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21 Best Indoor Playgrounds Around NYC

Looking for the best indoor playgrounds in NYC 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 NYC.

Want more ideas? Try local bounce and trampoline parks, too.


 
    kidsnshape.com

    Kids 'n Shape - Open Play Sessions

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    Kids ‘N Shape features an exclusive combination of interactive fitness attractions for open sessions including: inflatables (bounce house and inflatable obstacle course) and wheeled toys. Basketballs, soccer balls, and oversized balls are available.

    Staten Island, NY
    boomkidz.net

    BoomKidz - Open Play

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    Children of all ages will love the play areas at Boom Kidz. Their fun activities include play sets, jungle gym with tubes & slides, ball cannons, Xbox video games, and a Lego station.

    Staten Island, NY

    Kids 'n Action

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    From their huge multi-level soft play structure with it's thrilling slides and tubes, the adventurous roller coaster and Bumper Karts, to their winding train ride, arcade games, and playful toddler area, Kids 'n Action is a great family entertainment center and toddler play place in NYC!

    Brooklyn, NY
    gooddayplaycafe.com

    Good Day Play Cafe

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    Kids can climb, explore sensory toys, and try out the cypress wood cube pit (similar to a sand pit, but cleaner!) while parents enjoy refreshments including Stumptown coffees, fresh-made juices, and healthy finger foods.

    Brooklyn, NY
    completeplayground.org

    Complete Playground

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    CompletePlayground is a 40,000-square-foot facility designed for all children, with no boundaries—mental, physical, or genetic. A variety of classes and services are offered, including gymnastics, karate, early childhood enrichment, and support for kids with unique needs.

    New York, NY
    theabilitycenterny.com

    The Ability Center

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    The play space at The Ability Center has been designed by pediatric occupational, physical, and speech therapists. Ability Playspace offers a unique sensory play experience that is open to the public for all children to enjoy!

    Brooklyn, NY

    Chelsea Piers Field House Brooklyn Open Sessions

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    Open play for toddlers is available at the Chelsea Piers Field House in Brooklyn at select times throughout the week. This exciting play space encourages fun through movement as youngsters crawl, roll, jump and explore. Children participate with a parent or caretaker in an "open play" environment with state-of-the-art equipment.

    Brooklyn, NY
    14streety.org

    14th Street Y -14Y Open Play

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    Join your 14Y friends on the beautiful play area for some unstructured play during open play sessions.

    New York, NY
    brooklynkids.org

    Brooklyn Children's Museum - Totally Tots

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    Totally Tots is an exhibit within the Brooklyn Children's Museum that includes multiple sensory play areas for its youngest visitors. Activities include water, sand, music, dress-up, blocks and more.

    Brooklyn, NY

    Ms. J's Gymnastics

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    Both locations of Mrs. J's offer Family Fun, which is an open play session for members to explore the gym and have fun! The play sessions are supervised by guardians without an instructor. Enrollment opens every Friday evening for the following week. The Family Fun is open to all, and the membership is free.

    Brooklyn, NY
    scandinaviahouse.org

    Scandinavia House - Heimbold Family Children's Playing and Learning Center

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    The Heimbold Family Children's Playing and Learning Center is unique among toddler play spaces in that it purposefully and thoughtfully uses imported toys and books to introduce children to Scandinavian design and culture. The space is divided into an activity room and a sensory room. Highlights include a touch wall, light landscapes, a climbing corner, a mushroom house, and a landscaped train table.

    New York, NY
    The Play Lab

    The Play Lab

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    The Play Lab is an eco-friendly Montessori-inspired playspace located in Greenpoint/Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Different elements of The Play Lab have been created to offer multiple educational components: physical play area (rock wall, treehouse, slide, rope), Lego & construction zone, baby & toddler zone, pretend play, house & market, critical thinking zone, magnetic wall, and wall ball.

    Brooklyn, NY
    twinkleplayspace.com

    Twinkle Playspace

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    This magical, family-owned play space in Williamsburg looks like something out of a child's dreams. Tree forts, giant fire trucks, dress-up, and water areas are just the beginning of what kids will find.

    Brooklyn, NY
    cityowlets.com

    City Owlets

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    City Owlets is an innovative & dynamic community gathering space for the modern-day family. They offer active and imaginative play for little ones and a full-service café for their grown ups!

    Long Island City, NY
    elliottsclasses.com

    Elliott's Classes - Open Play

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    Open play times at Elliott's give kids access to all of the fun gym equipment they have available. Open play is free for children registered in the current semester, or can be purchased per session.

    New York, NY

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