Atlanta's Toddler Play Spaces: 15 Spots to Wiggle, Giggle, and Explore

As both a pediatrician and a mom of two, I get how important (and necessary) it is to get out of the house and let toddlers burn energy in safe, fun, and developmentally enriching environments. Whether you're escaping the heat, dodging rain, or just need a break from the same four walls — this list is your go-to guide to 15 activity centers and indoor/outdoor play areas in and around Atlanta, Georgia that toddlers (& older siblings) and their parents will love.

Note: I haven’t personally visited every spot (yet!), so please share your thoughts in the comments. I’d love to hear which places your little ones adore — and add more parent-approved spots to this list!

🧠 1. Children’s Museum of Atlanta (Downtown)

A hands-on, educational play experience featuring water play, pretend grocery shopping, climbing structures, and an under-5s area called "Leaping Into Learning."

💰 Cost: Around $19.95 for children and adults (infants under 1 are free).🌐 childrensmuseumatlanta.org

🏰 2. Catch Air (Multiple Locations)

One of Atlanta’s most well-known indoor playgrounds — packed with colorful slides, tunnels, ball pits, dance floors, and toddler-sized bounce areas.

💰 Cost: $10–$15 per child, depending on location and age.🌐 catchairparty.com

🐰 3. The Bunny Hive (Chamblee & Alpharetta)

A serene, beautifully curated social studio for babies and toddlers. Think gentle lighting, sensory toys, pretend-play stations, and a cozy parent lounge. They offer both open play and enrichment classes in a calm, chic space.

💰 Cost: Around $15–$20 for open play; membership options available.🌐 thebunnyhive.com

🎉 4. Ready Set FUN! (Sandy Springs)

An upscale, modern indoor playground designed for little ones. Includes a pretend town, interactive projection games, sensory walls, soft play, and a café for grown-ups.

💰 Cost: $16 per child; free for under 12 months with paid sibling.🌐 readysetfun.com

🦕 5. DinoDash Indoor Playground (Tucker)

A dino-themed adventure land filled with colorful slides, crawl spaces, climbing gyms, and soft play zones — all designed to safely entertain toddlers.

💰 Cost: Around $12–$15 for unlimited play.🌐 dinodashplayground.com

🤸‍♂️ 6. TKT Playtime Inflatable Park (Norcross)

Wall-to-wall bounce houses, inflatable slides, and obstacle courses. A great spot for active toddlers to jump and move.

💰 Cost: Around $12.99 per child; toddler hours and day passes available.🌐 tktplaytime.com

🌿 7. Dunwoody Nature Center (Dunwoody)

Nature-based play with treehouse playgrounds, splash-friendly creeks, and short nature trails. A free (or low-cost) outdoor gem for little explorers.

💰 Cost: Free general admission; occasional small fees for programs.🌐 dunwoodynature.org

🏃‍♂️ 8. Kids Empire (Duluth & Kennesaw)

A vibrant indoor playground with two-story climbing mazes, tunnel slides, and soft toddler-only zones. Great for burning energy in a temperature-controlled space.

💰 Cost: $19.95 per child; adults are free.🌐 kidsempire.com

🌀 9. Boomerang Play Center (Suwanee)

Colorful, clean, and spacious — Boomerang offers a variety of play structures, including climbing zones, ball pits, tunnels, and slides perfect for toddlers.

💰 Cost: $13.95–$15.95 per child; under 1 free with sibling.🌐 boomerangplaycenter.com

🎨 10. Fernbank Museum of Natural History (Atlanta – Druid Hills)

Beyond dinosaurs and fossils, Fernbank offers outdoor nature trails, interactive science exhibits, and a massive “NatureScapes” play zone that toddlers love.

💰 Cost: $23.95 adult, $21.95 child (ages 3–12), free under 3.🌐 fernbankmuseum.org

🛞 11. Tiny Towne (Norcross)

A unique, indoor mini driving city where toddlers can ride electric cars on guided tracks! Also includes arcade games, climbing walls, and interactive learning kiosks.

💰 Cost: Around $15–$25 depending on driving package.🌐 tinytowne.com

🎢 12. Fun Spot America (Fayetteville)

A family-friendly amusement park that includes a kiddie area with small rides, a splash pad, arcade games, and plenty of toddler-safe activities.

💰 Cost: Free entry; pay per ride or buy wristbands starting at $34.95.🌐 funspotamericaatlanta.com

👣 13. HippoHopp Indoor Playground (Atlanta – Briarcliff Rd)

An eco-friendly indoor playground with bounce houses, climbing structures, toddler soft play, and a clean, green atmosphere.

💰 Cost: $12–$14 per child depending on age and day.🌐 hippohopp.com

🧸 14. Funville Factory (Buford/ John’s Creek)

Colorful, high-energy indoor play with slides, tunnels, ball pits, and arcade games. Clean and toddler-friendly!

💰 $15–$20 depending on age/time🌐 funvillefactory.com

🚀 15. Urban Air Adventure Park (Multipla Locations)

a fun place for all ages. Offers lasers and bumper cars, go-karts, trapeze, mini golf, go-karts, bowling, ropes course, trampolines, and climbing walls. Includes soft play zones for toddlers along with trampoline areas, climbing walls, and ball pits for mixed ages.

💰 $19.99–$29.99 depending on access level🌐 urbanair.com

LET ME KNOW:

Have you and your little one visited any of these spots?✨ What did you love? What didn’t work?🧸 Do you know a hidden gem that more families should know about?

👇 Leave a comment or send me a message — I’ll continue to grow this list with real parent feedback!

— Dr. O 💙