, blood, etc. Adults are expected to utilize the first aid, spill center & biological clean kits if needed and to report unsafe equipment, spills, biological incidents or hazards to facility owners immediately. Children who vomit in the facility will be required to leave immediately. Adults must accompany young children in the restroom.

    Adults who fail to clean up and/or report biological accidents caused by their child(ren) in the facility may be banned from future use of the facility.

  • Code of Conduct

    • All play areas and activities are self-monitored. Children and Adults are required to:

    • Promote and maintain a positive, playful environment.

    • Be respectful of others, the facility, and the play equipment.

    • Observe posted security signs and not allow access to the play facility to unauthorized persons.

    • Adhere to posted standards & common-sense safety practices.

    • Participate within your own physical abilities.

    • Stop unsafe, unruly activities, and report unsafe acts or equipment.

    • Clean up any messes made in restrooms, diaper-changing or picnic areas, and loose part play areas before leaving to another area.

    • Anyone determined to have engaged in threatening, argumentative, destructive, or disrespectful behavior, unauthorized touching, or use of inappropriate communication (such as yelling, name-calling, or profane or offensive language) shall be banned from the premises without a refund.