Looking for indoor fun in Erie, PA? Whether it’s pouring rain, snowing sideways, or just too cold to play outside, Erie has no shortage of family-friendly indoor play places to keep the kids entertained—and parents sane. From trampoline parks and climbing gyms to interactive museums and imaginative play zones, this list of indoor play spots around Erie is your go-to guide for weather-proof fun. Bookmark it now and never hear “I’m bored” on a rainy day again!
Indoor Play Places (Alphabetical Order)5 Wits Erie
📍 5800 Peach St., Erie, PA (Millcreek Mall)Immersive adventure games for all ages.🔗 5-wits.com
ASCEND Erie
📍 1950 Rotunda Dr, Erie, PAIndoor rock climbing gym with kids’ classes and open climb.🔗 ascendclimbing.com/erie
Asbury Woods Nature Center – FREE
📍 4105 Asbury RoadLive animals, interactive kids’ room, and nature trails.🔗 www.asburywoods.org
Visiting with a rabbit at Asbury Woods.
Chick-Fil-A
📍 7160 Peach St.Indoor playground + monthly storytimes.🔗 www.cfarestaurant.com
Elevate Trampoline Park
📍 7300 Grubb Rd., Erie, PA30,000 sq. ft. trampoline park with various attractions.🔗 elevatetrampolinepark.com/erie/
Erie Bank Sports Park
📍 8159 Oliver Rd, Erie, PAIndoor ice skating, hockey, and sports programs.🔗 eriebanksportspark.org
Erie County Public Library (Five Branches) – FREE
📍 Blasco Library – 160 East Front St., Erie📍 Edinboro Branch – 413 W Plum St.📍 Iroquois Ave. Branch – 4212 Iroquois Ave.📍 Lincoln Community Center – 1255 Manchester Rd.📍 Millcreek Branch – 2088 Interchange Rd., Suite 280
Storytimes, activities, and interactive play spaces.🔗 www.erielibrary.org
Look at all these building blocks available to kids at Iroquois Library!
Escape Room Erie
📍 930 W Erie Plaza Dr., Erie, PAInteractive puzzle adventure rooms for families and kids.🔗 escaperoomerie.com
expERIEnce Children’s Museum
📍 420 French St., Erie, PAInteractive exhibits and hands-on activities for kids.🔗 eriechildrensmuseum.org
McDonald’s
📍 7200 Peach St.Play Place (under construction).📞 (814) 866-2416
Millcreek Mall’s Widget Kidz Zone – FREE
📍 5800 Peach St.Indoor play area for kids under 42 inches.🔗 Millcreek Mall
Play Port
📍 2730 W 12th St., Erie, PAIndoor fun center with mini-golf, arcade games, and more.🔗 playporterie.com
Round One Entertainment
📍 5800 Peach St., Erie, PA (Millcreek Mall)Bowling, arcade games, karaoke, and more.🔗 round1usa.com
Sinai Sports
📍 2311 W 15th St, Erie, PAIndoor sports training facility offering classes and open gym play.🔗 sinaisportserie.com
Splash Lagoon Indoor Water Park Resort
📍 8091 Peach St., Erie, PAIndoor water park with slides, pools, and a lazy river.🔗 splashlagoon.com
That Play Place
📍 7200 Peach St., Erie, PAIndoor playground with pretend play areas and climbing structures.🔗 thatplayplaceerie.com
Tom Ridge Environmental Center – FREE
📍 301 Peninsula DriveInteractive exhibits, a kids’ playroom, and a scenic tower.🔗 www.trecpi.org
Photo from TREC Foundation
From the second floor of the Tom Ridge Environmental Center.
Tumble 84
📍 4025 W Ridge Rd, Erie, PAGymnastics, tumbling, and open gym play.🔗 tumble84.com
We Rock the Spectrum – Erie
📍 2141 W 12th St., Erie, PAInclusive gym with sensory-rich play for all abilities.🔗 werockthespectrumerie.com
YMCA of Greater Erie
📍 Multiple LocationsIndoor pools, open gym, sports programs, and family activities.🔗 ymcaerie.org
Have a favorite indoor play spot in Erie that we missed? Let us know at karam@macaronikid.com!