Big Z Family Fun Center in Simi Valley

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Big Z Family Fun Center and Restaurant at 2428 Stearns Street, Simi Valley has homemade pizzas, appetizers, salads, pasta and more! Big Z's is over 5,000 feet and has over 50 arcade games, many of which you can win tickets to cash in for prizes (a la Chuck E Cheese). Great place to throw birthday parties, team parties, etc.  More information at www.bigzsimi.com or 805.526.3000.

Big Z is 20 to 25 miles from the Conejo Valley as it is located in the eastern-most part of Simi Valley.

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Rancho Simi Community Pool in Simi Valley

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The Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District maintains the massive Rancho Simi Community Pool, located at 1765 Royal Avenue, Simi Valley.

The pool is available year round for lap swimming, recreational swimming, swimming lessons, birthday parties, periodic events and more.

Hours vary for recreational swimming, so check website below for schedules. Admission (as of July 2024) is $4 for ages 2 to 49 and $2 for ages 50+.

To learn more, visit www.rsrpd.org/recreation/aquatics.php.

CheerForce - Simi Valley

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CheerForce is located at a 19,000 square foot athletic training center located at 5898 Condor Drive, Moorpark. CheerForce offers competitive cheer teams, tumbling classes, introductory cheer classes, cheer camps, and private lessons to boys and girls.

For more information, visit www.cheerforce.com or call 805.582.2211.

Rockin' Kids Play Center in Simi Valley

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Rockin' Kids Play Center is located at the Simi Valley Town Center at 1555 Simi Town Center Way, Suite 545. This indoor playground offers open play and birthday parties seven days a week. The center is a large facility geared towards toddlers to age 7. Socks are required in all play areas.  There is a nice assortment of climbing areas, slides, ball pit, swings, riding toys and other safe, padded options. Plenty of photos available of the facility on their website at rockinkidspc.com or call them at 805.526.7400.

Cost as of January 2024 is $24 for the first child, $37 for 2, $52 for 3 and $62 for 4. Free admission to parent/caregiver.

Imagymnation Gymnastics in Simi Valley

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Located at 4685 Industrial St. 3G, Simi Valley Imagymnation Gymnastics has been in operation since 1980. They offer open gym, gymnastics classes, baby classes, “Ninja” classes (ages 4-6 and 6+), birthday parties, seasonal camps and more.

Visit www.imagymnationgymnastics.com or call 805.581.4496 to learn more.

The Vivid Canvas Art Studio in Simi Valley

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The Vivid Canvas Art Studio is located at 1633 Erringer Road, Suite 201B, Simi Valley, offering step-by-step, individualized art lessons for ages 6 and up. Programs include drawing/pastel basics, drawing, watercolor, acrylics and oils.

Visit vividcanvasartstudio.com or call 805.579.7076 for more information.

Simi Valley Batting Cages

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Founded in 1989, Simi Valley Batting Cages and Pro Shop offers full service batting cages with baseball, slow pitch and fast pitch softball, hardball/softball instruction and equipment.  Indoor/outdoor facility. Located at 2019 Donville Avenue, Simi Valley. Open weekdays noon to 9pm and weekends 10am to 8pm.

Call 805.527.8998 or visit www.facebook.com/svcages  or simivalleybattingcage.com for more information.

Lazertag Axtreme in Simi Valley

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Lazertag Axtreme at 591-A Country Club Drive, Simi Valley in the Wood Ranch Shopping Center opened in July 2013. This facility has a customized 5,000+ sq ft three-level interactive arena, axe throwing, arcade with ticket redemption games and a cafe.  No reservations required to play but for groups of 8 or more are recommended.

Axe throwing was added to the mix in June 2019, when the name of the place was changed from Lazertag Extreme to Lazertag Axtreme. I see what they did there.

More information at www.lazertagaxtreme.com or call 805.577.8400.

They also have axe throwing now. Minimum age is 12.

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For local history buffs, the Camarillo LazerTag Extreme location (formerly known as LazerStar), closed 3/18/12).

Pacific Youth Football League

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The Pacific Youth Football League was established in 1993 to serve youth football players between the ages of 6 and 14 in Ventura, Santa Barbara and Northern Los Angeles Counties. The league strives to give these youth the opportunity to play football and cheer in a controlled environment with an emphasis on safety, technique, sportsmanship and teamwork.

Local teams in the Ventura County and adjacent areas include:

Learn more about the league at www.pacificyouthfootballleague.com/page/show/5671471-about.