We get it – it’s COLD outside. Summer seems so long ago. Sometimes it gets so cold in Indianapolis that the thought of playing outside with my kids, even for a few minutes, is making me shiver. So let’s play inside! We have put together a full guide to local indoor play areas in and around Indianapolis. These indoor play areas range from completely free to membership passes, but we did the basic research for you. All you need to do is plan your visit and have fun as a family!
Carter’s Play Place
Website: Carter’s Play Place
Location: 1021 Kendall Ct, Westfield, IN 46074
Hours: Closed Mondays, Tuesdays-Saturdays from 9:00 am-5:00 pm, Sundays from 12:00-5:00 pm
Cost: $10 for under age 2, $15 for 2 and older, $3 for play socks (bring them back each time you come!). See their website for information on memberships and happy hour prices.
Holliday Park Nature Center
Website: Holliday Park Nature Center
Location: 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis, IN 46260
Hours: Mondays-Saturdays from 9:00 am-5:00 pm, closed on Sundays
Cost: FREE and open to the public, check their calendar for fun and educational upcoming programs.
The Park at Traders Point Christian Church
Website: The Park
Location: 6590 South Indianapolis Road, Whitestown, IN 46075
Hours: Wednesdays and Thursdays from 1:00-5:00 pm, Fridays and Saturdays from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm and 1:00-5:00 pm, Sundays from 1:00-5:00 pm
Cost: FREE, but they ask that you bring your ID and socks for your kiddos. You can pre-register for a play time here.
Off the Wall Sports Inflatable Playground
Website: Bounce House Inflatable Playground
Location: 1423 Chase Court, Carmel, IN 46032
Hours: Fridays from 9:00 am-4:00 pm, Saturdays 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Cost: $7 members, $9 non-members and all jumpers must wear socks.
Carmel Clay Public Library
Website: Carmel Clay Public Library
Location: 425 East Main Street, Carmel, IN 46032
Hours: Mondays-Thursdays from 9:00 am-8:00 pm, Fridays from 9:00 am-6:00 pm, Saturdays from 9:00 am-5:00 pm, Sundays from 1:00-5:00 pm
Cost: FREE and open to the public, all you need is a library card! Check out their calendar for upcoming fun and educational events.
Zip City Indy
Website: Zip City Indy
Location: 6650 Bluff Road, Indianapolis, IN 46217
Hours: Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4:00-8:00 pm, Fridays from 4:00-9:00 pm, Saturdays 11:00 am-7:00 pm, Sundays from 12:00-6:00 pm
Cost: $27.95 on Wednesdays and Thursdays, $29.95 on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays for all day unlimited passes
Kid City at the Greenwood Community Center
Website: Kid City
Location: 1111 South Park Drive, Greenwood, IN 46143
Hours: Mondays – Thursdays from 9:00 am – 6:00 pm, Fridays from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, Saturdays – Sundays from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Cost: Visit their user fees page for information on day passes, punch cards, and memberships
The Well Community Church
Website: The Well’s Center
Location: 554 Pit Road, Brownsburg, IN 46112
Hours: Mondays-Wednesdays from 9:00 am-1:00 pm, Thursdays by appointment only (private family fun days), Fridays from 6:00-8:00 pm
Cost: FREE on open days, $30 for 2 hours during private family fun days
The Treehouse Children’s Center
Website: The Treehouse
Location: 800 Dan Jones Road, Plainfield, IN 46168
Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00-11:00 am & 1:00-3:00 pm
Cost: Absolutely FREE. And free coffee for parents!
The Learning Curve at the Central Library
Website: The Learning Curve
Location: 40 East St. Clair Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Hours: Mondays – Tuesdays from 10:00 am – 8:00 pm, Wednesdays – Thursdays from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm, Fridays – Saturdays from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, Sundays 1:00 – 5:00 pm
Cost: FREE and open to the public, all you need is a library card! Check out their calendar for upcoming fun and educational programs.
Smiley Indoor Playground and Arcades
Website: Smiley Indoor Playground and Arcades
Location: 5729 East 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46250
Hours: Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays from 11:00 am – 8:00 pm, Fridays from 11:00 am – 9:00 pm, Saturdays from 10:00 am – 10:00 pm, Sundays from 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Cost: Playground admission ranges from $12 – $33, see Playground Admission Page for more information.
Indoor Play Area at Cornerstone Lutheran Church Fishers
Website: Cornerstone Play Areas
Locations: 13450 East 116th Street, Fishers, IN 46037
Hours: Mondays – Fridays 9:00 am – 1:00 pm & 2:30 – 6:00 pm
Cost: FREE, and children need to wear socks during play. Must be accompanied by an adult.
Indoor Play Area at Cornerstone Lutheran Church Indianapolis
Website: Play Areas
Locations: 2837 East New York Street, Indianapolis, IN 46201
Hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Cost: FREE, and children need to wear socks during play. Must be accompanied by an adult.
Adrenaline Family Adventure Park
Website: Adrenaline Family Adventure Park
Location: 10080 East 121st Street Suite 182, Fishers, IN 46037
Hours: Mondays – Thursdays from 11:00 am – 8:00 pm, Fridays & Saturdays from 11:00 am – 9:00 pm, Sundays 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Cost: $22 for all day pass, and $25 weekend all day pass
My Gym Fishers
Website: My Gym
Location: 10290 East 96th Street, Fishers, IN 46037
Hours: Varies by class, see schedule for more information on fitness classes
Cost: $70-$89 per month
Kids Planet in Brownsburg
Website: Kids Planet Fun
Location: 499 Southpoint Circle Suite 101-102, Brownsburg, IN 46112
Hours: Wednesdays – Thursdays from 10:00 am – 8:00 pm, Friday – Saturdays from 10:00 am – 9:00 pm, Sundays from 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Cost: Playground admission for 2 hours of play are Mondays – Fridays $16, Saturdays – Sundays $18, All Week Pass $10
Garfield Park Conservatory
Website: Garfield Garden Conservatory
Location: 2505 Conservatory Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46203
Hours: Closed Mondays, Tuesdays-Saturdays from 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Cost: Regular admission is $3 per person, kids 2 and under are free! Check out their January programs and events page.
Urban Air Adventure Park
Website: Urban Air Adventure Park
Location: 14450 Mundy Drive, Noblesville, IN 46060
Hours: Mondays – Thursdays from 4:00 – 8:00 pm, Fridays from 4:00 – 9:00 pm, Saturdays from 10:00 am – 9:00 pm, Sundays from 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Cost: $11-$37 for tickets, see Parks Store website for more information
North Mass Boulder
Website: North Mass Boulder
Location: 1411 Roosevelt Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46201
Hours: Mondays – Sundays from 6:00 am – 11:00 pm
Cost: Day passes are $16 for children and $20 for adults, check out their hours & rates page for membership information.
Carter’s Play Place
Carter’s Play Place was born out of seeing a void in our local community for a truly inclusive play place for kids with all abilities. We are committed in creating a great atmosphere for both children and adults to be themselves in a warm, supportive environment. We hope to see you soon!
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