Indoor Playgrounds and Play Spaces in Boston

1. Jump On In – Boston 

Housed in an enormous warehouse space with multiple rooms, Jump On In is nothing but enormous inflatable slides and castles. It can be pretty crazy on weekends and holiday weeks, with delighted children bouncing their heads off. That said, you can make a reservation in advance so you’re sure to get in, and there is free parking available. It’s a fantastic place to bring kids with energy to burn. There are special areas for smaller children, but be warned: larger children often jump their way in.

2. Boston Playground – Chelsea

Check out one of the awesome things that opened last year in Boston – Boston Playground. This indoor playground for kids ages one and older features inflatables, climbing areas, wide-open play spaces, and more. Open play sessions are held every day of the week, and guests can also book private play sessions. Walk-ins are welcome, but call ahead to make sure there's enough space to meet capacity restrictions.

Indoor Playgrounds and Play Spaces South of Boston

3. South Shore Sports Center – Hingham

To quote the website: "It's Game Time!" The South Shore Sports Center is a full-service sports center for kids, youth, and adults to enjoy. There's a Tots Soccer program for kids ages 2-6, youth and adult leagues, and birthday/field rental options. For the youngest kids (ages 1-6), playtime at Kids World is a must. The center provides this indoor play space for little ones to jump, ride, and play while building social skills and fostering relationships.

 
With slides, tunnels, and more, these indoor play spaces have a full spectrum of fun! Photo courtesy of Billy Beez, Kingston

4. Billy Beez – Kingston (and Holyoke)

Billy Beez is best known for its rainbow of side-by-side slides: children love racing their friends as they fly down the bright, plastic chutes. But there's much more to do on this South Shore-mall-based play mecca, including climbing through a giant, tunnel-packed jungle gym, playing hoops on the sports courts, and shooting balls in a "ballistics arena." There even a "tot town" for little ones. For readers who live in the far west suburbs, check out Billy Beez at the Holyoke Mall.

5. Xtreme Craze – Foxboro (and north of Boston in Woburn)

This indoor play space boasts and inflatable airpark, multi-zone laser tag, arcade game zone and snack spot. The airpark in Foxboro is the first of it's kind (in the world) with giant slides, a climbing mountain, a dodgeball court, spiral slide tower, and much more. When booking reservations online you can choose age-restricted time slots to ensure your little ones don't get crushed by the big kids. 

Indoor Playgrounds West of Boston

6. Jam Time – Maynard, Norwood, Natick, and Natick Mall

Choose among drop-in playtime (in certain locations), private playtime, and birthday parties at Jam Time. Expect regularly cleaned play structures, slides, ride-on toys, and more to keep kids busy. Be sure to check each location's calendar and book spots before heading out.

7. BB Kidz Club – Leominster

Although the Westford BB Kidz Club location has closed, if Leominster isn't too far a drive for you, your kids can still enjoy indoor play for all ages, from imaginative play areas for little ones to arcade machines for bigger kids. Leave your shoes at the door and enjoy this indoor play space (socks are required!).

BeanStalk is open for indoor play just north of Boston. Photo courtesy of BeanStalk Adventure Ropes Course

Indoor Playgrounds and Play Spaces North of Boston

8. Beanstalk Adventure Ropes Course – Reading

Beanstalk is open for both walk-ins and online reservations. Expect zig-zag beams, cargo nets, angled rope ladders, crisscross walks, and ziplines. For young adventurers less than 48 inches tall there is BeanSprout, a kids-only ropes course with platforms less than 3 feet from the ground.

9. Children's Piazza – Peabody

Walk in or reserve open playtime at Children's Piazza, a beautiful "play cafe" featuring lots of climbing areas, chalkboards to scribble on, toys, and much more. It's also booking birthday parties. There's even a coffee shop that serves homemade cookies, fruit smoothies, and coffee for an afternoon family snack or pick-me-up.

10. Vinkari Safari – Woburn

Designed for kids ages 6 months old to 7 years old, Vinkari Safari is a favorite among local families for its big space filled with interesting toys, climbing structures, and ride-ons to keep children entertained for hours on end. Reservations are not necessary for open play.

11. Cedarland aMAZEment Action Play Center – Haverhill

There are tons of fun to be had here, including a triple wave slide, sports court, multi-level tube slide, a giant sand room, treehouse, and arcade. All that playing is sure to work up an appetite, so you can enjoy a bite to eat at the convenient on-site snack bar; options include kid-friendly favorites such as pizza, chicken nuggets, hot dogs, and juice. Parents are admitted free.