Discover the some of the best indoor playgrounds in the Twin Cities, where families can escape the unpredictable weather and embrace a world of excitement under one roof!
From state-of-the-art play structures to themed zones that spark the imagination, the Twin Cities area boasts a diverse array of indoor playgrounds designed to delight children of all ages. It’s a great way to burn energy on those days that we just don’t want to be outside!
Check out more Indoor Play Spaces here!
TROPICAL ADVENTURE
At Tropical Adventure – kids 10 and younger can crawl through the caves, swing through the jungle, slip down the waterfall slide, and scream down the five-level spiral slide!
4580 Victoria St N, Shoreview, MN
Admission
- Daily visit:
- $6.75
- $6.25 Shoreview resident
- Coupon book (10 daily admission passes)
- $60.75
- $56.25 Shoreview resident
- Free to members
- All playground guests must pay the playground admission
- This includes all supervising adults
- Members do not need to pay
Hours
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- Monday – Friday: 8 am – 8 pm
- Saturday: noon – 7 pm
- Sunday: noon – 6 pm
BACKYARD INDOOR PLAYGROUND
The Backyard Indoor Playground is open year-round and kids can run, climb, ride, slide, and have a blast at the indoor playground. The Big Backyard brings the outdoors inside with huge play equipment, riding toys, balls, playhouses, infant toys, and more. You will find the most appropriate ages for the indoor playground are children ages 0-8; however, older children who come with their families are also welcome.
316 Brookview Pkwy S, Golden Valley, MN
Hours
- Monday: 9 am – 4 pm
- Tuesday: 9 am – 7 pm
- Wednesday: 9 am – 7 pm
- Thursday: 9 am – 7 pm
- Friday: 9 am – 8 pm
- Saturday: 9 am – 3 pm Open for Birthday Parties/Special Events too!
- Sunday: Closed for open play, Open for: Birthday Parties/Special Events only
K.U.B.E. (KIDS ULTIMATE BACKYARD EXPERIENCE)
K.U.B.E. (Kids Ultimate Backyard Experience) is an all-new indoor playground and is an accessible play area designed to bring the outdoors, indoors. With an array of ramps, slides, climbing towers, playhouses, and other structures, the indoor playground is a great space for kids ages 2-12 to play. The K.U.B.E. also features a 28-foot-tall tower with netting and a spiral slide, activity spinners, a basket swing, a rock climbing wall, and several interactive gaming areas!
14800 34th Ave. N. – Plymouth, MN
Hours
- Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Saturday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
LOOKOUT RIDGE
The indoor playground at Lookout Ridge is being replaced as part of the Central Park Renovation Project starting in 2024 with anticipated completion in mid-2025. The new playground will feature a diverse assortment of 60-80 play features geared toward children ages 12 and under.
The playground is currently closed for construction. The updated playground is expected to open in fall 2025
8595 Central Park Place – Woodbury, MN
KIDS EMPIRE
Photos courtesy of: kidsempire.com
Kids Empire has climbing walls, giant slides, creative buildings, ball sports, mazes, and more! It’s a great place for ALL-DAY fun… the kids never want to leave! They also have a tot zone — which makes for age-appropriate fun.
10590 France Ave S, Bloomington, MN
Hours
- Monday to Thursday 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
- Friday to Sunday 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
- Holidays Hours 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
- Open everyday “Rain or Shine” including Holidays
