Places in Middle Tennessee to Climb, Bounce, and Run for All Ages
Are your kids running circles in your house? But it’s too hot or cold or raining? Take them to one of Nashville’s indoor playgrounds! These places have saved our sanity more than once and we had to share them.
Where are best indoor playgrounds in Nashville? We found places for all ages all over Middle Tennessee. Read on for ideas of places to visit for all different ages. Some of the playgrounds are free and some have a fee. There are trampoline parks, climbing gyms, and places with traditional playground equipment inside a building. You will definitely want to bookmark this page to reference it next time you want to get out of the house when it is too cold, wet and rainy, or too hot to play outside.
Indoor Playgrounds
Free Playgrounds
These playgrounds are FREE to enter and play. Perfect for a rainy or cold afternoon.
Tennessee State Museum (Map) – This free museum opened in 2018 and has a Children’s Gallery geared at kids ages 3 – 8.
Downtown Library (Map) – The children’s section of the downtown library is home to a playscape and small climbing wall.
Cool Springs Galleria Play Area (Map) – The playground is located on the lower level. Park near Belk and walk into the Mall and you can’t miss it.
Rivergate Mall Play Area (Map)
Opry Mills Mall Play Area – This small play area which is good for younger children is located in front of Children’s Place and features interactive musical instruments. Charging ports for phones and adult seating are available.
Chic Fil A – There are restaurants all over the Nashville area with a playground. Find the closest to you HERE.
McDonalds – Most stores have a playground. Find one near you HERE (be sure “playplace” is checked in the list of amenities)
Playgrounds with a Fee
Adventure Science Center (Map) – A HUGE 5 story climbing structure large enough for adults.
We Rock the Spectrum: Two Locations in Middle TN – Indoor sensory gym promoting an inclusive play environment for children of all abilities. Weekly classes, birthday parties, special events and open play times available.
Franklin Location (Map)
Circus World Hendersonville (Map) – An indoor climbing gym and ball pit is available for children 6 and Under. Use is included with the daily wristband fee or can be purchased separately.
Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center (Map) – The Adventures are indoors too! Click HERE for the schedule and admission prices.
Nido: Mt Juliet (Map) – Montessori inspired indoor play space designed specifically for babies and toddlers. They offer weekday/weekend Open Play times and birthday party packages, as well as memberships.
Monkey’s Treehouse Brentwood – (Map) – Geared at younger children (8 and Under) it is $15.00/child to play.
My Gym Brentwood (Map) – Weekly Open Play available. Check the schedule HERE and select “pay to play” to find the open play times available to the public.
Kids Corner Murfreesboro (Map) – This center offers Montessori style play stations which are designed to be enjoyed by children of all capabilities from ages 0 to 6 years old. For older siblings they have a fun arts and crafts station just for them! Don’t forget to wear socks when you visit – there is a no-shoe policy, for adults as well as children. They also offer birthday parties and special classes throughout the month. Check website for schedule & prices HERE.
Mpact Sports Franklin (Map) – Offers open play for three different age ranges. Check the schedule and prices HERE.
Wonder Hollow Mt. Juliet (Map) – Offers a Kids Day Out program, as well as caregiver guided, hands-on play opportunities each week. Visit their Instagram page, @playatwonderhollow, for the latest info on what opportunities they have coming up. Find their hours and pricing info HERE.
Kidz Adventure Center Smyrna (Map) – Offers open play for three different age ranges. Check the schedule and prices HERE.
Shining Light Gymnastics (Map) – Offers open play. Check the schedule HERE and call for more details.
Discovery Center at Murfree Spring (Map) – Great children’s museum that has several play areas.
Tennessee Toddles (Map) – This indoor play space in Fairview has 6,000 sq. ft. of running, bouncing, & crafting space! They offer indoor play passes, birthday party packages, as well as drop-in childcare. Find pricing info and hours of operation on their website HERE.
Lost Worlds Dinotopia (Map) – Lost Worlds Dinotopia in Madison is every dino loving kids dream come true! Featuring a Super Slide Area, Sensory Play Area, Ball Pool, Dino Digs, Super Play Structure and Spider Tower, there is something for everyone! Party packages available, as well.
TN Kids Co (Map) – This multi-level indoor play place located in Nolensville is top of the line and so much fun for children up to 12 years old. Your kids will not be bored, they honestly have something for everyone. It’s also a great spot to be able to set up your laptop and get some work done while the kiddos play! They have lots of comfy work stations set up around the space.
Trampoline Fun
Above All Extreme Air Sports Brentwood (Map) is now Defy Nashville. Open Jump Schedule and pricing HERE.
Altitude Trampoline Park (Map) – Located in Hermitage, you can find their open jump schedule and pricing HERE.
Urban Air Trampoline Park (Map) – Also in the Hermitage area, open jump schedule and pricing can be found HERE.
All Air Xtreme Trampoline Park (Map) – Jump in Hendersonville; walk ins are welcome. Hours and pricing can be found HERE.
SkyZone Trampoline Park (Map) – More than just jumping, this park has trapeze swings, hanging silks, massive slides, a Ninja Warrior course, ziplines, and so much more! Proving and details available HERE.
More Options for Indoor Fun
Arcades, Laser Tag, and More
Chuck E. Cheese (4 locations in the Nashville area) – Eat pizza and play in the arcade.
Tito’s Playland (Map) – Located inside Plaza Mariachi, Tito’s has an indoor playscape and arcade.
Game Galaxy Arcade – located in Rivergate Mall and also in Smyrna, this arcade is one price and you can play all day.
Flashback Arcade – play all your 1980s favorite arcade games for one price in Murfreesboro.
The Rabbit Hole VR (Map) – Book some time and play virtual reality games. Kids must be 8 years or older to play.
Dave & Busters– located in Opry Mills Mall, Dave & Busters is an arcade for kids and adults.
Holder Family Fun Center – play laser tag and indoor glow golf plus an arcade!
Rock Climbing Gyms
Climb Nashville (2 locations)
The Crag (2 locations)
TN Toddles in Fairview, TN is not just for preschool age children, children of all ages are able to play and have fun. It’s a great place that my family frequents often.
Thanks for the information. I wanted to pass along that it says Kids’N’Play is now closed when I tried to get more information about them.
Thank you!