Best Indoor Playgrounds in the Bay Area (Local Map)

Erynn:  The play zones at KidTopia include a creative make-believe zone with an ice cream truck, salon, mini market, kitchen, doll house, and train table plus the main play zone with a ball pit, climbing structures, slides, and more.

Ages: Birth-12

Cost: $14/child (includes socks, $10/child under age 1

Erynn:  Safari Run is a jungle-themed indoor play space with plenty of structures for bigger kids, spots for smaller tots to play, and plenty of seating for parents to relax. There are video games arcade-style, climbing structures, slides, ride on toys for little ones, and more. Also, the Sunnyvale location has a rock climbing wall, too!

Ages: 3+ recommended

Cost: $12/child

Erynn:  Three main rooms accommodate all kids' needs: the Move room has a 3,000-square-foot play area with a rock wall, crash pit, spinning toy,s swings, a trampoline, and building block station. The Sense room is for kids to relax, with dim lights and a vibratory ball pit. The Imagine room has an art and creativity station with all kinds of materials.

Ages: No specific upper age limit; accommodations for children with special needs, too

Cost: Drop-in rates start at $16/child, $12/siblings

Erynn:  This ocean-themed recreation center has soft play areas that encourage active play. There are slides, climbing structures, moving toys, interactive games, a train table, separate area for small kids (under four years), and even motorized play components--think mini rides like a merry-go-round.

Ages: 12 years and under (200lb max weight limit)

Cost: Admission starts at $10/child, sibling discount

Erynn:  This play place accommodates the older set with attractions like foosball, basketball, play structures, bounce houses, obstacle jumpers, and soft play equipment. Lego and train tables, plus plenty of other toys, will delight all ages. Snacks, juice, and coffee are available for purchase and WiFi is free.

Ages: 11 and under

Cost: $9/child

Erynn:  Wund3rKid is full of natural play toys like wood rockers, blocks, and building toys, plus a train table, miniature jungle gym, pretend play, and more. The facility offers free coffee, tea, and WiFi (just ask for the password!).

Ages: 9 months to 5 years

Cost: Drop-in play rates start at $25 per family for up to 3 hours of play

Erynn:  This huge 10,000-square-foot facility has multiple climbing and platform levels, huge slides, a climbing wall, two sports courts, and a separate toddler area--all with an ocean theme. Parents can enjoy complimentary magazines, WiFi, and comfy seating areas.

Ages: 10 and under

Cost: Open play starts at $11

Erynn:  Twirl is an indoor play space with a huge focus on creativity and art. In addition to climbing structures, pretend play, construction spaces, swings, and a book nook, there are also pottery wheels, glass and wood painting, plus all kinds of art supplies and recycled materials for creative exploration.

Ages: 12 and under

Cost: Play passes start at $12/child, siblings $10

Erynn:  A selection of art supplies, pretend play areas, a chalk wall, climbing structures, and natural wood toys invite the younger set to play and explore. The focus is on toddlers here, so there are a lot of small-scale toys like slides and a dress-up area.

Ages: No set upper age limit; suitable activities for ages 6 and under

Cost: Open play starts at $10/child, $8 siblings

Erynn:  For families or (groups) with mixed ages, Kids Gym Berkeley has something for everyone; there's zip lining, rock wall climbing, reading, dancing, and more. "Crash mats" and pillows keep them safe, while a trampoline, art area, fine motor toys, library, and infant-crawler area give everyone an engaging activity to enjoy. Working parents can also take advantage of a Co-Work and Co-Play service!

Ages: 11 and under

Cost: Open gym is $15/child, $12/siblings

Erynn:  Adventure Kinderland has slides, a gigantic ball pit, tunnels, soft play areas, a play helicopter, multiple levels of climbing equipment, and a designated toddler area. The whole facility is jungle-themed, with bright colors and plenty of rainforest animals.

Ages: 10 and under

Cost: Admission is $15/child, $13 for siblings

Erynn:  Kids will love the huge ball pit at the COOP, plus an electronic dance floor, spiral slide, bouncer, dress up area, reading nook, and rope climbing tube. Parents can take advantage of free WiFi, the cappuccino bar, and magazine library.

Ages: No upper age limit; activities suitable for kids up to about age 10

Cost: $10/child

Erynn:  The younger set are the focus at Diddalidoo--there's an infant area safe for babies to explore, a toddler spot for climbing with a two-story play structure, an interactive play mat, and an open play area with puzzles, toys, and more. Parents will love the Cafe and nursing room.

Ages: Birth to 4 years; siblings 5+ are also welcome

Cost: Admission starts at $13

Erynn:  Kids can explore climbing, sliding, pretend play, and more during open play. Also, Peekadoodle offers instructor-led activities like Rockin' Out Music and Tots Story Spot throughout the day. There's also a (members-only) on-site cafe for snacks and coffee and a microwave, but they ask that you leave all nut products at home. Complimentary WiFi is also available.

Ages: Birth to 5

Cost: Open play starts at $25/family for a day pass; Membership starts at $120/month plus a $200 initiation fee

Erynn:  Hop n Play focuses on gross motor skills: tons of moving, spinning, and rolling play elements get kids moving. And, their soft play structure is the only one of its kind in California so far, and it offers safe yet active play for kids with climbing structures, slides, and seesaws. Free WiFi is available for parents.

Ages: No age limit; height limit of 48"

Cost: Rates start at $10/child; crawlers are free (no paid sibling required)