Best Indoor Play Spaces in Philadelphia

1. Beehive at Bok—East Passyunk

This hip, award-winning play space designed for kids 7 and under reflects the iconic Bok building's creative small businesses and makers. Members get in for unlimited play whenever Beehive at Bok is open!

2. InMovement—Queen Village, Easy Passyunk

Kids will love tumbling in the open play sessions or classes at this hot spot for gymnastics. If your kids love to move, you'll love InMovement. Check out open play at their Queen Village and East Passyunk locations, or try one of their classes, which start at 16-months old and run all the way through adulthood.

3. Kids at Play—Roxborough 

Roller coaster cars, a sensory room, ball pits, and a zip line are just some Kids at Play highlights. Open play here is best for toddlers through twelve year-olds.

4. Kith and Kin—Brewerytown 

Kids will love the playhouse and scarf launcher in this gathering spot, while grown-ups will love its cool, calm vibe. This peaceful indoor play space was designed especially with kids ages zero through five in mind.

5. Nest—Center City

After more than a decade, Nest's sought-after nature-themed play space has become a favorite among Philly parents of kids ages zero through six.

Explore a house at PlayArts. Photo by the author

6. We Rock the Spectrum—Northeast Philly

This kids' gym with an inclusive philosophy features equipment designed for kids with sensory processing disorders. Kids of all ages and abilities will love the zip lines, crash pads, trampolines, and more in this welcoming environment. 

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7. Chatter Splatter—Norristown

Ball pits, play kitchens, and pretend gardens will keep kids entertained at this indoor playground all day. Best for ages one through seven years.

8. The Little Pod—North Wales

Part indoor gym, part play space, part arcade, The Little Pod has a little of everything--including a space especially for toddlers. Designed for kids ages seven and under, socks are required and tickets cannot be purchased online.

9. Romp n' Roll—Willow Grove 

From open gym to a slew of classes, this place is true to its name for kiddos under five, with plenty of places to crawl, climb, romp, and roll.

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Play on Giggleberry Mountain at Giggleberry Fair. Photo courtesy of Giggleberry Fair

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10. Bucks County Children's Museum—New Hope

Search for fossils, design a race track, or play pretend in the Bucks County-themed exhibits designed for kids ages one through seven. Advanced tickets are recommended for this local favorite indoor playplace!

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11. Giggleberry Fair—Peddler’s Village

Kids twelve and under will love climbing the six-level Giggleberry Mountain indoor obstacle course and playing in the arcade. Giggles Discovers, designed just for ages six and under, will entertain the littlest guests with its imaginative play area and fire station. Kids of all ages will love taking a spin on the carousel at one of the most beloved indoor playplaces in Bucks County. 

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12. Charming Star Playroom—Newtown Square

This woodland-themed indoor toddler play space is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers, with open place for 0-6 year olds and plenty of special events to add to the fun for even older siblings. Socks are required.

13. Bette's Family Fun Center—Aston 

14. Jumpers—Newtown Square

Five thousand square feet of bouncy fun guarantee tired-out kiddos. Best for kids ages 18-months to ten years old.

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15. Oasis Family Fun Center—Glen Mills

Virtual reality, laser mazes, and rock climbing walls make this a true oasis of fun for kids up through age twelve, plus there are multi-level play areas. Some areas have height and weight limits.

The fun never ends at BounceU. Photo courtesy of BounceU

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16. BounceU—Collegeville, Exton

Kids can jump the day away in the many bounce stadiums, but note there may be a time limit on tickets. Special events and toddler times are also offered. Suitable for kids ages two and up, though some areas have height limits.

17. Urban Air Adventure Park—Downingtown, East Norriton, Royersford, Springfield, Willow Grove

From go-carts to virtual reality to indoor skydiving to climbing walls, kids can go wild at Urban Air.  Kids seven and under can enjoy a trampoline area just for them with a place for grown-ups to sit and watch.

This article was updated in 2025 by writer Hillary Moses Mohaupt.