Indoor play spaces can be the answer to a mama’s prayers when those days are endlessly rainy, cold, or excessively hot!
However, indoor play isn’t just for when the weather isn’t cooperating…
sometimes it’s just a perfectly fun way to spend an afternoon.
This list is full of our locally sourced favorite indoor play destinations!
Note from the Editor: Due to COVID-19, please check with the local business directly before planning your next trip!
Timber & Bow Play Studio is an informal play space that provides many developmentally appropriate activities geared towards infants, toddlers, and preschoolers age 6 years and younger. With a gentle nod to the “Sherwood Forest” of Robin Hood, their space offers a modern take on nature-themed play. From the large wooden playset to the quaint playhouse and garden shed and all the gross-motor, fine motor, and imaginative play in between, there is something for everyone! Parents are welcome to pack food or drinks and are invited to take advantage of the brightly lit seating area to relax or even get some work done while watching their little ones play! Timber & Bow also provides good, clean fun for birthday parties, parents’ groups, fundraisers, school/daycare field trips, and more! The entire space can be rented on evenings and weekends for private events, and a party host will help facilitate your entire event from set-up to tear-down!
Open Play:
Monday 9am – 2pm
Tuesday 9am – 2pm
Wednesday 9am – 2pm
Thursday 9am – 2pm
Friday 9am – 5pm
Saturday 9am – 2pm
Private event rental available weekday evenings, Saturday afternoons, and ALL DAY Sunday!
71 Foss Way | Troy, OH 45373
[email protected]
Phone # 937-703-1330
Dayton Children's Flight Zone at the Dayton Mall
Hours of Operation:
See website for mall hours.
Dayton, OH 45459
937-433-9834
Mall at Fairfield Commons Play Area
Hours of Operation:
See website for mall hours.
937-427-4300
Discovery Center at Liberty Center
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Thursday 10a-9p
Friday-Saturday 10a-10p
Sunday 12p-6p
7100 Foundry Row
Liberty Twp, Ohio
513-644-0900
Located on the 2nd floor near the food court.
The Magic Castle
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Thursday 11a-9p
Friday 11a-10p
Saturday 10a-10p
Sunday 10a-9p
4990 Wilmington Pike
Dayton OH 45440
937-434-4911
Busy Kids Gymnastics
Hours of Operation:
See website for open gyms days and times.
3061 Wilmington Pike
Kettering, OH
937-298-9191
Jump and Jack's
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Thursday 9:30a-8p
Friday-Saturday 9:30a-9p
Sunday 11:30a-8p
7102 Office Park Dr.
West Chester, OH 45069
513-779-5867
EnterTRAINment Junction
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Saturday 10a-6p
Sunday 12p-6p
7379 Squire Court
West Chester, OH 45069
513-898-8000
The Lange Family Experiencenter at the Dayton Art Institute
Hours of Operation:
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 11a-5p
Thursday 11a-8p
Friday 11a-5p
Saturday 11a-5p
Sunday 12p-5p
456 Belmonte Park North
Dayton Ohio 45405
937-223-4278
National Museum of the US Air Force
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Sunday 9a-5p
1100 Spaatz Street
Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433
937-255-3286
Skateworld of Kettering
Currently closed due to COVID-19, so check website before heading out.
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday 6p-8p
Friday 6p-8p
Saturday 11a-3p
1601 E David Rd
Kettering, OH 45429
937-294-4052
Sky Zone
Hours of Operation:
Monday Closed
Tuesday-Thursday 4p to 8p Open Jump
Friday 10a-11a Toddler Time (Ages 5 and under)
Friday 4p-9p Open Jump
Friday 9p-11p GLOW (All Ages) Must wear a shirt that glows in order to jump!
Saturday 9a-10a Toddler Time (Ages 5 and under)
Saturday 10a-10p Open Jump
Saturday 10p-12a Sky Jam (Ages 14+)
Sunday: 11a-8p Open Jump
976 Senate Drive
Washington Twp, OH 45459
937-396-6600
Scene 75
Currently closed due to tornado damage, so check website before heading out.
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Tuesday Closed for Private Events
Wednesday-Thursday 11am – 10pm
Friday 11am – 1am
Saturday 10am – 1am
Sunday 11am – 10pm
Dayton, OH 45414
Fairhaven Children's Play Area
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday 12p-4p
Centerville, OH
The Playland at Stillwater Church
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday 11a-4p
Dayton, OH
937-454-9405
Another great one is Jump and Jacks in West Chester. They have a huge indoor playground and bounce houses on certain nights… our 4 year old could spend hours there!
Englewood Fun Center is nice and Scene 75
Chaos Room is no longer in business, I think they closed a year or two ago.
Also check out Get Air Trampoline Park in Huber Heights and in Miamisburg and in West Chester. They have Toddler Time for 46″ and under on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday mornings. Open jump every day.
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