A two-story family retreat in the heart of Houston that prioritizes parents and kids equally. Delivering a one-of-a-kind experience the entire family can enjoy, recess integrates a full-service bistro and bar on the second floor that overlooks thoughtfully planned, upscale and professionally supervised play areas on the first floor.

1500 Waugh Drive, Suite 150, Houston, TX 77019.

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Recess is designed to provide parents with true peace of mind. The first floor play areas are professionally supervised, secured by staff-controlled gates and integrated with wristbands that track individual children in real time. The second floor is where our bistro and bar are located, which overlook the play areas. By meeting families where they are, parents have an opportunity to relax or work knowing their children are playing safely.

No. Recess is not a child-care facility or a day-care center and is not licensed by the State of Texas as such. Parents or guardians responsible for children must remain on the premises and be reachable by recess staff at all times. Daily and weekly time limits for recess-supervised play areas will be enforced.

There are two primary play areas within recess which will be designated as parent-supervised or recess-supervised. Age-appropriate, potty-trained children are eligible to play inside the recess-supervised area — think kids club at a gym. The parent-supervised area will be available for younger children who are not potty-trained — think play café.

Yes, we would love to host your event! In addition to three versatile party rooms on the first floor, recess will be available for private events ranging from community gatherings to full buyouts.

Access to recess will require a reservation, with options ranging from single-use tickets to priority access memberships.