We are back from a disappointing trip to Imagination Avenue. I was frankly appalled at the condition of this facility and the toys within. Everything looked old, dirty, and used. Every room we went into had little to no toys in it, and everything seemed to be missing parts and pieces. Everywhere I looked, I saw chipped paint, and old/broken toys. We went into the coloring/puzzle room and tried to do two puzzles, and both were missing pieces. We went into the \"Home Depot\" area and wanted to use a screwdriver, but couldn't find any screws. We went into the home/kitchen area, and there was nothing there but a broken play popcorn machine - no plates or utensils, no food, nothing! The \"washing machine\" (which had a broken knob) did have some play clothes in it, but they were old and dingy just like everything else in the building.\n\nThe facility was also surprisingly small. There is only one room that contains all the little pretend buildings, and one smaller room for coloring/puzzles/books that I believe they also use for private parties. It gets crowded in no time, and there is minimal seating for parents. I felt like I was in the way the whole time because with nowhere to sit, I sort of stood and lingered in the play area getting run into by shopping carts and cars. \n\n I cannot believe anyone regularly pays the exorbitant $9 admission fee, when the Children's Museum of Phoenix is $11, and even Playgrounds Fun Zone is $8 (and much cleaner and newer).
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