It’s been a big draw for Saskatoon families since the 1980s, but declining membership rates have the operators of the Albert Indoor Playground thinking about its future.
Parents like Caitlin Cottrell say it’s been a huge part of her life growing up and she would be devastated to see it go.
“I’ve been to weddings there and birthday parties and fundraisers. So it’s something that I’ve still been connected to throughout my adult life.”
The centre is entirely volunteer run, and treasured by parents and kids alike.
“I think now as a parent, I think it was an amazing place for all the parents as well, because we were entertaining each other and ourselves. The equipment there was great.” says Cottrell.
“So to be able to be part of a little community and meet other kids and have your kids have somewhere that they can reliably go and play, it’s …