Indoor play V outdoor play

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As it is now the school holidays here in the UK, there are lots of reports on tv about children, their care and activities provided. They have just been talking to an owner of a soft play centre, who was saying that they always hope for rain during the holidays so that parents take their children to them, as they know the take them elsewhere if the weather is good. He says their profits are down. Personally I think that there is a place for both indoor and outdoor activities …. You have to think about what is provided and the cost. Outdoor ….parks … These are free. We live close to a huge arboretum, there are lots of climbing and playground equipment for all ages, tennis courts, a lake with ducks to feed, grassy areas for picnics, running, ball games. There is a water / splash park. There is a skateboard area too. Perfect for great weather days and totally free. You get natural light, fresh air, natural vitamins You can learn about plants, flowers and trees….. Indoor soft play centres We took the Grandkids to one of these last weekend. There are bouncy castles, football pitches, inflatables, rope swings. It cost £16 each for 1 hour = £32 It cost £2 each for a cake = £4 It cost £3.50 each for a slush puppie = £10.50 It cost £5.50 each for a portion of chips and a pizza ( I admit the portions were great and it fed all four of us so that was good value ) = £11 Total cost for 1 hour £57.50 I think when you look at indoor v outdoor you can see why people are not going to the indoor venues so much …. Anyway , I would be interested in your thoughts ….