Lynn Meadows Discovery Center — Attraction in Gulfport

This is a great place to take the kids and just let them get some energy out. It's clean, including crews that walk around whose job is literally just to put stuff back where it goes. There are such fun interactive areas from a grocery store to a vet's office, and even an area just for under 4 years old. There's a large climbing structure in the middle which is fun and fairly safe since the kids can't fall out of it. It does need some cleaning attention though. The areas are carpeted and it doesn't look like they ever been cleaned.

I gave it 4 stars because some of the outdoor structures including some tree houses and climbable structures look like they need some serious maintenance and refurbishment. And with all the people inside, it was quite hot. They do have some pipes that deliver random areas of extra air conditioning but they could use some more. There's also a gift shop that has snacks and drinks, but other than water fountains, there's no vending machines inside the main building which would be helpful for parents. They could also use a few more benches for parents to sit while the kids run around or play in each section.

Overall, great little place with reasonable pricing that allows kids some time for creativity and getting some energy out. We live out of state and come in for vacation to our beach house in Long Beach and this is always on our list of...

My daughter (2yrs) loves this place, and my wife and I have a blast taking her. They have so much for children of all ages to do that they will never get board. A lot of their installments encourage parents to get involved as well, making this a wonderful place to spend some meaningful time with and build a closer relationship with your younger children. Mine was only around one year old when we first brought her and she had a lot of fun then, but she has enjoys her time even more now that she's older and considers this one of her favorite places in the world. I strongly recommend the year pass 👌

The only reason I haven't given it a five star is because I have seen places like this (in larger cities) that are slightly better maintained. But this is a VERY small negative as it is still pretty well taken care of and always very clean and tidy. The lack of maintenance I'm referring to is small things like certain installments having buttons that don't do anything, or a water stream outside that's never on, so I don't know if it even works. Some of the small children's town outside could do with some repair. But these are, again, very small details that are more than overshadowed by the cleanliness of the facility, the plethora of features that do operate as intended, the friendliness of the staff, and the reasonable price...

My kids have been here literally dozens of times and always beg to go back often. Personally, I don't get it as it's always the same every time, but they love it. It's affordable, even if you have several kids, and the activities are close together in the 2 story building so they won't get tired walking to each station. Upstairs is an open area with pulleys, puzzles, a tornado machine and such. Downstairs is an interactive arts and crafts room with a teacher who will show the kids how to do a specific craft or painting - this has been different each time and my kids (8, 7, & 4) really enjoy it. They do have some large tree-houses out back with bridges and such, but in the summer, it's so stifling hot that they can't be enjoyed for very long. They also have a new (as of August 2018) souvenir/gift shop entrance that was a hit with the kids as well. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED...