Fixed locationCommunity Play Spaces

Recreation Station

Name: Recreation Station
Address: 316 Arthur St, Tomah, WI, 54660, US
Telephone: (608) 374-7445

Recreation Station / old fire station, Tomah, WI

City-run indoor play space in Tomah for children 5 and under with low-cost open play, sensory tables, ride-on toys, and parent-friendly drop-in hours.

Plan This Visit

Best for

best for toddlers and preschoolers, with little reason to bring older siblings

Hours

Tuesday 9:00-11:00,13:00-16:00

Parking

City facility parking is available on site

Visit style

simple community drop-in play

Atlas Perspective

Editor's Take

Not a big destination playground, but a genuinely useful low-cost local option for Tomah-area families with younger kids.

Atlas Perspective

Best Fit

Best For

Toddlers and preschoolers who need a simple indoor play break close to home
Families who want a very low-cost drop-in option
Caregivers looking for a quieter community play space instead of a louder commercial venue

Less Ideal For

Big kids wanting large climbing structures or high-energy attractions
Families expecting seven-day availability or long daily hours
Visitors looking for a café, food service, or destination-style party venue

At a Glance

Venue type

Kids activity center

Age groups

ToddlersPreschoolers

Play features

Toddler areaPretend playSensory play

Family amenities

Family restroomsFree parking

Visit options

Open playDrop-in visitsClasses or events

Price range

Budget

Toddler-friendly

Yes

Play model

Mixed open play + classes

Supervision model

Caregiver supervised

Max recommended age

Under 5

Structured classes or guided programming

Yes

Hours vary due to private events

Yes

Plan Your Visit

Mondayclosed

Tuesday9:00-11:00,13:00-16:00

Wednesday10:00-12:00,13:30-16:30

Thursday1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Fridayclosed

Saturdayclosed

Sundayclosed

ActivitiesOfficial descriptions mention a large indoor play area plus board games, puzzles, crafts, and Create N' Play sessions

Age GuidanceOpen play is described as a fun indoor play space for children ages 5 and under; the facility page says the play area is generally for kindergarten and under

FormatMunicipal drop-in open play rather than a private commercial play center

Open Play Hours

Thursday

13:00 16:00

Tuesday

9:00-11:00 and 13:00-16:00

Wednesday

10:00-12:00 and 13:30-16:30

ParkingCity facility parking is available on site

Pricing Snapshot

Open Play$3 per child on site

ProgrammingCreate N' Play sessions run separately through Tomah Parks and Recreation

Punch Pass10 visits for $20

About the Venue

Recreation Station is Tomah's community indoor play space for younger children, operating out of the old fire station through the city's Parks and Recreation Department. It is much smaller and simpler than a commercial indoor playground, but it fills an important local niche with very affordable open play for kids 5 and under, plus toys, crafts, puzzles, and occasional Create N' Play programming. This is the best fit for families who want a budget-friendly neighborhood play stop rather than a destination-style adventure park.

Atlas Perspective

Indoor Play Atlas Notes

Age Fitbest for toddlers and preschoolers, with little reason to bring older siblings

Booking Frictionlow

Energy Levellow to moderate

Noise Levellow to moderate

Parent Comfortmoderate

Visit Stylesimple community drop-in play

Accessibility & Comfort

EnvironmentThe space appears lower-key than a large adventure park and is built around younger-child play.

Facility BasicsThe RecDesk facility description notes indoor bathrooms and a general community-facility layout.

Published DetailsThe city does not publish detailed accessibility or sensory-accommodation information for open play, so families with specific needs may want to call ahead.