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9 Best Indoor Playgrounds in Milwaukee & Beyond

Looking for the best indoor playgrounds in Milwaukee and the suburbs to help your kids burn off some energy? This parent-curated list is gathering recommendations for all kinds of indoor play areas — from action-packed play zones with climbing structures and slides to soft play spots perfect for toddlers.

Whether it’s too hot, too cold, or just time to mix things up from your go-to outdoor playgrounds, these indoor play places are loved by local families. Explore the list, add your own favorite spots, and leave a review to help other parents find the best indoor play for kids around Milwaukee.

Want more ideas? Try local trampoline parks and family fun centers, too.


 
    monkeyjoes.com

    Monkey Joe's

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    Monkey Joe’s is the destination for bouncing, sliding, jumping fun and birthday parties. Kids will have a ball monkeying around the inflatable play area. The bounce zone is filled with a variety of inflatable slides, obstacle courses, and bounce houses. Kids 3 and under love the safe, age-appropriate Mini Monkey Zone, which keeps your toddlers safely separated from energetic older kids.

    Kenosha, WI
    werockthespectrummilwaukee.com

    We Rock the Spectrum

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    This inclusive and sensory-safe gym provides a safe, nurturing and fun environment for all kids featuring therapy equipment, an arts & crafts area, a calming room, and more.

    Oak Creek, WI
    littlesproutsplaycafe.com

    Little Sprouts Play Cafe

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    Little Sprouts Play Cafe caters to the 6 and under crowd with free coffee and wi-fi for mom and dad. In addition to regular hours, Sprout offers many drop-in toddler times, camps, parenting classes, family events, and more, many of which are free or very affordable. Be sure to check their calendar for special events happening this month!

    Shorewood, WI

    Sky Zone Trampoline Park

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    Sky Zone is a spacious indoor trampoline park featuring freestyle bouncing, hoops, joust, parent fitness programs, a warrior course, rock wall & more. If you view the site calendar, you can drop in during select times that are geared towards your child's age level. This is popular spot for birthday parties, promotions, and fun events like Glow Nights.

    Greenfield, WI
    nuggetnationmke.com

    Nugget Nation MKE

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    This indoor playground features a mini town for kids to play pretend, along with indoor slides and climbing areas, and a section just for babies and crawlers.

    Brookfield, WI
    kidsinmotionwi.com/

    Kids In Motion

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    Tons of kid-friendly attractions populate Kids in Motion's huge play space. Attractions include an open play area with climbing structures and slides, train room, science and conservation room, a construction area focused on engineering and physics, and an imaginative play area with diner and grocery store.

    New Berlin, WI

    Bug & Goose

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    A play cafe where kids can explore and play while caregivers supervise comfortably with a cup of coffee and baked treat.

    Elm Grove, WI
    thebigbackyardwi.com

    The Big Backyard

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    This indoor playground for kids offer open play plus parties & classes. Their open play allows kids to run around and play on Big Backyard's fun play equipment while parents watch with a cup of coffee in hand. They even have a play structure dedicated to toddlers 3 and under!

    New Berlin, WI
    thechildrensplaygallery.com

    The Children's Play Gallery

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    The centerpiece of this play space is a large, ship-themed climbing structure and imagination area, but that is just the start. Styled like a children's museum, this venue includes multiple themed areas, so kids can engage in an art project in one room, drop-in on a story time in another, or get creative on a large stage. A gated play area is available for infants and crawlers.

    Oconomowoc, WI

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