Indoor Playgrounds Around Indianapolis (Local Map)

Here's the place for parents to share tips and reviews for the best indoor playgrounds around Indianapolis! These are parent-recommended places with an indoor play area for when the weather is rough or you want to switch it up from your go-to outdoor playgrounds.

Check the map to find an indoor playground near you, and come back to leave a review and share what you and your kids thought about it!


For more high-energy indoor play places, try local trampoline parks, too.


 

    Cornerstone Lutheran Church - Fishers Play Area

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     (202.2 mi)

    Price

    Free

    Ages

    0-12 years

    Beth Wood:  This fun, indoor playground offers climbing opportunities for older kids as well as a separate area featuring toddler-friendly equipment for kids under 4.

    Conner Prairie - Discovery Station

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     (209.3 mi)

    Price

    Included with general admission

    Ages

    0-9 years

    Beth Wood:  Children can create, climb, explore, play and pretend in Discovery Station at Conner Prairie. Activities include a Kids Playscape, fort-building zone, craft area, reading nook and more. There is even a special area devoted to infants.

    Smiley Indoor Playground & Arcade

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     (212.3 mi)

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    Age 10 & under

    Mommyx3 (Monique H):  This place is epic! They give you "play socks" when you first enter and the rest is a good time. They have different play sections for children, so smaller children can play in different zone but parents are welcome to join as well. They have huge slides and a very huge ball pit and climbing activities that are pretty enjoyable. Its always a great time getting worn out lol

    A Work in Progress

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     (212.5 mi)

    Price

    $10/child

    Kristy Pepping:  A Work in Progress offers speech and other communication skill development to children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). They also have an indoor play area that they open to all children regardless of typical developing or special needs. This is a chance to socialize with other parents and for kids to make some new friends. It is also a great opportunity to ask any questions about your child's development that you may have concerns about.

    Greatimes Family Fun Park - Indoor Playland

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     (213.4 mi)

    Price

    Indoor Playland is $5.50/child (3+), Free for children under 3

    Other attractions priced separately

    Ages

    Children under 56" tall

    Tracy Snyder Molina:  This year-round entertainment complex features go-karts with kiddie track for younger children, bumper boats, 2 mini-golf courses, a multi-level arcade and a huge indoor playland for children under 56" to burn off all that extra energy!

    The Children's Museum of Indianapolis - Playscape

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     (218.6 mi)

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    5 years & younger

    Beth Wood:  The Playscape encourages learning through all kinds of sensory play and fun! Features an underwater pond habitat, art studio, reaction contraption that launches balls, musical instruments, whirly twirly tower, and sand and water area. Preschool group visits are scheduled Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9:30am to noon. To avoid crowds, plan your visit around these times

    Rhodius Park - Sensory Room

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     (221.0 mi)

    Price

    $3

    Ages

    Age 1-12

    Beth Wood:  Located inside of the Rhodius Park Family Center, the Sensory Room is a wonderful place for children and teens to come climb, explore and play with different sensory activities. There is a trampoline, sensory activity wall, climbing wall, swings, ladders, ball pits, balls, balance beams and more interactive fun to be had.

    Traders Point Christian Church - The Park

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     (232.4 mi)

    Price

    Free

    Ages

    Kids under 18 years with an adult chaperone

    Beth Wood:  This expansive space is separated into different zones, including a preschool play structure, a larger play structure for older kids, basketball courts, a rock climbing wall and a quiet zone (perfect for kids with special needs who may become overstimulated). There is also the Oasis where you can take a break and have a snack.

    The CENTER and The Well Community Church

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     (232.9 mi)

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    Price

    Free

    Erin P.:  The CENTER is a space for families to enjoy and reconnect. Their huge play space is a perfect place to meet for a playdate and let the kids jump, climb and slide!

    Kid's Planet

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     (233.8 mi)

    Ages

    0-14 years

    Beth Wood:  Kid's Planet is an indoor play place in Brownsburg that includes a multi-level climbing structure, ball pits, arcade games, kinetic sand area, concessions area and seating for parents. You'll definitely find something for everyone in your family!

    Plainfield Christian Church - The Treehouse

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     (234.4 mi)

    Price

    Free

    Ages

    0-12 years

    Beth Wood:  The Treehouse at Plainfield Christian Church is a beautiful indoor play structure modeled to look like a tree that is bathed in natural light. It has tons of space for kids to climb and play until they are ready to ride a slide down.

Primary photo:   Kim Harms/Children's Museum, Indianapolis

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