Our Insanely Helpful Play Place and Indoor Playground Guide is Here! Find Ages, Prices, and More

An indoor play place can save the day when it’s rainy, chilly, too hot . . . or if everyone is just bouncing off the walls. Chicagoland’s suburbs are bursting with options for every age, activity, and price.

Some of my favorite memories of when my kids were little are meeting up with friends at a play cafe, where we could grab a much-needed latte and watch the kids play safely from the couch. Now, we’re more likely to take an indoor climber by storm on a day when my kids can’t get their wiggles out in the backyard!

Check out the list below and join us for some indoor fun. Don’t forget the extra socks!

This guide is sponsored by DuPage Children’s Museum.

Map of Indoor Play Areas

Park District Play Areas

Park District of La Grange Recreation Center Indoor Playground

536 East Avenue
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 352-1762

• Price: $4 for residents ages 2+, $6 for non-residents ages 2+, free for residents under 2 years, $3 for non-residents under 2 years
• See website, then scroll down to “Indoor Playground” and click the link to see this month’s schedule

Bloomingdale Park District- The Clubhouse

172 South Circle Avenue
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
(630) 529-3650

• Closed for the end of the summer 2024 season.

Jumps n’ Jiggles

Elk Grove Village Park District
1000 Wellington
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
(847) 437-9494

• Price: $6/ages 2–13, free for children under 2 and adults 14+; includes admission to Jumps n’ Jiggles and the Pavilion Carousel.
• Ages: Recommended for ages 8 and under

The Cubhouse

Park District of Oak Park
49 Lake Street
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 383-6910

• Price: $9/child, free for adults. Membership passes available. Purchase online.
• Dates: Opens for the season on October 1, 2024
• Ages: 8 months – 5 years

The Fort Indoor Playground at Fort Hill Activity Center

20 Fort Hill Drive
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 995-8900

• Price: $7/hour for residents, $8.25/hour for non-residents. Discount for fitness members.
• Ages: 5–11

TreeTop Escape

Located in the West Chicago Park District ARC Center
201 W National Street
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 231-9474

• Price: $10/child. One free adult per paying kid.
• Check Rainout Line for updates
• Ages: Designed for ages 4–12 years old
• Read Katie’s review of TreeTop Escape for more details and photos.

Forest the Fox’s Playbox

Mayfair Recreation Center
10835 Wakefield Street
Westchester, IL 60154
(708) 562-6410

• Price: $2/child, under 2 years old free
• Call ahead to ensure there is no private rental, especially on weekends.

Zoom Zone

Hodgkins Park District
8997 Lyons Street
Hodgkins, IL 60525
(708) 354-6563

• Price: Free for residents, $3/child for non-residents. Punch passes available.
• Ages: Children above 6th grade are not allowed in Zoom Zone

Free Mall Play Areas

PLAY at Yorktown Center

203 Yorktown Shopping Center
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 629-7330

Free play space in the middle of the mall, on the first floor.

Fox Valley Mall Play Space

195 Fox Valley Center 
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 851-7200

Free play space in the lower level near JCPenney.

Indoor Playgrounds and Play Places

Jump Town Addison

520 W. Lake Street
Addison, IL 60101
(630) 501-1055

• Price: $13/weekdays, $15/weekends. Two free adults per child. Passes available.
• Ages: 1–12

Bright Futures Play Place

914 S. Arthur Avenue
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 220-4924

• Price: $18 per child with sibling discounts available
• Limited hours available; see website for calendar.
• Ages: Recommended age is from walkers to about 6/7 years old

Kiddy Club Playground & Sandbox

4314 E New York Street
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 229-6247

• Price:
  • Free for infants 0–6 months, as well as 6–12 months with paying sibling
  • 6–12 months without paying sibling: $7 Mondays – Thursdays, $8 Fridays – Sundays
  • 1–7 years: $14 Mondays – Thursdays, $16 Fridays – Sundays
  • 8 – 13 years: $7 (sandbox and interactive floor game only)
• Ages: Geared towards ages 1–7. Limited access for kids 8–13.

Kids Town at Fox Valley Mall

2116 Fox Valley Center D1B,
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 907-7700

• Price: $15/playground admission; half-price for infants under 12 months. Bumper cars are an extra fee. See website for current specials.
• Please note that the Bloomingdale Kids Town location closed in spring of 2024.

Funflatables

Locations in Bolingbrook, Chicago Ridge, Lombard, Norridge, North Riverside, Vernon Hills, and more. See all locations.

• Price: $12/child under 18. Multi-passes available.
• See calendars for Bolingbrook, Chicago Ridge, Lombard, Norridge, North Riverside, and Vernon Hills
• Ages: Designed for kids 12 and under

Hyper Kidz

137 S Weber Road
Bolingbrook, IL 60490
(312) 626-1893

• Price: Admission ranges from $9.99 to $19.99 depending on age and day of the week
• Check out Jondra’s review of the Hyper Kidz opening in March 2024.

The Social Play

3741 Grand Boulevard
Brookfield, IL 60513
(708) 303 8049

• Price: $14/first child; $10/sibling. Babies 6 months and under are free with an older sibling, or $10 with just an adult. Memberships available.
• Sign up online for two-hour play sessions.
• Designed for children under 5 years old.
• Opened with a “soft opening” on September 30, 2024.

Winnie’s Playroom

9039 Monroe Avenue
Brookfield, IL 60513

• Planning to open in Fall or Winter of 2024. Check their website or Instagram for updates.
• Designed for children up to 6 years old.

Bumblebee Play Cafe

1015 N. Randall Road
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 742-3000

• Price: $16/child. Maximum of two adults per family.
• Admission ends one hour before closing; see website for holiday hours.
• Ages: Special play areas for babies, children 4 and younger, and kids 5–10

Marshmallow Play

572 N. Michigan Street
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(312) 731-4799

• Price: $15/first child, $12/sibling, and $10/each additional child. Two adults are free with a paying child; kids under 6 months are free. 
• Hours change regularly; check the website.
• Ages: Up to 6 years
• Check out Kaitlyn’s review of Marshmallow Play in Elmhurst.

We Rock the Spectrum: Franklin Park

10123 Grand Avenue
Franklin Park, IL 60131
(708) 716-3063

• Price: $16/child, $14/siblings for open play. Memberships available.
• Updates are posted on their Facebook page each week.
• Ages: Infants through 13 years
• Kidlist Tip: This kids’ gym is designed to be inclusive and sensory-friendly. Visit the website for information on respite and break time care, as well as one-to-one attendant care.

The Playpen

501 Duane Street
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(847) 531-9566

• Price: $16/first child, $14/additional siblings
• Check their website for updates on hours and availability.
• Ages: Recommended for ages 0 – 6.
• Check out Annie’s article on The Playpen’s opening in September 2023.

Dreamland Kids Playroom

3S016 IL Route 53
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(847) 778-4997

• Price: $14 per child
• Party venue that also offers open play; call for availability.
• Ages: Recommended for ages 0 – 6.

Upper’s Land

25 W Calendar Avenue
La Grange, IL 60525
(312) 684-7506

• Price: $15/child. One adult can enter for free per paid child; a second parent is $5.
• Check Facebook for updates to hours, which can change seasonally.
• Ages: 2-12 years old
• Kidlist Tip: bring socks because it’s a shoe-free zone.
• Click here to see photos and get an inside look.

Waterlemon

25 South La Grange Road, Unit A
La Grange, IL, 60525
(708) 286-6747

• Price: $12/first child, $10/additional children. $6/child for groups of 8 or more kids. $6/child for the last two hours of play. 3 months and under are free. Memberships available.
• Ages: 5 years old and younger
• Kidlist Tip: Socks are required for both kids and adults.

The Treehouse Play Cafe

985 S Rand Road
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(224) 662-6040

• Price: $16/child; children 12 months and under are free. Memberships available.
• Ages: Toddler play space for children up to 3; main treehouse for children 3–10.

The Hangout

777 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Libertyville, IL 60048
(224) 294-0517

• Price: $18 for the first child and $12 for each additional child. Accompanying adults and children under 12 months old are free. $10 per child under 12 months old without a paying sibling.
• Ages: Babies and toddlers through 7 year olds

Playroom Cafe

141 Randhurst Village Drive
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
224-318-2108

• Price: $16/child; babies 6 months and younger are free.
• Ages: Infants through six years old (or 48″ tall).

Ball Factory

864 Illinois Route 59
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 640-2020

1042 South Elmhurst Road
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(224) 244-9580

• Price: $20/weekdays, $25/weekends and holidays. Infants under 1 are free.
  • First two adults are free. Additional adults (13+) are $5.
  • 50% off for the last hour.
• Ages: Crawlers through 12 years old

Funtopia

2639 Aurora Avenue
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 718-4327

• Price: $25/all-day, all-inclusive pass; $10/toddler area. Food packages, participating parent passes, and Friday/Saturday specials available; see pricing.
• Ages: Toddlers through adults
• Check out Annie’s review from the grand opening of Funtopia.

Naperville Yard Playroom

1607 Legacy Circle
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 245-1100

• Price: $10/child. Infants under 1 are free with paid admission. Punch cards available.
• Hours: Mondays – Fridays, 10am – 2pm. See website for holiday closures.

Playroom Café Two

2075 Calamos Court
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 946-6879

• Price: $16/child; babies 6 months and younger are free
• Ages: Infants through six years old (or 48″ tall).
• Check out our full review of Playroom Café Two in Naperville.

Rainbow Playsets Showroom Open Play

127 Ambassador Drive
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 672-3604

• Price: $10/child for two hours; kids under 1 year old are free. No cash accepted.
• Hours: 10am – 4pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays
• Kidlist Tip: No food or drink is allowed in the facility (except for water).
• Check out Katie’s review of open play at the Rainbow Playsets Showroom from March 2024.

The Play Playce

2764 Aurora Avenue
Naperville, IL 60540
(331) 401-5063

• Price: $18 per child
• Hours: 9:30am – 6:00pm Tuesdays through Sundays
• Click here for an inside look at The Play Playce.

We Rock the Spectrum: Naperville

5019 Ace Lane, #167
Naperville, IL 60564
(331) 472-0764

• Price: 2-hour play passes are $14, with a $2 discount for siblings. $10 for toddler time. Multi-visit play passes and membership available.
• Hours: 10:00am – 6:00pm daily
• Ages: 12 years old and under
• Kidlist Tip: Socks are required for kids and adults and are available for purchase.
• Click here for Katie’s article from the November 2023 opening of We Rock the Spectrum in Naperville.

Next Level Play Center

4167 N Harlem Ave
Norridge, IL 60706
(847) 261-2838

• Price: $15/all-day pass
• Call in advance, as the venue is sometimes rented for parties.

White Rabbit Kids Club

1108 W Northwest Hwy
Palatine, IL 60067
(224) 628-2480

• Price: $15 per child, with two adults included for free
• Parents need to supervise their children at all times and the play area is a shoe-free zone

Kids Art & Cafe Playground and Birthday Parties

710 E. Schaumburg Road
Schaumburg, IL 60194
(630) 523-1101

• Price: $14+/child
• Call ahead to check availability on weekends due to parties.
• Kidlist Tip: Socks required; no outside food or drink allowed.

Yu Kids Island

5 Woodfield Mall G-143
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(847) 969-9000

• Price: Unlimited play starts at $20 on weekdays, and $22 on weekends, with sibling discounts available; check website for specials.
• Kids must be 48″ or under.

Kids Empire

Locations include Algonquin, Chicago, Deerfield, Mundelein, Palatine, Villa Park, and West Chicago. Find a location.

• Price: $17.90-$24.90 per child, depending on the location. Infants under 1 are free with a paying sibling. Two adults free per child; additional adults $5. Punch cards available.

Nelly’s Playground

338 Georgetown Square
Wood Dale, IL 60191
(630) 475-8941

• Price: $15/child. Infants 6–12 months are $6 without sibling, or free with sibling. Infants under 6 months are free.
  • Two free adults per child.
  • Memberships available.
• Check their Facebook page for updates and events.
• Ages: 7 and under

Westmont Yard Playroom

233 West 63rd St.
Westmont, IL
(630) 737-1000

• Price: $8/visit. Punch cards available.

Fast Food Play Places

McDonald’s Play Places

Try the following McDonald’s locations for indoor play places:

• 791 Illinois Route 59, Bartlett, IL 60103
• 1335 County Farm Road, Carol Stream, IL 60188
• 920 N York Rd, Elmhurst, IL 60126
• 445 W Roosevelt Rd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
• 1912 E Higgins Road, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
• 947 Meacham Road, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
• 1050 E Lake St, Hanover Park, IL 60133
• 7850 Ogden Ave, Lyons, IL 60534
• 7455 Barrington Road, Ontarioville, IL 60103
• 1335 County Farm Road, Carol Stream, IL 60188
• 350 E St. Charles Road, Villa Park, IL 60181
• 89 W North Avenue, West Chicago, IL 60185
• 11110 W 31 St, Westchester, IL 60154
• 31 E 63rd St, Westmont, IL 60559
• 2401 63rd St, Woodridge, IL 60517
• 2310 W 75th St, Woodridge, IL 60517

Chick-fil-A Play Places

Chick-fil-A indoor play places tend to be good for toddlers, preschoolers, and young elementary schoolers. The spaces have toddler activities on the ground and a small climbing structure with a slide. They list indoor play places at the following locations:

• 4435 Fox River Center Drive, Aurora, IL 60504
• 185 N. Randall Road, Batavia, IL 60510
• 354 W. Army Trail Road, Bloomingdale, IL 60108
• 245 N. Weber Road, Bolingbrook, IL 60490
• 6007 S. La Grange Road, Countryside, IL 60525
• 235 S. IL Route 83, Elmhurst, IL 60126
• 717 E. Butterfield Road, Lombard, IL 60148
• 2 Winston Plaza, Melrose Park, IL 60160
• 950 N. Elmhurst Road, Mount Prospect, IL 60056
• 7201 W. Cermak Road, North Riverside, IL 60546
• 935 E. Golf Road, Schaumburg, IL 60173
• 301 E. Loop Road, Wheaton, IL 60189
• 7101 Kingery Highway, Willowbrook, IL 60527

Other Options for Indoor Fun

Places to Bounce

Looking for places to bounce on inflatables and indoor trampoline parks? We have all the details! Check out Jump Places, Bounce Houses, Inflatables, and Trampoline Parks That Will Have Kids Jumping for Joy.

Open Gyms

Many park districts and gymnastics gyms offer open gym for kids to run, jump, and play! Find out the locations and times in our guide to Local Open Gyms: Where Kids Can Bounce Off the Mats (Instead of the Walls).

Children’s Museums

Children’s museums are full of opportunities for combining play and learning. And we have so many wonderful children’s museums in the Chicagoland area! Our roundup of Chicago Area Children’s Museums highlights what you can expect at each one as well as recommended ages.

Looking for more kids activities for any type of weather or time of year? The Kidlist Giant Map of Places to Go is the place to be!