With snow mounds, slippery spots and cold temperatures making outdoor play areas uninviting or unsafe, fun seekers need an indoor alternative.
Enter temperature-controlled indoor parks with ample room for jumping, sliding and climbing. From big-box places like Sky Zone, which has several Minnesota locations, to out-of-the-box venues like InnerActive and We Rock the Spectrum, there are plenty of options for energetic kids and tired parents to avoid cabin fever.
You’ll want to do your homework before going. Many of the playgrounds require signed waivers before embarking on a jumping frenzy, and a handful also require the purchase of specialty socks.
Be with Me Playseum
An easy, breezy play place that doesn’t require a membership or reservations. At creation stations, staff helps kids design, decorate, create or conduct experiments. Interactive play stations have more than 20 “Cityshops” where kids can be an astronaut, run their own grocery store and more. A wristband allows families to leave for lunch, too.
Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Thu.; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; 1-6 p.m. Sun.
Cost: $15; ages 1 and under free
Ridgedale Center, 12705 Wayzata Blvd., Minnetonka, playseum.com
Good Times Park
A locally owned play place with a playground, basketball court, jumping pillows, soccer, ninja course and more. For added affordability, there’s a picnic area where families can bring their own food or shop from vending options. Buy day passes or memberships online.
