Looking for a list of the best indoor playgrounds and trampoline parks in the Raleigh area? Here's a list of more than 30 popular spots.
When the weather doesn't cooperate for an outdoor day at the park, consider checking out one of these indoor playgrounds and trampoline parks for your children.
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Raleigh indoor playgrounds and trampoline parks
Adventure Landing
The Raleigh location features an indoor arcadeand laser tag best for older children, along with outdoor activities -- miniature golf, a speedway and batting cages -- for those nicer days.
Location: 3311 Capital Blvd, Raleigh
Big Air Trampoline Park
This giant indoor trampoline park features a multi-level playground and trampolines for smaller kids plus bull riding, dodgeball, a padded obstacle course, mechanical bull riding, a ropes course and more. Friday mornings feature open play for smaller kids.
Location: 6421 Hilburn Drive, Raleigh
Buffaloe Lanes
A local chain of bowling alleysincluding Raleigh, Cary and Garner locations. Features bowling lanes and an arcade. Family packages including bowling, shoe rentals and arcade credits are available. Open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., with Starlight late night bowling offered on Fridays and Saturday nights until midnight. Closed on Sunday mornings.
Bumble Brews
An indoor playground suitable for babies, toddlers and preschool children, Bumble Brews has open play and private party availability. There's also a Cary location.
Location: 1028 Oberlin Road, Suite 242, Raleigh
Defy Trampoline Park
A chain of high adrenaline indoor play spaces featuring trampolines, battle beams, extreme dodgeball, basketball, ninja course, trapeze, and a zipline among other thrilling activities. While the playspace offers a kid’s jump for children six and under to get in on the fun with the help of a parent, this park is best suited for older children. Open all day until at least 9 p.m. seven days a week. Purchased tickets are required.
Location: 5604 Departure Drive, Raleigh
Frankie's Fun Park
The Raleigh destination features an indoor arcade and laser tag near Brier Creek along with outdoor activities including go karts. Best for older children.
Location: 11190 Fun Park Dr, Raleigh, NC 27617
Galaxy Fun Park
The north Raleigh indoor family fun centerincludes trampolines, laser tag, a ropes course, indoor go-karts, bumper cars, and a soft play space for childrenunder 54 inches tall.
Location: 14460 New Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh
Greystone Recreation Center
A free indoor and outdoor playgroundin the Greystone Village Shopping Center through Raleigh's Parks and Recreation Department. Features climbing structures including a rock climbing wall. Closed on Sundays, Saturday afternoons, and twice a day for cleaning, so be sure to check the hours before visiting.
Location: 7713 Lead Mine Road, Raleigh
Polar Ice Raleigh
Indoor iceskating rinkfeaturing the only Olympic size rink in North Carolina. Also offers a gaming room and rock climbing wall. Largely dedicated to skating lessons, programs and hockey, the iceplex also features summer and track-out camps as well as parties. Contact for hours and availability.
Location: 2601 N. Raleigh Blvd., Raleigh
Pump It Up
Inflatables and bounce houses available for private parties and open play.See website calendar for available open play days. Advance reservations are required.
Location: 10700 World Trade Blvd., Suite 112, Raleigh
Rainbow Party Room
A large indoor playground inside of the Raleigh Tots to Teens furniture store showroom. Features a giant play structure and also a dedicated toddler play area for children under two. Open playtime is available Monday through Fridays between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The playspace is also available for rental for parties and private groups.
Location: 8732 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh
Sky Zone Trampoline Park
With locations in Raleigh and Durham, the indoor trampoline park features “wall to wall aerial action" with tons of trampolines, foam pits, basketball, ultimate dodgeball and related activities. Because Sky Zone offers a dedicated zone for toddler play, this park has something for all the kids in your family, from toddler to teen. Hours vary by day, so consult their website for details.
Location: 2101 Westinghouse Blvd., Suite 111, Raleigh
Little Doodles Play Cafe
Best for toddlers to preschoolers, this indoor Raleigh play space features imaginative open playas well as an art room where the kids can get messy. Little Doodles hosts regular weekly events like storytime in addition to periodic special events. There is a second location in Wendell. Open weekdays at 9 a.m. with closing hours varying by day and location.
Location: 6548 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh
Marbles Kids Museum
Downtown Raleigh’s destination-worthy interactive children’s museum cannot be beat for a day of indoor play. The museum is massive with lots of different themed play areas appropriate for a variety of ages. The “Around Town” exhibit features a tot-sized ambulance, fire truck, car, farm, vet office and large train set. There is also a hands-on waterplay space, a calming sensory room, a tots space, outdoor climbing structures, an multi-level indoor structure and more.
Location: 201 E. Hargett St., Raleigh
Urban Air Adventure Park
This Raleigh trampoline and adventure park also offers virtual reality, bumper cars, a rock climbing wall, battle beams, obstacle courses, dodgeball, a basketball dunk zone, an indoor playground and, of course, lots of trampolines! Each attraction has its own height limit. While most attractions are geared toward older children, the tubes playground is for children under 52 inches tall.
Location: 7810 Poyner Pond Circle, Raleigh
United Skates of America
Roller skating rink in Raleigh with open skating as well as events such as family glow skates and kid skates. Traditional roller skates as well as roller blades are available. Consult the calendar online for the schedule of skate times.
Location: 2901 Trawick Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604
Triangle Town Center
If you’re already out shopping, the indoor play areasits on the first level of the mall.
Location: 5959 Triangle Town Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27616
Cary, Apex and Morrisville indoor playgrounds
Angel Island Fun Park
Indoor playground with trampolines, slides, a ball pit, a play structure and other activities for kids 8 and under. There are private birthday party rooms. There's a larger location in Durham with go-karts, laser tag and other activities for older kids. Smaller than most trampoline parks, parents love this playspace because it's easier to keep an eye on kiddos.
Location: 924 NE Maynard Road, Cary
Bumble Brews
An indoor playground suitable for babies, toddlers and preschool children, Bumble Brews has open play and private party availability. There's also a Raleigh location.
Location: 2464 SW Cary Parkway, Cary
Dave & Buster's
The Cary location features a large indoor arcade, virtual reality gaming, and bowling, as well as an onsite restaurant. Best for older children through adults. Open Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. and Fridays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. until 1:00 a.m.
Location: 1111 Walnut St., Cary
Happy Feet Planet
An indoor playspace with a multi-level play structure, ball pit and slides for children ages 6 months to 12 years. There's also a location in Clayton.
Location: 3419 Apex Peakway, Apex
Notasium
Music-themed indoor playspace with two locations in Cary and Durham. The centerpiece attraction at Notasium is a giant slide, where kids climb guitar strings and slide down at high speed with the option of sitting on blankets to make the ride even faster. The slide is recommended for ages 3 and older.
Location: 1000 Ryan Road, Cary
Over the Moon
Space-themed playspace with a rocket ship play structure, low ropes challenge course, climbing domes, tumbling equipment, bouldering wall and more.
Location: 653 Cary Towne Blvd., Cary
Town of Fun
Suitable for infants to age 7 years, this indoor playspace features a miniature village, a ball pit and more fun.
Location: 1000 Lower Shiloh Way, Suite 100, Morrisville
We Rock the Spectrum
An autism-focused indoor playground and kids gym that provides children fun activities and a sensory-safe environment in Park West Village. There is a trampoline, zipline, swings, imaginary play and more.
Location: 2104 Village Market Place, Morrisville
Indoor playgrounds in Durham, Chapel Hill
Angel Island Fun Park
An infoor playground with locations in Cary and Durham. While the Cary location is for ages 8 and younger, the Durham location is largerand has fun suitable for older kids, including arcade games, go-karts, virtual reality, bumper cars and an infoor playspace for kids of all ages.
Location: 3330 Westgate Drive, Durham
Kidzu Children's Museum
This 8,500 square foot museum is focused on multi-sensory play. It is great for small children!
Location: Inside University Place Mall, 201 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill
Museum of Life and Science
While largely falling into the museum category indoors and featuring mostly outdoor play spaces, the Museum of Life and Science does feature a small indoor playspace for small children under the age of 6 with STEAM activities, Magna-tiles, a ball ramp and climbing structures. Just adjacent is an enclosed “Gentle Space” for babies and toddlers to explore. Open Tuesdays through Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with early entry for members.
Location: 433 W Murray Ave., Durham, NC 27704
Notasium
A musically-themed indoor playspace with locations in Cary and Durham featuring a bounce house, slide, karaoke booths, big light bright style pegs, and other interactive musical activities. Open play sessions, summer camps, as well as group and private music classes are available. Reservations are encouraged for open play, but not required. Closed on Saturday afternoons and Sundays.
Location: 3750 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd., Durham
Sky Zone Trampoline Park
With locations in Raleigh and Durham, the indoor trampoline park features “wall to wall aerial action” with tons of trampolines, foam pits, basketball, ultimate dodgeball, and related activities. Because Sky Zone offers a dedicated zone for toddler play, this park has something for all the kids in your family, from toddler to teen. Hours vary by day, so consult their website for details.
Location: 1720 Guess Road, Suite 90, Durham
Indoor playgrounds in Clayton
Happy Feet Planet
This neon space is designed for children as old as age 12 with multiple slides, climbing structures, a trampoline and more.
Location: 231 Guy Road, Clayton
Mac N Motion
Kids from tots to school-age can enjoy a variety of inflatables and a miniature arcade at this indoor playground in Clayton. The space offers open play and birthday parties.
Location: 101 Best Wood Drive, Suite 200
The Cub House Play Cafe
Best designed for babies, toddlers and their parents, this adorable space has a baby area and a playroom filled with climbing structures, dolls, blocks and other toys for little ones. There is also a barista and bakery with tables for parents to work remotely.
Location: 1621 Veterans Parkway, Clayton