Indoor Winter Fun Guide - Cincinnati Family Magazine

Stay warm with the kids at a place where adventure runs wild! Check out these cool activities around town.

INDOOR PLAY SPOTS

Let loose and shake off your cabin fever with these indoor play spots that let kids run free and give moms and dads a chance to chill.

Adventure Station at Sharon Woods

11450 Lebanon Road

513-521-7275 or greatparks.org

Open to ages 2 – 12, the playground includes ladders, tunnels, a ball pit and interactive play areas.

Blue Cocoon’s Mommy + Me Play Café

9361 Montgomery Road, Suite G

513-791-1089 or bluecocoonbaby.com

Bring your babies and tots for a custom-designed play area where they can explore their imaginations, all while moms can enjoy some coffee or join the fun.

EnterTRAINment Junction

7379 Squire Court, West Chester

513-898-8000 or entertrainmentjunction.com

Bring your kids to Imagination Junction, a railroad-themed play area where kids can climb, slide, crawl, push buttons to “run” the trains, and even shovel coal!

Get Air Trampoline Park

7106 Office Park Dr., West Chester

513-717-1593 or getairwestchester.com

Trampolines, dodgeball, toddler time, and more good fun to be had!

Jump & Jack’s

7102 Office Park Dr., West Chester (in Liberty Towne Centre)

513-779-5867 or jumpandjacks.com

It’s open play all day, every day here! Kids can enjoy the playground, a toddler zone, and inflatables.

Jump!Zone Party and Play Center

5765 Constitution Dr., Florence

859-283-5867 or jumpzoneparty.com

Head to the web site for open play times and enjoy inflatables, games and more jump-y fun.

Lazer Kraze

1335 Donaldson Road, Erlanger; 859-371-5729

7082 Columbia Road, Maineville; 513-339-1030

lazerkraze.com

Laser tag, an indoor trampoline park, and an arcade … what more could a kid ask for? Head to the web site for hours of operation and mission pricing, along with special events and party info.

Mayerson JCC

8485 Ridge Road

513-761-7500 or mayersonjcc.org

With special camps, after school programs, classes and an indoor water park, the “J” is a happening spot for families with kids of all ages. Visit the web site for special events and programs.

Playtime USA

8120 Hamilton Ave.

513-521-3111 or itsplaytimeusa.com

Open to ages 1 – 13, this indoor spot offers fun and games, even video games for older kids, along with day care days for working parents.

Pogo Play Center

10870 Kenwood Road, Blue Ash

513-432-5593 or gopogoplay.com

Hit the sports court, engage in dramatic play, check out the toddler area, or go nuts on the giant playground!

Pump It Up

7724 Service Center Dr., West Chester

513-829-7867 or pumpitupparty.com/west-chester-oh/

Head to the web site for open jump times and special events where kids can enjoy some inflatable fun.

Recreations Outlet/Big Shots Sports Training

885 OH-28, Milford

513-831-7383 or recreationsoutlet.com or bigshotstraining.com

Head to the indoor playland to burn off extra energy, and be sure to visit the web site for Charitable Play Hours. Recreations Outlet is also home to Big Shots Sports Training center, which offers training for the serious young athlete, as well as fun classes for tots as little as 3 years old.

The Red Balloon Café and Play

6200 Montgomery Road

513-620-8328 or redballooncafe.com

Kids can climb, push, pull, ride and get creative in this indoor play space that’s designed for little ones to have big fun. Visit the web site for hours and events, and be sure to check out the café’s and store’s offerings.

Run, Jump, and Play

5897 Pfeiffer Road

513-701-7529 or runjumpnplay.com

Play sets, trampolines, inflatables, hoops, and a toddler zone all add up to a fun day, regardless of the weather.

Scallywag Tag

5055 Glencrossing Way; 513-922-4999

491 Ohio Pike; 513-528-3696

scallywagtag.com

Go for a round of laser tag, or check out the arcade or blacklight mini-golf for an afternoon of fun. Visit the web site for hours and pricing, including daily specials.

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

11745 Commons Dr., Springdale

513-671-1333 or skyzone.com/springdale

Jump your way to fun (and get in a good workout too)! Jump times start every 30 minutes, and jumpers are placed near others of a similar age or size for safety.

Splash Cincinnati Indoor Water Park

11320 Chester Road

513-841-1515 or splashcincinnati.com

Get a taste of summer with some water fun, including a special kids’ area, the raging water cavern, white water falls, adventure grove, and more.

Totter’s Otterville

4314 Boron Dr., Latonia

859-491-1441 or tottersotterville.com

It’s a place of discovery and fun for wee ones, where kids up to age 10 can explore the ball pit and slides, or engage their creative side in the art studio.

Tri-County Mall

11700 Princeton Pike

513-346-4482 or tricountymall.com

The new children’s play area features a school bus, gas station and car wash, and a multi-level structure that features the Springdale Police Department on one side, and the Springdale Fire Department on the other.

The Web Extreme Entertainment

7172 Cincinnati Dayton Road, West Chester

513-860-2882 or funattheweb.com

Laser tag, mini-bowling, mini-golf, or go-karting, it’s all here for the adventurous kiddo.

YMCA of Greater Cincinnati

Multiple locations

Cincinnatiymca.org

Swimming, recreational sports, and plenty of family fun opportunities abound. Call your local branch to find out what offerings they have for your gang.

Zip City

10765 Reading Road (inside Sports Plus Ohio)

513-632-5261 or zipcityusa.com

Enjoy some jump time on the trampolines, go ziplining on the only indoor zipline park, or test your skills on the rock climbing wall in this huge facility that’s full of fun.

MOMMY & ME CLASSES

New moms might be feeling a little cooped up this time of year, but don’t let the weather keep you from getting out with your little one. Check out these spots for classes just for you and Baby!

Bear Paddle Swim School

3099 Disney St.; 513-285-8855

9376 Mason Montgomery Road; 513-285-8855

bearpaddle.com

Blue Cocoon Mommy+Me Play Café

9361 Montgomery Road

513-791-10989 or bluecocoonbaby.com

blue manatee children’s bookstore

3054 Madison Road

513-731-2665 or bluemanateebooks.com

Boone County Public Library

Multiple locations