Indoor playgroundsin Atlanta are crucial when the weather drenches, burns, or freezes the city— kids still need to play and expel energy!If you find yourself dealing with bored little ones, takethem toAtlantaindoor play spaces.We've rounded up the top Atlantaindoor playgroundsfor kidsto wear themselves out, including on their birthdays. In most cases, families just need to sign a waiver and bringsocks forkids (and sometimes adults) to wear during thevisit.
1.Oodazu-Buckhead
ThisAtlanta indoor playground is as funky asits name with aripslide, gaga ball, and scaling towers. Children up to age 9 can learn balance and mindfulness skills with the kids'yoga program. Parents can sign up for age-appropriate classes and school break camps, as well as birthday parties. Advance reservations are required.
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2.Boomerang- Atlanta
In addition to the junior Ninja obstacle course, Boomerang offers aslide-and-play structure with a foam ball launcher!Kids find the digital ball-throwing wall especially entertaining while toddlers get their own play area with slidesand a large ball pond. Best for kids up to age 14.
3.Ready Set FUN!- Sandy Springs
Playtime sessions last for two hours,perfect for kids ages 6 months to 8 years. The facility offers asoft playground with climbing, slides, and a ball dump station. Budding artists can visit the Imagination Art area. The Imagination Sandboxoffers a different daily themefor a special sensoryexperience. Parents cancatch up on emails in the coffee lounge. Reserve for classes, camps, and birthday parties.
4.Children's Museum of Atlanta - Downtown
With the missionof helping children from birth to age8learn through play, the Children's Museum of Atlanta provides a variety ofactivitiesand hands-on exhibits. The paint wall, rocket launcher, and interactive grocery store with a delivery truck are just a few of the popular exhibits. Reservationsrequired formorning or afternoonsessions.
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5. Hippo Hop Indoor Playground- Brookhaven
Hippo Hop featuresarock-climbing wall, every kind of ball and indoor sport, obstacle courses, bounce houses, a toddler-only place space, and more. Hippo Cafe offers healthy snacks and drinks for kids and adults. Purchasing tickets in advance for guaranteed entry time.
6. LEGODiscovery Center Atlanta-Buckhead
The newly redesigned Lego Discovery Center Atlanta includes Pirate Adventure Land - a pirate-themed, indoor playground for all ages, as well asDuploPark for younger visitors. Kids will also enjoyLEGO 4D movies,rides, and workshops.
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7.Catch Air- Multiple Locations
With fiveindoor playgrounds across Atlanta's suburbs (Johns Creek,Snellville, Cumming, Marietta, andDacula), Catch Air provides convenient access toinflatable wonderlands perfectfor kids. Catch Air also offers interactive games, obstacle courses, music, and glow-in-the-dark play. All visitorsmust wear socks. Great birthday party locale.
8. Kids Empire - Marietta and Johns Creek
Children enjoysliding, building structures, playing soccer,and challenging themselves on the maze. Kids Empire also features a snack bar as well as a separate toddler area for bouncing, dancing, and riding tricycles. Must wear socks.
9.Buddy's Indoor Playhouse- Smyrna
Buddy's Indoor Playhouse offers 4,000 square feet of entertainment with developmental toys, role-play stations, anda driving track. This play space isdesigned for younger kids (ages 6 months to 6 years).
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10. Rockin' Jump - Smyrna
While you may automatically associate indoor trampoline parks with older kids, think again. Rockin’ Jump offers two-hour Rockin’ Tots sessions specifically for toddlers and kids up to age 6. Bigger kids can try dodgeball, basketball, Ninja obstacle course, climbing wall, and a soft play area.Participants must wearRockin’ Jump socks.
11. Tiny Towne - Norcross
Kids can "drive"and become familiar with road rules and vehicle safety at this indoor play riving center. Kids ages 3-6 start on the Tiny Cars, while those ages 6-9 explore theBooster Cars. After passing a driving test, kids ages 9 and up graduate to Tiny Towne's advanced track.
We Rock the Spectrumis committed to providing a safeand fun environment to foster learning, exploration, and safe sensory experiences.
12. We Rock the Spectrum- Roswell
Thisindoor play gym welcomes kids up to age 13, including those with special needs. Kids enjoy the climbing mountain, rope bridge,trampoline, andswings. Other activities in the play area includea crash pit, zipline, and arts and crafts. We Rock the Spectrumprovides a calming room when kids needa break.
13.Gymboree Play and Music-Johns Creek and Sandy Springs
Gymboreeoffers classes focusingon motor skills, music, and art that grow with children from birth to age 5. Offered on a membership basis, most classes require parental participation which teachescreative ways to interact with children.
14.Dino Dash Indoor Playground-Peachtree Corners
Kids up to age 10 can play oninflatables, slides, and climbing structures. A brightly painted toddler area offers activities suited for the younger set. Dash’s CornerCaféserves food and drink for those who’ve worked up an appetite. Kids and adults must wear socks.
15. Wiggle Giggle - Marietta
Kids can get out their wiggles and giggles at this fun indoor playground in West Cobb. For ages 0-12, this awesome attraction includes a toddler zone, jungle gym, stationary kid bikes, and a bubble room! Available for parties and special events.
16. The Play Pad - Fairburn
South Fulton families can visit one of the best Atlanta indoor playgrounds at The Play Pad, featuring inflatables, bumper cars, an obstacle course, VR, and more. Birthday parties available.
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17.Mall of Georgia - Buford
The Mall of Georgia's play area includes three different zones designed for specific age groups. Features include a crawl path, a cozy cocoon nook, jungle walk, bouncy mushrooms, and more.
18.North Point Mall - Alpharetta
Let kids climb, run, and let loose inside North Point'schildren's play area, located near Dillard's.
19.Cumberland Mall - West Atlanta
Take a break from shopping and let kids go nuts at the play area located inside Cumberland Mall.
20.Plaza Fiesta - Brookhaven
Located off Buford Highway, Plaza Fiesta's indoor playground is one of the largest in Atlanta...and it's free!
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