Indoor play areas are great options for parents. They offer opportunities for children to have fun, with the added layer of safety afforded by being in an enclosed space. You don’t need to worry about traffic, extreme temperatures, poor air quality and other potential dangers – plus you have the added benefit of staff that are able to assist in supervision should you have somewhere you need to be.
They’re also fun for kids, but their use doesn’t stop there. The best ones foster social development along with physical development. Kids can interact with others, learn together and work collectively to solve problems. Here is a list of the best indoor play places in Ashburn, as evidenced by their review scores on Google, Yelp and other platforms.
Hyper Kidz has locations throughout the states, so the fun isn’t limited to Ashburn. They receive great reviews from parents, who compliment the warm staff. Open seven days a week and available to kids up to age 13, Hyper Kidz provides unlimited play, meaning there are no time restrictions.
Their indoor playground is more than 16,000 square feet and includes an interactive LED dance floor and plenty of screens and multi-level play structures. The large space is split into different zones, so that older and younger kids have their own areas to connect with peers. Hyper Kidz offers a number of packages for parties and events, making them a great choice for birthday parties and other gatherings.
- Location: 21641 Beaumeade Circle, Suite 311, Ashburn
- Phone: (703) 705-7507
- Cost: Walk-in cost is $6.99; various passes are available
Play Street Museum
Play Street Museum is a unique place, bridging fun and play with learning opportunities. The indoor play area is styled as a city town square with scaled, interactive structures like a doctor’s office, cafe and railroad set. Play Street offers plenty of arts and crafts options, including pottery, canvas painting and bracelet/necklace making.
Their indoor play space is available through reservation. Parents can book parties and events, and schools can book field trips, and they have free WiFi for parents to get a little work done during their stay. Verified customer reviews say that they’ve had excellent experiences having their kid’s birthday parties here.
- Location: 44110 Ashburn Shopping Plaza, Suite 140, Ashburn, VA
- Phone: (703) 722-0874
- Cost: $16 for kids 1-8
UP! Ultimate Adventure Park
UP! Ultimate Adventure Park is “indoor play place meets amusement park.” Inside the massive interior are themed climbing walls, a zipline and ropes course, slick slides, a cargo net and an arcade. The walls and courses account for all skill levels and climbing ages. Kids can redeem their arcade winnings for prizes!
UP! Is a great option for birthday parties, group events and even team building services. They’ve also got a kitchen and cafeteria as part of the facility, offering healthy snack options, beverages, pizza and more. Parents can relax in the dedicated parent lounge.
- Location: 20051 Riverside Commons Plaza, Suite 136, Ashburn, VA
- Phone: (703) 547-4572
- Cost: General admission is $32 for a two-hour time block
iFLY Washington DC
iFLY is a great choice for kids and families interested in indoor skydiving. Exhilarating but safe, these flights are supervised by certified instructors. They offer packages with one-on-one instruction and free equipment rental. iFLY is also a perfect destination for parties and private events, allowing you to customize your flight experience.
- Location: 20315 Commonwealth Center Drive, Ashburn
- Phone: (571) 446-4359
- Cost: $109 for a two-flight experience
Monster Mini Golf
Experience a wildly fun indoor outing at Monster Mini Golf—where an 18-hole glow-in-the-dark mini golf course, hand-painted monsters, disco lights and black-light décor combine for family entertainment that spans kids to adults. Beyond the putt-putt, the venue offers arcade games, laser challenges and party-room spaces, making it a ready-made pick for birthdays, tweens/teens and group gatherings.
Address: 14130 Sullyfield Circle, Suite G, Chantilly
Phone: (571) 376-5035
Hours: Noon-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday; Noon-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday; Noon-8 p.m. Sunday
Seth Hagler is a freelance writer and an intern with Washington Parent. He holds a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County and is currently pursuing an M.A. in Writing from Johns Hopkins University.
Seth Hagler is a freelance writer and an intern with Washington Parent. He holds a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County and is currently pursuing an M.A. in Writing from Johns Hopkins University.
