If your looking for a place to wear out your little one when it is either too hot or cold to play outside, here are details about the indoor play areas in the Richmond area that offer open playtime in their facility.
Hints for a successful visit to the indoor play areas below:
- Bring socks (sometime grippy socks are needed) for both parents and kids – you may not be planning to play but kids often need help on the equipment and you will want to be prepared just in case.
- Waivers are generally required and/or parents must stay while their little ones enjoy playing.
Richmond, West End & Short Pump
Romp n’ Roll
West End, 9677 West Broad Street , Glen Allen, VA 23060 Phone: 804.249.5001
The Romp n’ Roll gym is a great place for kids to exercise and burn energy while having a ton of fun! They offer Open Playtime at specified times for a fee, but if you are enrolled in a class it is free! They even offer a passbook for additional savings.
Richmond Surge Adventure Park
1406 N Parham Road Suite A200, Henrico, VA 23229 Phone: 804.215.4730
Richmond Surge Adventure Park offers Trampolines, Arcade, Ninja Warrior Course, Trapeze, Jousting, Climbing Area, Basketball, Dodgeball, High Dive, a Zip Line, and Soft Play Area.
Children’s Museum of Richmond
Central Location – 2626 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23220 Phone: 804.474.CMoR (2667)
Chesterfield Location – 6629 Lake Harbour Drive, Midlothian, VA 23112, in the Winterpock Crossing Shopping Center Phone: 804.474.7075
Lots of indoor activities for kids. For more details and pictures, visit our museums page.
Sunshine Play Café
Stony Point Fashion Park, 9200 Stony Point Parkway, Richmond, VA 23235 Phone: 804.216.4056
Sunshine Play Cafe is an indoor playground and boutique toy shop designed for children ages 0–5 (older kids are welcome too!). Little ones can enjoy open play, explore premium toys before buying, and parents can relax with their favorite coffee. Grippy socks are required in the playroom, and the space is cleaned nightly.
Kids Empire Glen Allen
9860 W Broad St, Glen Allen, VA 23060 Phone: 804.375.1164
Kids Empire Glen Allen is a vibrant indoor playground where kids up to 12 can climb, slide, and explore safely. With a dedicated toddler area, colorful play zones, all-day re-entry, and fun birthday party options, it’s the perfect place for families to play and make memories. Non-grip socks are required for everyone and are available at the front desk.
Sky Zone
1345 Carmia Way, Richmond, VA 23235 Phone: 804.379.2500 AND 205 Towne Center W Blvd, Richmond, VA 23233 Phone: 804.905.7140
Sky Zone is an indoor trampoline park. An endless sea of trampolines, all connected to form one massive trampoline surface. Trapeze and Swing, Jousting, Climbing Area, Basketball, Dodgeball, High Dive, a Zip Line, and more.
Midlothian & Chesterfield
Romp n’ Roll
Midlothian, 11541 Busy Street, Richmond, VA 23236 Phone: 804.893.3142
The Romp n’ Roll gym is a great place for kids to exercise and burn energy while having a ton of fun! They offer Open Playtime at specified times for a fee, but if you are enrolled in a class it is free! They even offer a passbook for additional savings
Launch Entertainment Park
Victorian Square Shopping Center, 10903 Hull Street Rd, Midlothian, VA 23112
Launch Trampoline Park is a 29,000 square feet facility with 9 attractions including: trampolines, extreme dodgeball, Launch pad, ninja course, tumble tracks, slam dunk basketball, Fury laser tag, jump off wall, and battle pit. Featuring a full menu café and arcades.
Off The Wall
9201 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond, VA 23235 Phone: 804.717.5867
Off The Wall is an indoor amusement center for kids of all ages with over 6,500 square feet of room to play and party. There are lots of fun inflatables for kids of all ages, a little land just for toddlers 3 & under, imagination stations for creative play, and free Wi-Fi internet available for parents.
Children’s Museum of Richmond
Central Location – 2626 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23220 Phone: 804.474.CMoR (2667)
Chesterfield Location – 6629 Lake Harbour Drive, Midlothian, VA 23112, in the Winterpock Crossing Shopping Center Phone: 804.474.7075
Lots of indoor activities for kids. For more details and pictures, visit our museums page.
Ashland & Hanover
Pump It Up
9555 Kings Charter Drive, Ashland, VA 23005 Phone: 804.550.7867
Pump it up is full of giant inflatables for climbing, bouncing and sliding. They offer Open Jump, for a fee, during the week at specified times, and sometime on the weekends. Check out the calendar on the website for details and to make advance reservations, if you prefer. In addition there are special events (Parents Night Out, Toddler Playtime, Field Trips, Fundraisers) throughout the year. Certain inflatables may have height restrictions, so be sure to call ahead for specific details. Socks and waivers are required to jump at Pump It Up.
Busy Bee Play City
325 Hill Carter Pkwy, Suite L, Ashland, VA. 23005 Phone: 804.800.5898
Busy Bee Play City is designed especially with young children in mind. The play space feels like a miniature city built for exploration — from themed play zones and climbing structures to interactive areas that encourage creativity and active play. Kids can run, climb, pretend, and giggle, all while developing social and motor skills. Grip socks are required for kiddos and are available for purchase for $3. Adults can wear normal socks.
Circus Jumps at Virginia Center Commons Mall
Virginia Center Commons Mall, 10101 Brook Road, Glen Allen, VA, 23059. Located at the center of the mall across from Burlington Coat Factory next to JCPenny and Sears. Phone: 804.262.PLAY
Circus Playhouse is an anchor store at VCC with an entrance from the parking lot and inside the mall. They offer inflatables for children ages 2 – 12, some attractions are appropriate for persons of all ages and some are only appropriate within certain age groups. All attractions are open with paid admission. Parents and guardians may participate for free with a paid child admission. Adults must be accompanied by a child for admissions except during special events and laser tag activities.
