Best Indoor Play Places in New Jersey – NJ Family

It may be too cold for the playground, but there are plenty of spots in NJ where kids can climb and slide all winter long. From giant mazes to wall-to-wall trampolines, check out these great places for indoor play.

Fun Force

551 Main Ave., Wallington

973-777-0767; funforcenj.com

An afternoon spent racing around a roller rink, battling it out in laser tag and flying through the air in a bounce house is just what your restless brood needs. Theres also Gaga Ball, where players duke it out in an inflatable ring, plus plenty of arcade games. Fri: 411 pm,Sat: 111 pm, Sun: 17 pm.

The Big Playhouse

316 Kinderkamack Rd., Westwood

855-343-7529;thebigplayhouse.info

This out-of-the-ordinary, tech-free playground for kids six and under is all about make-believe. Kids can play chef at Caf Main, nurse animals back to health at Doctors at Main, and get their hands dirty at a pretend construction site. TuesSun: times vary.

Play Your Way

Mill Race Shopping Center

72 Hamburg Tpke., Riverdale

862-248-0410;playyourwaynj.com

This mega activity center and playground helps adventurers 16 years old improve their agility on the climbers, balance beam and in a sensory playhouse, while older kids can brave it out on a mini rock wall and an obstacle course. Tues: 11 am and WedSun: 9 am.

Elite Climbing

67 Old Kings Hwy., Maple Shade

856-273-1370; eliteclimbing.com

Your mini adrenaline junkie can spend the day zooming down the zipline, scaling up rock walls and running in races at this top-notch climbing center. No previous experience is required, so its a great intro to the sport. MonFri: 4 pm and SatSun: 12 pm.

Fun Time Junction

400 Fairfield Rd., Fairfield

973-882-9777;funtimejunction.net

Perfect for preschoolers, kids can climb around a huge jungle gym, get messy in a craft corner and take a spin on a ton of ride-on character vehicles. Theres also laser tag and plenty of carnival games for those a little older. TuesSun until 6 pm.

Pole Position Raceway

99 Caven Point Rd., Jersey City

201-333-7223;polepositionraceway.com

If your kid has a need for speed, hell love mastering the art of racing in the super popular Arrive & Drive program, where kids show up alone or in small groups and get to compete ingo-kart races that teach control, speed and endurance. There are also Junior Races for littles 4858"that teach new speedsters how to drive safely around the arena. Open MonThursat 1210 pm, Friday 12 pmmidnight, Saturday10 ammidnight and Sunday 10 am10 pm.

Wild At Play

125 River Dr., Jersey City

201-333-4244; wildatplay.com

This 2,300-square-foot jungle gym actually changes with the seasons. Its a tropical island in the summer and Olafs winter wonderland in the winter, so kids (ages 3 months12 years old) wont ever get tired of the action. Our favorite part? The STEM-focused play area, where kids can take a break from the mayhem and squeeze in some outside-the-classroom learning with educational toys, books and real, live animals. MonFri: 10 am1 pm, 36 pm,Sat: 9 am12 pm.

Jungle Gym'n Bounce

12 Minneakoning Road 104B, Flemington

908-236-7555; junglegymbounce.com

Kids big and little take their pick between dozens of gigantic inflatables (yes, that means slides, bounce houses and obstacle courses!) before sneaking in a round of laser tag or bazooka ball. FYI: There's open bounce sessions every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, so it's a great way to keep your squad entertained on a rainy day.

The Jumping Jungle

10 Alvin Ct., East Brunswick

732-613-5867;jumpingjungle.com

Kids 2 and up can climb and slide on eight inflatables, play laser tag, go head-to-head in the arcade and see if they can survive the storm simulator. And no sitting on the sidelines for Mom and Dad! Adults get in on the action in the kids vs. adults laser tag games. Times and days vary.

Fun Time America

269 State Hwy. 35 N., Eatontown

732-460-0700;funtimeamerica.com

Have they gotten too old for baby rides? The newest attraction here, Grand Theft Laser Blast, puts a big kid spin on ordinary laser tag with bubble machines and special effects. Theres also the Viper Simulator, a virtual reality ride that sends passengers into 360-degree barrel rolls and a 22-foot-high rock climbing wall for kids 10 and up.MonFri: 12 pm and SatSun: 10 am.

iPlay America

110 Schanck Rd., Freehold

732-577-8200; iplayamerica.com

This gigantic space features a go-kart raceway (kids 10 and up can drive by themselves), a 6,500-square-foot outer-space-themed laser tag arena and a slew of classic boardwalk games. Who can say no to a few rounds of balloon darts and Whack-A-Mole? Dont miss iPlay After Dark on Friday nights from 7 pmmidnight, where teens get full access to unlimited rides, go-karts and laser tag, plus live music and a light show. MonFri: times vary.

House of Bounce

5100 Belmar Blvd., Wall

732-919-0999;houseofbounce.com

Looking to burn up some energy on an extra yucky winter afternoon? This 10,000-square-foot spot is packed with huge inflatables, climbers, and obstacle courses, and even has a gym where she can shoot hoops. MonSun: timesvary.

JerZJump

51 Stout Ln.,Monmouth Junction

732-438-5867; jerzjump.com

We love the just-for-toddlers room here where jumpers 3 and under can play without getting knocked around by the big kids. Theres also a 15-foot-tall jungle gym, a handful of gigantic slides and huge bounce houses for the older set.FriSun: 12 pm.

Junglerrific

600 Rike Dr., Millstone Twp.

732-577-1118;junglerrrificpartygym.com

Little climbers ages 28 can fly through the air on the trampolines, tumble on squishy inflatables and scale the highest heights on the indoor jungle gym. Big kids wont want to miss the zipline, which ends with a free fall into a giant foam sponge pit. MonFri: times vary.

The Funplex

182 Rte. 10 W., East Hanover

973-428-1166;funplexeasthanover.com

Kids take their pick from bumper cars, go-karts, laser tag and a 4-D motion theater in this 100,000-foot, everything-under-the-sun facility. Theres also MagicQuest (a gigantic, scavenger hunt game) and Wiggles and Giggles, a separate area perfect for toddlers.MonFri: 12 pm and SatSun: 10 am.

Bounce About

1 South Main St., Toms River

732-608-7108; bounceaboutlasertag.com

This brand new, underwater-themedspace is equipped with a two-story laser tag arena, basketball and volleyball courts, an indoor playground and inflatable slides for the younger set. Infants get to check outLou's Little Joey's, a soft play area for babies with an interactive discovery wall, merry go round and tug boat.

Kidnetic

2 Changebridge Rd., Montville

973-331-9001; kidneticnj.com

The three-level play structure is the biggest attraction at this fun zone designed specifically for 1-7-year-olds. Theres also a smaller toddler playground just for little hands, a ball pit and an area covered in mats of all colors and sizes. Big kids can test their skills on the rock wall and the zipline. MonFri: 9:30 am5:30 pm, Sun: 9 am11:30 am.

Billy Beez USA

Palisades Center

West Nyack

845-915-4709; billybeez.com

Get lost in Billys Rainforest, a 26,000-square-foot space that boasts dozens of safari-themed slides, bouncy trampolines and obstacle courses. Theres also a pint-sized sports court with basketball hoops, soccer nets and a Rainbow Wave Slide for races. Times vary.

Bounce! Trampoline Sports

612 Corporate Way,Valley Cottage

845-268-4000;bouncevalleycottage.com

Kids pick from two different dodgeball courts here (separated by age), practice their slam dunk on the basketball court or launch themselves into the sky on one of the trampolines. Plus, the big-kid-free Bounce Jr. Zone for the 5-and-under crowd, its own trampoline court, a foam pit and mini bounce castle. Days and times vary.

Laser Zone

Bridgewater Sports Arena

1425 Frontier Rd., Bridgewater

732-627-0006; bsaarena.com

Tons of fog and blacklight madness take modern-day capture-the-flag over the top. Adventurers five and up can play real-life Ghostbusters by hiding in the mazes nooks and crannies. Times vary.

Branchburg Sports Complex

47 Readington Rd., Branchburg

908-203-1600;branchburgsportscomplex.com

Bigger is betterespecially when it comes to play spaces. And this complex is hugeevery day, kids ages 312 explore the 82 different features (bridges, slides and tunnels) in the spots multi-level PlayMaze. And while the kids are having the time of their lives, parents can keep a watchful eye from the enclosed viewing section. Dont forget to bring the older crowdtheyll love the three indoor turf fields, four batting cages and 9,000-square-foot fantasy-themed laser tag arena. WedSun: times vary.

Laser One

Wantage Plaza Shopping Center

205 Rte. 23, Wantage

973-702-0500; laser1.us

Take his game of hide-and-seek up a notch in this 6,000-square-foot space with fog and crazy light displays. Players pick from themes like Infection, where one person starts out as patient zero and works to contaminate all of the others. Take a break between rounds with Highway 66 Bowling (a small version of the real thing), putt nine holes of mini-golf or compete in tons of arcade games (kids four and up). Mon, Thurs, Fri: 3:30 pm, SatSun: 11 am.

Kidz Village

131 South 31st St., Kenilworth

908-445-7220

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Best Indoor Play Places in New Jersey - NJ Family