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March 19, 2024

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Keep Kids Moving This Winter — Indoor Guide

A guide for parents looking for that nice, warm play spot for those cold, damp winter days.

As parents, sometimes it feels like there are very few places for our kids to let loose and play in a warm, dry, safe, clean, fun, indoor environment — especially on a rainy, cold, or snowy day. Fear not, there are plenty of local spots, whether you have a toddler or a teenagers, for kids to let out some energy indoor.

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INDOOR PLAYGROUNDS FOR KIDS

Adventure Science Center
800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville
615-862-5160

The museum features more than 175 hands-on interactive exhibits where kids can run around to their heart’s delights.

The Monkey’s Treehouse
91 Seaboard Lane, Brentwood
615-942-9711

Kids ages 0 – 8 can enjoy play passes, Mon – Fri from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. based on availability. Book a spot for $4 for 30 mins per child ($24 minimum).

My Gym Brentwood
330 Franklin Rd, Brentwood
615-371-5437
Offering kids birthday parties, Mommy and Me, gymnastics camps and other fantastic fun filled programs for ages 6 weeks – 10 years.

Sky Zone
1220 NW Broad St., Murfreesboro
615-987-0102

Active play for all ages. You can purchase a “punch card” so your child can jump as much as he wants to on various days.

Tennessee Toddles Indoor Playground
1707 Fairview Blvd., STE 101, Fairview
615-209-0155

A playground for infants and toddlers with play day passes $6 a child.

Urban Air Adventure Park
4331 Old Hickory Blvd, Old Hickory
615-894-7200

—and—
1735 Galleria Boulevard, STE 2
Franklin, TN

Large-scale indoor trampoline center hosting open jumps & more.

SKATING

Brentwood Skate Center
402 Wilson Pike Cir, Brentwood
615-373-8611

Roller rink featuring a snack bar, a video arcade, DJs, LED light effects & various events.

Rivergate Skate Center
119 Gleaves St., Madison
615-868-7655

Saturday skate for kids 8 and younger from 10 a.m. – 12 noon. Admission is $5 plus $3 skate rental. At noon the fee switches to $7, and kids can skate until 5 p.m. Family Night is Thursdays from 6 – 9 p.m. for $7 and skate rental is free.

Skate Center Smyrna
1505 Plaza Dr, Smyrna
615-459-7655

Thursday nights from 6 – 9 p.m. is Family Skate Night for $7 admission and free skate rental. Check the website for additional “Beginner Skates” and “Family Fun Skates.”

BOWLING

Strike and Spare and Circus World
90 Volunteer Dr., Hendersonville
615-824-5685

Strike and Spare Family Fun Center
1720 Old Fort Pkwy. STE 2002, Murfreesboro
615-896-0945

Bowl with a state-of-the art scoring system, roller skating, bumper cars, laser tag. Get your child a wristband so he can do it all. Bowling prices range from $3.75 to $5.

Franklin Family Entertainment Center
1200 Lakeview Dr, Franklin
615-790-2695
Colorful bowling alley with open play & tournaments, plus pool tables & American grub.

CLIMBING

The Crag (Two locations)
15115 Old Hickory Blvd., STE C, Nashville
615-922-4649
121 Seaboard Lane, STE 10, Franklin
615-922-4649

The Crag offers numerous fitness opportunities, but climbing is the heart here. The youth program includes leagues for elementary, middle and high school kids.

Climb Nashville (Three locations)
3600 Charlotte Ave, Nashville (West)
615-463-7625
1900 Eastland Ave, #104, Nashville (East)
615-610-2220
1660 Memorial Blvd, Murfreesboro
615-280-8460

Climbers of all ages are welcome; kids under 13 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

GYMNASTICS

Boost Gymnastics
11 Vaughns Gap Road, Nashville
615-352-8533

Open Gym is available Mondays at 11 a.m. for ages 0 – 5 for $10 per child with an adult required for participation. Also Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Ages 2 and older can come on the second and fourth Friday of the month from 6:30 – 8 p.m. for $10.

Impact Gymnastics
121 Seaboard Lane, Franklin
615-377-3444

Open playtime for ages 5 – 14 is Saturdays from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. $10 per person.

Let It Shine
1886 General George Patton Drive, Franklin
615-369-3547

Open Play for ages 1 – 6 (parent required) is Fridays from 9:15 – 10:45 for $8 cash or $10 credit card.

 

Keep Kids Moving This Winter — Outdoor Guide