Fair Acres YMCA Youth Activity Center
Carthage, MO
Low-cost Carthage YMCA youth center with an indoor playground, weekday public play windows, and private rentals.
Editorial notes
What stands out
A good-value pick when the posted playground hours line up with your schedule. It feels more like a community youth center than a polished destination play venue.
Good fit
- Budget-conscious family outings
- School-day play visits
- Large private birthday or group events
Consider another option if
- Families who need broad weekend drop-in playground hours
- Toddlers looking for a dedicated toddler zone
- Parents who want a café-style or boutique play-space feel
Know Before You Go
- Supervision model
- Mixed model
- Hours vary due to private events
- Yes
What to Expect
For kids
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
- Soft play
- Drop-in visits
- Classes or events
For caregivers
- Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Mixed model
- Visit type
- Community center indoor play
Read more about this location
The Fair Acres YMCA Youth Activity Center is a community recreation hub in Carthage that combines an indoor playground with basketball, games, and youth programming inside a YMCA-run facility. For indoor-play families, the biggest draw is the low guest fee and the ability to reserve the large playground area and party room for private events.
Hours & Admission
Admission
Members are admitted free and guest admission is listed at $5.
Location
400 S. Maple Street
Carthage, MO, 64836
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Sources & Updates
Source-checked Apr 9, 2026 against 2 public sources
View source and update details
- Last check on record
- Apr 9, 2026
- Sources reviewed
- 2 public sources
Public sources
- Official location pagefairacresymca.com
Checked: address, guest pricing, public playground hours, party rental details, contact
- Official youth policy pagefairacresymca.com
Checked: playground age guidance
What changed
April 9, 2026
Rewrote editorial copy and verified address, guest pricing, limited public hours, and party-rental details from official YMCA pages.