CHIPS — Children’s Indoor Play Society is a not-for-profit indoor play space in Wetaskiwin, Alberta, offering children a safe, welcoming, and stimulating environment for active play, imaginative exploration, and early learning. With three distinct play areas, a snack room, an outdoor space, and a full program calendar, CHIPS is a community hub where children grow and families connect. Ages 0–12

Three Rooms, Endless Play

The Gym is CHIPS’s largest and most active space, designed for kids to run, climb, bounce, and burn energy. It features a commercial-sized bouncy castle with a built-in basketball hoop and slide, a multi-level climbing structure with tunnels, crawl-throughs, and hanging obstacles, and The Mountain — a Banff-inspired rock climbing feature that kids can drive ride-on cars around, climb over, and crawl under. Open floor space gives children plenty of room to zoom around freely.

The Adventure Room is a dedicated pretend play space designed to spark imagination and role play. Children can explore a transportation zone, care for animals at a vet clinic and adoption centre, shop at a fully stocked grocery store and farmer’s market, cook in a kitchen and baby area, serve up pizza at the restaurant, or scoop treats at the ice cream shop. A quieter sit-and-play corner features magnetic tile building and Little People sets for calmer moments.

The Discovery Room is a hands-on early learning space with monthly rotating themes — from Colours and Farm & Harvest to Shapes, Emotions, Senses, and more — that introduce pre-kindergarten readiness skills through play. The room includes a pretend play area tied to each month’s theme, a sensory table, a rolling playdough cart for fine motor development, and an early learning science station for age-appropriate experiments. The Discovery Room was originally funded through the City of Wetaskiwin Community Grant Program.

Families can also use the on-site snack room, equipped with a fridge, microwave, and coffee station. When weather permits, an outdoor play space provides even more room for children to run and explore. Toys are sanitized daily and deep-cleaned monthly; bathrooms and the kitchen are cleaned thoroughly after every rental.

Programs

CHIPS runs two regular programs. Wonder Wednesday is a play-based learning program for children ages 1 to 5, built around monthly themes, rotating pretend play areas, and hands-on activities that support kindergarten readiness. Rhyming Tots, offered in partnership with the Wetaskiwin Community Learning Program (WCLP), is an early literacy program introducing young children to books, songs, and rhymes to build pre-reading skills. Check the CHIPS events calendar at chipswetaskiwin.com for current schedules.

Memberships & Facility Rentals

CHIPS offers drop-in play, a Punch Card option for occasional visitors, and Term or Yearly Memberships for regular families — visit chipswetaskiwin.com/member-info for full membership details. The facility is available to rent for birthday parties, corporate events, and team gatherings. Each rental is a 4-hour block including setup and cleanup time, with janitorial services included. Optional add-ons include a Movie Party, Glow Party packages, and glitter tattoos. Book online at chipswetaskiwin.com/book-online or email rentals@chipswetaskiwin.com.

Frequently Asked Questions — CHIPS Wetaskiwin

Is CHIPS suitable for babies and toddlers?

Yes — CHIPS welcomes children from infancy through age 12. The space is designed with young children in mind: the Adventure Room’s pretend play zones and the Discovery Room’s sensory and fine motor activities are ideal for toddlers and preschoolers, while the Gym’s bouncy castle and climbing structures offer more active play for older kids. Parents and caregivers are always welcome, and the snack room with coffee and a microwave makes longer visits comfortable for grown-ups too.

Where is CHIPS in Wetaskiwin?

CHIPS — Children’s Indoor Play Society is located at 5606 47 Street, Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 2A2. For play hours, program registration, and rental bookings, visit chipswetaskiwin.com or email info@chipswetaskiwin.com. Follow along on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok at @chipswetaskiwin.