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Meet the Founder

Beverly is the founder and co-owner of Berry Blast City STAY & PLAY. She holds a BA in Elementary Education from Bowling Green State University, with an endorsement in Kindergarten. After college, Beverly went on to teach in the Woodmore and Emwood Districts before joining Toledo Public Schools for the balance of her career. While there, she taught many grades and subjects, including preschool, where she fell in love with the littles. She used ART in her teaching world to enhance learning and creativity among her students. On her way to entrepreneurship, she volunteered her time to introduce art and art projects to senior citizens at a local senior citizen facility in Bowling Green. Beverly is anxiously looking forward to meeting everyone and bringing Berry Blast City to Perrysburg and NW Ohio.

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A Mini Village of Big Imagination

Berry Blast City is more than open play-it's a mini village where children learn, imagine, and grow through purposeful play, while parents relax in a welcoming, community-centered space.

Step Into the City

Kids will step into a world created just for them. Kids don't just play ...they become villagers. They move through spaces as a Market, a Diner, a Vet Clinic, a Home, a Garage, and an RV campsite. This creates purposeful play, not random activity.

Real Roles, Real Learning

Berry Blast City Teaches Life Skills Through * sharing, and cooperation in Real-world roles (shopping, caring for animals, cooking, tool tinkering, taking orders, and grocery shopping)

This builds imagination, storytelling, and social roles. Children are able to play alone or intermingle with other children as they discover role- play.

Watch, Relax, and See the Learning

Parents can watch their kids at play...while seeing what their child is learning.

Enjoy a Parent-Friendly Experience in a Stay and Play environment.

Tiny Explorers Zone

Besides the Play Village, we offer a soft, safe play space for Toddlers up to 18 months to romp, slide, play ball, or look at books.

Climb, Slide, Discover

For large muscle activity, we invite those to discover our Cedarworks slides and tunnels, for climbing, hiding, and sliding adventures.

More Than Just Play

Kids leave better, not just tired. We believe we challenge the mind and body in a playful learning environment.

Challenges & Learning Missions

Learning stations and passport challenges are placed throughout for the child to practice strategies and earn rewards.

Not Just Another Play Cafe

Other play cafes: "Come and burn energy."

Berry Blast City: "Come grow, connect, and experience something meaningful."

The Experience Philosophy

More Than Just Play

Berry Blast City is built on the belief that play should leave children better — not just tired. Each visit is intentionally designed to support both physical activity and meaningful developmental growth.

What makes the experience different:

  • Balances fun with purposeful learning 
  • Encourages creativity and imagination 
  • Supports emotional, social, and physical development 
  • Moves beyond “burn energy” play models
  • Creates meaningful, repeatable learning experiences
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