The Playground is about to open

The Playground logo seen at the top of an ad sign at their new storefront - Optopolis

Frontier Mall's and Cheyenne's "The Playground," a fun and entertainment facility primarily intended for younger audiences, is anticipated to officially open on February 7th and start their grand opening.

Recent events

Over the last few weeks, The Playground, a business local to Greeley Mall in Greeley, Colorado, has been working to expand to Cheyenne, Wyoming in Frontier Mall. The facility will be replacing Rue21, located near JCPenney and Shoe Carnival. The topic was initially reported on Optopolis in early December 2024.

The Playground seen in the days prior to opening. To the right is Hibbett Sports and JCPenney. - Optopolis

Some of the work has included adding signage onto the storefront and removing previous Rue21 branding from the storefront. A new TV screen has been installed in one of the display areas, such that it can be seen from inside the concourse of the Frontier Mall, and various playground equipment has been set up inside of the former Rue21.

Grand opening announced

In late January, The Playground Cheyenne announced that the Cheyenne location would open on February 7th, 2025 at 10 AM. Their new website has been updated to reflect this information.

While some facilities like Bounce Empire in Lafayette, Colorado are more open to people of all ages, this facility is mainly intended for younger audiences, especially and primarily those who are between the ages of 1 to 10 years old.

The Playground seen one day before opening; EHC's "Now Open" sign is still displayed nearby. - Optopolis

Their website indicates that it's a $10 admission per child with unlimited re-entries for the day; it goes on to say, "Crawlers don't have to pay to play. Older siblings are welcomed to join the fun when paying regular admission, parents never have to pay." There is a liability waiver for visitors, which can be accessed and signed online; it asks for the participant's/adult's name, age acknowledgement, signature, and email address--in addition to the minor's name if the agreement is for a minor.

The website indicates that parties can be booked for 2 hours per event and for $159. Reservations can be made online, and events can occur in the Morning/Afternoon, Late Afternoon/Evening, or on Sundays. Party-goers can bring their own food, non-alcoholic drinks, and birthday cake, although Dippin Dots ice cream, Coke products, and snacks are available at their snack bar for purchase.

A sign at their new location indicates that field trips are also an option. - Optopolis

A mini fridge, microwave and 8-foot-long table are provided for parties, and the party area can seat 20 guests. Adults and crawlers do not count toward the number of children in the package. Further information can be found when setting up an event through their website.

Those interested in staying up to date on the latest and greatest regarding The Playground can sign for email notifications via their website. The website states that subscribers can get a 20% off voucher for your first birthday party package in addition to receiving opening updates, coupons, and secret deals.

"Birthday parties" sign seen at the new Cheyenne location - Optopolis

Ashley Haefs of CBL Properties has indicated on Facebook that The Playground will be open 10 AM to 7 PM for their first day, Friday, February 7th. After their first day, they will operate during normal mall hours: Monday to Saturday at 10 AM to 8 PM, and Sunday at 12 PM to 6 PM.

Update 02-07: Now open

This morning during mall walking hours, February 7th, visitors to the Frontier Mall could notice that The Playground finally took the tarps down, allowing passerby to get a glimpse into the space which includes three sections: a jungle gym, a bouncy castle section, and a section with various Little-Tikes-scaled equipment. The party area is in the back and to the right when you walk in through the front door.

The Play menu indicates that admission is $10, but crawlers get in free, and those involved with the military can get 2 dollars off of admission. The birthday package is $159; a 6 month pass is $150, a 6 month family pass is $580, an annual pass is $285, and an annual family pass is $960.

A price list indicates that food items include chips, cookies, gold fish, candy bar, cotton candy, Nutella sticks, beef jerky, Pringles, Airheads Extreme, Dippin' Dots, water bottle, juice, soda, energy drink, vitamin water, and powerade. Prices for these items vary from $2 to $5.

A Facebook post from The Playground Cheyenne indicates that it's half off admission until 7 PM on February 7th, 2025. They also shout out itz a party for their "beautiful NOW OPEN bouquet," which is on display at the entry to their new location.

Now, kids have a new opportunity to find fun at the mall; what other facilities would you like to see open at the mall in the near future? Mini Golf? Buffet? Maybe even reopen the movie theater!? Share your ideas with us in the comments!

Originally published: 02/06/2025 at 4:12 PM

Updated: 02/07/2025 at 1:15 PM to add new information about the opening and embed Facebook posts from Frontier Mall and The Playground Cheyenne.