Ultimate List of Indoor Playgrounds and Play Areas in the Twin Cities MN

We all know the realities of raising kids in the Minnesota extremities: there’s got to be a perfect place to go were we can escape the elements and still keep those kids active, allowing them a place to burn off that extra energy. Enter our Twin Cities Indoor Playgrounds and Play Areas list. This page lists places with indoor play structures, indoor bounce houses and indoor trampoline centers. We hope you can use it to find new playgrounds to wear those littles out, escape the cold of the winter months, heat of summer and wet rainy days — and perhaps a break for moms and dads.

Give your kids some fun with these indoor playgrounds filled with tube mazes, slides, climbing nets, ball pits and more.

12 INDOOR PLAYGROUNDS IN THE TWIN CITIES NORTHWEST METRO

Find an indoor playground in the Minneapolis-St Paul Northwest Metro area including Albertville, Coon Rapids, Elk River, Golden Valley, Maple Grove, Plymouth, and Rogers.

Avery’s Adventures | Elk River

19138 Freeport Ave, Elk River, MN 55330
Soft climbing, sliding and bouncing structures, plus riding toys perfect for the pre-K crowd, but kids up to age 12 will find it fun.

Playground details, including open play hours, admission and contact information: Avery’s Adventures.

Brookview Backyard | Golden Valley

316 Brookview Pkwy S, Golden Valley, MN 55426
3000 square foot indoor playground featuring slides, long tubes for crawling, cargo climbs, bumper balls, log rollers, cave crawls, and more. Purchases day passes or punch cards to visit.

Playground details, including open play hours, admission and contact information: Brookview Backyard Indoor Playground.

Grand Slam Family Fun Center – Play Zone | Coon Rapids

2941 Coon Rapids Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433
While this family activity center offers a variety of other activities, including arcade games, for additional fees, the indoor playground is reasonably priced for regular visits. This special area is exclusively for kids 11 and under and it requires socks for entrance. Socks are an additional $2 but can be reused.

Playground details, including open play hours, admission and contact information: Twin Cities Grand Slam Play Zone

HealthPartners Fieldhouse & Indoor Playground | Rogers

14160 James Road, Rogers, MN, 55374
LARGEST INDOOR TURF PLAY SPACE IN THE NORTHWEST METRO! The play structure is made up of tubes and slides with a small area for the littlest tots. Tot times that include open field time are offered on Monday and Wednesday mornings.

Playground details, including open play hours, admission and contact information: HealthPartners Fieldhouse.

InnerActive Playground | Plymouth

14600 28th Ave N, Plymouth, MN 55447
A large play structure, basketball court and soccer field, jumping pillows and a special spot reserved for crawlers and tots. There is a onsite mother’s room for quiet nursing or rocking time.

Playground details, including open play hours, admission and contact information: InnerActive Playground – Plymouth

Bonus Open Play is offered at Plymouth Fieldhouse fall through spring. Inflatables are included during open play. As the temp dips, dress warmly as the fieldhouse is only heated to 55 degrees.

Maple Maze Indoor Playground | Maple Grove

12951 Weaver Lake Rd, Maple Grove, MN 55369
LOWEST PRICE IN THE NORTHWEST METRO! A renovation a few years back punched up the fun at this community gathering place. New additions give tots more options for climbing and sliding if they’re not yet up to braving the “big maze”. The major play structure includes four levels of slides and obstacles to navigate, including pogo sticks and hoover rings. Parents (and kids) with sensitive stomachs should beware the multi-story orange-and-yellow spiral tube slides!

Playground details, including open play hours, admission and contact information: Maple Maze Indoor Playground.

Peekabooboo’s Play Café | Albertville

5985 Large Ave NE, Albertville, MN 55301
This tot-friendly indoor play area has a small play area and a cafe area. Purchase a day pass or membership to play. The facility is available to rent for private birthday parties.

Playground details, including open play hours, admission and contact information: Peekabooboo’s Play Café.

Playground Plaza | Maple Grove

11701 95th Ave N, Maple Grove, MN 55369
20,000 square foot playground equipment, field space, small bounce area, and play areas in a climate-controlled indoor space. Party Rooms available. Socks required.

Playground details, including open play hours, admission and contact information: Playground Plaza.

SkyZone Indoor Trampoline Park | Maple Grove

16501 County Rd 30, Maple Grove, MN 55311
SkyZone is a blast (and a great workout!) at any age. Wall-to-wall trampolines, a bouncy basketball court, and a fly-in foam pit also are the makings of a great birthday party! Activities vary at each location.

Playground details, including open play hours, admission and contact information: SkyZone Indoor Trampoline Park.

Slick City Action Park | Maple Grove

10900 Fountains Dr Maple Grove MN 55369
This indoor playground focuses on giant slides that land on bounce pillows. There is also a special climbing area for kids under 4, a climbing area, an acrobat area and a bounce court. Special Re-Usable CitySocks required.

Playground details, including open play hours, admission and contact information: Slick City Action Park.

Urban Air Adventure Park | Plymouth

3580 Holly Lane N, Plymouth, MN 55447
Thank you to reader, Jessie, for this suggestion. We don’t blame her for being eager to share this adventure hub: trampolines, laser tag, mini golf, bowling, ropes course, zip line, ninja obstacles – wow! We recommend saving this indoor park for a splurge day. For younger ones seeking an indoor play area, the Tubes Playground fills that bill. There is also a Coon Rapids location in the Twin Cities metro area.

Playground details, including open play hours, admission and contact information: Urban Air Plymouth

12 INDOOR PLAYGROUNDS IN THE TWIN CITIES NORTHEAST METRO

Find an indoor playground in the Minneapolis-St Paul Northeast Metro area including Blaine, Hudson, Mounds View, New Brighton, Oakdale and Shoreview.

Chuck E. Cheese | Blaine

8943 University Ave. NE, Blaine, MN, 55432
While the playground is technically FREE, a visit can add up if you go without a plan. Look for weekly deals for the older kids and steer the younger kids toward the play area.

Playground details, including open play hours, admission and contact information: Chuck E. Cheese.

Eagles Nest Indoor Playground | New Brighton

New Brighton Community Center, 400 10th Street NW, New Brighton MN 55112
Eagles Nest was completely made over in 2017 with even more ways to run the wiggles out. There is still a dedicated space for the youngest to play in the Toddler Area and mothers can find a breastfeeding room. An adjacent gym traditionally offers preschool open playtime on Mondays and Wednesdays from 12-3pm, included with admission to the indoor playground.

Playground details, including open play hours, admission and contact information: Eagle’s Nest Indoor Playground.

The Giggle Factory | Hudson, WI

2007 O’Neil Rd, Hudson, WI 54016
A multi-level play structure with slides, a giant ball pit, and a dedicated space for kids ages 3 years and seating for parents.

Playground details, including open play hours, admission and contact information: The Giggle Factory

Hudson GNG – Jungle Gym Indoor Playground | Hudson, WI

2760 Enloe Street, Hudson, WI 54016
Thanks to our reader, Shawn for this recommendation of this “indoor playground and imaginative play center, as well as blacklight miniature golf.”

Playground details, including open play hours, admission and contact information: Hudson GNG.

InnerActive Playground | Mounds View

2240 Woodale Dr, Mounds View, MN 55112
A large play structure, basketball court and soccer field, jumping pillows and a special spot reserved for crawlers and tots. There is a onsite mother’s room for quiet nursing or rocking time.

Playground details, including open play hours, admission and contact information: InnerActive Playground – Mounds View

Kids Castle Indoor Playground | Blaine

Northtown Mall, 398 Northtown Dr, Suite H19A, Blaine, MN 55424
Ball pits, riding toys, climbing structures and imagination play.

Playground details, including open play hours, admission and contact information: Kids Castle at Northtown Mall.

Kids Empire | Roseville

1621 County Road C, Roseville, MN, 55113
Dedicated Tot Spot with slides, trampolines, ball pit, riding toys and a dance floor; bigger kids will enjoy The Maze with areas for climbing, spinning, building with giant blocks, motorized riding toys, slides, soccer arena, black light dance floor and other obstacles.

Playground details, including open play hours, admission and contact information: Kids Empire.

Little Play Date | Blaine

1250 126th Ave NE Ste 400, Blaine MN 55434
Designed to be a safe indoor play space for children ages 0-6.

Playground details, including open play hours, admission and contact information: Little Playdate.

Planet Imagination | Blaine

Northtown Mall, 398 Northtown Dr, Suite H19A, Blaine, MN 55424
Jungle gym, interactive drawing room, interactive games, sand table.

Playground details, including open play hours, admission and contact information: Planet Imagination at Northtown Mall.

SkyZone Indoor Trampoline Park | Blaine, Oakdale

Blaine: 198 Northtown Drive, Blaine, MN 55434
Oakdale: 595 Hale Ave N, Oakdale, MN 55128
LARGEST INDOOR PARK IN THE NORTHWEST METRO! SkyZone is a blast (and a great workout!) at any age. Wall-to-wall trampolines, a bouncy basketball court, and a fly-in foam pit also are the makings of a great birthday party! Activities vary at each location.

Playground details, including open play hours, admission and contact information: SkyZone Indoor Trampoline Park.

Tropical Adventures Indoor Playground | Shoreview

4580 Victoria St N, Shoreview, MN 55126
LOWEST PRICE IN THE NORTHEAST METRO! A jungle-themed climbing apparatus with its customary slides and caves. There is no dedicated tot area at this playground. The all-ages Tropics Indoor Waterpark is in the same building (extra charges apply).

Playground details, including open play hours, admission and contact information: Shoreview Community Center.

Zero Gravity Adventure Park | Mounds View

2292 Woodale Dr, Mounds View, MN 55112
Thank you to Maurine for reminding us to add this locally owned Trampoline Park with a ropes challenge area, a bouncy area for smaller kids under 12, a foam pit, a climbing wall, and an arcade with skeeball and air hockey.

Playground details, including open play hours, admission and contact information: Zero Gravity Adventure Park

9 INDOOR PLAYGROUNDS IN THE TWIN CITIES SOUTHEAST METRO

Find an indoor playground in the Minneapolis-St Paul Southeast Metro area including Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan and Woodbury.

Big Air | Burnsville

14290 Plymouth Ave, Burnsville, MN 55337
Lots of different types of trampoline play as well as playground and ninja course play. Different specials and discounts are available throughout the year. Check the website for more information.

Playground details, including open play hours, admission and contact information: Big Air Burnsville.

The Blast Indoor Playground | Eagan

Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Pkwy, Eagan, MN 55121
The Blast is not as elaborate as some of the other metro-area indoor playgrounds, but you can’t beat the price. And it’s got a pretty cool space theme going on, too. Kids can pretend to be astronauts as they climb through the tunnels. As an added bonus, the Eagan Community Center hosts Blast & Play Tues/Thurs from 10am-12:30pm. Included in the $8 admission fee is access to The Blast and free use of fun equipment in the gym. We’ve enjoyed this deal a number of times.

Playground details, including open play hours, admission and contact information: The Blast at Eagan Community Center.

Good Times Park | Eagan & Woodbury

Eagan: 3265 Northwood Circle, #100, Eagan, MN 55121
Woodbury: 7805 Hudson Rd, Suite 188, Woodbury, MN 55125

Parents love the unique outdoor feel of the facility with its jungle gyms, unwalled pillow jumper, basketball court and plenty of open turf for family games. Bonus: the Eagan location added a gourmet coffee station in fall of 2022!

Playground details, including open play hours, admission and contact information: Good Times Park Eagan & Good Times Park Woodbury.

Grand Slam Sports – Play Zone | Burnsville

12425 River Ridge Blvd, Burnsville, MN 55337
Admission to the Play Zone at Grand Slam Sports can be purchased separately from other packages. This area is exclusively for kids 11 and under and there is a separate toddler play area for tots and their parents. Of course, its situated right next to the Trampoline area, which is not included in the $6.95. This may be hard for some younger kids to comprehend. This is a particularly good indoor play option if you have a span of ages in your family. My teens/tweens enjoy Grand Slam for the trampolines, laser tag, batting cages, bumper cars and pirate-themed mini golf (whew).

Playground details, including open play hours, admission and contact information: Grand Slam Sports.

Lookout Ridge Indoor Playground | Woodbury

Woodbury Central Park, 8595 Central Park Place, Woodbury, MN 55125
In fall of 2025, Lookout Ridge re-opened after an extensive overhaul! (Picture doesn’t reflect it.)

Playground details, including open play hours, admission and contact information: Lookout Ridge Indoor Playground.

Millz House | Apple Valley

14645 Felton Court #104, Apple Valley, MN 55124
The next best thing when it’s too cold or sloppy to be outside – ball away the winter blues on the court, get some air on the trampolines and pretend its park weather on the showroom playground equipment.

Playground details, including open play hours, admission and contact information: Millz House.

SkyZone Trampoline Park | Eagan

2015 Silver Bell Road #195, Eagan, MN 55122
The FFTC kids are big fans of the trampolines, ninja warrior course, basketball hoops and rock-climbing tower. Additional activities such as an inflatable warped wall, a huge 1800 sq ft inflated obstacle course and a dedicated indoor play area for kids 6 and under are also included. When you need a snack or drink, there is a staffed snack bar. Safety grips socks are required and can be purchased at the park. Their parties are always a hit with kids of all ages.

Learn more: Sky Zone Trampoline Park.

We Rock the Spectrum Kids Gym | Eagan & Woodbury

Eagan: 1020 Discovery Rd #170, Eagan, MN 55121
Woodbury: 2101 Wooddale Dr, Suite E, Woodbury, MN 55125
Open to all, this indoor playground was built with children with sensory processing needs in mind.

Playground details, including open play hours, admission and contact information: We Rock the Spectrum Eagan & We Rock the Spectrum Woodbury.

10 INDOOR PLAYGROUNDS IN THE SOUTHWEST TWIN CITIES METRO

Find an indoor playground in the Minneapolis-St Paul Southwest Metro area including Bloomington, Chaska, Eden Prairie, Edina, Minnetonka, and Shakopee.

Adventure Peak Indoor Playpark | Edina

Edinborough Park, 7700 York Avenue South, Edina, MN 55435
This giant indoor playground has a 37-foot playground structure, a smaller tot area, a bounce house, and a place to ride scooters and riding toys.

Playground details, including open play hours, admission and contact information: Edinborough Park.

Be With Me Children’s Playseum | Minnetonka

Level 2, Ridgedale Mall, 12401 Wayzata Boulevard, Minnetonka, MN 55305
Located on the 2nd floor of the mall near JC Penney. If you’re familiar with the Minnesota Children’s Museum, this is a similar, scaled-down version.

Learn more: Ridgedale Center

Kids Empire | Bloomington

10606 France Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55431
Dedicated Tot Spot with slides, trampolines, ball pit, riding toys and a dance floor; bigger kids will enjoy The Maze with areas for climbing, spinning, building with giant blocks, motorized riding toys, slides, soccer arena, black light dance floor and other obstacles.

Playground details, including open play hours, admission and contact information: Kids Empire.

Lava Island | Eden Prairie

12400 Castlemoor Drive, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Trampolines, foam block pits and playground structures. Adults pay and can play with their kids (and are expected to be supervising at all times). No outside food allowed but there is food available to purchase.

Playground details, including open play hours, admission and contact information: Lava Island.

The Lookout Indoor Playground | Shakopee

Shakopee Community Center, 1255 Fuller St. S., Shakopee, MN 55379
Located in Shakopee Community Center, this indoor play area is smaller and less expensive than many of the newer playgrounds popping up around the Twin Cities, but sufficient for daily play. Geared towards kids ages 10 and under, the playground has a smaller soft-play area for smaller kids. Socks required.

Playground details, including open play hours, admission and contact information: Lookout Indoor Playground.

Prairie Play Zone | Eden Prairie

Eden Prairie Community Center, 16700 Valley View Road, Eden Prairie MN 55346
Newly expanded, this multi-level indoor playground at the Eden Prairie Community Center has a mini rock wall for climbing and a space dedicated to toddlers. Socks required.

Playground details, including open play hours, admission and contact information: Prairie Play Zone Indoor Playground.

Pump It Up | Eden Prairie

7406 Washington Avenue South, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
This is the only remaining location in the Twin Cities of this national franchise. The indoor play area exclusively features giant inflatables — slides, obstacles, jumpers, and more. Pump It Up is well-known for its private birthday parties but also holds a number of open jump times mid-week.

Playground details, including open play hours, admission and contact information: Pump It Up.

Rainbow Play Systems | Bloomington

900 W 80th St, Bloomington, MN 55420
Pay-to-Play includes a 2-hour block of playtime on the showroom equipment. Expect the usual suspects – slides, swings, ropes and lookout towers – all on clean, forgiving turf.

Playground details, including open play hours, admission and contact information: Rainbow Play Systems.

Williston Treehouse | Minnetonka

14509 Minnetonka Drive, Minnetonka, MN 55345
Cheerful and colorful, this tree house indoor playground within the Williston Fitness Center is perfect for the 5-and-under set. There are slides to suit both toddlers and preschoolers including one of those fun triple-laners. The Williston Fitness Center also features an indoor splash pad with a zero-depth entry pool and small waterslide. Please call for splash pad fees.

Playground details, including open play hours, admission and contact information: Williston Treehouse.

TWIN CITIES INDOOR PLAY AREAS & PLAY SPACES

Smaller than a playground, but big enough to let your kids have some fun, these venues offer creative indoor play areas and play spaces out of the Minnesota elements:

FREE Twin Cities Mall Play Areas

Little Logger’s Play Area at Rosedale Center

1595 Highway 36 W #10, Roseville, MN 55113
Admission Free admission, but kiddie rides have fees.
Details The play area is contained in its own enclosed space. Find it on the south side of the first floor.

Southdale Center Play Area

10 Southdale Center, Edina, MN 55435-2402
Family Play hours Mall Hours: Mon-Thurs: 11am-8pm; Fri-Sat: 10am-9pm; Sun: 12pm-6pm.
Admission Free admission, but kiddie rides have fees.
Details Find the soft play area on the lower level. There are nearby family restrooms and the mall offers wi-fi.

Kids play area at Southdale Center in Edina, Minnesota — Southdale Center Play Area

MEMBERSHIP-WORTHY INDOOR PLAY IDEAS

These venues may be off our daily radar because of price, but with membership, they become another (and possibly less crowded) FREE daily option.

Minnesota Children’s Museum | Saint Paul

10 7th St W, St Paul, MN 55102
This is one museum where kids are encouraged to be active. With exhibits like the scramble, kids are sure to be tired out by the time they are done. The downside is parking, but if you live close enough to bus, this is a pretty good deal.

Learn more: Minnesota Children’s Museum

Minnesota Children's Museuem — Climbing up to the top

Crayola Experience | Mall of America

300 South Avenue Level 3, Bloomington, MN 55425
You wouldn’t think “indoor play structure” when thinking about the Crayola Experience, but it has the Color Playground for bigger kids and a tot area as well as all the craft stations and kids’ activities.