Indoor Play Places for Children in Massachusetts

Indoor play places are an option for cold weather activities.

During warm weather, parents and children can enjoy parks, playgrounds and outdoor sports activities like soccer and baseball. But when the weather turns cold and snowy, families need to find alternative options for exercise and activities. Massachusetts has many different options for parents looking to find locations for indoor play.

Imajine That

Imajine That is a 12,000-square-foot indoor play place and imagination center for children and families. Daily admission, as of early 2011, is $8.95 for 1-year-olds and up. Children younger than 1 year old can be admitted for $2.95 with a $1 charge for parents. Imajine That also offers monthly, 6-month and annual memberships. The facility is divided into "imajination stations" such as a child-sized grocery store, a Between the Lions area, science station, math station and an arts and crafts area. Located in Lawrence, Mass., Imajine That is open Sunday through Thursday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. It is also available for birthday party reservations.

Inside Playground

Inside Playground is a facility designed to enhance a child's fine and gross motor skills. The Inside Playground has a variety of equipment for children to enjoy such as a bouncy house, play cars, books, puzzles, indoor children's gym equipment, dress-up activities and computers. The facility is open seven days a week until 8 p.m. with several different pricing options. Additional children are a lower charge and parents are free with additional adults at a reduced charge as well. Inside Playground also offers annual memberships starting at $145 for one adult and one child.

Jam Time

Located in Maynard, Mass., Jam Time was designed specifically to cater to children between three months and seven years old. The structure is 4,000 square feet of indoor play including activities such as climbing structures, full-size playhouse with kitchen, miniature grocery store, ball pit, bouncy house and children's gym equipment. There is no membership requirement, however, there is a $10 all-day play pass to purchase and adults and children under 6 months are free with a paying sibling. Jam Time offers a variety of class for a charge such as paper, paint and play and jammin' yoga.

aMAZEment Action Playcenter

AMAZEment Action Playcenter is an indoor playground and activity center for children up to age 12. It is open seven days a week with pricing from free for children younger than 12 months, $4.95 for 12- to 24-month-olds and $7.95 for 2- to 12-year-olds, as of February, 2011. There are opportunities for climbing, crawling and swinging on activities such as its moonbounce slide inflatable, a family-friendly sports court and a triple wave slide. There is a special area for toddlers that contains an imaginary store, a chalktable and Thomas the Train activities. The facility also includes a cafe for drinks and snacks.

References

• Imajine That: Contact Information Page
• Inside Playground: Contact and Location Information Page
• Jam Time: Contact Information Page
• AMAZEment Action Playcenter: Contact Information Page