BIG List of Indoor Playgrounds in Minnesota

This BIG list of indoor playgrounds in Minnesota lets you find an indoor play space near you when the weather is too cold, rainy or hot to play outside!

Minnesota Indoor Playgrounds

I’ve lived in Minnesota most of my life, so I know what it takes to survive a Minnesota winter. My family and I love spending time outdoors – yes, even during the winter months – but there are always times throughout the year where kids just need to burn off some energy in a climate-controlled environment.

Whether you and your children are going stir-crazy in the winter months or need a break from the heat come summertime, here’s a HUGE roundup of all of the indoor playgrounds in Minnesota I could find. Some of these indoor play spaces are small, some are big…some are mainly bounce houses, some others have indoor playground equipment…and some are free, some are paid. But there’s probably one near you!

This list is alphabetized by city/town. It includes indoor playgrounds, play spaces, play areas and play gyms. Keep in mind that most locations require socks (hard to remember come summertime!), and some may be seasonal and/or have limited hours. Check the individual playgrounds’ websites (linked within the list) for the latest information.

Bookmark this list (or pin it on Pinterest) for when you just need to get out of the house, no matter the weather, or when you’re looking for a fun excursion on your next trip to another town in Minnesota. Oh, and if you know of any others we’ve missed, please leave a comment and let us know so we can get it added ASAP. Enjoy!

Indoor Playgrounds in Minnesota

Alexandria

Jump4Fun Indoor Amusement Center
3015 Minnesota 29
Alexandria, MN

$6-$10/child
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Bouncy slides, padded floors, and jump houses, oh my! At Jump4Fun Indoor Amusement Center, a family-friendly space is at the ready for open play or for party rentals. The facilities here are kid-friendly and clean, ensuring that while the young ones are exerting energy, parents can relax and watch their kids play (or even jump around in one of the bounce castles themselves). After jumping around, party rooms are set-up with decorations and tables for some of their in-house pizzas to fuel the fun before kids head back out into the jumping arena once more.

Shenanigans Indoor Playground
720 Fillmore Street
Alexandria, MN 56308

$6/child, 12 months and under free (open for private rentals only)

Shenanigans Indoor Playground is the ideal place for all kids ages 1-12. It offers a series of parent/child activities devoted to the physical, emotional and social development of youth, while giving parents the satisfaction of a safe place for their kids to engage with other kids, slides, ladders, nets, mazes and imagination-inspiring play zones. Within the playground structure, there is a large, full scale play area for older kids and a smaller play zone for toddlers. All equipment is safety-tested and approved by the providing company, along with employees trained in child safety and first aid, ensuring a safe environment for parents to watch from designated seating areas or engage in the fun!

Apple Valley

Millz House
14645 Felton Court, Suite #104
Apple Valley, MN 55124

$6/child

Are you looking for an option for entertaining your kids? Bring the kids (ages 10 and under) and play rain or shine in our indoor showroom. We have awesome Playground One swing sets, Vuly trampolines, SnapSports game tiles and basketball courts, and much more for your kids to enjoy!

Baxter

We Rock the Spectrum
13495 Elder Drive South, Suite #160
Baxter, MN 56425

$12-$14/child
Grab a GROUPON Deal here.

With open play, children are welcome to come in and enjoy the same activities that are offered during the private sessions and private parties. This includes full use of the gym with all equipment, and an arts & crafts section that has: beading, painting, lanyards and much more.

Bloomington

Bouncing-Ton Playground
10592 France Avenue South
​Bloomington, MN 55431

$6-$8/child, 12 months and under free with paid sibling

​Keep your kids active throughout the year at Bouncing-Ton indoor inflatables playground.

Rainbow Play Systems
900 West 80th Street
Bloomington, MN 55420

$8-$10/child, under 16 months free

Located just minutes from the Twin Cities’ metro area, Rainbow Midwest Bloomington welcomes kids of all ages to come out and play at our huge indoor playground — no reservations needed. They’ll love climbing on our Rainbow Swing Sets, shooting hoops, and bouncing on the trampolines. Moms & Dads, water bottles are acceptable — but no snacks are allowed in the showroom. Feel free to bring snacks for kids to enjoy in our eating area.

Brainerd

UpNorth Indoor Bounce House
15840 Audubon Way
Brainerd, MN 56401

$5-$8.50/child

UpNorth is excited to bring an all new indoors bouncing experience to the Brainerd Lakes area!  UpNorth is a indoor bounce house designed for children up to 12 years old.  We have giant bounce houses, double slide and obstacle course.  There’s even a special toddler area designed especially for our youngest bouncers!

Buffalo

Imagination Play Parks
114 Division Street East
Buffalo, MN 55313

$5-$9/child, under 18 months free with paid $9 sibling admission

Welcome to Imagination Play Parks designed for children eight and under. Your child will be delighted as they walk through the front door to a small world created just for their imagination.

Burnsville

Burnsville Center
1178 Burnsville Center
Burnsville, MN 55306

FREE

Thanks to Walser Honda, we’re bringing adventure, exploration, and fun to your play area! We’re so proud of the natural beauty our state offers and want to bring that inside our property for families to enjoy all year long. We’re excited. Are you?

Grand Slam Sports Play Zone
12425 River Ridge Blvd
Burnsville, MN 55337

$6.95/child

Our newest attraction at Grand Slam is our three-story Play Zone. A massive climbing obstacle course for kids that are 11 and younger, the Play Zone also includes a separate area for toddlers and their parents. The primary play area features air cannons, slides, and many different types of obstacles to crawl through, over, and around. Located next to our X-treme Trampoline, it’s perfect for our smaller guests!

Cascade

Bounce World
4430 19th Street Northwest
Cascade, Minnesota 55901

$4-$9.95/child

We have a 15,000 square foot building full of inflatable bounce houses, inflatable slides and other interactive inflatables. Bounce World is a great place in Rochester to bring the family and play for open bounce or to host your next birthday party. In addition to our inflatables that you can jump, slide and bounce on, we have a mechanical bull that gives rides on the weekends!

Chaska

Chaska Community Center (temporarily CLOSED)
1661 Park Ridge Drive
Chaska, MN 55318

$4/child, under 1 year free

Jump, slide, imagine…Have fun in our one of a kind playroom. You can slide down the many slides, explore through tunnels, and jump into a colorful ball pit. The playroom is a great place for ages one through eight to play socially which is an essential part of healthy development. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Cloquet

Playland at Journey Christian Church (Reopening Sept 1, 2021)
1400 Washington Avenue
Cloquet, MN 55720

FREE

When the room is available, you’re welcome to come play!  Unless reserved for a private event, the Playland is open during these hours each week. A parent or responsible adult must remain on site with children during free play times.

Coon Rapids

Grand Slam Family Fun Center Play Zone
2941 Coon Rapids Blvd NW
Coon Rapids, MN 55433

$5.95/child ages 1-11

Our Roman Colosseum-themed indoor playground is the perfect place for young gladiators to burn off energy. Let them run, jump, climb, and slide for hours and hours of entertainment. There is nothing more fun for kids (and parents) than having an indoor play area to stay active and busy. The indoor playground is for kids 11 and under and requires socks for entrance.

Duluth

Adventure Zone
329 Lake Avenue South
Duluth, MN 55802

$4/child for Tiny Tots Adventure (Unlimited Kids Cove)

Our indoor play system includes tunnel, slide, climbing, and many other features to keep the youngsters busy and exploring.

Miller Hill Mall
1600 Miller Trunk Hwy
Duluth, MN 55811

FREE

The play area is a free, activity center that offers families an appealing break while shopping.

Eagan

The Blast Indoor Playground
Eagan Community Center
3830 Pilot Knob Rd
Eagan, MN 55122

$5/child ages 18 months – 12 years, 17 months and under free

The Blast features loads of indoor space-themed play time filled with interstellar delights. Try climbing through the Space Shuttle Tower. Rocket off of the launch pads. Ascend through two Apollo Rocket Propulsion Launchers. Fly an Intergalactic Space Jet. Explore the Milky Way tunnel and take a daring space walk over the suspension bridges. Head back to earth by sliding through gigantic Wormhole Slide Portal!

Good Times Park
3265 Northwood Circle, Suite 100
Eagan, MN 55121

$9/child ages 1 – 17

Good Times Park® brings the outside park feel inside! As Minnesota’s largest, family-owned, entirely indoor playground & family recreational park, it is a great place for family fun & fitness any time. Shoes/socks are required!

Eden Prairie

Eden Prairie Center
8251 Flying Cloud Dr
Eden Prairie, MN 55344

FREE

The children’s play area is located on the lower level of the Kohl’s wing. Children fewer than 42 inches tall are welcome to enjoy the play area. Socks are required for play. Children’s Soft Play Area is open from 9:00 am to mall closing daily.

Prairie Play Zone (temporarily CLOSED)
Eden Prairie Community Center
16700 Valley View Road
Eden Prairie, MN 55346

$5.50-$6.50/child, under 18 months free

Featuring several slides and numerous levels of fun, your child is sure to leave the Prairie Play Zone with a smile. In addition to the play structure, there is a special area for infants and toddlers to explore, as well as a mini rock climbing wall.

Pump It Up
7406 Washington Ave S
Eden Prairie, MN 55344

$7/child

Our Open Jumps are open play time where your child can have the time of their life. Our massive inflatables spark their imaginations to run wild. It’s not only fun for the kids, but provides a healthy workout that burns off excess energy and helps keep them fit. It’s fun for kids of all ages.

Edina

Adventure Peak at Edinborough Park
7700 York Ave S
Edina, MN 55424

$8/child, under 1 free

The “Peak” is a 44-by-44-by-37 foot high climbing, low crawling, slip sliding Northwoods adventure. Climb into the 30-foot tall oak tree, slide down one of the four giant tube slides or wash down the triple wave slide. Navigate across a canyon, scale the climbing wall and venture to the 30 foot lookout to spy around the Park. From the lookout, slide down the very popular and very fast new super slide. Adventure Peak also features great areas for toddlers to explore.

Southdale Center (temporarily CLOSED)
10 Southdale Center
Edina, MN 55435

FREE

The play area is a free, activity center that offers families an appealing break while shopping. Sponsored by Southdale YMCA.

Golden Valley

Backyard Indoor Playground (temporarily CLOSED)

$4.50-$5.50/child, under 2 free

The west metro’s newest indoor playground is a 3,000-square-foot, temperature-controlled creative play space with areas for kids ages 2–5 and 6–12. It rises three stories high with slides, cargo climbs, and interconnecting tunnels children can explore for hours. Stop by for drop-in play, book a party room, or reserve for exclusive use!

Hopkins

Turf Tots (opens March 3, 2022)
Hopkins Pavilion
11000 Excelsior Boulevard
Hopkins, MN 55343

$5/child ages 1-5

Turf Tots is a drop-in play program for children 5 and under. Kids can run and play with equipment provided by the Hopkins Pavilion including bounce houses, climbing wall, sport balls, crawl tunnels, blocks, trikes and more!

Mankato

Bounce Town
1860 Adams St
Mankato, MN 56001

$8/child

BounceTown offers an indoor play space of over 8,000 square feet for children (12 years and under) to get their wiggles out! We provide a variety of inflatables and a dedicated toddler area for play along with a concessions area for some down time.

River Hills Mall
1850 Adams Street
Mankato, MN 56001

Kids love the Mankato Clinic Children’s Play Area. This fantastic playground for kids is hand-sculpted from soft foam creating a unique area specifically built for FUN. Learning, playing and just plain having fun is encouraged with this colorful and unique medical-themed play area. The play pieces familiarize kids with what they’ll see in a clinic. Children will love to crawl on the stethoscope, slide down the Band-Aid slide and more.

FREE

Maple Grove

Maple Maze
Maple Grove Community Center
12951 Weaver Lake Road
Maple Grove, MN 55369

$4.50-$6.50/child, under 1 free

It’s AMAZING fun for children ages 12 and under. Start on the first level by climbing the rock wall, hopping on the pogo stick or enter the tree house and climb to the second level. Multiple routes bring more to discover in the jungle of the MAZE. Four new slides entice children to keep crawling back up to discover new routes to slide down, long tubes to push through and Hoover rings to crawl over. The toddler area for three and under has been expanded. Toddlers are able to crawl into the lions mouth and back down a slide to venture on to the molded alligator, hippo and more. Activity panels keep the young minds intrigued and active.

MiniSota Play Cafe
12055 Elm Creek Blvd N
Maple Grove, MN 55369

$5/baby 6-12 months, $12/child 1-9, $3/adult (10+), 6 months and under free

MiniSota Play Cafe provides the only indoor play space in Minnesota that combines an imaginative play area and a café. In an era of drive-thrus and “screen time”, we provide children and their caretakers a fun, clean place they both can enjoy.

Playground Plaza
11701 95th Avenue North
Maple Grove, MN 55369

$8-$12/child, 12 months and under free with paid pass

At Playground Plaza, we offer a climate-controlled indoor playground for a fun and safe environment that encourages families to bond through play. Playground Plaza provides both the social and physical benefits of visiting the playground while providing the security of knowing your fun day out at the park will never be ruined by unpredictable weather again. As a staff-less facility we are open 365 days a year – ensuring that Playground Plaza will be your safe haven from the freezing temps in the winter to the sweltering summer heat, and everything in between.

Minneapolis

Snapology Discovery Center (Currently open for workshops only)
2649 Lyndale Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55408

$8/child unlimited play or $6/child per hour (drop-off available for ages 5+)

A truly amazing indoor play center where your kid(s) can make friends and have tons of fun. Their imaginations will soar in our educational, clean and safe atmosphere. Yes, Snapology features areas with LEGO® building toys and activities, but our focus is on interactive activities for children and educational play of all kind. It’s a makerspace like no other. Help your kid become a maker kid! Best of all, you can join them to play (no charge for adults) or drop them-off* while you run errands, shop or dine in-or-around the area. No registration is required for open Creative Play, just drop in during our regular hours.

Sovereign Grounds
813 East 48th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55417

FREE

It’s a place to relax, meet other parents, talk, have a great cup of coffee or tea and maybe pick up some fresh beans to take home. There are comfortable spots for adults and a large playroom for the kids. Sovereign Grounds is proud to be the first kid-friendly coffeehouse in town, implementing the unique concept of combining an indoor playground with a traditional, community-oriented neighborhood café. Kids of all ages are not just tolerated here. They are welcome!

Minnetonka

Minnesota Playseum
Ridgedale Center
12401 Wayzata Blvd
Minnetonka, MN 55305

$12/person ages 1-100

Children are able to explore, discover and play in our uniquely designed city shops, created to mimic mom and dad’s world but uniquely scaled to their size. Dress the part to fix a car at the mechanics shop, build a favorite pizza at the Italian restaurant, take x-rays of a patient in the hospital room or even pretend to bathe a puppy in the pet shop….we have so many rooms for them to explore! Our space caters to ages 1 to 11 yrs, but we encourage our parents, grandparents and older siblings to play along too. Admission is required.

Ridgedale Play Area (temporarily CLOSED)
Ridgedale Center
12401 Wayzata Blvd
Minnetonka, MN 55305

FREE

This family-friendly space just got an upgrade and the enhanced, quality indoor kids’ playground is now open at Ridgedale Center on the Upper Level, Nordstrom Lane! This 6,000-square-foot Minnesota play area has something for everyone. Children ages 0-12, up to 52″ in height, can enjoy immersive experiences that blend learning and play in one of seven unique exhibits. A special exhibit called Baby Oasis caters to children between the ages of 0-2 featuring sensory boards and tummy time mats.

Williston Treehouse
Williston Fitness Center
14509 Minnetonka Drive
Minnetonka, MN 55345

$6/child

The Williston Treehouse is an indoor play area for children ages 12 and under.

Monticello

Romp ‘n’ Stomp
Monticello Community Center
505 Walnut St
Monticello, MN 55362

$5/child, 12 months and under free

The Romp ‘n’ Stomp is a fun indoor play structure kids can climb up, slide down and have a great time exploring! The room includes other fun activities for kids and has plenty of room for parents or guardians to sit and watch.

Mounds View

InnerActive
2240 Woodale Drive
Mounds View MN 55112

$11.25/child ages 1-17

InnerActive Playground is a space with the simple focus of providing play and fitness for children of all ages. Our goal is to bring the feel of an outdoor park to the indoors, allowing for fun during any and all weather conditions!

New Brighton

Eagles Nest Indoor Playground
New Brighton Community Center
400 10th St NW
New Brighton, MN 55112

$6.50/child ages 12 months – 12 years

The Eagles Nest Indoor Playground was completely remodeled in 2017. The new structure houses a 23′ high Web Tower Challenge, 36′ long Quadruple Wave Slide, Walk-on Piano Keys Player, Tight Rope Walk, 14′ Trolley Challenge and Hanging Foam Forest, a Ball Pit and a one-of-a-kind Eagles Nest and Tree Climb. The toddler area has increased in size and includes: Climb-on Sculpted Foam Play Pieces, Activity Panels, Tree Slide, 16′ Lily Pad Walk, Walk-on Piano Keys Player, and themed carpet play area.

Otsego

Jump City Indoor Bounce Park
5889 Queens Ave NE
Otsego, MN 55330

$6.95-$7.95/child

Showing up at open jump to your kids is like showing up to a never ending fun! There is no limit on how long you can stay and with how often we change out the inflatables it will never get boring. Our inflatables and play area is cleaned daily so you and your kids can relax and enjoy your time together!

Plymouth

Plymouth Fieldhouse (Reopening November 7, 2021)
Plymouth Creek Center
14800 34th Ave
Plymouth, MN 55447

$4-$5/child

Come and play during the winter months at the Fieldhouse dome. Note: Open play may be occasionally cancelled due to special events, rentals, severe weather or dome maintenance.

Prior Lake

Playworks  
2200 Trail of Dreams
Prior Lake, MN 55372

$7-$10/child, under 1 free

Playworks makes it easy to be a kid again! Our Family Play program encourages families to experience all of the fun and excitement our Atrium and toddler area has to offer with their children. Active families love the Atrium! It includes interactive games, the area’s largest play structure, an 8’ by 8’ interactive dance floor, video games, and more. If you’re looking for family entertainment, check out Family Play at Playworks. And remember, adults are always free when accompanied by a child!

Rochester

Apache Mall (temporarily CLOSED)
US Hwy 52 and US Hwy 14 E
Rochester, MN 55902

FREE

Monkey Junction (temporarily CLOSED)
Resurrection & Life Lutheran
4500 60th Ave NW
Rochester, MN 55901

$1/child, under 1 free

Monkey Junction is an indoor play space for children 0-6 years old. We are open to the community. As the weather turns from cool to cold to freezing, come play at our place. Your child (and you) will enjoy the play equipment and toys, the space to run and the chance to meet others at the same stage of life.

Pipsqueaks (temporarily CLOSED)
United Way of Olmsted County Inc. Gymnasium
903 West Center Street
Rochester, MN  55902

$2/child, free for 0-6 months

Pipsqueaks, Rochester’s INDOOR play zone, is designed for children kindergarten-age and younger to play under parental/guardian supervision. A community partnership between the Rochester Park & Recreation Department and the United Way of Olmsted County Inc., Pipsqueaks offers young children a safe, clean play space to burn off energy during the long winter months. In addition, parents and their kids can share in activities, meet with existing playgroups and make new friends.

Roseville

Rosedale Center (temporarily CLOSED)
1595 Highway 36 W #10
Roseville, MN 55113

FREE

Sartell

KidZone (temporarily CLOSED)
Sartell Community Center
850 19th Street South
Sartell, MN 56377

$3/child or $5/family

Free to Sartell residents and open when the building is open, this fun space is also available for party rentals and makes the perfect, unique birthday party venue!

Shakopee

The Lookout
Shakopee Community Center
1255 Fuller St S
Shakopee, MN 55379

$3/child

The indoor playground features a variety of play elements for ages 10 and under. Socks required.

Shoreview

Tropical Adventure Indoor Playground
Shoreview Community Center
4580 Victoria Street North
Shoreview, MN 55126

$6/child

Come crawl through the caves, swing through the jungle, slip down the waterfall slide, and scream down the five-level spiral slide!

St. Cloud

Rainbow Play Systems
3606 Roosevelt Rd
St Cloud, MN 56301

$8-$10/child, under 16 months free

Located just minutes from downtown St. Cloud, Rainbow Midwest St. Cloud welcomes kids of all ages to come out and play at our huge indoor playground — no reservations required! They’ll love climbing on our Rainbow Swing Sets, shooting hoops, and bouncing on the trampolines. Moms & Dads, water bottles are acceptable — but no snacks are allowed in the showroom. Feel free to bring snacks for kids to enjoy in our eating area.

St. Paul

Maplewood Mall
3001 White Bear Ave N
St. Paul, MN 55109

FREE

Waite Park

Granite City Jump
79 3rd Street NE
Waite Park, MN 56387

$6.95-$7.95/child
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When your kids want something fun to do, get in the car and head to Granite City Jump. Our bounce house venue is the perfect place to spend an hour or two on a weeknight. Our open jump passes have an unlimited jump time. That means your little ones can jump until their hearts’ content.

Willmar

Treehouse (temporarily CLOSED)
The AG Church
3821 Abbott Dr
Willmar, MN 56201

FREE

The Treehouse is a great place for kids to be able to play inside. There are two different size playgrounds with slides, big blocks to build with, a treehouse to climb in and more.

Winona

Pleasant Valley Indoor Playground  
Pleasant Valley Church
1363 Homer Rd
Winona, MN 55987

FREE

Our state of the art indoor playground offers a safe environment for children, ages 2-12. The floor has a cushioned rubber surface to protect kids as they run, jump and play.

Woodbury

Lookout Ridge Indoor Playground
Woodbury Central Park
8595 Central Park Place
Woodbury, MN 55125

$5.50/child

A themed, life-like design and sound effects accompany slides, forests, a tree house, and even a cave. Kids are able to climb inside cliffs imitating the St. Croix River Valley, then zoom down a mountain spiral slide emerging from a cave. Children also can venture to the top of the tree house, cross over to the gigantic fallen tree, and race down a 30-foot superslide! For a more challenging adventure, kids can explore the tree foam forest and cross through the tube jam.