Ultimate Guide To Indoor Playgrounds In Omaha (2025)

11808 Sterling Drive, Gretna, Neb.

Backyard Playworld sells playsets, yes, but they also open their showroom for open play. That's roughly 10,000 square feet of space that includes Rainbow swing sets, trampolines, and basketball hoops. They're also pretty accepting with outside food and drinks.

The cost is $10 per child (ages 1 and up) on weekdays and $14 per child (ages 1 and up) on weekends. Weekend open play times are limited. Note: Must sign a waiver before entering.

11144 Q St., Omaha, Neb.

Bounce U isn't just a fun place for a kid's birthday party. The indoor bounce house facility offers open play times giving kids a few hours exploring everything from the obstacle courses to giant slides. Socks are required.

Open bounce, as they call it, is available on weekdays as well as some weekends (availability depends on birthday parties). The good thing is that you can stay for the entire open bounce time -- there is no time limit. Cost is $10 for kids ages 2 and older; $3 for toddlers ages 12-23 months; and $3 for adults.

2063 Creek Side Drive, Papillion, Neb.

Open Play hours at Chirpy's Play Cafe are Mondays through Thurdsays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Weekend Open Play hours are anounced 7 days in advance each week. During the summer, no reservations are needed, but for the rest of the year, you'll want to make them.

7 S. Fourth St., Council Bluffs, Iowa

The Hub has trampolines as well as a Warrior Course. It’s one of the few trampoline parks that offer family memberships as well as individual youth memberships. Memberships are monthly for two hours of play per day. Cost is $40 for a youth membership and $120 for a family membership.

2920 N. 118th St., Suite 106, Omaha

This play space is designed with parents in mind. Kids play while parents can enjoy coffee and chat. Open Play is $12 per child (and $9 for additional siblings over 12 months). The Kids Cave Drop-in-Go fee is $25 per hour (2 hours maximum).

3001 S. 144th St., Omaha, Neb.

Kids Plays is large space with a mix of jungle gyms, ball pits, slides and ride-on toys located inside Oak View Mall. It's open to kids ages 13 and younger, with a height limit of 5 feet.

Admission is $15 for a day pass; there are monthly and annual pass options, as well. Up to two non-playing guests (AKA, adults) are admitted free; then it's $5 for any additional non-playing guests.

345 Riverfront Drive, Omaha, Neb.

One of Omaha's newest museums, the Luminarium is all about hands-on explorartion of STEM concepts for all ages. However, there's one space that's great for kids to get a little energy out: The Geometry Playground. It's a large climbing structure made up of gyroid, stellated icosahedron, truncated octahedron, and helix. You can find the climber in the Make It Count exhibition on the second floor.

Admission to the Luminarium is $24.95 for adults, $19.95 for kids ages 5-17, and free for kids 4 and younger.

14445 W. Center Road, Suite 101

KIPP calls itself the city's largest indoor play space and we're not one to argue with them. Housed in a former Shopko, KIPP is part gym, part children's musem. There are trampolines, slides, and a three-story jungle gym, as well as space for the littlest visitor. There's also a mini kid city and a turf play park.

General admission is almost as much as a monthly pass, so if you think you'll become regulars, get the monthly pass. For a family of with two kids, it's $25 to visit for two hours or it's $29.99 a month.

28500 W Park Hwy, Ashland, Neb.

Admission into the Activity Center is $3 for kids and $2 for adults. There's also an indoor climbing wall for an additional fee. No outside food or drinks, but there is a concession stand.

11153 Cumberland Drive, Papillion, Neb.

This gymnastics facility offers open gym in the morning and evening each week. Hours are Tuesdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to noon and Fridays from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. The cost for morning open gyms is $9 for the first child and $7 for any siblings. For evening open gyms, the cost is $12 for members and $15 for non-members.

500 S. 20th St., Omaha, Neb.

With space designated for infants, and another for toddlers and early elementary kids, Omaha Children’s Museum has perfected play. The most popular area is the Imagination Playground with its huge water table, grocery store, and climbing area. Family memberships are a good idea if you think you’ll visit more than twice a year.

1046 W. Lincoln St., Papillion, Neb.

Pappy’s Playground is the indoor playground at Papillion Landing. Kids ages 10 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Admission for Papillion residents is $5.50 for kids and $8 for adults up to age 54; for non-residents, it’s $8 and $10. There’s also the option of a punch card for a discounted price on 10 admissions.

7051 S. 181st St., Omaha, Neb.

Playful Pines is open seven days a week, with hours typically from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and 2 to 4 p.m. Price is $15 per child for infants to kids up to 7 years old.

The contemporary indoor playground is available for private parties.

2500 S. 120th St., Omaha, Neb.

Prehistoric Putt is first and foremost a place for putt putt golf. There are four courses, and that's the main reason any family is going to go there. HOWEVER, tucked over by the Red Course is an adorable, and fairly large, dinosaur-themed play space for young kids. There's a little dig put, mini slide, and a dinosaur to "ride."

The play area is free; the miniature golf, of course, is not. Kids prices, though, are pretty reasonable ($7 for an 18-hole course).

At the Kroc Center, the Kid Zone is pretty much day care, but it has an awesome climbing area for kids ages 1-7. It's FREE if you’re a member or a $5 add-on if you have a facility day pass. Non-members can buy a Facility day pass for $14 per adult (ages 19+); $11 per teen (ages 12-18); $8 for youth (ages 2-11) and FREE for children ages under 2.

Formerly known as Aksarben Aquarium, the state-of-the-art Schramm Education Center is a fun indoor place to visit in a park you'd typically associate with outdoor adventures. Inside, you'll find a play area for youngsters, as well as reading nook and maker space. And of course, there are aquariums and exhibits featuring freshwater fish, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates found in Nebraska.

Admission is $10 for ages 13+; $7 for kids ages 4-12 and seniors; and free for kids ages 3 and under. If you think you'll visit frequently, there's also a Family Pass that serves as an annual membership.

4215 S. 133rd St., Omaha

You can purchase monthly memberships that get you either 60 minutes of jumping per day or 120 minutes of jumping per day; cost is $25 and $45, respectively. On Tuesdays, there's a discounted jumping fee ($10 Tuesdays). Little Leapers is a program for kids ages 5 and under and their adults at Sky Zone. Last I checked, it was from 10 a.m. to noon on Fridays and Sundays.

15364 Weir St., Omaha

Urban Air offers three levels of membership, ranging in price from $10/month to $15/month. All three levels include unlimited visits each month and access to the basics like trampolines, indoor playground and Warrior Course. You can add a parent pass for $3.99 to any child membership. Otherwise, you can buy a single day pass.

15801 Butler Ave., Omaha

Locate the coffee shop inside StoneBridge (park in the East parking lot) and you’ll find a neat little indoor playground. It’s great for ages 6 and younger.

8116 Park View Blvd., La Vista, Neb.

The community center offers open gym at various times each week, so you’ll want to check the calendar before going. Admission is FREE for children who are residents of La Vista. Adults who are residents will need to pay $3.

14850 Laurel Ave., Omaha, Neb.

Toddler Gym Time is held at the community center on Tuesdays, Fridays & Saturdays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Cost is only $1 per adult and FREE for children.

4808 Cass St., Omaha

Parent and Tot Gym Time is Tuesdays and Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon at the community center. It’s geared toward kids ages 5 and younger. Cost is only $1 per adult and FREE for children.

13955 S Plaza, Omaha

Attractions include:

• Arcade
• Bowling
• Go Carts
• Indoor Play Area
• Laser Tag
• Virtual Reality Games

225 N. 76th St., Omaha

Attractions include:

• Arcade
• Indoor Play Area

2502 S. 133rd Plaza, Suite 111, Omaha

Attractions include:

• Arcade
• Billiards
• Bowling
• Virtual Reality Games

20902 Cumberland Drive, Elkhorn, Neb. (formler The Mark and Bowlero)

Attractions include:

• Arcade
• Bowling
• Laser Tag

17202 Lakeside Hills Plaza, Omaha

Attractions include:

• Bowling
• Arcade
• Laser Tag
• Escape rooms