Indoor Play Cafe Builds Community for San Juan County Families

Madison Smith moved back to San Juan County after nine years and found a community short on resources for young families. She opened Piper's Play Cafe in Aztec, a sensory-inclusive indoor toddler play space offering free-range exploration for kids and a rare moment of rest for parents. The cafe includes a slide structure, dramatic play areas, a pretend kitchen and market, free snacks, free drinks and coffee, a free little library and an outdoor clothing donation bin. Smith built it for the parents as much as the kids, particularly those without a support network nearby.By Tanner WaiteWatch this story at LNN.newsThis story is sponsored by Sunray Park & Casino and The Big Idea Makerspace at San Juan College.