Toddler Time
Mondays 9:30-10:30am
JUL 20 @ 9:30 AM
Hours: 12-6pm! Buy Tickets >
Northwest Arena Main Site >
A Worldclass
Play Experience
Located in Downtown Jamestown, NY, TheZone is centralized to restaurants, hotels, gift shops, and more. The perfect play space for local and visiting families to gather and celebrate leisure and learning!
Daily Schedule
What’s Happening?
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Toddler Time -
Sensory TimeSensory Time
Tuesdays 10:00-11:30am
JUL 21 @ 10:00 AM -
Summer Free PlaySummer Free Play
Sign up for July 27th-On Monday 20th at 10am
JUL 27 @ 10:00 AM
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TODAY’S HOURS:
12-6pm
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ADDRESS:
319 West Third Street Jamestown, NY 14701 -
PHONE:
EXPLORE THE ACTIVITIES
Experience TheZone
Enjoy 6,200 square feet of Sports and Science of Sport brilliance in this state-of-the-art indoor experience, designed for kids ages 2-13. Click below to view our list of available activities!
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Educational Features
Connecting sports with science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM).
Share the Fun!
Jump in, have fun, and share your moments—be part of TheZone’s story.
Have a birthday coming up? Celebrate your special day at TheZone!🎉🎈
Birthday party bookings are OPEN NOW for celebrations beginning August 15!
Visit our website for party details and booking information 👇
https://northwestarena.com/thezone/birthday-parties/
Sunday Funday Starts at TheZone!
Looking for something fun to do with the kids today? We`ve got you covered!
🏀 Hoops
🛝 Slide.
🎯 Explore.
😁 Play!
Bring the family to TheZone at Northwest Arena for an afternoon packed with adventure and active fun for kids ages 2–13.
Open Today: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Day Two of Grand Opening Weekend!
Tag a friend who needs a fun family outing today!
#TheZone716 #SundayFunday #JamestownNY #FamilyFun #IndoorPlay #KidsActivities #NorthwestArena #PlayMore #WeekendFun
🎉 The fun is just beginning!
Our Grand Opening is off to a great start! Thank you to everyone who has joined us so far—we`re so excited to see families making memories at TheZone.
Looking for something fun to do today? Come join us!
Grab your tickets below 👇
https://northwestarena.com/thezone/
Preparing for the Netflix documentary about the creation of TheZone…🎬
7 years in the making… and now it’s finally time! Join us for our GRAND OPENING THIS Saturday, July 11!
🎟️ Get your tickets online: https://northwestarena.com/thezone/
The wait is finally over... tickets for TheZone are LIVE! 🎉
Starting today, you can purchase tickets for play sessions beginning July 11 at TheZone! 🏃⚽🏀
🎟️ We HIGHLY encourage purchasing your tickets in advance to reserve your preferred play session.
We can`t wait to welcome you to TheZone and see you experience all the fun beginning July 11!
Click below 👇
https://northwestarena.com/thezone/
Landing at… THEZONE!!👏🏻🎉
We are 30 days away from our GRAND OPENING! So we thought a sneak peek was in order 👀
Mark your calendars – TheZone opens JULY 11th, 2026! 🎉
Get ready to run, climb, race, explore, and play in Jamestown’s newest destination for active fun. Located inside @northwestarena, TheZone combines sports, interactive technology, and STEAM-inspired experiences to create unforgettable adventures for kids and families.
🗓JULY 11th, 2026
We are so excited to share TheZone with you. The countdown IS ON!
We started the countdown.....BIG NEWS... less than 24 hours!
#coolplacetoplay #InspireDreamGrow #jamestown #Newyork #livechq #chq
Big game tonight means it`s the perfect time to talk hockey science 🏒 Learn how players convert potential energy into kinetic energy with every slap shot at TheZone`s Science of Sports area.
Tonight`s game is all about energy! Go Sabres!🏒💛💙
Thank you to Lakeshore Paving for sponsoring the Science of Sport!
Be everyone’s favorite coworker! 🍪
Stop by Tim Hortons Southern Tier to grab Smile Cookies from now until May 3rd! 😊
In the Jamestown/Lakewood area, all proceeds will go towards TheZone. Thank you to our community for your support! #thezonejamestown #familyfun #timhortons #jamestownny #livechq
Lots of changes happening at TheZone! 🚧
Our floors and mural wall have been installed, and everything is starting to come together! The countdown is on 🏀⚽️🏈
Building The Zone: today we’re introducing you to the basketball portion of the free play zone learn more about our pop a shot! #thezonejamestown #comingsoon2026 #familyfun #indoorplayground #jamestownny #livechq
Everyone has been asking… So today we rolled out the start of the behind-the-scenes of building out the zone opening in 2026! #thezonejamestown #comingsoon2026 #familyfun #indoorplayground #livechq
🎨🖍 It’s time to bring The Zone to life — with your colorful imagination! 🌈
Download this fun coloring page and show us your dream version of The Zone! Will you go bold with bright neon hoops? Or maybe pastel soccer balls and rainbow bikes? 🚲🏀⚽
Perfect for creative kids (and adults who still color outside the lines 😄)
📸 Don’t forget to share your masterpiece and tag us — we might just feature your work on our page!
🖼 Download now by clicking right to save!
#ColorTheZone #TheZoneJamestown #CreativeKids #ColoringFun #ComingSoon2026 #IndoorPlayground #JamestownNY
🎾🏀⚾ Who’s YOUR Ball Buddy twin?! 🧢
We all have a little Ball Buddy energy in us — which one matches your vibe best?
👇 Tell us in the comments!
Are you…
🏀 The high-energy baller who’s always on the move?
⚾ The chill one who’s just here for a good time and snacks?
🎾 The creative type who makes every game more fun?
⚽ The leader who rallies the squad and keeps the play going?
💬 Drop your match below and tag your play crew to do the same!
#BallBuddies #TheZoneJamestown #FindYourBuddy #WhichOneAreYou #FamilyFun #ComingSoon2026
🚨 Hey Chautauqua County! Big things are coming… and you’ll want a front-row seat! 👀🎉
Follow @thezone716 on Instagram for sneak peeks, behind-the-scenes content, giveaways, and all the exciting updates as we get ready to open in 2026! 🛝⚽️
👉 If you’ve got kids who love to play, explore, and move — this is YOUR zone.
💥 Be an early supporter and help us grow this awesome community!
📲 FOLLOW US ➡️ /thezone716/
Tag a friend who needs to know about this! 💬👇
#TheZoneJamestown #NorthwestArena #IndoorPlayground #JamestownNY #FamilyFun #ComingSoon2026 #FollowUs
TheZone at Northwest Arena!
Get ready for a brand-new, action-packed play space—perfect for toddlers to pre-teens. TheZone is a 6,200 sq ft, indoor sports-themed playground designed to spark active learning and endless fun!
Here’s what’s headed your way:
A colorful, ADA‑compliant environment that blends sports, fitness, STEAM,
and free play. Interactive experiences that get kids moving, thinking, and exploring!
⏱ Currently in development—with exhibit designs and construction in motion!!
Stay tuned for updates on this game-changing new addition—where adventure and imagination meet!
Inspire-Dream-Grow
Thank you Project Play WNY for giving our local youth the gift of play! We’ve had so much fun hosting a variety of activities during the 2025 Summer Free Play Series.
Pictured are PPWNY Associate Director, James Ballin and Senior Program Coordinator, Jamia Pereira enjoying their first Northwest Arena Ice Bumper Car experience 🤩
We had so much FUN hosting students from the Allegheny Community Center Summer Recreation Program! The Northwest Arena team appreciates you making The Coolest Place In Town one of your stops this summer.
Stay Cool! 😎 🧊 ✌️
Today is National Cookie Day, and we want to know if we were a cookie what cookie would we be?
Donate Today
Give The Assist
Let your business be represented at one or more of our many interactive exhibits, sanitary stations, bleacher seats, or locker cubbies.
By donating, you can help TheZone with:
The Gift of Play – Your donation will go directly towards the admission of a local child(ren).
Operations – We strive to always be on the cutting edge of sports, education, and technology. Your gift will allow us to effectively provide Equipment Maintenance, Tech Support, and Exhibit Upgrades.
Sponsorship – Let your business or company represent one of our many interactive exhibits, sanitary stations, bleacher seats, or locker cubbies.
Visitor Information
Visit a highly interactive, activity-based children’s play space devoted to the history and exploration of sports and movement.
