Real things. Real mess. Real growth.
Mud kitchens, digging patches, water play, loose natural materials. The kind of play that looks unstructured but is actually where the deepest learning happens. We lean into the mess on purpose.
Where kids grow freely and families connect.
Little Grove is where kids get genuinely absorbed in open-ended play — and caregivers get to be present without running the show. An indoor + outdoor play center and coffee bar in Erie, Colorado.
Erie, Colorado
1,777 sq ft Indoor
~3,000 sq ft Outdoor
Ages 0–7
Our Philosophy
Give kids a place to lead. Give yourself permission to just watch.
"We built Little Grove for the moment you walk in, watch your child run off without looking back, and realize — this is exactly what they needed. Grab a coffee, find a seat, and relax. You've earned it."
Your people are here too.
Comfortable seating, great coffee, and a room full of families in the same stage of life. Little Grove is as much for you as it is for your kids — and Erie parents feel the difference the moment they walk in.
They've got this.
Given real space and interesting things, kids engage deeply on their own. You're still here — coffee in hand, watching them figure it out. That's not stepping away. That's one of the best parts of parenting.
A real coffee bar. A real breath.
Local Colorado roaster coffee, always free caregiver entry, and somewhere to actually sit. You're not killing time here. You're having it.
Kids know what they need.
Given space and interesting things, children direct themselves remarkably well. No curriculum, no scheduled activities, no performance required. We trust them — and we think you'll be amazed when you see it.
Rooted in Erie
Our coffee comes from a local Colorado roaster. Our programming features Erie educators. We partner with local farms and organizations. Every dollar spent here is designed to stay in our community.
Built Together
Built for the families who needed this most.
Erie is growing fast. Little Grove is the place families actually needed — we're built by it. From our programming to our events, the people of Erie shape everything that happens here.
Play Without a Script
No structured activities, no timers, no directed curriculum. Children explore freely across our indoor and outdoor spaces — and develop richer imaginative play for it.
Weekly Community Events
From Slow Mornings for caregivers to Family Garden Club, our recurring events are where Erie families build real relationships — not just share space.
Local Business Partnerships
Our coffee comes from a Colorado roaster. Our workshops feature Erie educators. Every dollar you spend at Little Grove is designed to circulate within our community.
Birthday Parties
Three packages starting at $300. Semi-private and full buyout options. Setup and cleanup always included — you bring the cake, we'll handle the rest.
Become a Founding Member
Founding members shape what Little Grove becomes. Your feedback, your ideas, your family — built into the fabric of this place from day one.
See Founding Member Tiers →"Erie has been missing a place like this — somewhere you want to linger, where your kids make friends and you do too."
— Erie parent, founding member waitlist
Upcoming
May
3
Founding Member Mixer
Meet the team · Free
May
10
Spring Planting Day
Garden beds · All ages · Free
The Space
Inside and out — built for every kind of day.
A thoughtfully designed indoor play environment connected to a vibrant outdoor yard — built for every season and every kind of play.
Indoor Spaces
Main Entrance & Lobby
Welcoming lobby with adult seating and lobby tables — a place to land, catch up, and settle in. Coffee bar and grab-and-go snacks right at the door from our local Colorado roaster. Adults always free.
Dedicated Baby Space
A safe, soft, enclosed zone just for infants and young toddlers. Padded flooring, age-appropriate toys, and close caregiver seating — so little ones have a space that's truly theirs.
Sensory Section
Sand and water tables, light panels, tactile walls, and natural loose parts — stones, shells, fabric, and pinecones. Designed to engage all five senses in open-ended, self-directed exploration.
Kids City
An imaginative role-play environment where children become grocers, chefs, builders, and more. Themed play areas encourage storytelling, cooperation, and creative thinking.
Indoor Play Structure
A multi-level indoor climbing and play structure for big-body play all year round. Slides, tunnels, and platforms designed for ages 2 and up — active, physical, joyful.
Rock Climbing Wall
A kid-sized climbing wall with adjustable holds for different skill levels. Builds confidence, strength, and problem-solving — one route at a time.
Party Room
A private, bookable room for birthday parties and special celebrations. Connects to the main play areas so guests can flow freely. Includes dedicated table space for cake, gifts, and gathering.
ADA Bathroom
Fully ADA-compliant family bathroom with changing station — accessible, clean, and designed with families in mind.
Outdoor Spaces
Sand & Dig Construction Pit
A generous sand and digging area stocked with shovels, trucks, and building tools. Kids dig, build, and engineer to their hearts' content — the messier, the better.
Mud Kitchen
A fully outfitted outdoor mud kitchen with water pump, mixing stations, and pots and pans. One of the most beloved spots in the whole space — for good reason.
Play Structure & Play House
An outdoor play structure with a built-in play house, slides, and climbing elements. Surrounded by natural landscaping that invites imaginative outdoor adventures.
Stepping Stone Path
A winding stepping stone path that threads through the outdoor space — balance, movement, and exploration built right into the landscape.
Turf Event Lawn
A lush turf lawn flexible enough for open play, outdoor events, birthday parties, and community gatherings. String lights and sail shades create a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
Outdoor Adult Seating
Comfortable adult seating positioned with clear sightlines to all outdoor play zones. Because caregivers deserve a place to sit — and see everything.
Shaded Areas
Multiple shaded zones throughout the outdoor space — sail shades, pergolas, and natural tree coverage — so families can enjoy the outdoors comfortably even on warm Colorado days.
Pricing
Simple, transparent pricing.
Whether you're visiting once or making Little Grove your weekly ritual — there's an option that works for your family.
Drop-In Admission
Child (12 months+)
$20
Sibling drop-in
$15
Under 12 months (with paying sibling)
Free
Under 12 months (solo visit)
$10
Adults / Caregivers
Always Free
🎟 10-Visit Punch Pass
$15/visit · 1 punch = 1 full family drop-in · Never expires
Buy a Pass — $150 →
$150
What's Included
✦Full access to all indoor zones
✦Outdoor play areas (seasonal)
✦Creative play room open play
✦Story + sensory programming (free with admission)
✦Self-serve coffee for caregivers ($3–7)
✦Community events calendar access
Family drop-in quick guide
1 child → $20
2 children → $35
3 children → $50
Baby + sibling → $20 (baby free)
2 children → $35
3 children → $50
Baby + sibling → $20 (baby free)
1-Kid Family
$65
/month
Founding rate: $52/mo for life
✦Unlimited drop-in visits
✦10% off parties + workshops
✦Priority event sign-up
✦Community newsletter
Most Popular
2-Kid Family
$95
/month
Founding rate: $76/mo for life
✦Unlimited drop-in visits
✦15% off parties + workshops
✦Priority event sign-up
✦Community newsletter
✦Garden bed priority access
3+ Kid Family
$115
/month
Founding rate: $92/mo for life
✦Unlimited drop-in visits
✦20% off parties + workshops
✦Priority event sign-up
✦Community newsletter
✦Garden bed + 1 guest pass/mo
🌱 Seedling
$300
✓2 hrs · Up to 10 children
✓Semi-private party room
✓Your choice of indoor or outdoor
✓Dedicated cake + gift table
✓Setup + cleanup included
✓Semi-private party room
✓Your choice of indoor or outdoor
✓Dedicated cake + gift table
✓Setup + cleanup included
🌿 Grove
$450
✓2 hrs · Up to 10 children
✓Semi-private party room
✓Your choice of indoor or outdoor
✓Coffee bar for caregivers
✓Setup + cleanup included
✓Semi-private party room
✓Your choice of indoor or outdoor
✓Coffee bar for caregivers
✓Setup + cleanup included
🌳 Full Grove — Buyout
$600
✓2 hrs · Up to 10 children
✓Full private buyout — no other guests
✓All indoor + outdoor zones
✓Coffee bar for caregivers
✓String lights + sail shade on lawn
✓Full private buyout — no other guests
✓All indoor + outdoor zones
✓Coffee bar for caregivers
✓String lights + sail shade on lawn
Lock in your rate before we open.
Pay $20 today to claim your founding member spot — and lock in a lifetime discount on your monthly membership. Your $20 goes toward your first month. Full refund available anytime before the month of our grand opening.
First 50 families
20% off
for life
Next 50 families
15% off
for life
Next 100 families
10% off
for life
Limited spots available — first come, first served. $20 applies to your first month. You'll get exclusive sneak peeks of the space before we open. Membership converts on grand opening day.
Full refund if requested before the month of grand opening — no questions asked.
Questions
Everything you're wondering.
We're targeting a Summer/Fall 2026 opening at 512 Briggs St in Erie, Colorado. Founding members will get exclusive sneak peeks and first access before we open to the public. Join the founding list to stay in the loop.
Little Grove is designed for children from birth through age 7. We have a dedicated baby space for infants and younger toddlers, a sensory section, Kids City for imaginative play, and a rock climbing wall and play structure for older kids. Adults always get in free.
Drop-in play is walk-up friendly — no reservation required. Just show up. Birthday parties require booking in advance. Members get priority registration for workshops and events.
Founding members pay $20 today to lock in a lifetime discount on their monthly membership. Your spot in line determines your discount — the earlier you claim it, the more you save:
🌿 First 50 families — 20% off for life
🌿 Next 50 families — 15% off for life
🌿 Next 100 families — 10% off for life
Your $20 goes toward your first month's membership. You'll get exclusive sneak peeks of the space as we build it. Your membership converts on grand opening day — and you can request a full refund anytime before the month we open, no questions asked.
We have three tiers based on family size — all include unlimited drop-in visits:
🌱 Seedling — 1 child · $65/mo (founding members from $52/mo)
🌿 Sapling — 2 children · $95/mo (founding members from $76/mo)
🌳 Grove — 3+ children · $115/mo (founding members from $92/mo)
All memberships are month-to-month with no contracts. Cancel anytime.
We offer three party packages — all 2 hours, up to 10 children, with setup and cleanup included:
🌱 Seedling — $300 · Semi-private party room · Your choice of indoor or outdoor play
🌿 Grove — $450 · Semi-private party room · Indoor or outdoor · Coffee bar included
🌳 Full Grove Buyout — $600 · Full private space — no other guests · All indoor + outdoor zones · Coffee bar + string lights
You bring the cake, food, and decorations. We handle everything else. Book at LittleGroveErie.com/parties.
Drop-in is $20 for the first child, $15 for each sibling. Children under 1 year are free when visiting with an older sibling, or $10 for a solo infant visit. Adults and caregivers always get in free — no exceptions. A 10-visit punch pass is $150 and never expires.
The outdoor spaces are fully programmed and open from spring through fall. In colder Colorado months, we'll have modified outdoor access when weather allows. The full indoor space — including the play structure, climbing wall, sensory section, and Kids City — is always open regardless of weather.
Yes — we actively want to partner with Erie community organizations, playgroups, homeschool co-ops, and local businesses. Reach out at hello@littlegroveErie.com to tell us about your idea.
Our Story
Started by a parent who needed this too.
Little Grove started with something every Erie parent knows — the joy of watching your child completely absorbed in something, not needing you for a moment. We built a whole place around that feeling. Somewhere kids can lead their own play, and caregivers can be present, connected, and actually enjoy it.
We believe the best children's spaces aren't built for children — they're built with families. That's why founding members shape our programming, our community norms, and what happens in this space long-term.
Little Grove is committed to genuine open-ended play, and designed to keep Erie families connected — through local roaster coffee, community events, and a space that feels like home.
25 mi
no direct competitor radius
4,777
total sq ft play space
$0
adult entry, always
100%
adults always free
Little Grove at a glance
🌱Nature-first, open-ended play for ages 0–7
🛝Play center + coffee bar — indoor + outdoor
☕Local Colorado roaster coffee bar
🎟️Adults always free — no exceptions
📍Erie, Colorado — opening Summer/Fall 2026
🎂Birthday parties, workshops + seasonal camps
🤝No direct competitor within 25 miles of Erie
🎂Birthday parties from $300 · Three packages · All private
Stay in the Loop
Get first access.
We'll notify our list first when we announce our location, open founding member bookings, and share build progress. No spam — just the good stuff, when it matters.