Kids Empire in Orange Park offers a massive indoor play structure, slides, ride-on toys, and more!
Do consecutive rainy days or crummy weather have you feeling the blues? Are the kiddos getting antsy and need to release all of the pent-up energy? Jacksonville has a plethora of incredible indoor play spaces available to you and your family. This list will have you exploring all of the best spots for some fun, engaging indoor activities!
Call or check ahead on their websites for hours and specials. And don’t forget your socks for many of these places!
Best Indoor Play Spaces for Littles & Big Kids
Altitude Trampoline Park (Jacksonville Beach): Located in Jax Beach, Altitude offers tons of trampolines, a toddler-friendly area, a dodge ball spot, trampoline basketball, and a few arcade games. Their monthly membership is super affordable and a must, especially during the summer!
Beaches Rock Gym (Jacksonville Beach):Beaches Rock Gym offers indoor rock climbing for kids of all ages.
Bravoz Family Entertainment Center (Durbin Crossing):Bravoz is full of trampolines for your kids to bounce away. Special shoes and helmets are required and provided. For those who don’t want to bounce, they have laser tag, separate ninja courses for toddlers and big kids, archery tag, and an arcade to keep you entertained! We’ve only tried the trampolines but will be rushing back to try archery tag with the older kids.
The Edge Rock Gym (Southside):The Edge Rock Gym is a fun indoor rock climbing gym where kids can test their climbing abilities. They offer memberships, but one-day passes are also available.
Flight Adventure Park is a blast for kids of all ages. Photo courtesy of Flight Adventure Park.
Flight Adventure Park (Baymeadows):Calling all thrill-seekers! If you love to move and seek adventure at every turn, you’re in for a treat at Flight. Visit and see why locals call it the best bounce place in Jacksonville, complete with trampolines, a trapeze, a foam pit, inflatables, an arcade, and more. They also offer a separate jump area for littles. Get ready for hours of sky-high fun and excitement right here — their monthly memberships are also great!
Kids Empire (Orange Park): New to Jacksonville, Kids Empire is a massive play space featuring mazes, obstacle courses, slides, climbing structures, building blocks, ride-on toys, and a safe space for toddlers to play, too. Exploring, climbing, and playing never looked so fun! There are tons of tables for the adults and an indoor cafe with the cutest little snack boxes for kids. Worth noting: The claw machines give you 20 tries to win! And if you’re lucky, Huggy the blue dragon may even pay a visit.
My Gym (Mandarin):My Gym offers classes from infant to 13 years old to keep your kids moving! We are always impressed with the attentiveness of their staff and their ability to engage even the shyest kids! Membership is required, but typically your first class is free!
O2B Kids (Mandarin, St. Johns, Fleming Island): O2B Kids has everything and great perks for members, but they also offer general admission. Even if you are not a member, you can come and play anytime! Children and families can engage in child-directed play in a safe and fun environment. Be sure to check out the Big Toy climbing structure, the Building Things area, Costume Corner, or Play Kitchen. Children 0 to 3 years old can explore the special Toddler Play Zone.
Pump It Up (Southside): Known for its inflatables, Pump It Up is a great place to burn some energy running from slide to slide, and there is something fun for all ages. Toddlers will love the Imagination Playground, and big kids will enjoy the obstacle courses and slides. Also great for birthday parties!
Sensory Towne (Baymeadows): Sensory Towne is a fun, modern, inclusive sensory gym that provides an array of sensory-based activities, one-of-a-kind sensory circuit classes, interactive floors, equipment, and educational opportunities. Their mission is to help provide sensory resources for families of all children that will help refine their ability to respond to sensory experiences, nurture, and improve upon their overall child development and social skills. They have fun swings, slides, interactive floors, a foam pit, a crash pad, and more. Bring the kids out to play.
Surge Adventure Park (Arlington):Surge Adventure Park is an action-packed indoor trampoline park featuring a variety of exciting attractions, including dodgeball, a zip line, climbing walls, a challenging ninja course, and more.
TNT Gymnastics (St. Johns Bluff Road):TNT has an awesome open gym. The kids bounce off the walls here; it’s a good thing everything is covered in foam! From trampolines to the foam pit, to the tiny bounce house, to the big open gym floor, we love the guaranteed nap when we leave this place.
Trinity Plaza & Indoor Playground (Northside): The three-story indoor playground structure at Trinity Baptist Church is a must-visit. The best part? It’s completely free! Also, enjoy free Wi-Fi and grab a Bold Bean coffee from the nearby cafe.
We Rock the Spectrum (Southside):We Rock the Spectrum provides children with a fun and motivational environment to help them in strength, movement, sensory processing, communication, positive behavior modification, social interactions, and self-care skills.
Nestled in St. Johns County, The Little Social is an adorable play space for littles under age 6. Photo courtesy of The Little Social.
Perfect for Toddlers & Preschoolers
The Enchanted Cottage (Jacksonville Beach): Perfect for ages infant to 4, The Enchanted Cottage is designed specifically for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, with age-appropriate activities that foster development and fun.
The Little Social (Ponte Vedra Beach):The Little Social is an adorable play space for ages 0–6 and provides a wide array of age-appropriate and interactive activities that nurture cognitive, emotional, and social growth. From sensory exploration stations to captivating STEAM activities, your child will be immersed in an unforgettable learning experience that’s as entertaining as it is educational. Bonus: They also have a fully stocked café and coffee bar!
The Nestling Collective (Jacksonville Beach):The Nestling Collective provides a serene indoor play space and café that fosters children’s cognitive development in a safe and nurturing environment. They offer classes, day passes, membership options, and more, perfect for littles!
The Play Factory and Café (Northside):The Play Factory and Café is a Montessori-based place for littles under 6 to come and enjoy an imaginative play space indoors. The play area is enclosed, clean, and safe. You can enjoy some refreshments at a nearby table, or join your little one in all the fun, and it’s the premier party venue for birthdays, showers, classes, and events with affordable, all-inclusive party packages for your special occasion. Play Factory offers a full-service café onsite, serving up espresso-based drinks, brewed coffee, tea, and more, brewing coffee beans from Social Grounds Coffee Company, a local veteran-owned coffee shop and roaster.
Ready Set Play (St. Augustine):Ready Set Play provides a unique play experience for children, from crawling up to 49 inches in height, and offers parents a comfortable place to work and socialize with other adults. With over 3,000 square feet, it features play structures, a padded play area just for toddlers, free Wi-Fi for parents, a parents lounge, a snack and coffee bar, and so much more.
Adventure Landing is the ultimate destination for arcade games, go-karts, and more! Photo courtesy of Adventure Landing.
Best for Bigger Kids
Adventure Landing (Jacksonville Beach): A Jax Beach icon, Adventure Landing offers a full arcade, mini golf, go-carts, and endless fun! The best part? Their water park — complete with lazy river, water slides, and a wave pool — is a must during the warmer months!
Dave & Busters (Southside):Dave & Busters is super fun place to enjoy an early dinner and arcade fun with the family.
K1 Speed (Southside): Go-kart racing, anyone? At K1 Speed, the racing conditions are perfect every day on this awesome indoor track.
Community First Igloo (Southside): Ice skating at Community First Igloo can be an excellent indoor activity when it’s hot outside. The rink is open for public ice skating throughout the week.
Main Event (Southside): When you want to let your fun out with family and friends, Main Event is the best and easiest place to head for fun. With state-of-the-art bowling, multi-level laser tag, more than 100 games, handcrafted food, and a full bar under one roof.
Sk8City Jacksonville (Arlington):Sk8City offers a fully equipped roller skating rink, indoor mini golf, a tot play area, an arcade, and more for you and your big-kid crew!
Skate Station (Mandarin, Orange Park): Take it back to when you were a kid at Skate Station! This premiere spot offers roller skating, arcade games, and more, plus a full cafe with yummy bites and drinks.
Topgolf (St. Johns Town Center):Topgolf features 102 bays over three floors, an amazing rooftop terrace, lively bars, and a golf game concept sure to blow you away. Topgolf isn’t just for adults; it’s perfect for all ages.
The Museum of Science & History regularly offers amazing exhibits. Photo courtesy of MOSH.
Must-See Museums
Museum of Contemporary Art (downtown): It’s fun to expose the kids to contemporary art at MOCA — check out the 3rd floor, where you will find an interactive art exhibit just for the kids.
Museum of Science & History (downtown): Take advantage of MOSH‘s special deals and Little Learners program, and explore this amazing museum, complete with interactive exhibits, hands-on activities, and a planetarium.
Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens (downtown):Cummer Museum is stunning and often offers a scavenger hunt for encouraging the kids to explore the galleries. My kids’ highlight is always the interactive section where they can play and create their own little masterpieces! Check out their calendar of events for kids.
Beach Bowl in Jacksonville Beach is full of fun for the whole family! Photo courtesy of Beach Bowl.
Bowling Fun for the Family
Batt Family Fun (Northside): Batt Family Fun Center is a great place to have fun with family and friends. At Batt Family Fun Center, you can have a great time at prices that won’t break your family’s budget. They have plenty of bumper bowling lanes just for kids.
Beach Bowl (Jacksonville Beach): The newly renovated Beach Bowl offers 24 lanes, VIP party rooms, three full bars, a restaurant serving up all of your favorites, an arcade with more than 30 games, and a second-floor patio. This is a Jacksonville Mom favorite!
Bowlero (Southside, Mandarin): Formerly Bowl America, Bowlero has cosmic bowling, birthday parties, and bowling leagues.
Jax Lanes Bowling Center (Southside): Pick up a strike and show off your bowling skills at Jax Lanes. Don’t leave the kids at home; youngsters will love the family-friendly activities at this alley just as much as mom and dad.
King Pins Bowling Center (Normandy Mall): Your first choice for family, food, and fun! King Pins Bowling Center has 20 lanes, arcade games, big screens, and daily specials. King Pins is a great place for family-oriented fun and activities.
Chuck E. Cheese is an old-school favorite for kids of all ages.
More Cheap & Easy Fun
Avenues Mall (Southside): Highlights of the Avenues Mall are the soft play area (free) and the train ride (about $3). Always a nice bonus is the number of elevators and escalators that provide entertainment for all of my kids. The soft play area is very small and limited but can usually last us about 30 minutes or an hour.
Barnes and Noble (St. Johns Town Center): The kids section at the St. John’s Town Center Barnes & Noble has a small play area, events, and storytime on select days. When you’re done, head to the small kids’ play area by Dick’s Sporting Goods.
Chick-fil-A (various locations): The play places at Chick-fil-A are usually pretty clean, fun, and safe, and it’s one of the best places actually to squeeze in a conversation with another mom.
Chuck E. Cheese (Regency, Southside, Orange Park): No summer of ours is complete without a trip to see the local mouse at Chuck E. Cheese. You can keep your visit cheap if sign up for their email club, use coupons, and limit the number of tokens per kid.
Local Libraries (various locations): More than just books, our libraries offer puzzles and computers with educational games, and the weekly storytime is a must for littles, even on a sunny day! Check out Duval, Clay, and St. John’s library websites and plan a visit to your local library, too.
Formerly known as Rebounderz Jacksonville, BRAVOZ lets you choose from over 10 unique attractions perfect for any age! Elevate your excitement with Jacksonville’s hot, new emerging games. From our Open Jump Arena and Ninja Warrior Course to the area’s largest Laser Tag course, BRAVOZ has something for every age. Birthday…
The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens is committed to engage and inspire through the arts, gardens and education. A permanent collection of nearly 5,000 works of art and historic gardens on a riverfront campus offers more than 110,000 annual visitors a truly unique experience on the First Coast. Nationally…
Batt Family Fun Center is a great place to have fun times with family and friends. At Batt Family Fun Center you can have a great time at prices that won’t break your family’s budget. We have plenty of bumper bowling lanes just for kids! Bumpers are great to keep…
Family Music & Movement classes incorporate songs with movement and various hand held instruments. Classes are mixed-age but geared to 0-2 yrs old. One mom says: “My daughter has been attending Ms. Emily’s Music and Movement Class since she was 4 months old. Now, at almost 9 months old, she…
Sensory Towne is a great inclusive indoor play space for birthday parties, events, classes and open play. We have swings, ball and foam pits, rolling slide, interactive floors,2 sets of rock walls, sensory houses, chill spa with bubble tubes, fiber optics, vibration and sound. Watch your little ones have big…
Pump it Up is THE place to celebrate your child’s special birthday! The dedicated staff ensures a safe, easy and fully customizable experience. Parties are 100% private, ensuring that Pump It Up is the safest choice for your child’s party. Each party has a dedicated staff member that sets up,…
The Museum of Science and History is a museum located in downtown Jacksonville. It is a private, non-profit institution located on the Southbank Riverwalk, and the city’s most visited museum. It specializes in science and local history exhibits. MOSH has many kid-friendly exhibits as wells events and a planetarium. There…
O2B Kids is an Edutainment Company. We offer Preschool education programs for children 0 to 5 years old, Afterschool enrichment programs for elementary school students, and an unprecedented Family Membership Program for all kids 0 to 13 years old. For one all-inclusive price, we provide classes in karate, gymnastics, cheerleading,…
My Gym has developed an extraordinary program and facility devised to help children 6 weeks thru 13 years of age develop physically, cognitively and emotionally. We have hundreds of locations in more than 30 countries offering structured, age-appropriate, weekly classes that incorporate music, dance, relays, games, special rides, gymnastics, sports…
The Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville is a visual arts educational institution and cultural resource of the University of North Florida. It serves the community and its visitors through exhibitions, collections, educational programs, and publications designed to enhance an understanding and appreciation of modern and contemporary art with particular emphasis…
At TNT Gymnastics, our primary goal is to create a positive environment in which children can realize the importance of physical activity in their everyday lives! At TNT Gymnastics and Fitness, you’ll find more than just gymnastics classes. We try to get the entire family involved with staying fit and…
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Offering individual & family fun for all ages, Adventure Landing can accommodate private and semi-private group events hosting thousands of guests. With over 5,000,000 visitors since opening, the Jacksonville Beach Park can proudly claim that Adventure Landing is the “Place to Play” for Florida families and visitors. Adventure Landing, Jacksonville…
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Chuck E. Cheese’s is the ultimate place Where A Kid Can Be A Kid®. And parents can enjoy every moment. That’s why Chuck E. himself takes pride in providing a safe, family-friendly environment that kids and parents will love coming back to. Admission is always free, and all games are…
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For more than 50 years, Bowl America has offered the finest in family entertainment to league and recreational bowlers alike. Expanding from its first location in the Washington, DC area, Bowl America was incorporated in 1958 when the company went public to finance its expansion. Southside 904-642-0460 11141 Beach Blvd,…
Your first choice for FAMILY, FOOD, & FUN 20 Lanes, Arcade Games, Big Screens, Daily Specials!!! Owned and operated by The Potter’s House International Ministries. King Pins is a great place for family-oriented fun and activities. Alcohol is not served. We have Adult Leagues/Youth Leagues and Youth/Adult Leagues.
Jacksonville Ice & Sportsplex is proud to be North Florida’s premier indoor sports and meeting facility. We offer a wide range of sporting facilities, including North Florida’s only NHL sized ice rink, basketball courts, broomball fields and multi-purpose space. All of our facilities are available for you to host your…
Chick-fil-A is a great place to bring the kids to eat and play! We are committed to providing you with great food, friendly customer service and a comfortable dining experience.
Music Together is an internationally recognized music and movement class for ages 0-5 years, and the adults who love them. Research-based, FUN, and developmentally appropriate, Music Together brings families and friends together in a unique, non-performance oriented environment, where children can become music makers for life. $10 per class plus…
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GroovaRoo Florida is here! These classes are designed to create a safe, sacred and soulful dance experience for you and your little one. GroovaRoo is a beginner dance class that incorporates a fun, energetic workout focused on bonding with your baby and your friends, while also helping you release tension…
Beaches Rock Gym is conveniently located in Atlantic Beach and offers bouldering fun for the whole family. Walls cap out at 10-13.5 feet with climbing routes ranging from beginner to advanced. Participants receive a safety orientation and friendly staff are on hand to answer your questions. Harness-free climbing over thick…
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Sensory safe indoor playground with an indoor trampoline, zipline, swings and toddler play area. We Rock the Spectrum Kid’s Gym was founded to provide a place for children of all ability levels to play and grow together. As the only kid’s gym that offers an all-inclusive philosophy we have found…
BEAT THE HEAT! Trinity’s free indoor playground and cafe is open Mon.-Fri. from 9am-6pm – Bring your kids to one of the largest indoor playgrounds in Jacksonville and enjoy a latte, frap, smoothie or snack from the Cafe.
GET AIR is a premier indoor trampoline park filled with wall-to-wall trampolines, foam pits, dodgeball, ninja course and MORE! Come spend your weekend with us! We’re located at 1564 Park Avenue in Orange Park.
Indoor air-conditioned adventure park facility with wall to wall trampolines, flying trapeze, foam pit, dodgeball, battle beam, rock climbing wall, foam pit, and basketball dunking lanes. A fun place to jump and burn energy for all ages.
Indoor skating rink located in Jacksonville! The venue will also include bumper cars, an arcade, party rooms, a concession stand, and other areas. *TEMPORARILY CLOSED AND NOT ACCEPTING ANY PARTY REQUESTS.
Brace yourself for all-out adventure and excitement! Our indoor family entertainment facility offers 40,000 square feet of fun—including 17,000 square feet of wall-to-wall trampolines! Host an epic birthday party, or gather with friends, family, and co-workers in a perfect party venue!
If you’re looking for the best year-round indoor amusements in the Southside, Nocatee, St. Johns, Mandarin, Baymeadows, Palm Valley, and South Jacksonville areas, Urban Air Adventure Park is the perfect place. With new adventures behind every corner, we are the ultimate indoor playground for your entire family. Take your kid’s…
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The perfect place for littles under 6 to come and enjoy an imaginative play space indoors! The play area will be enclosed, clean, and safe. You can enjoy some refreshments at a nearby table, or join your little one in all the fun! The premier party venue for birthdays, showers,…
Urban Youth Park is Jacksonville’s first state of the art parkour/gymnastics training facility! We are located at the St. Johns Town center next to Luis Vuitton, Apple, Tesla and Nordstroms. Originally based in Los Angeles CA with over 600 students and 3 locations. Our main owner (Jessica Funke) made the…
Welcome to Throwbacks Jax, where nostalgia reigns supreme! As a bar, restaurant, and video arcade owned by veterans who are also collectors, we’re dedicated to creating a haven where families can rediscover the joy of togetherness through timeless games and shared experiences. Whether you like pinball, skeeball, or any of…
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The San Marco Community Center (SMCC) is a community hub located on the campus of Aspire Church. The SMCC provides gym facilities, event space, parking on Hendricks Avenue, and other amenities. We offer a wide range of activities and classes for all ages and walks of life. From personal fitness…
The Nestling Collective is your parenthood destination. Enjoy community and connection (plus coffee). All while your kiddo gets access to in-house led classes, peer connections and socialization all while being in a safe, clean fun environment built by parents for parents. Our mission is to provide enriching and fun experiences…
Dave & Buster’s kids Birthday Parties are perfect for all ages. With kid-friendly food to keep them fueled for fun and hundreds of games in our Million Dollar Midway, there’s something for everyone. We’ll bring the food, serve the drinks and even clean up afterward. All you need to do…
Thanks for sharing about Jacksonville. I usually play indoor games with my 3 years child, he enjoys very much. I also play dart games in our game room. I will go Jacksonville soon with my hubby and Child.
A lot of parents these days remain sick worried about their kids’ dietary habits and their overall health condition. One reason for that is usually attributed to the growing levels of obesity in the kids these days. There once was a time when the children of the house, for the most part of the day, were to be found playing on outdoor play equipment.
You might wanna add Ikea in for free or cheap. They have a play area that you can drop off your kid while you shop. It’s free,but your child must be potty trained and within a certain height range. It’s for an hour, but only if they have the spot available.
Hi All! I love all the wonderful recommendations given here!
I would like to add our Kids Yoga Class to the list.
Located at The Retreat in Ponte Vedra Beach , on Mondays at 4:30-5:15pm. Bring your kids after school to have some fun, learn some new yoga poses and practice meditation to help improve focus and mood.
Hi, just a heads up that your link to the MOCA isn’t working. 🙂 Thanks for a great list!
Thanks, Leila!
It’s my birthday and I was going to go to the beach but it’s raining so I used your list to find a bowling alley near me thanks!
Thanks for sharing about Jacksonville. I usually play indoor games with my 3 years child, he enjoys very much. I also play dart games in our game room. I will go Jacksonville soon with my hubby and Child.
A lot of parents these days remain sick worried about their kids’ dietary habits and their overall health condition. One reason for that is usually attributed to the growing levels of obesity in the kids these days. There once was a time when the children of the house, for the most part of the day, were to be found playing on outdoor play equipment.
You might wanna add Ikea in for free or cheap. They have a play area that you can drop off your kid while you shop. It’s free,but your child must be potty trained and within a certain height range. It’s for an hour, but only if they have the spot available.
Hi All! I love all the wonderful recommendations given here!
I would like to add our Kids Yoga Class to the list.
Located at The Retreat in Ponte Vedra Beach , on Mondays at 4:30-5:15pm. Bring your kids after school to have some fun, learn some new yoga poses and practice meditation to help improve focus and mood.
Please visit out page for more details about the services we offer at http://www.retreatpvb.com/.
Or email me directly at madison.tormey@retreatpvb.com
Little Gym Orange Park is permanently closed 🙁
Great recommendations! I loved the variety of indoor play spaces mentioned. Can’t wait to take my kids to some of these spots in Jacksonville!