Charlotte’s Best Indoor Playgrounds

For exercise and entertainment, no matter the weather
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Updated March 2023

MULTI-ACTIVITY FREE PLAY

Sports Connection

11611 Ardrey Kell Rd.

704-583-1444

Pricing: Varies by activity

Enjoy bounce houses, laser tag, bowling, arcade games, bumper cars, a ropes course, virtual reality, and more at this Ballantyne mega center. The littlest ones won’t be left out with mini-bowling and the Playland Adventure Center.

Urban Air Adventure Park

9108 Lawyers Rd., Mint Hill

704-992-7883

Pricing: Tickets range from $14.49 – $25.99; children under 5 are $11.99

With daily open play hours, kids of all ages can enjoy an adventure playground, climbing walls, dodgeball, a ropes course, trampolines, tumble track, warrior course, and more.

Just Play

9535 South Blvd.

704-885-7529

Pricing: Ages 3 and up – $12 weekdays, $13 weekends; 2 and under $8 weekdays, $9 weekends

This adventure playground has climbing structures, a ninja course, interactive digital games, and more. There’s a designated toddler area for the littlest patrons, and parents play for free.

Playland Indoor Playground

2700 Gray Fox Rd., Monroe

704-776-9314

Pricing: 2hrs of playtime $8.99 – 13.99 based on age and day

Kids 12 and under can take on obstacle courses, ball blasts, swings, and ball pits, while little ones can hang in the special toddler play section. Parents will love Playland’s coffee café, free WIFI, and open floor plan that allows for full visibility.

Romp N’ Roll

3611 Mt. Holly-Huntersville Rd.

704-837-0806

In addition to a line-up of weekly classes, the indoor gym offers daily open playtime hours for children ages 3 months to 5 years.

Superior Play Systems

11415 Granite St Suite C

704-504-7958

For a small fee, kids can come and free play on all of their playground equipment, basketball hoops, trampolines, and more.

Frankie’s Fun Park

10621 Bryton Corporate Center Dr

(704) 875-7888

This place has it all – arcade, fun house, bumper cars, bowling and more. No children under 18 after 6pm on weekends.

STRUCTURED ACTIVITY

Ray’s Splash Planet

215 North Sycamore Street

980-314-4729

The indoor waterpark has a variety of slides, a lazy river, current pool, and lots of fun splash and spill beach bucket stations.

iFLY

7840 Lyles Lane, Concord

704-851-4359

Pricing: 2 flights per person start at $64.99

Suited for ages 3 and up, those ready to jump out of a plane can satisfy their inner daredevil at this indoor skydiving facility.

Inner Peaks

Matthews – 10715 Independence Pointe Pkwy.
704-844-6677

South End – 2220 S Tryon St
980-242-3244

Pricing: Individual day passes are $20

The indoor rock climbing facility offers customized programs for all ages and skill levels. Note: there is a minimum 1:3 adult to child ratio.

Cliff Hangers

326 Oates Rd., Mooresville

980-444-2650

Pricing: Day passes range from $10 – 20 based on age, plus rental gear; First Sundays, families of 4 or more play for $12 each

This indoor climbing facility has a special kid’s climbing area, yoga, fitness studio, and café.

The Pit

346 East Plaza Dr., Mooresville

704-799-3470

Pricing varies by activity

Known for their indoor go-karting, The Pit also has an arcade, mini-golf, laser tag, cannonball, ax throwing, escape rooms, and the Peanut Track with kiddy-karts for children 3 to 9.

TRAMPOLINE PARKS

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

Charlotte – 7325 Smith Corners Blvd.
704-709-9050

Pineville – 10200 Centrum Pkwy.
704-208-4040

Big Air Trampoline Park

2408 Sardis Rd. N

704-246-5233

Pricing: 1hr – $16, plus $3 air socks; check out their weekly specials

Defy

8116 University City Blvd.

704-817-4660

Pricing: 1hr – $15.99 plus $3.99 socks; 6 and under 1hr – $11.99