If you have toddlers or young children in your life, you probably know that they aren't always the easiest to entertain, especially when it's too cold or snowy outside to play properly. Indoor play structures like trampoline parks have started to open up across Montana, but those spots are typically best left to older children.

At last, an indoor playground in Bozeman specifically suited for younger kids has opened in Montana. And if you live in the area, you'll want to take your little ones to State of Play as soon as possible!

State of Play opened at the end of January 2022 in Bozeman's shiny new Cannery District.

Co-owners Katie Dolen and Kama Werner broke ground on the project in November of 2021, but the idea for this place goes back much further.

When Katie moved to Bozeman about five years ago, she immediately started talking to Kama about opening the indoor play and art space.

Katie has a background in childcare, having worked for eight years at the Blue School in New York as well as childcare spots in LA.

Both Katie and Kama saw the need for a place like this in the community for many reasons.

They knew young children had grown bored with playing at home during the early days of COVID-19, and they also wanted to ease the burden on parents and caregivers during these stressful times. This isn't a daycare or a drop-off, but in 90-minute increments, parents can come and work in the co-work area while a staff member supervises their child or children playing.

State of Play offers several play areas, a small reading nook, an art room, play forts, and a glow cave for tiny guests to enjoy.

The curated play zones make it possible for the young guests to have the exact experience they're hoping for.

The Recycled Materials Wall helps children think outside the box by presenting everyday and found objects in beautiful and surprising ways.

By using these common objects in creative ways, kids can take something seemingly mundane and turn it into art.

The Glow Cave promotes wonder, magic, calmness, and relaxes the central nervous system.

If your little one is a bit overstimulated, this is a great place to be.

The team at State of Play is committed to creating a healthy, stable, inclusive environment.

The indoor playground is meant for children to enjoy until about age six, so it's custom-tailored for developing little minds.

Curious to see State of Play in action? Check out this brief video, courtesy of State of Play on YouTube, to learn more about the philosophy of this family-friendly destination in Bozeman:

Doesn't this place look fantastic? To learn more and sign up for a play session, check out the State of Play website. Have you ever visited State of Play? What did you think of this indoor playground in Bozeman? Feel free to share your thoughts with us in the comments below. As always, we would love to hear all about your adventures!

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