When the temps dip and you’re all cooped up, don’t worry! We’ve gathered up this list of Boston’s best indoor playgrounds for kids that are perfect when you want the kids to get moving. Pick your fave and head out for some fun for the whole family!
photo: Alex A. via yelp
Imagine Playspace
This drop-in play space is open 365 days a year and we could not be more thrilled! You’ll find two vast halls brimming with fun, educational, interactive play opportunities including a kid-sized Play Town and Active Play (bounce house, ball pit, swings, slides, climbing, and ride on toys). When the weather behaves, head to the outdoor Shipyard Playground.
23 Bay State Rd.
Cambridge, MA
Online: imaginecambridge.com
Jump n’ Slide
With five inflatables ranging from a huge obstacle course with a steep slide to a Dragon Inflatable for the younger ones, every kid will enjoy the Jump n’ Slide bouncy houses. You can also head to the arcade that’s decorated like a castle or build your own stuffed animal. They offer laser maze challenges, date night drop offs and arts and crafts events throughout the year.
145 Wells Avenue
Newton, MA
Online: jumpandslideboston.com
photo: Donna A. via yelp
PlayTown Express
This spt is an indoor playground with the addition of drop-off care. The play center offers state-of-the-art equipment suitable for children up to age 12. Children can climb on the netted climber, bounce in the train bouncy or fuel their imaginations as they ride on the play cars through town. The older kids can zip down slides, run up the Slippery Slope or race through the obstacle course. There is a separate matted area so infants can play too.
150 Cordaville Rd.
Southborough, MA
Online: playtownexpress.com
Monkey Joe’s
This spot is every kid’s bouncy house heaven. Climb and slide on the giant inflatables in the 15,000-square foot facility that’s guaranteed to leave everyone tired.
10 Newbury St.
Danvers, MA
1360 S Washington St.
Ste 1-A
North Attleboro, MA
Online: monkeyjoes.com
photo: Kate Loweth
Billy Beez
Take a ride down the rainbow slides and spend the day climbing through tunnels in this massive indoor play space. Honeycomb Village is the perfect size for tots with lots of pretend play opportunities. Your admission gets you in-and-out privileges or you can enjoy a snack at the cafe located inside.
101 Kingston Collection Way, Unit 110A
Kingston, MA
Online: billybeezus.com
Cedarland aMAZEment Action Play Center
This is Cedarland’s year round indoor interactive play space where children up to age 12 years will enjoy climbing, crawling, bouncing, swinging, sliding and overall playing in the giant indoor play MAZE. They also offer a separate toddler play area with a giant sand room, a chalk table, a four-seat bouncer, and pretend store and house. In addition, aMAZEment features token-driven skill games and a redemption center for prizes.
888 Boston Rd.
Haverhill, MA
Online: cedarland.net
—Kate Loweth
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