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Ultimate Guide to Indoor Playgrounds & Activities in Springfield

Find Your Family Fun® with indoor activities for all ages!

By Janel Plunkard, Publisher of Macaroni Kid Springfield MO May 20, 2022

Indoor Playground Fun in Springfield and Beyond!

Sometimes you want to get out of the house, but the weather outside is not ideal! Looking for a fun indoor playground or activity so the kids can get their wiggles out and burn some energy? Don’t worry! We’ve got you covered with these ideas for indoor activities in the Springfield, Missouri area. Find Your Family Fun with indoor activities for all ages!

Here are some of our favorite year round ideas for indoor fun in the Springfield area:
(Last Updated 4/26/22)


Andy B’s
1127 Battlefield Rd, Springfield, MO 65807
Ideal for families of all ages! Have fun bowling, playing in the arcade, or an exciting round of laser tag!

Chesterfield Indoor Aquatic Center
2511 W Republic Rd, Springfield, MO 65807
Ideal for families of all ages for indoor swimming!

Chuck E. Cheese
3500A S Glenstone Ave, Springfield, MO 65804
Arcade games & play zone ideal for young children.


The Discovery Center
438 E St Louis St, Springfield, MO 65806
Ideal for families of all ages, featuring an interactive hands-on museum with a STEM focus.

Doling Indoor Aquatic Center
301 E Talmage, Springfield, MO 65803
Ideal for families of all ages for indoor swimming!

Imaginasium
3444 S Campbell Ave Suite O, Springfield, MO 65807
Ideal for children under age 8. Indoor playground with slides, swings, and plenty of climbing space, along with interactive toys.

Incredible Pizza Co.
2850 S Campbell Ave, Springfield, MO 65807
Ideal for families of all ages! Games, Go-Karts, Laser Tag, Bumper Cars & more! Sensory-friendly ‘Incredible Buddies’ program offered on Saturday mornings.

Itty Bitty City
3640 S Campbell Ave, Springfield, MO 65807
Ideal for children under age 8, for creative and imaginative play!

Jump Mania
3202 W Republic Rd #600, Springfield, MO 65807
Ideal for ages 12 & under with inflatables for jumping, climbing & sliding, including a baby & toddler area.

The Jungle Gym
3322 S Campbell Ave Suite J, Springfield, MO 65807
Ideal for ages 8 & under with swings, slides, trampoline, and a giant sandbox!

Springfield Skateland
5163 S Campbell Ave, Springfield, MO 65810
Ideal for families of all ages, from beginners to experienced skaters. Wednesday is Family Discount Night!

Springfield Warrior Sports
425 W Farm Rd 182, Springfield, MO 65810
Ideal for preschoolers and older! Beginner Parkour, monthly Nerf Nights, kids classes & open gyms.

Urban Air Adventure Park
2825 Glenstone Ave, Springfield, MO 65804 (Inside Battlefield Mall)
Ideal for all ages! Indoor trampoline park, warrior course, foam pit, climbing walls, and more! Weekly Jumperoo sessions for ages 5 & under 


The War Zone
305 W Walnut Lawn St, Springfield, MO 65807
Ideal for ages 5 and up! Play in Missouri's only Nerf Battle Arena - where you can free play with your friends or have organized battles. 

Where the Wild Things Play
5557 N 21st St Ste. 4, Ozark, MO 65721
Ideal for kids from birth to age 12. A dedicated Montessori style infant and toddler (2 & under) space is available for your littlest ones to explore.

Zenith Climbing Center
3534 E Sunshine St #3, Springfield, MO 65804
Ideal for ages 3 & up. Indoor rock climbing walls for beginners to expert climbers.

1984
400 S Jefferson Ave, Springfield, MO 65806
Ideal for school-aged kids, tweens, teens, and adults. Have fun playing classic 80's arcade games & pinball!


Indoor Play Places Outside of Springfield

Big Air Trampoline Park
3300 Gretna Rd, Branson, MO 65616
Ideal for all ages! Explore 57 attractions including dodgeball, battle beam, ninja warrior course, and more. Weekly Toddler Time for ages 6 & under.

Fritz’s Adventure
1425 W 76 Country Blvd, Branson, MO 65616
Ideal for all ages! Enjoy an indoor park featuring a multi-story ropes course, underground tunnels, rappelling & slides. 

Toddler play area for children under 48".

Grand Country Fun Spot
1945 W 76 Country Blvd, Branson, MO 65616
Ideal for ages all ages! Enjoy a go-kart track, mini-golf, laser tag, arcade, bumper cars, and more.

WonderWorks
2835 W 76 Country Blvd, Branson, MO 65616
Ideal for all ages! Explore an indoor interactive amusement park for the mind featuring over 100 hands-on, STEM-related exhibits and rides. 



Have a favorite indoor playground in the Springfield, Missouri area that we didn’t list? Send an email to janelplunkard@macaronikid.com with the details!

Don’t forget to check Macaroni Kid Springfield MO’s events calendar for even more ideas for indoor (and outdoor!) family fun in the Ozarks. We keep the calendar updated with things to do in the Greater Springfield area with kids so that you can spend less time looking for something to do and more quality time with your kids!