Indoor Playgrounds & Play Spaces in Dallas & Fort Worth

Looking for indoor playgrounds and play spaces? Take your pick from this list of the metroplex’s very best. 

Indoor playgrounds and play spaces are North Texas parents’ secret weapon. Between the hot summer days and the random winter weather, you never know when you’ll need things to do indoors. Colorful rooms, ball pits, slides, and tons of pretend play opens up a world of possibilities for little kids, and luckily, DFW is filled with unique spots waiting for you and your family.

Even better, these places have perks for parents too—free Wi-Fi, coffee nearby (a must), and in some cases, frozen yogurt for when playtime is over. From Dallas and Plano to Grapevine and beyond, these are some of the best indoor playgrounds and play spaces in DFW.

For more fun things to do, check out 75 free things to do with kids in Dallas, or take a peek at the calendar for family-centric events you don’t want to miss.

Best Indoor Playgrounds and Play Spaces in Dallas 

1. Play Street Museum – Various Locations

There are several Playstreet Museum locations in DFW, including Lake Highlands, Fort Worth, Murphy, Allen, Frisco, McKinney, and Plano. Each has endless play opportunities: think little firehouses, homes, veterinary offices, markets, train tables, crafts, and more.

2. We Rock the Spectrum – Northwest Dallas

The ultimate indoor sensory playground for kids of all abilities, We Rock the Spectrum has suspended equipment with swings, crash mats, a zip line, a trampoline, an indoor play structure, and sensory-based toys that complete the play experience. If your child wants to take it down a notch, an arts and crafts area perfect for developing fine motor skills is at the ready.

3. The Play Place at Galleria Dallas – North Dallas

This popular mall playground is usually pretty busy, but if your busy toddler needs to blow off steam while shopping, this is the place!

4. BB Pinata – Oak Cliff

This is one of the newest indoor play spaces in Dallas, and it might be one of the cutest! Decked out in pastel hues, this open-ended playground is ideal for toddlers and young kids. They have events like bilingual storytime, sleep-unders, dad nights, and much more.

5. Cheeky Monkeys – Various Locations

There are several Cheeky Monkey indoor play spaces in DFW, including Casa Linda, Plano, Fairview, The Colony, Highland Village, and Fort Worth. Designed for babies and kids ages 10 months to eight years, little guests can play in the clubhouse, tackle the 3,000-square-foot play structure, engage in organized crafts and activities, and climb on soft structures.

6. Watermark Tree Fort – Dallas

Watermark Community Church’s two-level indoor playground in Dallas is open Mon-Fri from 8am-5pm. As a bonus, there’s no admission fee, but you can’t reserve a time, and the staff doesn’t monitor the kids, so get in early! However, Watermark Coffee is adjacent to the playground, so grab a cup and let the kids roam!

7. Monster Yogurt – Lakewood/Casa Linda and Richardson

Quite possibly one of our favorite indoor playgrounds in the Dallas area, this spot is a dream-come-true collab between a kids’ play space and a frozen yogurt shop. Let the kids run, slide, and jump in the Monster Cave while you enjoy free Wi-Fi. Don’t forget to treat everyone to a yummy frozen yogurt sundae from the 80 rotating flavors and 75 toppings available when playtime is over.

8. Kids Empire – Dallas and Garland

There are three gigantic indoor play spaces in DFW for families to enjoy: one in Garland and two in Dallas. Climb structures, figure out the maze, create structures with giant blocks, play soccer, or bust a move on the dance floor. It’s all in good fun!

9. Spark! – South Dallas

This non-profit organization is one of a kind. Their mission is to spark creativity in kids ages 7-17, and alongside the indoor underground playground, kids can let their imaginations run wild during the numerous staff-guided daily activities.

Indoor Playgrounds and Play Spaces North of Dallas 

10. Safari Run – Plano

Kids will run, slide, and play to their heart’s content at this indoor playground. There’s a special spot for younger kids, plenty of room for parents to sit and watch or visit with friends, and an arcade and a basketball hoop for older kids in tow. Be sure to say hi to the (pretend) mommy and baby giraffe hanging out by the slides!

11. Kidz Indoor Playground at Prestonwood Baptist Church – Plano

This two-story indoor playground is ideal for kids ages 10 and under. There are “underground” tunnels, slides, stairs, and other fun equipment. It gets busy, so mornings are usually best, and you’ll need to check in at the desk before heading to the playground. If you want to grab a bite, head to the other end of the atrium, where the on-site cafe serves snacks, pizza, salads, and more.

12. Kid Mania – Plano

KidMania’s play space spans five floors and has everything from bungee walls to caves, climbing nets, and a toddler area. And when your kiddo is ready to move on, head for the arcade for an impressive selection of video games and entertainment.

13. The Shops at Willow Bend – Plano

Inspired by historic Haggard Park, this new 1,960-square-foot indoor playground near Crate & Barrel features soft climbing structures like a slide, a fire truck, a teeter-totter, and a merry-go-round. Rock and ride on local mascots like the Plano East High School’s Panther and Plano Senior High’s Wildcat. There’s an interactive game, a scavenger hunt, and a multi-sensory area with sound chip technology.

14. KidZania – Frisco

You’ve never seen anything quite like it. This kid-sized city is run completely by, well, kids! They get money to spend, can go to college to become a doctor, put out fires, help rescue natural disaster victims, scale walls, and so much more.

15. PeeknPlay – Various Locations

Between locations in Frisco, McKinney, Grapevine, and Arlington, there’s bound to be one of these adorable indoor play spaces near you. Once you enter the mini city, kids can take up a “profession” like veterinarians, firefighters, and restaurateurs, dress up, play with blocks and LEGO, or slide down into a ball pit to their heart’s content.

Indoor Playgrounds and Play Spaces in the Mid-Cities 

16. The Tubes at Irving Bible Church – Irving

This indoor playground is open to the community Monday – Friday, 9am-7pm. There’s a multi-level climbing structure for older kids, a tube slide, climbing ropes and nets, and smaller climbing structures for toddlers. The cafe is just down the hall if you want to grab a coffee or snack. This indoor playground is designed for kids ages 3-10.

17. Peppa Pig World of Play – Grapevine

If Peppa’s involved, we want in on the fun! This indoor play space has plenty of exhibits that’ll keep toddlers and preschoolers entertained, like Meet Peppa, crawl through tunnels in Rebecca Rabbit’s underground adventure, sing along on Madame Gazelle’s bus trip, and much more. You can make a day of it and stop by LEGOLAND Discovery Center as well.

Indoor Playgrounds Near Fort Worth 

18. White’s Chapel Methodist Church Playground – Southlake

Designed for kids ages 11 and under, grab a cup of coffee from Wesley’s Cafe before your kids hit the ground running. This is a no-shoe, soft playground perfect for little kids and is open Mon-Thurs. from 8am-5pm, Fridays from 8am-1pm, Saturdays from 5-7pm, and Sundays from 8am-1pm.

19. Imagination Station FTW – Benbrook

This Montessori-inspired indoor play space is the vision of an early childhood educator and mom, and the love and thought put into it shines bright. It provides a safe place for kids to engage in imagination-based play with thoughtful toys like a garden station, wooden trains, balance boards, activity stations for babies and toddlers, and the occasional music classes. . You can bring snacks, but they must be kept out of the play area, they have free Wi-Fi, and you must reserve a spot for their Open Play times.