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Indoor Play Guide!

By Mary Englin December 8, 2016
Fall & Winter days in the northwest often mean rain and cold temperatures that are not conducive to long periods of outdoor play.  So, what to do?

Check out our {LOCAL} options to keep the kids active & you sane!  

WEST SEATTLE

West Seattle Art Nest At West Seattle Art Nest, they believe that every child is an artist. The Art Nest offers a creative space, designed to inspire, motivate, and encourage young artists. Visit this great spot so that your child can find their own unique style, and is able to express themselves through their art.
Open Art: Monday-Friday 9am-1:30pm & 2:30-5pm Wednesday-Friday

Curious Kids Stuff - Expression with art materials!  Experiential Hands on Fun! Teacher sets up different materials, media & projects for toddlers to explore…with teacher & parent enthusiasm & guidance!
Art Class: Monday & Friday  10am-11am

Hiawatha Community Center - Bring your toddler to "get the wiggles out" at the Toddler Gym! Toys, Trikes, Scooters, push bikes and more!
Open Play: Mon & Thurs 10am-1pm



COLUMBIA CITY
Seattle Gymnastics Academy
- A chance for young children, ages 12 months to five years (yes, 6 and up is too old) to play in our gym. With parental supervision, young gymnasts play, jump, run, climb, swing, bounce, push, roll, hang, balance and hop on SGA's wide variety of gymnastics equipment. The trampoline and Tumbl Trak are common favorites, not to mention our huge foam pit surmounted by a child-sized climbing wall. Come join the fun. Some equipment is off limits, but all the fun stuff is there for your child's pleasure.
Indoor Play: Mon-Fri 11:30am-12:30pm Sat 12:45pm-1:45pm


WHITE CENTER

Pinwheels Play Space Come inside out of the rain this winter and let your little ones get their wiggles out!  Open play is geared towards ages 6 or under but older siblings are welcome. Feel comfortable knowing we are a supervised, visually open play area which ensures your children's safety, while challenging them to reach, think, interact, explore, and have fun. You will find playtime to be as rewarding for you as a parent, as it is for your children, while giving you quality time together.
Open Play: Monday - Friday: 10am to 6pm & Saturday 9am to noon

BURIEN

The Jungle Gym - Come in for one hour of exploration, play, practice and just pure fun.  The Jungle Gym is appropriate for ages 6 months to 12 years. You can play with your toddler in the gym using all of our equipment including trampoline, bars, beams, foam shapes and much more. For children ages 3 and up, you can watch from the lobby or hang out on the gym floor while they jump, roll, hang, climb, flip and zip around. Drop off is fine too during open gym or classes for older children.
Open Play: Tues-Thurs 11am-1pm & 3pm-5pm Sat & Sun 12pm-1pm

Burien Community Center
Looking for new ways to engage your toddler? visit the Burien indoor playground, perfect for those wet and cold days! The play area is equipped with ride-on-toys, tumbling mats, playground equipment and MORE!
Tot Spot: Tues & Thurs 10am-12pm Sat. 9:30am-11am

GEORGETOWN

Sandbox Sports - Head to The Sandbox for the “Lil Diggers Playtime!” While the kids happily run free and dig up the indoor sandbox, you relax and have a nice chat with the other parents.  Have fun playing with sand toys (like shovels, pails, and trucks) and small slides. Come ready to enjoy the beach, at The Sandbox!
Indoor Play: Mon, Wed & Thus  9:30AM-11:00AM & 11:30AM-1PM

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