Indoor Playgrounds Around Houston (Local Map)
Here's the place for parents to share tips and reviews for the best indoor playgrounds around Houston! 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 bounce houses and trampoline parks, too.
Houston Party Playland
Stephanie W.: With 15,000 square feet of play space, Houston Party Playland is always open play, so you and your kids are always welcome! Your little ones as young as 6 months will love playing on slides, tunnels, foam playground equipment, and more. On special days you'll even find costumed characters for your kids to play with and take pictures with. Party Playland is family owned and run, so you'll know you're in good hands. Give this playground a try the next time you're looking for some indoor fun!
Cost: FREE/Ages 13+, $10/19 months-12 years, $8/6-18 months old, $8/additional siblings. Re-entry is allowed with stamp.
First Methodist - Main Street Indoor Park
Stephanie W.: Located inside First Methodist Houston, this indoor space is meant for kids ages 5 and under. They have a train playscape with fake grass to play on, plus child-size store fronts and areas to play with play doh and make crafts. You are welcome to bring a snack for your child to enjoy in their classroom space! Be sure to check their Facebook page for updates on events taking place during their open hours, like fall crafting or butterfly making!
Age: 5 and under
Cost: Free
Wonderwild
Stephanie W.: Wonderwild is filled with inflatables, an indoor three-story playscape with four slides, an indoor ropes course, a giant jumping pillow- the list goes on! Wonderwild's goal is to "unleash imagination," so your kids will find fun themed structures to play on, like a huge pirate ship! One side is dedicated to kids 8 and under, while the other is open to kids up to age 11. This indoor playground was created by two moms in Houston, so you know they had you in mind when creating it!
Age: 11 and under
Cost: Open play starts at $10/walkers, $8/pre-walkers. Free for adults and babies under 9 months.
Houston's First Baptist Church's Play Land
Stephanie W.: Located inside Houston's First Baptist Church, their play land is open to the public most days during the week. Their large indoor playground has slides, crawling tubes, and other fun structures to play on. For older kids, you'll find foosball and pool tables! This is a fun indoor option for kids young and old, and best of all - it's free!
Age: 2nd-5th grade
Cost: Free
Kid 'n Play Indoor Play Center
Stephanie W.: Kid 'n Play is all about playing pretend! Your kids will love child-size store fronts like a boutique, a diner, a hospital, fire station, and more! You'll also find an indoor playground with slides and trampolines. At Kid 'n Play, there is an emphasis on pretend play because of all the skills it encourages- social and emotional, language, and thinking skills, and of course, imagination! This space is a perfect place to spend a rainy afternoon, as they are open 7 days a week!
Age: Recommended for ages 0-10
Cost: $11.95/Age 3+, $8.95/Age 2 & under
We Rock The Spectrum
Stephanie W.: Geared towards kids across the spectrum, We Rock the Spectrum's aim is to provide a safe, fun environment to strengthen their physical, communication, and self-care skills! Their gym has suspended equipment with swings for balance, a zip line for stress release & joint and body relaxation, a trampoline, an indoor playground, sensory-based toys, and an arts & crafts area to improve auditory processing and fine motor skills. This is a very special indoor playground doing wonderful things for kids on the spectrum!
Age: 13 and under
Cost: $14/hr open play drop-in ($12/siblings), $20/all day pass
Memorial City Mall - Frolic's Castle
Stephanie W.: This soft play area located inside Memorial City Mall resembles a three-level medieval castle, complete with drawbridge! It's surrounded by an "Enchanted Forest," where your kids will find wizards, knights and dragons- like Frolic the friendly green dragon, his wife Felicity and their son, Puffy. Interactive features like a snoring giant, a bubbling cauldron and more await your kids and their imaginations! Best of all, this play space is fully ADA accessible, and there's a special area just for toddlers under 32 inches tall call Puffy's Playground!
Age: Children 48" and under
Cost: Free
Funky Monkey Playland
Stephanie W.: This indoor playground has it all! There are three levels of endless fun where kids can crawl, climb through tubes, give an obstacle course a go, try out their boxing skills with hanging punch bags, and several slides, including a spiral tube slide. Plus, you'll find a foosball table for the older kids, and a small ball pit for the younger one. And parents, no need to worry- there's free WiFi and a "jungle cafe," the perfect place to relax and grab a snack!
Age: 12 and under
Cost: Tuesday-Thursday: $9.50/Ages 3-12, $6.50/Ages 1-2. Friday-Sunday: $11.50/Ages 3-12, $7.50/Ages 1-2.
Sugar Creek Church - Playscape
Stephanie W.: This two-story playscape is full of tubes, tunnels and slides! It's located inside a church, but is open to the public during the week. Heavy duty netting protects your child as they run, jump and play on the play structure. With foam animals for climbing, a ball pit, and a slide that's two stories high, your kids will have a million fun things to do at Playscape!
Cost: Free
Ninja Sugar Land
Ninja Fitness Classes at Ninja Sugar Land give kids an immersive experience into the sport of Ninja. Children are introduced to a variety of obstacles and an interactive learning program. Your child will have a blast while learning fitness and life skills.
MajestKids Playland Indoor Playground
Stephanie W.: MajestKids focuses on playtime for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. They have a wide array of indoor play structures, all focused on developing motor skills and social skills for our little ones! Check out fun events like arts and crafts, toddler music time, and family yoga. This indoor play space is dedicated to creating fun events and activities for families to enjoy together to create memories.
Age: Recommended for age 8 months - 5 years
Cost: $9/Monday-Friday, $12/Saturday-Sunday, $12/Calendar & School Holidays
Giggles and Fun
Stephanie W.: Come to Giggles and Fun to play, party, and explore! At Giggles and Fun you'll find a child-sized town complete with a hardware store, general store, and more, as well as an indoor playground with slides, a small soccer field, and mini rock climbing wall! There is a separate are for kids ages 2 and under, with smaller foam structures to climb on and other fun games and toys geared towards babies and toddlers, making this is great one-stop-shop for a family with younger children!
Age: 8 and under
Cost: $10.95/Ages 2-8, $8.95/1 year and under
Hooray Indoor Playground
Stephanie W.: Hooray Playground's four separate areas are sure to keep your kids entertained! Their two level jungle gym has a spiral side, obstacle course and more. For younger kids, check out the toddler area with wooden rocking horses and a smaller playground. An interactive projector is a way to play video games that will keep players active! Lastly, the ball blaster zone isn't just for the kids- there's enough space for adults to join in on the fun shooting balls across the floor at your opponents!
Age: 10 months-10 years
Cost: Weekdays: $9.99/child, $8.99/sibling. Weekends: $12.99/child, $11.99/sibling.
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