20 Indoor Playgrounds and Spaces for Kids in Atlanta | Mommy Poppins

Indoor playgrounds in 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, take them to Atlanta indoor play spaces. We’ve rounded up the top Atlanta indoor playgrounds for kids to wear themselves out, including on their birthdays. In most cases, families just need to sign a waiver and bring socks for kids (and sometimes adults) to wear during the visit. 

1. Oodazu – Buckhead

This Atlanta indoor playground is as funky as its name with a ripslide, 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 a slide-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 slides and 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 a soft playground with climbing, slides, and a ball dump station. Budding artists can visit the Imagination Art area. The Imagination Sandbox offers a different daily theme for a special sensory experience. Parents can catch up on emails in the coffee lounge. Reserve for classes, camps, and birthday parties.

4. Children’s Museum of Atlanta – Downtown

With the mission of helping children from birth to age 8 learn through play, the Children’s Museum of Atlanta provides a variety of activities and hands-on exhibits. The paint wall, rocket launcher, and interactive grocery store with a delivery truck are just a few of the popular exhibits. Reservations required for morning or afternoon sessions. 

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5. Hippo Hop Indoor Playground – Brookhaven

Hippo Hop features a rock-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. LEGO Discovery Center Atlanta – Buckhead

The newly redesigned Lego Discovery Center Atlanta includes Pirate Adventure Land – a pirate-themed, indoor playground for all ages, as well as Duplo Park for younger visitors. Kids will also enjoy LEGO 4D movies, rides, and workshops.

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7. Catch Air – Multiple Locations 

With five indoor playgrounds across Atlanta’s suburbs (Johns Creek, Snellville, Cumming, Marietta, and Dacula), Catch Air provides convenient access to inflatable wonderlands perfect for kids. Catch Air also offers interactive games, obstacle courses, music, and glow-in-the-dark play. All visitors must wear socks. Great birthday party locale.

8. Kids Empire – Marietta and Johns Creek

Children enjoy sliding, 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, and a driving track. This play space is designed 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 wear Rockin’ 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 the Booster Cars. After passing a driving test, kids ages 9 and up graduate to Tiny Towne’s advanced track.

We Rock the Spectrum is committed to providing a safe and fun environment to foster learning, exploration, and safe sensory experiences.

12. We Rock the Spectrum – Roswell

This indoor play gym welcomes kids up to age 13, including those with special needs. Kids enjoy the climbing mountain, rope bridge, trampoline, and swings. Other activities in the play area include a crash pit, zipline, and arts and crafts. We Rock the Spectrum provides a calming room when kids need a break. 

13. Gymboree Play and Music – Johns Creek and Sandy Springs

Gymboree offers classes focusing on 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 teaches creative ways to interact with children. 

14. Dino Dash Indoor Playground – Peachtree Corners

Kids up to age 10 can play on inflatables, slides, and climbing structures. A brightly painted toddler area offers activities suited for the younger set. Dash’s Corner Café serves 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.

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’s children’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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