During the long, hot, summer days, you need an emergency back up plan to take the kids to burn off their energy when the local parks aren't an option! Here are the best indoor playgrounds, open gyms, trampoline parks, and play places in Wheaton, IL or the surrounding Western Suburbs.
Altitude Trampoline Park
481 East Roosevelt Road, Lombard, IL 60148 is
Monday-Friday: 10am - 9pm
Saturday: 9am - 9pm
Sunday: 11am - 8pm
- Trampolines, foam pit, climbing area, basketball hoops
- Altitude socks required
- $21 for 90-min, $23 for 120-min, $25 unlimited pass
- $10 junior jumper 2-hr pass Monday-Friday 10am-12pm
Clubhouse Indoor Playground - Bloomingdale Park District
172 South Circle Avenue, Bloomingdale, IL 60108, (630) 529-3650
Tuesday & Wednesday 5-7pm (May 24 - August 18)
- Giant Tree, Spiral Slide, Sky Wheel, Dragon’s Lair, Hover Ring, And much much more!
- $4/visit Resident, $6/visit Non-resident, Adults are free
Dreamland Kids
3S016 IL-53, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Mon-Wed-Fri 9:30am to 3pm
- Brand new indoor playroom for ages 0-5 - opened May 2024
- Soft play area, giant ball bit, toddler sized climbing structure, carousel, and slide
Forest the Fox's Playbox - Westchester Park District
10835 Wakefield St, Westchester, IL 60154, (708)562-6410
Mon-Fri 5:30am to 8:00pm, Sat 7:00am to 5:00pm, Sun 7:00am to 3:00pm
- Climbing structure with slides, tunnels, small crawling corner, and a toddler modified restroom inside the room for easy access and supervision.
- $2.00 per child (age 2 & up)
Funflatables - Lombard
170 Yorktown Shopping Center, Lombard, IL 60148, (630) 785-2538
Monday-Friday: 11am - 7pm
Saturday: 11am - 8pm
Sunday: 11am - 6pm
- Huge selection of inflatable obstacle course/bounce houses/slides
- $12 Per child, unlimited play, free same day re-entry, no charge for adults
Get Air Trampoline Park - Downers Grove
2010 Butterfield Rd, Downers Grove, IL 60515, (630) 912-4359
Monday-Saturday 10am-10pm
Sunday 8am-8am
- Trampolines, ball pits, obstacle courses, jungle gym with slides. Get Air socks required.
- Outside food allowed at separate area with tables.
- Prices range from $12.99/hour to $29.99/3 hours
Glen Ellyn Park District - Stay & Play Open Gym
Spring Avenue Gymnastics Center, 185 Spring Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137, (630) 858-2462
Tuesdays & Fridays 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
- No registration required, drop in anytime
- $5 Resident/$8 Non-Resident or 10-Visit Punch Card: $40/$70
Jump Town - Addison
520 W Lake St. Addison, IL 60101, (630) 501-1055
Monday–Wednesday 10am–3pm
Thursday-Sunday 10am-7pm
- Inflatables, trampoline, imagination building sets, jungle gym with slides, air hockey, separate enclosed infant area with soft climbing toys.
- Cafe area with tables, snacks available for purchase
- $13 weekday, $15 weekends; 2 free adults per child
Kid's Empire - West Chicago
1835 North Neltnor, West Chicago, IL 60185, (630) 517-9160
Monday to Thursday 10am – 8pm
Friday to Sunday 10am – 10pm
- Enormous play structure with fast slides and a separate enclosed toddler jungle gym area.
- Cafe area with tables, snacks available for purchase
- $17.90 per child, all day in and out admission; 2 free adults per child
KidsTown Play & Party - Stratford Square Mall
212 Stratford Square Drive Bloomingdale, IL 60108, (630) 980-3000
Monday – Saturday: 12 pm – 7:00 pm
Sunday: 12 pm – 6 pm
- Indoor playroom with small climbing structure, ride on Thomas train, and lots of different play areas. Bumper cars for additional cost.
- $13 (all day, no re-entrance), $7 Infants 6-12 months
Marshmallow Play
572 N Michigan St, Elmhurst, IL 60126
Monday-Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Just opened in June 2023!
- Indoor playroom with lots of different imagination play areas, with a climbing wall/slide, and a separate closed-off crawler area.
- $15 per child, $12 per sibling, $8 helper older child, under 6 months are free
Naperville Yard Playroom
1607 Legacy Circle Naperville, IL 60563, 630-245-1100
Monday – Friday: 10 am – 2 pm
- Large indoor soccer fields, inflatable bounce houses, and separate enclosed jungle gym area with a few other things (kitchen, playhouse)
- $10 per visit, 1 years old and younger are free
Nelly's Playground
338 Georgetown Square, Wood Dale, IL 60191, (630) 475-8941
Monday-Friday 10am - 7pm
Saturday-Sunday 9am - 1pm
- Playroom with jungle gym play structure, small ball pit, soft play merry go rounds, and various other soft play toys.
- $13 per child, $6 per 6-12 months (w/out sibling)
- Free for adults, 0-6 month olds, and 6-12 month olds w/ paying sibling
The Playpen
501 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Monday-Friday 9 am - 5 pm (closed Tuesdays)
Saturday-Sunday 8:30 am - 1 pm
- NEW! Opened Sept 30, 2023; Indoor playroom designed for ages 0-6
- $16 for the first child, $14 for siblings
PlayZone at Wheaton Bible Church
27W500 North Ave, West Chicago, IL 60185 (630) 260-1600
Closed Monday & Saturday
Current Toddler Treehouse Hours:
Sunday: 8-3
Tuesday: 10-8
Wednesday: 11-8
Thursday: 10-6
Friday: 8-5
Current Playzone Hours:
Sunday: 8-3
Tuesday: 3-8
Wednesday: 3-8
Thursday: 3-6
Friday: 10:30-5
- Big climbing structure and open imaginative play space
- Separate soft play toddler treehouse room for ages 5 and under.
- Free and open to the public!
- Hours vary depending on the preschool and summer program's use of the space - call ahead of time to confirm availability
Rainbow Swingsets Superstore - Naperville
127 Ambassador Dr STE 127, Naperville, IL 60540
Monday-Friday: 10 am - 4 pm
- Showroom for outdoor swingsets and playhouses
- $10 per child for 2 hours, Under age 1 is free, Check or Credit Card Only
Teenie Weenie Play Time - Carol Stream Park District
Simkus Recreation Center, 849 W Lies Rd, Carol Stream, IL 60188
Thursdays: 9:30 - 10:30 AM 9/5 - 12/19
- Ages 1-5, Open gym free time with tricyles, toys, balls, sports equipment and more!
- Daily Fee: $4 drop-in per child
Treetop Escape Indoor Playground - West Chicago Park District
201 W. National St. West Chicago, IL 60185, (630) 231-9474
Monday-Thursday: 12:00pm - 3:00pm, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday: 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Saturday-Sunday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Recently renovated playground with extensive climbing gym and slides. Interactive screen and floor.
- Children 1-12 years old $10, 1 free adult per paying child.
Urban Air Trampoline Park - Bloomingdale
140 East Lake St. Bloomingdale, Illinois 60108, (331) 251-8335
Monday-Friday 4pm - 9pm
Saturday 11pm - 9pm
Sunday 11pm - 8pm
- Trampolines, ball pits, obstacle courses, jungle gym with slides, climbing walls, ropes course, sky rider, bowling. Urban Air socks required.
- Prices range from $11.99-$31.99 per person, Urban Air socks required, available for purchase for $3.49
Winfield Park District
0N020 County Farm Rd, Winfield, IL 60190, (630) 653-3811
Family Open Gym
- Sunday 4-6pm
- Residents $7/Non-Residents $10 (cost per family)
Parent-Tot Open Gym (9/3-12/19)
- Tuesday & Thursday 10am-11:30am
- Residents $2/Non-Residents $4
Looking for some great free options?
Check out our guide on the best children's play areas at local libraries.
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