Kids Empire Marietta
Rating
Family of 4
$60-90 (child admission ~$15-18; parents often half price or free)
Duration
2-3 hours
Best Ages
Best for ages 1-11
About
Kids Empire Marietta earns its 4.8 Google rating by doing the basics exceptionally well — large, well-maintained play structures, consistent cleanliness, and staff who are actually engaged. It's part of the Kids Empire chain, which has standardized many of the best practices that smaller independent play centers often miss.
The Marietta location on Roswell Road features multiple play zones across a sizable footprint. Young toddlers have clearly designated soft-play areas with age-appropriate equipment. Bigger kids can tackle multi-level climbing structures, slides of various heights, and interactive play features.
The layout is organized enough that parents can comfortably monitor multiple kids across different zones without constant repositioning.
Open play is sold by time blocks — you get a wristband for a 2-hour or extended session, which gives kids a natural framework. The on-site café offers kid-friendly food and drinks, so you can cover a snack or light meal without leaving.
Weekday mornings from 10AM to noon are the least crowded windows. The Marietta location is primarily a young children's venue — kids over about 11 years old won't find enough challenge here. For the 1-11 age range, it's one of the cleaner and better-run options in the northwest Atlanta suburbs.
Booking through their app or website typically unlocks slightly better pricing than walk-in rates at the door.
Age Suitability
Parent Logistics
Stroller-Friendly
Limited
Nursing / Changing
Available
Kid Meals
Available
Setting
Indoor
Rainy Day
Great option!
Plan Your Visit
Best Time to Visit
Weekday mornings 10AM-12PM when crowds are smallest
Wait Times
Minimal — open play with timed entry wristbands
Nearby Food
Roswell Road in Marietta has numerous dining options within a short drive including fast food, casual restaurants, and local spots.
Why Kids Love It
Kids Empire Marietta has one of the larger indoor playground footprints in the northwest Atlanta area, with multiple themed play zones including climbing structures, toddler soft-play areas, slides, and interactive features designed to keep kids rotating between attractions for a full 2-3 hour session. The 4. 8 Google rating reflects genuinely well-maintained equipment and engaged staff — rare for a high-traffic children's venue.
The bright, clean environment is particularly appreciated by parents who've dragged kids through grubby play centers.
Pro Tips from Parents
- Book tickets through the Kids Empire app or website for best pricing
- Toddler zones are clearly marked and well-supervised for the littlest visitors
- Located at 1255 Roswell Rd in Marietta — same address as Andretti Karting, a different venue in the same area
- Friday and Saturday evenings can get birthday-party crowded; midday sessions are calmer
- Kids over about 11 will find the space too young — this is squarely a young children's venue
What to Bring
- Grip socks for each child
- Water bottles
- Change of clothes for toddlers
- Snacks (small café on-site)
Cost Info
Admission Prices
- Adult
- $5
- Child
- free
Tips to Save
- Kids Empire frequently offers online booking discounts — always buy tickets through their app or website rather than at the door.
- Weekday morning visits are less crowded and the same price as weekend visits.
Hours & Contact
Hours
- Friday
- 10AM-10PM
- Monday
- 10AM-8PM
- Sunday
- 10AM-10PM
- Tuesday
- 10AM-8PM
- Saturday
- 10AM-10PM
- Thursday
- 10AM-8PM
- Wednesday
- 10AM-8PM