Wondering what to do indoors with kids on a cold day? Visit one of these indoor Twin Cities playgrounds.

When frigid temps and sloppy snow are keeping kids indoors, it can be a relief to let them bounce off somebody else’s walls.

The Twin Cities are experiencing a boom in fancy new adventure parks packed with daring zip lines, super slides and trampolines. But there are still plenty of old-school, municipal-run indoor playgrounds that cost $10 or less — and unlike the pricier parks, they don’t require signing a waiver or buying another pair of grippy socks. (Most don’t charge adults.)

Here are 10 kid-tested, parent-approved indoor playparks.

One of the largest climbing structures in the metro area, Adventure Peak towers nearly 40 feet, with multiple tube and wave slides for descending. The enclosed 4-and-under area recently expanded and has smaller objects to scale, as well as oversize building blocks. (Sock-footed adults may accompany children into climbing structures, but at popular ones such as Adventure Peak, beware of claustrophobia or zealous packs of kids.) There’s more space in Edinborough’s adjacent multipurpose gym, which has kid-height basketball hoops, hula hoops and highly coveted ride-on scooters. 7700 York Av. S., Edina, edinamn.gov, $10

WHY GO: Huge climbing structure and bonus gym space.

EXTRAS: Adjacent 82-degree indoor pool (additional fee), regular entertainment programming for kids and weekend concessions with pizza, chicken nuggets, snacks.

This midsize, three-story climbing structure is packed with obstacles (cargo nets, bumper balls, log rollers) along with spots to perch and slide. The creative play area for toddlers is relatively small, but popular for its stash of foam shapes for building. 316 Brookview Pkwy. S., Golden Valley, brookviewbackyard.com, $7

EXTRAS: Brookview’s Three One Six Bar & Grill is just down the hall.

The center’s new climbing structure stripped out the former space theme, but the Blast still fits the definition of a good time. Kids enter the large tower from a room in the building’s lower level, cutting off sight lines to the upper levels, so they tend to disappear into the structure’s maze-like interior. Smaller kids might get a little lost among the corridors and multiple soft obstacles, but there is a separate section for littles on the side. And a quick exit is always just a slide away. 1501 Central Pkwy., Eagan, cityofeagan.com, $8

WHY GO: Maze-like layout provides a navigational challenge.

EXTRAS: Open gym (additional fee).

Eagle’s Nest is one of the metro’s largest indoor playgrounds, comparable to Edinborough’s Adventure Peak except it’s more spread out, with a walkway cutting through its center, making it easier to find kids. There’s a separate, enclosed toddler area with a tiny, car-themed carousel to ride. While some of the structure’s padding is worn, it has a wide range of unique equipment, including a giant, playable musical keyboard, bounce chairs and a rope bridge. The most exciting is the tower with seven layers of rubbery spiderwebs to climb up or fall down, like Alice into the rabbit hole. The Nest is one of the metro’s most popular play areas and can reach capacity on weekend afternoons, requiring a short wait. 400 10th St. NW, New Brighton, newbrightonmn.gov, $9

EXTRAS: New Brighton Library is down the hall.

K.U.B.E., aka Kids Ultimate Backyard Experience, brings favorite outdoor playground equipment indoors. The space is anchored by two structures for older kids. One’s a spiderweb-style netted tower soaring nearly 30 feet with a speedy tunnel slide one adrenaline-seeker deemed “so worth the climb.” The other’s a classic playground tower with steps, ramps and slides. There’s also a smaller ramp-and-slide area for younger kids, as well as a merry-go-round, basket swing, climbing rock and plenty of space to run. 14800 34th Av. N., Plymouth, plymouthcommunitycenter.com, $9

WHY GO: A warm, dry replica of an outdoor playground with space to run.

EXTRAS: Adjacent gym and field house (additional fee).

Central Park’s indoor playground was replaced in 2025 as part of a substantial renovation. It’s one of the metro’s larger structures to climb, bounce and scamper through with several tunnels and nooks, as well as a long, twisty tube slide. Toddlers have a small separate play area, too. 8595 Central Park Place, Woodbury, woodburymn.gov, $8

EXTRAS: For a serene contrast to play area chaos, visit the adjacent glassy, plant-filled atrium or R.H. Stafford Library.

The Maple Maze has a jungle theme and two curlicue, tiger-striped tunnel slides that descend eight climbing levels. (Some older kids were disappointed they weren’t steep enough to pick up much speed.) There’s a climbing wall in one corner for kids who want to make like the monkeys dangling from the structure, as well as a separate enclosed toddler area. 12951 Weaver Lake Road, Maple Grove, maplegrovemn.gov, $6.50

WHY GO: Large play area has great hideout spots.

EXTRAS: Adjacent two-sheet ice arena and aquatic center (additional fee) as well as concessions serving mini donuts, popcorn, slushies and more.

This medium-size elevated play structure is less busy than others in the metro, but there are still plenty of steps, slides and obstacles to get energy out. The ground-level toddler nook is stocked with foam blocks for fort-building. 16700 Valley View Road, Eden Prairie, edenprairiemn.gov, $5

EXTRAS: Adjacent ice arena, swimming pool and gym (additional fee).

Small play structure anchored by a climbing tree is best suited for younger kids. It has several slides, swinging ropes and rings to challenge kids of early elementary school ages, but its compact size makes it less appealing for older kids (and deters rowdier play). 14509 Minnetonka Drive, Minnetonka, minnetonkamn.gov, $7

WHY GO: More relaxed space geared toward younger children.

EXTRAS: Adjacent open gym, batting cages, pool and sauna (additional fee).

The tropics-themed structure is relatively large with a few obstacles and slides. Corridors are more open, making it easier to spot kids. Smaller toddler slide and steps are separated from the main structure. 4580 Victoria St. N., Shoreview, shoreviewcommunitycenter.com, $6.75 (supervising adults also pay admission)