# Indoor play places for toddlers in Minneapolis–St. Paul

> We found eight indoor play places in and around Minneapolis–St. Paul that work for babies to 6-year-olds: three indoor playgrounds and play cafés, three museums with toddler areas and two free spots. The cheapest paid pick is Brookview Backyard ($7, under 2 free). Each card has ages, prices, sock rules and toddler hours from the place’s own site.

- Last checked: 2026-10-18
- 8 indoor play places
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## Indoor playgrounds and play cafés

- **Edinborough Park PlayPark**, Edina. Price: $10 per child ages 1–17; adults with kids and babies under 1 free; 10-visit pass $95. Ages: 1–17; under 1 free. Toddler time: A separate area for toddlers and younger kids. Socks: Socks required ($3 if you need a pair). Hours: Mon–Thu 9 a.m.–8 p.m.; Fri–Sat 9 a.m.–7 p.m.; Sun 10 a.m.–5 p.m. A huge city-run indoor park with a three-level play structure. Official page: https://www.edinamn.gov/180/Admission-Passes (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Brookview Backyard**, 316 Brookview Parkway S., Golden Valley, MN 55426. Price: $7 for ages 2–13 ($6 for Golden Valley, New Hope and Crystal residents); under 2 and adults free. Ages: 2–13; under 2 free. Socks: Socks for kids and adults ($2 if needed). Hours: Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sun 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. A city indoor playground with tube slides, cargo climbs and cave crawls. Official page: https://brookviewbackyard.com/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Maple Maze**, 12951 Weaver Lake Road, Maple Grove, MN 55369. Price: $6.50 for ages 1–12; under 1 free. Ages: 1–12; under 1 free. Toddler time: A toddler area for ages 3 and under with a lion's-mouth slide. Socks: Socks must be worn ($3). Official page: https://www.maplegrovemn.gov/288/Maple-Maze (checked 2026-10-18)

## Children’s museums and science centers

- **Minnesota Children's Museum**, Downtown St. Paul. Price: $17.95–$19.95; under 1 free. Ages: Babies to about 10. Official page: https://mcm.org (checked 2026-10-17)
- **Science Museum of Minnesota**, Downtown St. Paul. Price: Ages 4–17 $24.95; under 4 free. Ages: All ages. Official page: https://www.smm.org (checked 2026-10-17)
- **Bell Museum**, St. Paul. Price: Ages 3–21 $12; 2 and under free. Ages: All ages. Official page: https://www.bellmuseum.umn.edu (checked 2026-10-17)

## Free and cheap indoor play

- **Marjorie McNeely Conservatory at Como Park**, Como Park, St. Paul. Price: Free (donations welcome). Ages: All ages. Warm, free and stroller-friendly; pair it with the free zoo next door. Official page: https://comozooconservatory.org (checked 2026-10-17)
- **Minneapolis Institute of Art**, Whittier. Price: Always free. Ages: All ages. Official page: https://new.artsmia.org/visit (checked 2026-10-17)

## About this list
- Published by Littles Weekly (https://littlesweekly.com/). Free weekly lists for kids ages 0–6, city by city.
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## FAQ

### What’s the best indoor playground for toddlers in Minneapolis–St. Paul?
For under-3s, look for a separate toddler area or a toddler-only time: Edinborough Park PlayPark (A separate area for toddlers and younger kids); Maple Maze (A toddler area for ages 3 and under with a lion's-mouth slide).

### Are there free indoor play places in Minneapolis–St. Paul?
Yes. Marjorie McNeely Conservatory at Como Park: Warm, free and stroller-friendly; pair it with the free zoo next door. Minneapolis Institute of Art.

### How much does indoor play cost in Minneapolis–St. Paul?
Posted prices for little kids run from $7 for ages 2–13 ($6 for Golden Valley, New Hope and Crystal residents) at Brookview Backyard to Ages 4–17 $24.95 at Science Museum of Minnesota. Many places let grown-ups in free and charge per child; each card shows the venue’s own price.

### Do kids need socks at indoor playgrounds in Minneapolis–St. Paul?
Usually, yes. Edinborough Park PlayPark: Socks required ($3 if you need a pair). Brookview Backyard: Socks for kids and adults ($2 if needed). Maple Maze: Socks must be worn ($3). Keep a spare pair in the diaper bag.

### Do babies get in free?
At some places, yes: Edinborough Park PlayPark (adults with kids and babies under 1 free); Brookview Backyard (under 2 and adults free); Maple Maze (under 1 free); Minnesota Children's Museum (under 1 free).

### How do you check these indoor play listings?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 18, 2026, and we recheck them once a month, plus whenever a place changes its hours or prices. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).