Indoor Play Places (Alphabetical Order)
5 Wits Erie
📍 5800 Peach St., Erie, PA (Millcreek Mall)Immersive adventure games for all ages.🔗 5-wits.com
ASCEND Erie
📍 1950 Rotunda Dr, Erie, PAIndoor rock climbing gym with kids’ classes and open climb.🔗 ascendclimbing.com/erie
Asbury Woods Nature Center
📍 4105 Asbury RoadLive animals, interactive kids’ room, and nature trails.🔗 www.asburywoods.org
Chick-Fil-A
📍 7160 Peach St.Indoor playground + monthly storytimes.🔗 www.cfarestaurant.com
Elevate Trampoline Park
📍 7300 Grubb Rd., Erie, PA30,000 sq. ft. trampoline park with various attractions.🔗 elevatetrampolinepark.com/erie/
Erie Bank Sports Park
📍 8159 Oliver Rd, Erie, PAIndoor ice skating, hockey, and sports programs.🔗 eriebanksportspark.org
Erie County Public Library (Five Branches)
📍 Blasco Library - 160 East Front St., Erie📍 Edinboro Branch - 413 W Plum St.📍 Iroquois Ave. Branch - 4212 Iroquois Ave.📍 Lincoln Community Center - 1255 Manchester Rd.📍 Millcreek Branch - 2088 Interchange Rd., Suite 280Storytimes, activities, and interactive play spaces.🔗 www.erielibrary.org
Escape Room Erie
📍 930 W Erie Plaza Dr., Erie, PAInteractive puzzle adventure rooms for families and kids.🔗 escaperoomerie.com
expERIEnce Children's Museum
📍 420 French St., Erie, PAInteractive exhibits and hands-on activities for kids.🔗 eriechildrensmuseum.org
McDonald’s
📍 7200 Peach St.Play Place (under construction).📞 (814) 866-2416
Millcreek Mall’s Widget Kidz Zone
📍 5800 Peach St.Indoor play area for kids under 42 inches.🔗 Millcreek Mall
Play Port
📍 2730 W 12th St., Erie, PAIndoor fun center with mini-golf, arcade games, and more.🔗 playporterie.com
Round One Entertainment
📍 5800 Peach St., Erie, PA (Millcreek Mall)Bowling, arcade games, karaoke, and more.🔗 round1usa.com
Sinai Sports
📍 2311 W 15th St, Erie, PAIndoor sports training facility offering classes and open gym play.🔗 sinaisportserie.com
Splash Lagoon Indoor Water Park Resort
📍 8091 Peach St., Erie, PAIndoor water park with slides, pools, and a lazy river.🔗 splashlagoon.com
That Play Place
📍 7200 Peach St., Erie, PAIndoor playground with pretend play areas and climbing structures.🔗 thatplayplaceerie.com
Tom Ridge Environmental Center
📍 301 Peninsula DriveInteractive exhibits, a kids’ playroom, and a scenic tower.🔗 www.trecpi.org
Tumble 84
📍 4025 W Ridge Rd, Erie, PAGymnastics, tumbling, and open gym play.🔗 tumble84.com
We Rock the Spectrum - Erie
📍 2141 W 12th St., Erie, PAInclusive gym with sensory-rich play for all abilities.🔗 werockthespectrumerie.com
YMCA of Greater Erie
📍 Multiple LocationsIndoor pools, open gym, sports programs, and family activities.🔗 ymcaerie.org
Have a favorite indoor play spot in Erie that we missed? Let us know at karam@macaronikid.com!
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Visiting with a rabbit at Asbury Woods.
1. Asbury Woods
Asbury Woods Nature Center offers both indoor and outdoor fun. While their outdoor trails and nature exploration are always worthwhile of exploration, their indoor Nature Center is just as impressive. It features exhibits with live animals, educational displays, and a discovery room where children can learn and play. FREE admission.
- April 1 - October 31: Monday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Sunday 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.
- November 1 - March 31: Monday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Sunday 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
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From the second floor of the Tom Ridge Environmental Center.
2. Tom Ridge Environmental Center
The Tom Ridge Environmental Center (TREC) is an excellent destination for both education and indoor fun. While the interactive exhibits and educational displays provide valuable insights into the local environment and wildlife, the TREC also offers a play area for kids. Children can enjoy a hands-on learning experience while exploring the center's various exhibits and then take a break with some indoor playtime. FREE admission.
- April 1 through October 31: 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. daily
- Nov. 1 through March 31: Tuesday to Saturday, 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
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Look at all these building blocks available to kids at Iroquois Library!
3. Blasco and the Erie Library Branches
The Children's Room at Blasco Library is a haven for kids who love books, with a wide selection of age-appropriate reading material. Additionally, the library offers interactive play spaces, educational toys, and cozy reading nooks where children can explore their imaginations. The other Erie County Public Libraries are just as welcoming. Visit all of them this winter!
Blasco
- Mon.-Thur. 9:00-8:30 PM
- Fri.-Sat. 9:00-5:00 PM
- Sun. 1:00-5:00 PM
Branches
- Mon.-Tues. 9:00-8:00 PM
- Wed.-Sat. 9:00-5:00 PM
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The entrance to the Widget Kidz Zone.
4. Widget Kidz Zone at Millcreek Mall
The play area features a variety of Erie-themed climbing structures, slides, and soft play surfaces designed for children to have a blast in a safe environment. Parents can relax on benches while keeping an eye on their kids.
- Mall hours
- Mon–Sat 10am-9pm
- Sun 11am-6pm
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5. McDonald's and Chick-fil-A
If you're looking for a quick bite to eat and a place for your children to play, both the neighboring Chick-fil-A and McDonald's on upper Peach Street in Erie, Pa., offer indoor play areas. These fast-food restaurants have designated play zones where kids can climb, slide, and have fun.
Have a favorite FREE indoor play place we're missing in Erie? Let me know at karam@macaronikid.com and I'll add it to the list!
