Fit City Kids
Rating
Family of 4
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Duration
1.5-2.5 hours
Best Ages
Best for ages 0-9
About
Fit City Kids has built a loyal following in Chicago's Lincoln Square neighborhood — a 4.8 rating from 348 reviews is one of the strongest endorsements a children's play facility can earn in a city with as many options as Chicago. The space lives up to it.
The key differentiator: Fit City Kids incorporates fitness and gymnastics elements alongside traditional indoor play. There are climbing structures, gymnastics equipment, and open play areas that give kids genuine physical challenge rather than just soft play zones. For families whose kids are athletic or active, this nuance matters — it's the difference between a facility that tires kids out and one that just keeps them busy.
Located at 2540 W Lawrence Ave in Lincoln Square, the space serves one of Chicago's most engaged family neighborhoods. The surrounding area has excellent dining — Lutz Continental Cafe for German pastries, Chicago Brauhaus for a genuine old-school Chicago experience, and numerous cafes and restaurants along Lincoln Ave. A Fit City Kids morning followed by lunch in Lincoln Square is a reliably good family day.
Hours are generous on weekdays (8:30AM-7:30PM), but weekend hours are shorter — closing at 2PM on both Saturday and Sunday. For visiting families with weekend availability, arrive by 10AM to get a full 2 hours in. Nursing and changing facilities are available, and the staff maintains the space to a consistently high standard based on reviewer feedback.
Check fitcitykids.com for current pricing, camp schedules, and any programming that may be happening during your visit.
Age Suitability
Parent Logistics
Stroller-Friendly
Yes
Nursing / Changing
Available
Kid Meals
Available
Setting
Indoor
Rainy Day
Great option!
Plan Your Visit
Best Time to Visit
Weekday mornings (8:30AM-noon) for the quietest experience with young kids. Weekends have shorter hours (close at 2PM) so arrive early.
Wait Times
No significant wait during most hours. Popular birthday party times on weekend mornings can be busy — call ahead.
Nearby Food
Lincoln Square is wonderful for food — Lutz Continental Cafe (German bakery), Chicago Brauhaus (a Chicago institution), and numerous other options along Lincoln Ave make this a great neighborhood for a full afternoon outing.
Why Kids Love It
Fit City Kids earns its 4. 8 rating from 348 reviews by genuinely combining fitness with play — there are gymnastics elements, climbing structures, and open play areas that give kids physical challenge alongside fun. The Lincoln Square location serves an engaged local family community that consistently raises the bar for what they expect.
It's better maintained and more thoughtfully designed than many comparable Chicago play spaces.
What Parents Say
“Our 4 year old and 18 month old have gone nearly daily for years.”
From Reddit Parents
“Go to Woodfield mall, peppa pig playground, another indoor playground directly across from it. Upstairs is a new arcade. My daughters 4 and loves it”
Pro Tips from Parents
- The gymnastics/fitness elements are a differentiator — not just a standard soft play area.
- Lincoln Square is one of Chicago's most charming neighborhoods with a strong German heritage — excellent bakeries and restaurants nearby.
- Weekend hours end at 2PM on Saturday and Sunday — arrive by 10AM to get full value.
- Check for summer camps and classes if you're in Chicago for an extended stay.
- Brown Line CTA (Damen stop) puts you within walking distance.
What to Bring
- Comfortable clothes for active play
- Socks (required)
- Change of clothes
- Snacks
Cost Info
Estimated Cost (Family of 4)
Check fitcitykids.
com for current pricing.
Open play typically $12-18 per child.
Budget $40-70 for a family visit.
Lincoln Square has street parking and some meters.
Tips to Save
- Weekday rates are often lower.
- Check for membership options for Lincoln Square locals or families making multiple visits.
- Lincoln Square German/European dining is excellent and reasonably priced for post-visit meals.
Hours & Contact
Hours
- Friday
- 8:30AM-7:30PM
- Monday
- 8:30AM-7:30PM
- Sunday
- 9AM-2PM
- Tuesday
- 8:30AM-7:30PM
- Saturday
- 8:30AM-2PM
- Thursday
- 8:30AM-7:30PM
- Wednesday
- 8:30AM-7:30PM