Indoor play area for 2 year olds near me

There are so many wonderful indoor and soft play near me in northern Virginia! I’ve included 45 great options from soft play areas, trampoline parks, nature centers, and museums for every age! They are organized below by location and updated for 2022.

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Alexandria Indoor Play Areas Near Me

Scramble Indoor Play - My kids' favorite soft play area near me!

Indoor play area for 2 year olds near me

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Scramble Alexandria has a huge a soft play area with a cafe, and bigger kiddo area to climb and explore! Scramble Alexandria is intended for children ages 5 months to 10 years old (9+ with a younger sibling). here

Price:

Infants (5 – 11 months) – $10 weekday/$12 weekend & Federal Holiday

Toddlers (1 – 3 years old) – $12 weekday/$14 weekend & Federal Holiday

Children (4 – 10 years old) – $14 weekday/$20 weekend & Federal Holiday

Adults – $2

Hours:

Sunday 9:30am – 6:00pm
Monday 9:30am – 5:00pm
Tuesday: 9:30am – 5:00pm
Wednesday: 9:30am – 5:00pm
Thursday: 9:30am – 5:00pm
Friday 9:30am – 8:00pm
Saturday 9:30am – 8:00pm

Reservations needed? No reservations are needed for weekday play. Reservations are recommended for weekends and holidays.

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Buddie Ford Nature Center - Alexandria, Virginia

We’ve been to 6 Nature Centers in nova and found the one with the MOST live animals! The staff was so nice to take the time to answer all my kiddo's questions and let them touch some of the animals. ⁣

A wonderful free spot in Alexandria kind of near the Mark Center.

They are currently open Thursdays to Saturdays 10 AM to 4 PM. ⁣They have Story Time on Thursdays at 11 AM and Meet the Animal on Fridays at 11 AM. You do not need to register, just show up!

Price: Free!

Hours: Currently Thursday - Saturday 10 AM to 4 PM

Reservations needed? No

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Get Air Trampoline Park - Alexandria, Virginia

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Trampoline Park with times and spaces for little kids and bigger ones too. Near South Pickett.

Prices:

BIG AIR - One Hour – $18.99, Two Hours – $26.99, Three Hours – $29.99, Jump Socks* – $3.50

LITTLE AIR - One Hour – $10.99, Two Hours – $16.99, Three Hours – $19.99, Jump Socks* – $3.50

Hours:

MONDAY Open Jump: 10 AM to 8 PM

TUESDAY Toddler Time: 10 AM to Noon* Open Jump: Noon to 8 PM

WEDNESDAY Open Jump: 10 AM to 8 PM

THURSDAY Toddler Time: 10 AM to Noon* Open Jump: Noon to 8 PM

FRIDAY Open Jump: 10 AM to 7 PM Club Air: 7 PM to 10 PM**

SATURDAY Open Jump: 10 AM to 7 PM Club Air: 7 PM to 10 PM**

SUNDAY Open Jump: 10 AM to 8 PM

*Toddler Time is for jumpers under 46 inches tall and their parents. When local schools are out, Toddler Time pricing will be honored, but jumpers may be required to jump in the Little Air section.

**Club Air is for jumpers over 46 inches tall. Jumpers under 9 years old must be accompanied by an adult.

Reservations needed? No

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Chinquapin Park Rec Center Soft Play Room - Alexandria

  • Hours: 10 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M. DAILY
  • Free or Paid: Paid
  • Cost: $5 Resident / $7 Non-Resident Per Child, Per Half Hour. First Chaperone Free; Additional Chaperones $1 Resident/$4 Nonresident
  • Buy Tickets in Advance: No
  • Website: Link
  • Restrooms: Yes
  • Parking Type: Lot
  • Stroller/Wheelchair Accessible: Yes


Pump it Up - Alexandria

Huge inflatable indoor playground near the Eisenhower Ave Metro. They focus on birthday parties but have open play times most days. Unique to this indoor play area is that they have different play times for different ages. for example, Little Tikes is most days from 10 - 11:30 AM for 18 months to 6-year-olds.

Price: Varies but Little Tikes Open Jump mentioned above is $10 per person.

Hours: Varies so check out the website below for more info.

Reservations needed? Not required but good to have to not be disappointed if full. You can reserve on their website.

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Arlington Indoor Play Spaces

Scramble Indoor Play - Soft Play in Falls Church

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Huge soft play area, cafe, and bigger kiddo area to climb and explore! Scramble Falls Church is intended for children ages 5 months to 12 years old (11+ with a younger sibling).

Price:

Infants (5 – 11 months) – $14 weekday/$18 weekend & Federal Holiday

Toddlers (1 – 3 years old) – $14 weekday/$18 weekend & Federal Holiday

Children (4 – 12 years old) – $18 weekday/$24 weekend & Federal Holiday

Adults – $2

Hours:

Sunday 9:30am – 6:00pm
Monday 9:30am – 6:00pm
Tuesday: 9:30am – 6:00pm
Wednesday: 9:30am – 6:00pm
Thursday: 9:30am – 6:00pm
Friday 9:30am – 8:00pm
Saturday 9:30am – 8:00pm

Reservations needed? No reservations are needed for weekday play. Reservations are recommended for weekends and holidays.

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The Toynest - Falls Church, a unique indoor play areas near me!

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The Toy Nest is a toy library, pre-loved toy store, indoor play space, and private event venue in Falls Church, Virginia. Check out their website for all the details!

Walking distance to coffee shops, restaurants, Lemon Lane kids’ consignment, the library, and the Falls Church Farmers’ Market.

Price: See their website for all the details!

Hours: Tues - Thurs 10 - 6, Fri - Sat 9 - 5

Reservations needed? Yes

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Potomac Overlook Nature Center - Arlington

Wonderful Nature Center along the Potomac River with tons to explore inside and outside. They have live turtles, snakes, frogs, and more as well as nature displays and fun play areas (Even a pretend cave!) My kids also love saying hi to the huge raptors that have been rescued.

Price: Free!

Hours: Park is open sunrise-sunset. Nature Center: Tue – Sat 10 AM – 5 PM, Sunday 1 – 5 PM Closed Mondays.

Reservations needed? No!

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Long Branch Nature Center - Arlington

Beautiful wildlife sanctuary just off Carlin Springs Road with lovely trails along the creek and a fun nature center.

Price: Free!

Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM.

Reservations needed? No

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Ultrazone Laser Tag - Bailey's Crossroads Arlington

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Laser Tag in Bailey's Crossroads is family-friendly (no alcohol allowed) and lots of fun for older kids! (Just down the street from Long Branch Nature Center).

Price: Check out their website for a 20% off pop-up coupon for $19.95 for triple play.

Hours: Wed- Thu 4pm-9pm Friday 4pm - 12am Saturday 12pm - 12am Sunday 12pm - 8pm

Reservations needed? Call ahead to be sure.

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Movement Gyms Indoor Climbing - Crystal City, National Landing

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Formerly Earth Treks, Movement Gyms offer 1 hour climbing for kids as well as classes and camps.

Price: Varies based on activity.

Hours: Price: Varies based on activity.

Reservations needed? Yes

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The Wonder - Lovely Soft Play in Ballston perfect for babies and toddlers

Beautiful indoor play area focusing on nature play materials, and imaginative and open-ended play. (Formerly Nook) Photos coming soon but check out their website for more!

Price:

OPEN PLAY PASS: $29. Each pass includes admission for one kid and one grown-up.
Hours:

Tuesday - Friday: 9am - 3pm
Monday: Closed

Saturday - Sunday: 9am - 11am

Reservations needed? Recommended.

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Gulf Branch Nature Center - Arlington

Small nature center in a beautiful park. Don't forget to say hi to the owl!

Price: Free!

Hours: Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday from 10 AM to 5 PM.

Reservations needed? No

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Fairfax County Indoor Play Areas near Me

Super Awesome and Amazing at the St. James - Springfield, Virginia

Indoor play area for 2 year olds near me

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30,000 square feet of active entertainment plus an indoor water park. Includes: Trampoline Jump, Nerf Battle Zone, Climbing Structures, Ropes Course, and Ninja Warrior Course.

Price: Waterpark is $15. Active Entertainment is $15 for 1 hour and $27 for 2 hours.

Hours: Waterpark is open weekends 10 AM to 6 PM. Active Entertainment is open Thursday - Friday 3 - 8 PM and Weekends 9 AM to 8 PM.

Reservations needed? Yes please call ahead.

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Hidden Oaks Nature Center - Annandale

My kids' favorite place to play when they were little! There are nature games, microscopes, live animals, tons of interactive and it's all free!

Price: Free!

Hours: The park is open dawn to dusk. The nature center is open on weekends, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Reservations needed? No

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Hidden Pond Nature Center - Springfield

Another great nature center in Springfield with easy paved trails and a fenced-in playground. The Nature Center has live animals and activities for kids!

Price: Free!

Hours: The nature center is open Wednesday-Monday from 11am-4pm. Closed Tuesdays.

Reservations needed? None!

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Jolly Yolly - Fairfax, Virginia

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Fun play area which is bright and clean in Fairfax! Ball pit, climbing, and lots more fun.

Price: Weekdays $1 per child and $20 on weekends.

Hours: See website for more and great photos!

Reservations needed? Yes reservations are required.

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Flight Adventure Park - Springfield

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Trampoline park right off I-95 with tons of space and activities to play! Recently renovated Fall 2022.

Price:

  • 60 Minutes $23
  • 90 Minutes: MOST POPULAR!$27
  • 120 Minutes: $30
  • FLY ALL DAY PASS (*excludes Kids Flight and Flight Night) $35

Hours: See their website for specifics.

Reservations needed? Can reserve online.

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Air and Space Museum Udvar Hazy Center - Chantilly

Full blog post with all you need to know here! Free and no reservations needed!


Children's Science Center Lab - Fairfax

Interactive science lab inside Fair Oaks Mall in Fairfax which has lots of hands-on learning exhibits related to STEM.

Price: $15 per ticket but save $2 by purchasing online.

Hours: Right now, only open on weekends for 2 slots 10 AM - 12 PM and 2 PM - 4 PM.

Reservations needed? Yes

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Play N Learn - Chantilly, VA - currently suspended

Playground Superstore which also has tons of play equipment to play on. Currently temporarily suspended so please check the website for up-to-date info.

Price: For up to 2 hours $9

Hours: Monday – Friday – 10am-5pm, Saturday 10am-5pm Sundays – 12pm-4pm

Reservations needed? No

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Soft Play Room at Lee District Rec Center - Franconia, Virginia

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We would come here when my youngest one was little! It is currently closed but I will update when it is reopened. See the birthday party website for pictures and check out the amazing playground and splash ground on the property.


Fairfax Ice Arena

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Year-round ice skating includes public skate times, children's lessons, classes, Skate Shop, and more!

Price: Around $8.50 on weekdays, $9.50 on weekends

Hours: Check the website for up-to-date free skate times.

Reservations needed? No

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Sky Zone Trampoline Park - Springfield, VA

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Huge trampoline park of I-495 with lots of options for different age kiddos! One of the most popular indoor play areas near me!

Price:

  • 90 MINUTESWeekdays: $25.99
    Weekends: $26.99
  • 120 MINUTESWeekdays: $30.99
    Weekends: $34.99

Hours: See website for up to date info.

Reservations needed? Recommended

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Launch Trampoline - Herndon

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Fun trampoline park in Herndon!

Price and Hours: Lots of options from $35 - $135 for a family. Check their website for more.

Reservations needed? Recommended

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Monster Mini Golf- Chantilly

Glow in the Dark Mini Golf with a Monster Theme. Note: Check photos on their website to see if your child would enjoy it because could be a little scary. Also includes an arcade, laser tag, snack bar, and bowling! Checking to see if temporarily closed!

Price:

MINI GOLF PRICING
Little Monsters – $11.00
Big Monsters – $12.00

Seniors, Military, College Students – $11.00
(With valid ID)

Hours: See website because it says TBD

Reservations needed? No

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Skate Quest- Reston

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Indoor skating rink in Reston with open skate, lessons, and more!

Price: $9 admission and $4 skate rental.

Hours: See the schedule on their website for Public Skate times.

Reservations needed? No

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Loudoun County Indoor Play Areas

Hyper Kidz Play - Ashburn

Fun and bright kids play area in Ashburn with no time restrictions!

Price: Mon - Thursday $8.99 - $12.99 depending on age. Fri - Sunday $13.99 - $17.99.

Hours: Monday - Saturday 9 AM to 8 PM and Sunday 11 AM to 7 PM

Reservations needed?

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Monkey Joe's - Sterling - With a Separate Soft Play Area for Babies and Toddlers

Huge indoor play area in Sterling. We went years ago and my kids really liked it. I especially like the toddler area is separate.

Price: Adults are free and kids are $6.99 - $12.99 depending on age and date.

Hours: Monday -Thursday 10AM - 7PM
Friday and Saturday 10AM - 8PM

Reservations needed? No

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Loudoun Heritage Farm - Sterling

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Price: Daily programs are  $5 / person (both adults and children)

Admission:

Adults:  $5

Seniors & Active Military:  $4

Child (ages 2-12):  $3

Under 2:  Free

Hours:

Monday: CLOSED

Tuesday - Saturday:  9:30am - 4:30pm

Sunday:  11:30am - 4:30pm 

Reservations needed? Yes for the daily programs and no for admission.

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Zava Zone - Sterling

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Trampoline and climbing park with activities for all ages!

Price and hours: See website for your preferred time based on age. (Around $21 for 1 hour, $29.50 for 90min)

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Sky Zone Trampoline Park - Sterling

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Large trampoline park zipline, ropes course, ninja warrior course and free jump area.

Prices:

  • ALL DAY PASSWeekdays - $29.99 (General)
    Weekdays - $23.99 (6 & Under)
    Weekends - $34.99 (General)
    Weekends - $27.99 (6 & Under)
  • STANDARD PASS - 90 MINUTE JUMP$24.99 (General)
    $19.99 (6 & Under)

Hours: Monday - Thursday 1 - 9 PM, Friday - Saturday 9 AM - 11 PM, Sunday 9 AM - 9 PM.

Reservations needed? You can reserve online.

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Atomic Trampoline - Leesburg

Indoor play area for 2 year olds near me

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16,000 square feet trampoline park with 40 interconnecting trampolines, a Dodge Ball court, foam pits, five Birthday Party rooms, and two "Slam Ball" courts.

Price:

30 Minute Jump Time $12

1 Hour Jump Time $17

90 Minute Jump Time $21

Half-price Wednesdays!

Hours:

Monday 3pm - 8pm

Tuesday CLOSED

Wednesday - Thursday 3pm - 8pm

Friday - Sunday 12pm - 8pm

Reservations needed? Can reserve online but doesn't look necessary.

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Ashburn Ice House - Ashburn

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Large indoor ice skating rink with public skate times, hockey and private lessons.

Price: $10

Hours: See website for public skate times

Reservations needed? Reservations are required

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iFly Indoor Skydiving - Loudoun

Indoor skydiving in Loudoun! Must be 40 inches to fly.

Price: Starts at $99 for 2 flights or $124 for 3 flights.

Hours:

Sunday: 10:00AM–06:00PM

Monday: 11:00AM–06:00PM

Tuesday: 10:30AM–05:30PM

Wednesday: 10:30AM–05:30PM

Thursday: 11:00AM–06:00PM

Friday: 10:00AM–06:30PM

Saturday: 11:00AM–07:00PM

Reservations needed? Yes

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Kids Plaza Playground - Ashburn

Indoor play area in Ashburn. They also offer private playtime at $100 an hour for a play date. Please see their website for photos. I have not visited.

Price: Child $11.50, Sibling $9.50, Crawlers $6.50

Hours: Mon-Thu: 10am - 7pm
Fri, Sat, Sun: 10am - 5pm

Reservations needed? No

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Prince William County Indoor Play Areas

Beehive Indoor Playground - Woodbridge - Separate Soft Play Area for Little Ones

Huge indoor play area in Woodbridge, right of US 1 and I-95. In a shopping center so a little dark but has a ton of great areas for kids of all ages to play. Also includes the giant blue building blocks that we've seen at the National Building Museum! Only 20 kids per 90-minute session but when I visited there was lots of space.

Price: $14.00 for 90 minutes. 1 Adult free.

Hours: Mondays to Saturdays 10 AM to 6:30 PM, Sunday 11 AM to 6:30 PM.

Reservations needed? Yes

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Wonder Kids - Manassas - Amazing soft play area in Prince William County

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Fun play area for little kids in Manassas! Play time is for up to 2 hours.

Price:

Tuesday - Thursday

0-5 Months / Parents (Up to 2 Adults)   FREE

Additional Adults (per person)  $3.95
6 Months to Under 1  $10.95

1 Years to 3 Years  $11.95
4 to 10 Years  $12.95

Friday - Sunday & Holidays

0-5 Months / Parents (Up to 1 Adults)  FREE

Additional Adults (per person)  $3.95
6 Months to Under 1  $12.95

1 Years to 3 Years  $13.95
4 to 10 Years  $14.95

Hours:

Tuesday-Friday: 10:30am-5pm
Saturday & Holidays: 10:30am-6pm 

(Private party  6pm – 8pm )
Sunday: 12pm-5pm
(Private party  10am – 12Pm ) 

Reservations needed? Recommended

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Imagine That! - Dumfries

Imagine That! is an indoor playground in Dumfries, VA where children can unplug and play. We offer drop-in play, private playdates and birthday parties. A place for your child to play, learn, create, and explore ALL year long. Newish indoor play areas near me and have heard great things!

Prices: $15 for 18 months and up, $7.50 for everyone under. 5pm-7pm everyone is $7.50

Hours:

Monday 10am-6pm
Tuesday CLOSED
Wednesday 10am-6pm
Thursday CLOSED
Friday 10am-6pm
Saturday 10am-7pm
Sunday 1pm-6pm

Reservations needed? No reservations needed for drop-in play.

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Billy Beez - Manassas

Located in Manassas Mall is a large indoor play park! Please see the website for pictures as I have not visited.

Price: Ages 1 - 17 is $17.95. First adult is free and 2nd adult is $6.95.

Hours:

Monday - Thursday11 AM - 7 PM*Friday11 AM - 8 PM*Saturday10:30 - 8 PM*Sunday10:30 AM - 7 PM**admission desk closes 1 hour prior to listed park closing time*

Reservations needed? No

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Prince William Ice Center - Woodbridge

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Ice arena in Woodbridge that offers public skate times, lesson, and more!

Price: $10 per session

Hours: Please see website for their public skate times.

Reservations needed? Yes

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Zava Zone - Potomac Mills

Indoor play area for 2 year olds near me

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Trampoline and climbing park with activities for all ages!

Price and hours: See website for your preferred time based on age. (Around $21 for 1 hour, $29.50 for 90min)

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Skate N' Fun Zone - Manassas

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Roller Skating, Arcade, Laser Zone, and Play Zone with a café too! Very cool indoor play areas near me for teens especially.

Price: Varies but skating is around $8 with $5 skate rental

Hours: Check website for up to date but they did have: M-W 12 – 9PM. Thursday 12-5 PM, 7:30-10 PM, Friday 12-10 PM Weekends 12-10:30 PM

Reservations needed?

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