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Fair Acres YMCA Youth Activity Center

Name: Fair Acres YMCA Youth Activity Center
Address: 400 S. Maple Street, Carthage, MO, 64836, US
Telephone: (417) 437-6129
Price range: Members are admitted free and guest admission is listed at $5.

Carthage, MO

Low-cost Carthage YMCA youth center with an indoor playground, weekday public play windows, and private rentals.

Plan This Visit

Best for

best for school-age kids, especially roughly ages 6 to 11

Price

Members are admitted free and guest admission is listed at $5.

Parking

Parking available

Visit style

community-center indoor play

Birthday parties

Available

Profile

Strong profile coverage

Atlas Perspective

Editor's Take

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.

Atlas Perspective

Best Fit

Best For

Budget-conscious family outings
School-day play visits
Large private birthday or group events

Less Ideal For

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

At a Glance

Venue type

Kids activity center

Age groups

PreschoolersBig kidsMixed ages

Play features

Soft play

Family amenities

Wi-FiFree parking

Birthday party options

Birthday partiesPrivate party roomParty packagesFull venue buyout

Visit options

Drop-in visitsClasses or events

Price range

Budget

Verified only

Yes

Operator type

Nonprofit

Play model

Mixed open play + classes

Supervision model

Mixed model

Max recommended age

Under 13

Structured classes or guided programming

Yes

Inside a larger venue or attraction

Yes

Hours vary due to private events

Yes

Plan Your Visit

EntryPublic indoor-play access is tied to posted school-hour windows and program scheduling.

Hours Notes

The official location page lists indoor playground access Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from noon to 3:00 PM during school hoursTeen programming runs on weekdays from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PMHours vary around programming, so check the YMCA before heading over

Planning Tips

This is part of a larger YMCA youth centerThe same facility also includes basketball and golf-simulator programming

Pricing Snapshot

Details

YMCA members: freeGuests: $5Sports-court rental listed at $30 per hourGolf simulator public rental listed at $25 per hour

SummaryMembers are admitted free and guest admission is listed at $5.

About the Venue

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.

Atlas Perspective

Indoor Play Atlas Notes

Age Fitbest for school-age kids, especially roughly ages 6 to 11

Noise Levelmedium

Visit Stylecommunity-center indoor play

Energy Levelmedium

Parent Comfortmedium

Booking Frictionmoderate because public hours are limited and rentals should be booked ahead

Birthday Party Snapshot

Details

Two-hour private rental of the indoor playground or game area and party room
Fair Acres YMCA member rate listed at $200
Other YMCA members listed at $225
Non-member rate listed at $250
Package includes up to 75 children
Outside food and drinks are allowed
Fridge, freezer, tables, and chairs are included

SummaryPrivate rentals are one of the strongest reasons to book here.

Accessibility & Comfort

Details

Caregiver expectations can vary by program typeContact the YMCA directly for current accessibility and supervision guidance

SummaryThe venue has not published a long accessibility list, but it does note the playground is intended for children ages 6 to 11 and children with special needs.