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Rainy days, blistering heat, cold and windy days that turn your bones to ice... of course you don't want to go to the park. Or maybe you do. In any case, if you would like to stare at another set of walls other than your own, I have a few suggestions.ALWAYS BRING SOCKS TO PLAY AREAS! Many places have rules about Socks Only.
Check the websites for closings or events. The places without links have a phone number provided.
Free and cheap
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The Hills Church Of Christ | North Richland Hills | Free | 2pm-5pm | 12pm-5pm | 2pm-7pm | 2pm-5pm | 2pm-8pm | 9am-5pm | 2pm-4:30pm | ||
Whites Chapel Umc | Southlake | Free | call | call | call | call | call | ||||
Milestone Church | Keller | Free | 10am-2pm | 10am-2pm | 10am-2pm | 10am-2pm | |||||
Christ Chapel Bible Church | Fort Worth | Free | 9am-2pm | 9am-2pm | |||||||
The Tubes | Irving | Free | 9am-9pm | 9am-9pm | 9am-9pm | 9am-9pm | 9am-9pm | 9am-9pm | 9am-9pm | ||
The Ark | Coppell | Free | 9am-5pm | 2pm-5pm | 2pm-5pm | 2pm-5pm | 9am-12pm | ||||
Covenant Church | Carrollton | Free | 8:30am-6pm | 8:30am-6pm | 8:30am-6pm | 8:30am-6pm | 8:30am-6pm | ||||
Prestonwood Baptist Church | Plano | Free | 9am-11am | ||||||||
Watermark Church | Plano | Free | 9am-6pm | 9am-6pm | 1pm-6pm | 9am-6pm | 9am-6pm | 7am-2pm | |||
Colleyville Public Library (Friday Bounce Time) | Colleyville | Free | 10:15am-11:15am | ||||||||
Gateway Church | Southlake | Free | 9am-8pm | 9am-8pm | 9am-8pm | 9am-8pm | 9am-8pm | 9am-8pm | 9am-8pm | ||
Kimbell Art Museum | Downtown Fort Worth |
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Grapevine
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Coppell
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Keller
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$3 for under 3, $5 for over 3, Adults Free
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10am-2:30pm
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** The Kimbell art Museum and The Dallas Museum of Art both have play areas designed specifically for children. There are also many events and activities that are free as well.**
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The places below had no website info -- but I have either visited them or know that they have indoor play places open to the public at the times listed. As always i encourage you to contact these places to make sure they are not booked for parties, events, or cleanings.
The Covenant Church-(972) 416-5466
The Watermark Community Church-(214) 361-2275
Gateway Church Southlake-(817) 328-1000
Milestone Church-817-812-3600
The Watermark Community Church-(214) 361-2275
Gateway Church Southlake-(817) 328-1000
Milestone Church-817-812-3600
Prestonwood Baptist -972-820-5000
Whites Chapel United Methodist- 817-481-4147
Mall Play Areas
Northeast Mall | Hurst | Simon kidgits area- in the Nordstrom Hallway You can also join simon kidgits club for $5 a year, you get a goodie bag, a t-shirt, access to events, and you can spin the wheel every time you visit the mall for kiddie prizes:) |
Ridgmar Mall | Fort Worth | This mall has a great kiddie play area, a carousel, coin operated kiddie rides, a fountain with a bridge, and a choo choo train that takes kids on trips around the mall. Only the play area and fountains are free, but a great place for kids! Also the food court has little mini tables for little mini people :) |
Hulen Mall | Fort Worth | Small Play Area* |
La Gran Plaza | Fort Worth | I don't know if it has a toddler area, but it has bouncy houses and such and you can even host birthday parties here! |
Southwest Center Mall | Dallas | Play Area |
Golden Triangle Mall | Denton | Play Area |
Valley View Mall | North Dallas | This mall is very slow, making it a great place to enjoy a play area that is not overcrowded. |
Galleria Dallas | North Dallas | This place is great! It was, however, very busy. Valley View Mall is just across the street and not nearly as rowdy. |
Parks Mall | South Arlington | Play Area |
Vista Ridge Mall | Lewisville | This play area is supposed to be pretty cool.* |
Collin Creek Mall | Plano | This play area is clean, nicely spaced out and amazing! Coin operated kiddie rides just outside the enclosed area, and around the corner, there is one of those jumping contraptions that looks like a lot of fun for kids that are a little bigger (than toddlers) |
Irving Mall | Irving | Simon kidgits area – see info about simon kidgits club at northeast mall listed above |
The Shops At Willow Bend | Plano | Play Area |
North Park Centre | Plano | Events, Bookmarks, etc. |
Stonebriar Centre
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Frisco |
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Firewheel Town Centre
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Garland |
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A few places that aren't free:
I go places that are free and low cost, so my list of places to pay for play is relatively small. And no I did not put in Chuck-E-Cheese. You already know about it.
What | Where | Info |
Indoor Safari Park | Plano & Flower Mound | Has Coupons and Happy Hour |
Celebrations Indoor Adventure | Fort Worth | Open Play 10am-2pm, $7.50/child+tax, 2 or more children @ $6.50+ tax per child (website doesn't tell you prices) |
Grapevine Sea Life Aquarium | Grapevine | Watch For Special Deals and Coupons |
Laser Quest NRH | North Richland Hills | Indoor Laser Tag |
Polar Ice House | Grapevine | Year Round Ice Skating |
Dallas World Aquarium | Downtown Dallas | Take Train and Light Rail to get here to save yourself driving/parking hassle |
Nickelmania and Nickel-Rama | Carrollton and Garland | Seriously, the games are a nickel. |
Sci-Tech Discovery Center | Frisco | This place is on my Wish List |
Sense-Able Gym | Garland | Play Area for Children with Special Needs, but open to all children |
Jump Mania | Plano | Bounce Houses |
Leaping Lizards | North Richland Hills | Trampolines |
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