Cincinnati Indoor Play Places

The best indoor play centers, cafes, playgrounds and more around Cincinnati to enjoy in 2023

One of the best ways to survive a midwest winter and crazy spring weather with little kids is to spend time at one of the many Cincinnati indoor play places. From play pretend towns to indoor playgrounds, from inflatables and free play places, and from trampoline parks to play cafes designed for the littlest ones in mind, there’s an indoor play place that’s perfect for everyone. Check out our list of Cincinnati Indoor Play Places to check out in 2023 to find the perfect spot for you!

Cincinnati Indoor Play Places

Indoor Play Centers and Cafes

We Rock The Spectrum Kids Gym Cincinnati

We Rock The Spectrum Cincinnati is a kids gym designed for kids of all abilities to enjoy. The equipment in the gym was designed for children with sensory processing disorders, but the gym is open to all children. Located a few doors down from the new Deer Park Library, WRTS Cincinnati offers both open play and classes. Please check their website for hours and pricing.

And great news for parents on the other side of the river. We Rock The Spectrum Northern Kentucky opened in Erlanger earlier this year.

We Rock the Spectrum Kids Gym Cincinnati is located at 4060 E Galbraith Rd Unit 17, Cincinnati, OH 45236

We Rock the Spectrum Kids Gym Northern Kentucky is located at 331 Kenton Lands Road, Suite 400, Erlanger, KY 41018

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Having fun at WRTS Cincinnati

Wonderland Playground

Located in Anderson Township, Wonderland Playground is one of the newer indoor playgrounds in Cincinnati. This indoor play center was designed for kids ages one through ten. It boasts a play area for little kids, a large play area for bigger kids, and a ninja course. Amenities include a nursing room, cafe, and free wi-fi.

Reservations must be made online prior to playing. Hours and prices can be found on their website.

Wonderland Playground is located at 8255 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45255

Magic Land Play Café

Recently opened in March 2023, Magic Land Play Café is a unique play place in Harrison. Designed for kids 7 and under, Magic Land has spaces for climbing, sliding, play pretend, a mess-free sandbox, and more. They also have a human claw machine – something I’ve never seen before in Cincinnati!

Check their website for hours, pricing, and special events.

Magic Land Play Café is located at 10501 New Haven Rd Suite E and F, Harrison, OH 45030

Happy Hangout Westside

The best indoor play spot on the westside of Cincinnati is definitely Happy Hangouts Westside. This spot has an indoor playground, the cutest play pretend town, and an area just for babies. HHW has only been open less than 2 years, but already boasts an impressive line-up of classes and events. And there’s an area for parents to work while their kids play – how awesome is that?

Check out their website for hours, pricing, and to purchase tickets.

Happy Hangout Westside is located at 2041 Anderson Ferry Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45238

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Playing in the miniature town at Happy Hangouts Westside

Recreations Outlet 

Similar to Run, Jump-N-Play, Recreations Outlet is an indoor play set and equipment showroom that is open for children to play. Located in Milford, this is a great spot to take the kids when it’s raining or too chilly to play outside. Rates and hours can be found on the Recreations Outlet website.

Recreations Outlet is located at 885 OH-28, Milford, OH 45150

Bee Kind Kids Clubhouse

New in November 2022, Bee Kind Kids Clubhouse in Liberty Township is an indoor play designed for kids under age 8. There is a separate spot for babies, as well as a place for parents to work while their children play.

Check their Facebook page for seasonal hours and events.

Bee Kind Kids Clubhouse is located at 5534 Eureka Dr A, Liberty Township, OH 45011

Imagination Junction at EnterTRAINment junction 

In addition to housing the world’s largest indoor model train display, EnterTRAINment Junction also has an indoor play center called Imagination Junction. This indoor play area has a large playground, swing set, toddler area, and many train tables to enjoy. This is where we spend the most time when we visit EnterTRAINment Junction.

Access to Imagination Junction is included in the cost of admission to EnterTRAINment Junction. Hours and pricing information can be found on their website.

EnterTRAINment Junction is located at 7379 Squire Ct, West Chester, OH 45069

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Imagination Junction at EnterTRAINment Junction

Great Parks of Hamilton County Indoor Playgrounds

In addition to many great outdoor playgrounds, Great Parks of Hamilton County also has two indoor playgrounds – Sharon Woods Adventure Station and Winton Woods Parky’s Playbarn. Unfortunately, both indoor playgrounds are closed until further notice.

As of May 2023, it appears that Sharon Woods Adventure Station has permanently closed. I am awaiting more information on Parky’s Playbarn.

Winton Woods Parky’s Playbarn is located at 10073 Daly Road, Cincinnati, OH 45231

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Chasing Ben though Parky’s Playbarn

For the Littlest Littles

LilyPad

LilyPad is the best indoor play spot in Cincinnati for babies and young toddlers. Located in O’Bryonville, LilyPad has an open play area with play set, climbing wall, and play pretend section. They also have an area just for crawlers. I recently went with both my 5 year old and 8 month old, and both kids had fun!

LilyPad has many mom-friendly features, such as a nursing room, kitchen and snack-room, and fully stocked changing tables in each bathroom. This is also a nut-free facility – perfect for those with food allergies.

Check out their website for current classes, hours, and tickets.

LilyPad is located at 2008 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45208

Milk & Beans 

Enjoy play time with a cup of coffee? Milk & Beans in northern Kentucky boasts a full barista with a play area for toddlers and preschoolers. There is also a special area for babies who aren’t walking yet.

Pricing, hours, and menu information can be found on their website.

Milk & Beans is located at 574 Buttermilk Pike, Crescent Springs, KY 41017

Places with Inflatables

Dig ‘N Play 

If you’re a Cincinnati native who grew up going to Forest Fair Mall to play in the giant sandbox, then come to Dig ‘N Play to relive your childhood with your own kiddos. Located in West Chester, Dig ‘N Play boasts a giant sand table, a large play structure, inflatables, a lego table, a baby play area, and more.

Despite featuring a giant sand table, Dig ‘N Play is one of the cleanest indoor play spots in Cincinnati. All the toys and sand are regularly sanitized. This spot also offers mom-friendly amenities, such a nursing room and changing station.

If Dig ‘N Play sounds like your kind of place, check out their website for details on their hours and tickets.

Dig ‘N Play is located at 9405 Cincinnati Columbus Rd #8, West Chester, OH 45069

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Having fun in the giant sand table at Dig ‘N Play

Run, Jump-N-Play 

One of our favorite indoor play places to blow off steam is Run, Jump-N-Play. Located in Blue Ash, RJP is an indoor showroom filled with swing sets and outdoor play equipment with daily open play sessions for kids to enjoy. This indoor play spot boasts swing sets, trampolines, basketball hoops, a toddler area, and inflatables on the weekend.

Head to their website for information on hours, pricing, and inflatables sessions.

Run, Jump-N-Play is located just off I-71 at the Pfeiffer Road exit at 5897 Pfeiffer Rd Ste B, Blue Ash, OH 45242

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Playing at Run Jump-N-Play

Jump & Jack’s

Also located in West Chester, Jump & Jack’s is a large indoor play center with play areas for big kids, toddlers and inflatables. This indoor play spot is best for ages 3 to 11, but can be enjoyed by toddlers with adult supervision.

Check their website for details on inflatables times, hours, and tickets.

Jump & Jack’s is located at 7102 Office Park Dr, West Chester, OH 45069

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The big slide at Jump & Jack’s

Kids Clubhouse: Indoor Playground

Located a bit north of Cincinnati in the Dayton suburb of Springboro is Kids Clubhouse. This indoor play spot boasts a large playground, toddler room, bounce house and interactive game floor. They also have cool events like Glow Night. Kids Clubhouse is also parent-friendly with a dedicated workstation and nursery with changing tables.

Check out their website for hours and pricing.

Kids Clubhouse is located at 865 W Central Ave, Springboro, OH 45066

Pump It Up

Pump It Up in West Chester is all inflatables, all the time. However, it is a spot primarily for private birthday parties and events, and therefore it is not open daily. Open Jump sessions can be found on their calendar, and spots can be reserved in advance.

Check out their website for hours and other offerings.

Pump It Up is located at 7724 Service Center Dr, West Chester, OH 45069

Jump!Zone

Jump!Zone in Florence, KY boats 9 large inflatables to enjoy. Like Pump It Up, Jump!Zone is mainly used for private birthday parties and events, and is not open daily. They do have Open!Play sessions almost daily – times and dates are listed on their calendar.

Check out their website for hours and other offerings.

Jump!Zone is located at 5765 Constitution Dr, Florence, KY 41042

Scene75 Cincinnati

Scene75 is not your traditional play center, but it does offer a bounce zone with a variety of inflatables for kids under age 12 to enjoy. Check out their website for hours, prices and other attractions.

Scene75 Cincinnati is located at 876 OH-28, Milford, OH 45150

Free Indoor Play Centers

Graeter’s Kenwood Lil’ Pints Play Room

One of my favorite indoor play spots to go when you just need to get out of the house for an hour is the Lil’ Pints Play Room at Graeter’s Kenwood store. Nothing turns around a bad day like a scoop of your favorite treat and running around an ice cream themed play room.

Graeter’s Lil’ Pints Play Room is open during regular store hours. There is a large climbing area with ice cream cone slide, a section for the youngest kids, an ice cream truck play house, and more. This play room is designated for kids ages 9 and under, and socks are required.

Graeter’s Kenwood store is located at 8167 Montgomery Road Cincinnati, OH 45236

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Graeter’s Kenwood Lil’ Pints Play Room

The Dungeon at King Arthur’s Court Toy Store

What could be better than a super cool, royal toy store? How about one with a free play room to enjoy? The Dungeon is located in the basement of King Arthur’s Court Toy Store in Oakley. This spot is made up of 3 rooms filled with toys to play with, climb on, and enjoy.

The Dungeon is open during regular store hours.

King Arthur’s Court Toys is located at 3040 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45209

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Playing at the Dungeon at King Arthur’s Court Toy Store

Cincinnati Children’s Discovery Zone at Liberty Center

At Liberty Center, you can find a free indoor play spot where kids can climb, slide, build, explore, and more! According to their website, the Cincinnati Children’s Discovery Center is in the Foundry building, between the Food Hall and MidPointe Library Liberty on the second floor.

Liberty Center is located at 7100 Foundry Row, Liberty Township, OH 45069

Little Village at City Gospel Mission

Little Village is a free play spot for children under age 5. According to their website, the Little Village has spaces for science, art, play pretend, tumbling, reading construction, and an area for babies. The play area is open from 9:00am to 6:00pm Tuesday to Friday, and from 10:00am to 2:00pm on Saturday.

Little Village at City Gospel Mission is located at 2420 Harrison Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45211

Trampoline Parks

Urban Air Adventure Park 

There’s a lot to enjoy at Urban Air Adventure Park in Oakley for kids of all ages. This indoor play spot boasts loads of trampolines, an indoor play structure, a warrior course with ball pit, a balance beam with foam block pit, climbing hill, and several ultimate attractions.

For those with younger kids, head out to Urban Air during the Jumperoo session. This special session is only for kids ages 2 to 5. Jumperoo runs during the school year from 10:30am to 12:30pm every Tuesday and Friday.

Urban Air Cincinnati is located in Oakley at 3321 Alamo Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45209

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Freestyle Jump Trampolines

Rockin’ Jump Trampoline Park

Another great indoor play spot to help kids blow off steam is Rockin’ Jump Trampoline Park. Located in Colerain Township, this spot boasts a jump arena, slam dunk zone, ninja course, and more. And for the little ones, Rockin’ Jump offers Rockin’ Tots hours designated for ages 6 and under.

Head to their website to see ticket prices, hours, and special events.

Rockin’ Jump Trampoline Park is located at 8350 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45239

Sky Zone Springdale

Another cool indoor play spot to jump your heart out is Sky Zone Trampoline Park in Springdale. This spot has an area for freestyle jumping, foam pit, basketball hoops, and more. Sky Zone offers Toddler Time with designated time slots and activities for kids ages 5 and under.

Information on hours, pricing and specials can be found on their website.

Sky Zone Trampoline Park is located at 11745 Commons Dr, Springdale, OH 45246

Altitude Trampoline Park 

Located in the Mason area is Altitude Trampoline Park. This indoor play center has a large trampoline area, foam pit, battle beam, wipeout, and more. Check out their website for hours and pricing.

Altitude Trampoline Park is located at 4786 Fields Ertel Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45249

Get Air Trampoline Park 

Next to Jump & Jacks you’ll find Get Air Trampoline Park is another spot for indoor fun in West Chester. This trampoline park offers a foam pit, dodgeball, ninja activities, and of course, lots of trampolines. And for the littlest ones, check out Kiddie Court – a section of the park reserved for kids under 46 inches tall.

Head to their website for information on tickets, hours, and current promotions.

Get Air Trampoline Park is located at 7106 Office Park Dr, West Chester Township, OH 45069


Thanks for checking out our list of the best indoor play places in Cincinnati to check out in 2023. You’re sure to find the perfect indoor spot for those cloudy and rainy days!


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