We are kicking off the New Year with our brand new 2025 list of the best indoor playgrounds! Thanks to you and your voting, we have a fantastic “Top Ten” we are eager to share with you.
Per usual, there were so many great votes for local indoor play areas, children’s museums, play cafes, and more. This past year we have seen new indoor playgrounds open and thrive. These are some of the most fun things to do with kids in Chicagoland! We hope to see everyone out and about at these wonderful locations.
The 10 Best Indoor Playgrounds and Play Spaces of 2025
Drum roll please… The top-rated indoor play space in Chicago’s suburbs is . . .
1. We Rock The Spectrum in Naperville
We Rock the Spectrum
5019 Ace Lane
Naperville, IL 60564
(331) 401-5984
We Rock the Spectrum’s gym space encourages play with the use of all seven senses: sight, smell, vision, hearing, touch, the vestibular system, and proprioception. They offer an area for smaller children with many dramatic play options. Divided in little sections, they offer a creative space with arts and sensory options, as well as a calming area for children to relax. The gym is filled with mats and climbing opportunities for all to explore and use those motor skills. To see more photos, check out Katie’s review of Rock the Spectrum in Naperville.
$14 per child for 2 hours. $12 for each additional child. They offer $10 toddler time. Check out their website for membership pricing.
2. Little Fox Clubhouse in Yorkville
Little Fox Clubhouse
2645 N Bridge Street
Yorkville IL, 60560
(331) 274-4173
Little Fox Clubhouse brings outdoor play indoors with a massive climbing structure for kids to crawl, climb, tunnel, slide, hang, and play. The playground is designed for children up to the age of six years old. They offer snacks and drinks for purchase, but you are welcome to bring your own to enjoy in their food and drink area. Be sure to check out their event calendar for other fun activities.
$16 per child and $11 for additional children. They offer a “helper” price at $8 for children over the age of seven helping younger siblings. Children under six months old are free. Check out their website for their membership.
3. The Playpen Glen Ellyn
The Playpen Glen Ellyn
501 Duane Street
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(847) 531-9566
This bright and creative space opened because two moms had a passion for play! This indoor playground allows children to explore their creativity and use those motor skills. They even have a space designated for infant and toddler play. At the cafe, the staff serves up coffee and tea for all your morning (or afternoon) needs. Check out Annie’s review of The Playpen.
$16 per child with two free adults. $14 for additional siblings. Babies that are 6 months and younger are always free. Be sure to check out their website for their membership and punch pass.
4. Waterlemon in La Grange
Waterlemon
25 LaGrange Road, Unit A
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 286-6747
Located in the heart of downtown La Grange, Waterlemon’s unique indoor play space features various play areas for visitors ages 5 and under. While children are playing, parents are welcome to enjoy a coffee in the work area, where they’ll still be able to supervise their children playing. Waterlemon is also home to a retail space, featuring gifts, clothing, books, party supplies, and balloon bouquets. Check their social media pages for the most up-to-date hours, as open play on the weekends may be offered if there are no private parties.
Visitors will pay $13 for the first child, and $11 for any additional children. Unlimited monthly memberships and 5-visit passes are also available.
5. DuPage Children’s Museum in Naperville
DuPage Children’s Museum
301 N Washington Street
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 637-8000
DuPage Children’s Museum offers a variety of activities! They have specialized areas such as building, engineering, creative outlets, physics, and sensory activities. What we love about DCM is that every area is designed play and learning together. For the little ones, they offer multiple separate sections for children under two to explore as well. Before you go, check out Annie’s insider guide to the DuPage Children’s Museum!
$19 per child and per adult. $18 for senior citizens. Kids under the age of one go free! Check out membership plans on their website.
6. The Social Play in Brookfield
The Social Play
3741 Grand Boulevard
Brookfield, IL 60513
(708) 255-5143
The Social Play in Brookfield, which opened its doors in fall 2024, is home to pretend kitchens, laundry, and plenty of toys to move, create, and build. Designed for children ages 5 and under, your littlest adventure buddies will enjoy a fun outing at this new space. There’s even a coffee bar for adult visitors, too! Check out Annie’s review before visiting to learn about all there is to explore.
Admission is $14 for the first child and $10 for each additional sibling. Monthly memberships with unlimited play are also available for purchase.
7. Westmont Yard
Westmont Yard
233 W 63rd Street
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 737-1000
Run, jump, climb, bounce, Westmont Yard has it all. We’re not surprised to see it join our list this year. Very similar to Naperville Yard, Westmont Yard has plenty of space to burn off your child’s energy. On Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00am – 2:00pm, visitors will find bounce houses and assorted toys throughout the sports fields at Westmont Yard. Don’t forget your socks, as they are required of all guests.
Open play is $8 per visit, or a 5-visit punchcard can be purchased for $35.
8. Marshmallow Play in Elmhurst
Marshmallow Play
572 N Michigan Street
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(312) 731-4799
Marshmallow opened their doors to be a place where children could play in imaginative spaces. Kids can run their own pizza parlor, dress up as a princess in a castle, grocery shop at a market, take care of animals in a barn, and more. They rotate toys and theme the play space for different months and holidays. There is a padded calming space for babies to explore and a large slide for the older children. For more info, check out Kaitlyn’s review of Marshmallow Play.
$15 per child, $12 for first additional sibling and $10 for other children. Two adults free with paying child. Babies under six months are free. They offer punch cards as well.
9. Playroom Cafe in Mount Prospect
Playroom Cafe
141 Randhurst Village Drive
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(224) 318-2108
This indoor playground offers countless ways for your child to use their imagination. The modern wooden play structure has different ways to climb and slide for full-body active play. They have a separate area for babies and toddlers to play safely, as well as couches and tables for adults to sit and enjoy food beverages from the cafe.
Check out Katie’s review from the opening of Playroom Cafe Two to see more photos of the space.
$17 per child. Two adults free on the weekends. Children under eight months are free.
10. Nelly’s Playground in Wood Dale
Nelly’s Playground
338 Georgetown Square
Wood Dale, IL 60191
(630) 475-8941
Nelly’s Playground is another indoor play spot that’s new to our list in 2025. With soft surfaces everywhere, this is ideal for the under 7 crowd. Visitors will find foam blocks, slides, swings, and bright colors all around. Nelly’s Playground is available for open play on weekdays, while weekends are for private rentals and birthday parties.
Open play is geared towards children ages 0-7 years old. with admission of $15 per child. Pricing varies for children under 1. Two adults are free per child.
Although these indoor playgrounds are the 10 best according to Kidlist readers, there are so many other amazing options in our area! For more indoor play ideas, be sure to check out our guides for Indoor Play Areas in the Suburbs, which includes all of the locations, contact information, pricing, and more.
A big congratulations to all of these top-voted play spaces! If you find and explore a great new space, let us know what you thought in the comments.
