The Fun Never Ends!

By Michelle Hunter

Inspired by his own children, Marvin Kouza experienced and sympathized with the need for an indoor play space and party venue in the Sierra Vista area. After relocating from Phoenix, Kouza kickstarted his inspiration with the now coveted ice cream store, Julie and Sammy’s. Named after his two older children, the store was already off to a sweet start. Although Kouza sold the ice cream store to other locals, he continued his entrepreneurship vision when he and his wife Rosa opened The Fun Place last September. 

Upon walking in, The Fun Place immediately meets you with inflated excitement and color. A welcoming space for kids of all ages (and parents, too!), featuring multiple inflatables that offer versatile climbing experiences, jousting, tunnels, slides, mazes, and ball pits. Not to mention the go kart track, bumper cars, snack shop, arcade games, indoor mini soccer/basketball field, and 7 guinea pigs to greet you, oh my!

With reclined seating for parents and unlimited annual memberships available, this is precisely the place families have been waiting for. Daily play time passes are available with ½ hour wristbands starting at $6.50, up to 3 hours of play for only $28! Hungry? Grab a quick bite at the snack shop now offering Thrifty’s ice cream or bring your own feast for the whole family as Kouza allows outside food and drinks in the back seating area. Birthday packages are available for parties with 10 play passes or more, sure to give your kids an energetic party to remember.  

The Fun Place is open Tuesday-Sunday, however, it also accommodates Mondays when local schools are closed.