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.
Burlington County
67 Old Kings Hwy., Maple Shade
856-273-1370
Your mini adrenaline junkie can spend the day zooming down the zip line, scaling up rock walls and running in races at this top-notch climbing center. No previous experience is required, so it’s great for brave beginners.
Essex County
Fun Time Junction
400 Fairfield Rd., Fairfield
973-882-9777
Perfect for preschoolers, this spot boasts a huge softplay climbscape, craft corner and a ton of ride-on character vehicles. There’s also laser tag and plenty of carnival games for those a little older.
Hudson County
125 River Dr. S., Jersey City
551-256-3773
This massive indoor playground is perfect for ages 6 and under. There’s a three-level Jungle Climb for little adventurers, a Toddler Play Learning Room and seasonal scenario play area where their imaginations will run wild.
99 Caven Point Rd., Jersey City
201-333-7223
If your kids have a need for speed, they’ll love conquering the course. Kids (must be at least 4 feet tall and 6 years old) get to compete in go-kart races that teach control, speed and endurance. There’s also an arcade and VR games for them to play.
Hunterdon County
176 Rte. 202, Ringoes
908-777-0080
Break a sweat playing trampoline basketball, in the gaga pit and on obstacle courses. There are also bounce houses, an arcade and Toddler Town, a bounce area especially for kids ages 5 and under. Socks are required to enter the play area.
Middlesex County
10 Alvin Ct., Ste. 100, East Brunswick
732-613-5867
All ages can climb and slide on eight inflatables, play laser tag, go head-to-head in the arcade and see if they can brave the hurricane simulator. There’s also no need to sit on the sidelines: Adults can get in on the action in kids vs. adults laser tag.
465 Green St., Woodbridge
Other locations throughout the state
Kids can explore floor-to-ceiling climbing walls, play structures, a maze, a drop-in ball pit and tots area.
Supercharged
987 Route 1, Edison
908-624-8242
Ride on one of two tracks that make up the largest indoor karting track in the world. After, head to the bumper car pit, hit up one of two arcades, play some virtual reality games, throw axes (if you’re old enough) or test your stomach’s strength on the Drop & Twist Tower.
Monmouth County
110 Schanck Rd., Freehold
732-577-8200
This gigantic space features a go-kart raceway, a 6,500-square-foot outer-space-themed laser tag arena and a slew of classic boardwalk games. Take on rides like the carousel and bumper cars, too.
2399 Rte. 36, Atlantic Highlands
732-872-4380
Consider this an interactive learning adventure. There are interactive slides and ball pits, climbing, projection and arcade games.
Morris County
3320-24 NJ-38, Mount Laurel
856-273-9666
Kids take their pick from bumper cars, go-karts, bowling, a huge foam play area, laser tag and a 4-D motion theater in these ginormous, everything-under-the-sun facilities.
Ocean County
1 South Main St., Unit A4, Toms River
732-608-7108
This space is equipped with a two-story laser tag zone (ages 5 and up), a fun zone with a sports arena and inflatables, an indoor playground and more. Infants get to check out Lou’s Little Joey’s, a soft play area for infants with interactive discovery walls, a merry go round, tug boat and more.
Somerset County
47 Readington Rd., Branchburg
908-203-1600
Bigger is better—especially when it comes to play spaces. And this complex is huge. Explore the spot’s multi-level PlayMaze, or show off their skills on three indoor turf fields, four batting cages and 9,000-square-foot fantasy-themed laser tag arena.
Sussex County
Wantage Plaza Shopping Center
205 Rte. 23, Wantage
973-702-0500
Take the game of hide-and-seek up a notch in this 6,000-square-foot, multi-level space with fog and light displays. Take a break between rounds with mini bowling, mini-golf and tons of arcade games.
Multiple Locations
A perfect fit for your first-time climber, this chain boasts tons of hands-on instructors that push kids five and up to new heights.
Thirty seconds on the swings and he’s onto something else? No problem—this play spot is all about options. Kids ages 10 and under won’t have the chance to get bored as they scale walls, shoot down slides, crawl through tunnels and race across suspended bridges at this giant indoor playground. They can also explore more than 12 imaginary play worlds, play arcade games or take a break in the movie theater-themed activity room.
Jumping beans of all ages can spend some time at this gigantic bounce house packed with tons of inflatables. Try the glow party, which turns down the lights to make way for neon effects and glow sticks. Don’t forget your socks!
For those who’ve outgrown ball pits and tunnels, check out this enormous arena with wall-to-wall trampolines. Kids and adults can bounce it up in the main court, take the plunge into the Foam Zone”(10,000 foam cubes) or play Ultimate Dodgeball on the trampolines.
New York
Palisades Center
1000 Palisades Center Dr., Unit A-100, West Nyack
845-915-4709
Get lost in Billy’s Rainforest, a 25,000-square-foot space that boasts dozens of safari-themed slides, bouncy trampolines and obstacle courses. Don’t leave without diving into the giant ball pit.
612 Corporate Way,Valley Cottage
845-268-4000
Kids can hit the dodgeball court, practice their slam dunk on the basketball court or launch themselves into the sky on one of the trampolines. Plus, the Bounce Jr. Zone for 5-and-unders has its own trampoline court, a foam pit and mini bounce castle.
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