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Ultimate Indoor Play Places in Scottsdale

Indoor playgrounds, trampoline parks and places in Scottsdale kids can play and stay cool

By Veronica Leon, Publisher Macaroni Kid N Scottsdale-PV May 1, 2021

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It's too hot to play outside in the summer in Scottsdale but that doesn't stop our kids from needing something to do. Plus you can only go to a pool or the movies so many times.

We, we need options!

Well, here they are. I have gathered all the indoor playgrounds, trampoline parks and places in Scottsdale kids can play and stay cool. I have compiled a guide to all the places where kids can burn energy in the cool embrace of air-conditioning. 


1. AZ on the Rocks

Is your indoor rock climbing gym, yoga and ninja training. They offer a variety of adult/child classes and membership options. 


2. Beginners Edge Sports Training

BEST Youth Sports recreational, children's skill building youth sports programs


3. Black Rock Bouldering Gym

Is your unique rock climbing and fitness experience. 


4. Butterfly Wonderland

More than 3,000 butterflies flutter throughout this rainforest exhibit at the Arizona Boardwalk. Watch as they land on flowers, trees and plants within the atrium and sometimes will land on you. You can also see rainforest reptiles, bees and insects.


5. Gymboree Play & Music Scottsdale

Parent-Child programs from birth through 5 years - play & learn, music, art, sports, school skills and more.


6. Great Wolf Lodge Scottsdale

Scottsdale resort and water park dry-land experiences. Enjoy mini golf, arcade, interactive game, eight dining options, and so much more. Your staycarion includes access to the water park and daily events. 


7. Ice Den Scottsdale 

There are public ice-skating sessions as well as skating and hockey lessons. Public sessions are held daily but check the online calendar or call for more information. Some night sessions are available.


8. iFLY Phoenix 

Entertainment created indoor skydiving, delivering the dream of flight to people of all ages and abilities in a safe, comfortable and fun environment. 


9. Image 3D Mini Golf Scottsdale 

Play 18 fun glow in the dark 3D mini golf holes with no reservations needed. 


10. KTR Scottsdale 

This massive indoor sports complex has areas for skateboarding, trampolines, cheer and tumble, scooters, parkour and American Ninja Warrior training. Kids as young as 3 can use the facilities, which are open for instructor-led classes as well as open use. 


11. Mavrix 

Enjoy 22 lanes of bowling, 85 arcade game, laser tag, billiards and so much family fun. 


12. Museum of Illusions - Scottsdale

Experience the impossible where you can truly experience the impossible. Illusions challenge to see and experience.


13. Octane Raceway

If you feel the need for speed, race over to Octane Raceway in Scottsdale. The indoor racetrack offers kids a safe place to speed on a 1/3 mile track in go-karts. It also offers a virtual reality multi-player games, mini-bowling and arcade games. There’s a bar and grill, too.


14. OdySea Aquarium 

The largest aquarium in Arizona housing over 30k animals and 500 different species in 50 exhibits. 


15. OdySea Laser + Mirror Maze

Duck and crawl your way through a laser maze or try to make your way through halls of mirrors.


16. Pangea Land of the Dinosaurs

More than 50 animatronic dinosaurs breathe and roam the floors at Arizona Boardwalk. There are etching stations, face painting, fossil digs and a T-Rex obstacle course.


17. Party Jungle Amusement 

Indoor amusement park with unlimited all-day use of attractions.


18. Rachel's Young at Art Studio 

A safe, positive, fun, and loving studio that encourages kids to express growth and development through art.


19. Scottsdale Gymnastics & Trampoline

Is not just your local gym, but offers the whole family gymnastics, parkour trampoline, tumbling and drop in play by the hour.


20. Scottsdale Public Library

Lots of reading programs and story times available throughout the year.


21. Scottsdale Selfie

Lots Unique indoor photography studio, chock full of interactive and immersive staged rooms and backdrops curated and designed for you to take your most unique selfies. 


22. Sky Zone Phoenix Trampoline Park

From trampolines, foam pits, dodge-ball and obstacle courses – Sky Zone has all kinds of activities to encourage kids big and small to use up all that energy. Plus a safe zone for kids under 5 years old. 


23. Uptown Jungle N Phoenix

Uptown Jungle is an all-inclusive, indoor playground with a multitude of fun activities for kids of al ages. Climbing walls, air floor, slides, toddler area and more.  


24. Wonderspaces Arizona

An ever-changing art show featuring immersive, interactive installations and a full bar.


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