Magic Space

In 2015, Mariana Sipos had a four year old, a six year old and a desire to own a business. “I wanted to have my own company and one where I was able to bring my kids [to work]” says Mariana.  She decided an indoor playground would be a great fit and opened Magic Space.

She also wanted a place for moms to have some time for themselves, so she added a fitness area overlooking the playground. “Before we opened, we went to all the playgrounds around Edmonton,” says Mariana. “I was thinking, as a mother, I never had time for me. For me to spend a few hours at a gym instead of with my kids wasn’t fair to the kids. So I tried to combine both [activities] together so there’s something for the mothers and something for the kids to have fun and be together.”

The 5,000 square foot facility features many different climbing and jumping apparatus for toddlers to pre-teens. It’s located in the rapidly expanding suburb of Summerside. “It’s a growing area with brand new families,” says Mariana, who also lives in the neighbourhood.

Every part of Magic Space was designed and conceived by Mariana. She had to go through all the approvals and city regulations before opening, but seeing the smiles on the kids’ faces makes it all worthwhile. “They are having fun and the biggest compliment is when they come and tell you ‘I love this place.’ It means a lot and when people say they like it.”