43 Best Indoor Playgrounds in Chicago & Beyond

Vanessa M. said:  Kids love the soft play structures including slides, tunnels, and bridges in bright colors. There is lots of seating for parents to relax and supervise, and the large play area is near the mall coffee spots.

Alexandra F. said:  Kids Art & Café is a coffee and ice cream shop that offers an indoor playground, birthday parties and art classes.

Naperville Yard’s Playroom features an indoor field and playground perfect for your child.

Kristy Pepping said:  DuPage Children's Museum has three floors of interactive exhibits, drop-in story times and kid-friendly programming, and fun Learning Labs. Favorite exhibits include: Creativity Connections for sensory play, Make A Move to learn about energy and motion, and Build It with real materials and tools. Of course there are plenty more exhibits for playing and discovering math connections, art, music, and theatre.

Erin P. said:  Kids Town Play and Party, with locations in the Stratford Square and Fox Valley Malls, offers the ultimate indoor fun with a variety of activities designed to captivate your child’s imagination! From dress-up, games, riding toys, and more, their all-weather playgrounds are sure to get your child smiling!

Kelly R said:  The Fort Playground at the Naperville Park District's Fort Hill Activity Center is a multi-level indoor playground that is available to the public during open play hours.

Kristy Pepping said:  Kiddy Club is an indoor kids play place that's truly unique. It was started by two moms that wanted to enjoy the outdoors year-round. Their solution? Create a place with a large sandpile that kids could play with inside. In addition, there is a non-sandy two-level play area with slides, ball pit, and climbers.

Lisa R said:  Legacy Elite open gym times let kids practice new skills in a fun and safe environment. Kids love the trampoline and foam pit.

Lisa R said:  West Chicago residents love the indoor play space in the ARC Center with a four-story playground and toddler area, as well as room for arts & crafts, dramatic play, and more! Both residents and non-residents are welcome for drop-in play.

Alexandra F. said:  This neighborhood museum by Round Lake Park District offers a child-sized replica of a town built just for kids, where they can drive to the grocery store, fill up the car at the gas station, and pretend-play different roles in a community, including being a fireman, police officer, or day care worker.

Lisa R said:  This gymnastics center specializing in trampoline, tumbling, and ninja classes lets both members and non-members drop in during Open Gym to get some extra practice using their state-of-the-art equipment. All participants will have access to the use of all equipment, including trampolines, tumble tracks, foam pit and gymnastics equipment.

Vanessa M. said:  Bumblebee has 2 different playrooms, a climbing wall and more!

Kelly R said:  Millie's Playground is a 7,000 square foot indoor play space built with toddlers and preschoolers in mind. Millie's Playland is part children's museum and part open play area, You'll find child-safe non-powered cars, trucks, planes, and trains they can ride. There are STEM activities and lights everywhere.