The Playce opens in Jasper
The Playce, an indoor play café across the street from the Thyen Clark Culture Center, opened its doors in Jasper for the first time Monday.
The Playce, located next to the Thyen Clark Cultural Center in Jasper, officially opened its doors Monday. Owner Ellie Kerstiens’ new indoor play cafe’ features great coffee, food and an expansive play area for kids and parents to have a great time. 
Owner Ellie Kersteins. 
A toddler area provides a safe area for smaller kids to play on similar equipment. 
Christopher Castillo, 3, bounced up and down on a special play structure. His little brother, Oliver, was always close behind to explore and play in the expansive playground. 
Eric Castillo caught his son, Oliver, 2, as he popped out the slide attached to the kid’s play structure in the middle of the play area. 
Adalie Wehr, 5, took several trips up the climbing wall leading to the mezzanine overlooking the play area. 
Children can pretend to be a veterinarian helping puppies and kittens out with their booboos. 
Evan Jellison, 4, decided to take a hack at the framed entrance to one of the three specialty playrooms featuring big people activies. Evan was into the construction room but there is also a restaurant and a veterinarian’s office to play in. 
A mezzanine area upstairs is accessible by climbing wall (or stairs) and features a quick slide down (it’s also adult friendly, we had to try it out today). 
Owner Ellie Kerstiens spoke with a family as they enjoyed a snack and drinks form the café after playing. Parents Eric and Chloe Castillo recently moved back to the area after Eric finished his time in the Marine Corps and were glad to find a place like this to bring their children.
Owner Ellie Kerstiens and the staff are ready to provide visitors with great coffee, light bites, and an expansive interactive kid play area. You can learn more about the new addition to downtown Jasper at their website here: https://www.theplaycecafe.com.
The Playce is open Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays closed except for special events. You can contact The Playce at 812-639-4240.
Stop by now to check it out or take advantage of a free play day this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. as they celebrate their grand opening with a ribbon cutting and open house.
Here is a story we did earlier this year.
