It may be too cold for the playground, but there are plenty of spots in NJ where kids can climb and slide all winter long. From giant mazes to wall-to-wall trampolines, check out these fun places for indoor play.
Burlington County
67 Old Kings Hwy., Maple Shade
856-273-1370
Your mini adrenaline junkie can spend the day zooming down the zip line, scaling up rock walls and running in races at this top-notch climbing center. No previous experience is required, so it’s great for brave beginners.
Ocean Park Indoor Playground & Cafe
2514 Mt Holly Rd., Ste. 9, Burlington Twp.
609-526-5414
There is a dedicated toddler area with age-appropriate games and activities, as well as a play zone featuring games and challenges for older children – and it’s all ocean themed.
Camden County
Wild Child Play Co.
2076 Marlton Pike E., Cherry Hill
856-432-3083
There will be a little bit of everything here when this brand-new center opens on January 20: multi-sensory, soft, STEM, art, gross motor and messy play; plus drop-in sensory and art classes; and it’s open for birthday parties, special events and field trips. There are playhouses, an indoor playground, soft play, a stage – and even a cafe.
Essex County
Fun Time Junction
400 Fairfield Rd., Fairfield
973-882-9777
Perfect for preschoolers, this spot boasts a huge softplay climbscape, craft corner and a ton of ride-on character vehicles. There’s also laser tag and plenty of carnival games for those a little older.
Hudson County
125 River Dr. S., Jersey City
551-256-3773
This massive indoor playground is perfect for ages 6 and under. There’s a three-level Jungle Climb for little adventurers, a Toddler Play Learning Room and seasonal scenario play area where their imaginations will run wild.
30 Mall Dr. West
The mall has Jersey City’s first free play area, where your little ones can climb, explore tunnels, go down slides, challenge their friends to a racing game, and light the tower. There’s a comfortable seating area on the side for parents to relax (and charge their phones).
99 Caven Point Rd., Jersey City
201-333-7223
If your kids have a need for speed, they’ll love conquering the course. Kids (must be at least 4 feet tall and 6 years old) get to compete in go-kart races that teach control, speed and endurance. There’s also an arcade and VR games for them to play.
Hunterdon County
176 Rte. 202, Ringoes
908-777-0080
Break a sweat playing trampoline basketball, in the gaga pit and on obstacle courses. There are also bounce houses, an arcade and Toddler Town, a bounce area especially for kids ages 5 and under.
Middlesex County
10 Alvin Ct., Ste. 100, East Brunswick
732-613-5867
All ages can climb and slide on eight inflatables, play laser tag, go head-to-head in the arcade and see if they can brave the hurricane simulator. There’s also no need to sit on the sidelines: Adults can get in on the action in kids vs. adults laser tag.
987 Route 1, Edison
908-624-8242
Ride on one of two tracks that make up the largest indoor karting track in the world. After, head to the bumper car pit, hit up one of two arcades, play some virtual reality games, throw axes (if you’re old enough) or test your stomach’s strength on the Drop & Twist Tower.
Monmouth County
Climbzone
5369 Rte. 9, Howell
732-813-8300
Once you tire from climbing one of the dozens of themed rock walls, bring little ones to the soft play area, or head to the arcade and VR sections.
110 Schanck Rd., Freehold
732-577-8200
This gigantic space features a go-kart raceway, a 6,500-square-foot outer-space-themed laser tag arena and a slew of classic boardwalk games. Take on rides like the carousel and bumper cars, too.
2399 Rte. 36, Atlantic Highlands
732-872-4380
Consider this an interactive learning adventure. There are interactive slides and ball pits, climbing, projection and arcade games.
Matcha and Minis Indoor Play Cafe
555 Shrewsbury Ave., Shrewsbury
201-300-0316
Open play is available for kids ages 6 months to 7 years old, plus their parents. The Mindful Minis signature class is where creativity, mindfulness and affirmations come together to nurture little minds, bodies and souls. There’s a cute cafe area to relax and unwind.
Morris County
3320-24 NJ-38, Mount Laurel
856-273-9666
Kids take their pick from bumper cars, go-karts, bowling, a huge foam play area, laser tag and a 4-D motion theater in these ginormous, everything-under-the-sun facilities.
HuckleBerry Playground Party Cafe
2651 Rte. 10 E., Morris Plains
973-384-1134
The indoor/outdoor playground has 15,000-square-feet of space to accommodate children’s parties, summer camps and open play. There’s dancing, climbing, soft play, games and equipment for toddlers through eighth graders. There is arts and crafts mixed in with the jungle gyms. Math Mysteries and Science Experiences are the summer camp options.
Kid & Caboodle Indoor Play Cafe
1 Evergreen Pl., Unit C, Morristown
973-538-8500
Morristown’s first indoor play space has lot of open play areas including sensory toys, pretend play, Hinoki beads and a three-story soft climbing structure. Parents can sit back and relax at the cafe.
17 Watchung Ave., Chatham
973-507-9822
Aside from an indoor playspace set up like a neighborhood, there are Baby & Me fitness and music classes, and a cafe selling Lavazza coffee.
301 Mount Hope Ave., Rockaway
973-343-2900
The interactive obstacle courses and play areas include trampolines, rock walls, soaring nets, a ropes course, a playscape and ninja challenges designed to help kids have fun while developing gross motor skills.
Ocean County
1 South Main St., Unit A4, Toms River
732-608-7108
This space is equipped with a two-story laser tag zone (ages 5 and up), a fun zone with a sports arena and inflatables, an indoor playground and more. Babies get to check out Lou’s Little Joey’s, a soft play area for infants with interactive discovery walls, a merry-go-round, tug boat and more.
Somerset County
47 Readington Rd., Branchburg
908-203-1600
Bigger is better—especially when it comes to play spaces. And this complex is huge. Explore the spot’s multi-level PlayMaze, or show off their skills on three indoor turf fields, four batting cages and 9,000-square-foot fantasy-themed laser tag arena.
Sussex County
828 Rte. 15 S., Lake Hopatcong
973-841-7004
There is a “whimsical” environment here that includes learning activities. They can go “fishing,” pretend they’re a veterinarian and have fun in the soft play area.
Multiple Locations
A perfect fit for your first-time climber, this chain boasts tons of hands-on instructors that push kids five and up to new heights.
Kids can explore floor-to-ceiling climbing walls, play structures, a maze, a drop-in ball pit and tots area.
Jumping beans of all ages can spend some time at this gigantic bounce house packed with tons of inflatables. Try the glow party, which turns down the lights to make way for neon effects and glow sticks.
For those who’ve outgrown ball pits and tunnels, check out this enormous arena with wall-to-wall trampolines. Kids and adults can bounce it up in the main court, take the plunge into the Foam Zone”(10,000 foam cubes) or play Ultimate Dodgeball on the trampolines.
New York
Palisades Center
1000 Palisades Center Dr., Unit A-100, West Nyack
845-915-4709
Get lost in Billy’s Rainforest, a 25,000-square-foot space that boasts dozens of safari-themed slides, bouncy trampolines and obstacle courses. Don’t leave without diving into the giant ball pit.
612 Corporate Way, Valley Cottage
845-268-4000
Kids can hit the dodgeball court, practice their slam dunk on the basketball court or launch themselves into the sky on one of the trampolines. Plus, the Bounce Jr. Zone for 5-and-unders has its own trampoline court, a foam pit and mini bounce castle.
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