It’s great to be able to get the kids outside but sometimes the weather doesn’t cooperate. Never fear, this list of indoor play spaces all around Austin, Texas will up your kid’s activity level no matter the weather. Scroll through and fine your next favorite indoor playground today!
photo: Thinkery / Kirk Tuck
Thinkery
Thinkery is where Austin’s children and their families come to enjoy play-based, inquiry-rich, hands-on learning experiences. This spot offers 40,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor activities for children and families to learn through play. Through a variety of hands-on, interactive STEAM exhibits and programs, Thinkery encourages physical, emotional and cognitive development for young learners and fosters joyful curiosity for all ages.
1830 Simond Ave.
Austin, TX
Online: thinkeryaustin.org
Mt. Playmore
This Texas-sized indoor playground is the ultimate indoor playground for all ages. It has a massive climbing structure, which wraps around the perimeter of the room. The playscape is also designed to accommodate adults, who are welcome to play alongside their kids without the risk of getting stuck in any impossibly tight spaces. They also have a toddler-only area, arcade and kiddie rides.
13609 North IH 35
Austin, TX
Online: mtplaymore.com
photo: Little Land Play Gym via yelp
Little Land Play Gym and Pediatric Therapy
The play equipment at Little Land Play Gym was designed by pediatric therapists to be fun and growth promoting. Parents can take comfort that their children are playing, developing, and growing in a setting that’s just as enjoyable for adults! Drop in to play, enjoy a class or drop off the kids on a Friday Night and get the night to yourself.
Online: littlelandplaygym.com
The COOP
Kids will play for hours in the giant ball pit, the two-story curly slide, a super cool rope climbing tunnel and the jumbo bouncer equipped with a basketball net for “kid-friendly” dunking. They’ll pow wow in the COOP tee pee, or play the day away on the electronic gaming floor. Parents can enjoy free WiFi, an espresso bar, great magazines and stress-free birthday parties.
11101 Burnet Road, Suite 190
Austin, TX
Online: thecoop-austin.com
photo: Cam K. via yelp
Loco-Motion Inflatable Play
This spot offers 14,000 square feet of play for kids 10 and under. They can bounce the day away in the many inflatables or do some pretend play in the Little Town. It’s also a great spot to have a birthday party.
9811 Vikki Terrace
Austin,TX
Online: locomotionplay.com
Toybrary
If this isn’t the most brilliant concept ever, we don’t know what is. Decrease clutter in your house and borrow toys from Toybrary’s lending library. You can also enjoy slides, tents, tunnels, bikes and trikes, costumes, rocking horses, toys, books, and so much more—designed especially for ages six months to five years.
2001 Justin Lane
Austin, TX
Online: toybraryaustin.com
Jumpstreet
This indoor trampoline park is perfect for when you need to get some real exercise. Kids can jump on the trampolines, ride the bull, play dodgeball and try your luck with the arcade games.
12617 Ridgeline Blvd.
Suite B
Cedar Park, TX
Online: gotjump.com
—Kate Loweth
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