Magic Ground is an indoor playground in Washington, DC, with slides, tunnels and climbing walls. Choose its one-hour pass if you have a firm leaving time within that hour. If you expect to stay longer, buy unlimited play at the start: it costs less than a one-hour pass plus the first extension. That makes it a useful choice for a rainy afternoon when your child wants to climb and slide.
What children can do
The playground offers ball pits and interactive play zones alongside the climbing equipment. Magic Ground also has a toddler play area.
A creative area is listed for exploring, building and creating. If your child would rather build than climb, look at the official attractions page together before deciding.
Compare one hour with unlimited play
Magic Ground lists these standard-access prices. Each option says it provides full access to the park; the ticket choice changes the time allowance.
| Standard pass | One hour | Unlimited time | Extra hour or fraction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekday | $12 | $15 | $8 on a one-hour pass |
| Weekend | $14 | $19 | $8 on a one-hour pass |
On a weekday, choosing unlimited upfront adds $15 - $12 = $3. Extending a one-hour pass instead brings the listed charge to $12 + $8 = $20, which is $5 more than unlimited. On a weekend, the upfront difference is $19 - $14 = $5; one hour plus an extension is $14 + $8 = $22, or $3 more than unlimited.
Because the extra charge covers an hour or a fraction, even a short extension matters to that calculation. The one-hour option saves money only if you keep this visit within its allowance. Skip the unlimited upgrade when another commitment means you will leave within the purchased hour.
Each pass includes one adult; additional adults cost $5 each. For two standard passes with two adults, unlimited admission is 2 x $15 = $30 on a weekday or 2 x $19 = $38 on a weekend. For one standard weekend unlimited pass with two adults, the admission calculation is $19 + $5 = $24. These calculations cover admission only. The ticket page separately lists infants at $5. If you are bringing a baby, ask Magic Ground which ticket to select before buying.
Before you go
You will find Magic Ground on the third level at 3100 14th Street NW in Washington, DC. Posted hours are 3 to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. For a weekday morning outing, choose another plan; the posted weekday opening is in the afternoon.
Pack socks for adults as well as children. Shoes and bare feet are not allowed inside the park; socks are also sold there. Use the waiver link on the official homepage before your visit, and check that page for current opening times.
Save the Magic Ground listing on KidPaths with your outing plans, then use the official ticket page to choose your pass. If the opening time does not fit your day, browse Washington, DC activities for another option.
