Play Street Museum - Lake Highlands

Rating

4.6(325)

Family of 4

$35 to $50 (2 adults + 2 kids; adults ~$10, kids ~$12 to $15, babies under 1 free)

Duration

1.5 to 2 hours

Best Ages

0, 6

About

Play Street Museum in the Lake Highlands neighborhood of Dallas is a favorite among parents of babies, toddlers, and preschoolers in northeast Dallas. The concept is a scaled-down city designed entirely for small children: a pretend grocery store, a vet clinic where kids can 'treat' stuffed animals, a construction zone with foam bricks and hard hats, a diner with play food, and more.

A typical visit lasts 1.5 to 2 hours. For a family of four, the planning estimate is $35 to $50 (2 adults + 2 kids; adults ~$10, kids ~$12 to $15, babies under 1 free).

Timing guidance: Weekday mornings for the least crowded, most relaxed experience. Wait guidance: Minimal, ticketed entry controls crowd size. Nearby food guidance: Located in a shopping center, Torchy's Tacos and several other casual restaurants within the same strip or nearby on Skillman St.

Best for ages 0 to 6; kids over 7 will outgrow it quickly.

Age Suitability

Infants (0-1)Toddlers (1-3)Little Kids (4-6)Big Kids (7-9)Tweens (10-12)Teens (13-17)

Parent Logistics

Stroller-Friendly

Yes

Nursing / Changing

Available

Kid Meals

Limited

Setting

Indoor

Rainy Day

Great option!

Plan Your Visit

Best Time to Visit

Weekday mornings for the least crowded, most relaxed experience

Wait Times

Minimal, ticketed entry controls crowd size

Nearby Food

Located in a shopping center, Torchy's Tacos and several other casual restaurants within the same strip or nearby on Skillman St

Why Kids Love It

It's a mini-city just for little ones, kids role-play in a pretend grocery store, vet clinic, construction site, and diner. Toddlers especially light up when they get to 'work' alongside friends in the themed play spaces. The indoor setting means parents can relax while kids explore safely.

Pro Tips from Parents

  • Best for ages 0 to 6; kids over 7 will outgrow it quickly
  • Wear socks, shoes come off at the entrance
  • Weekday morning visits are far less chaotic than weekend afternoons
  • The nursing lounge is clean and private, good to know for nursing moms
  • Members can enter and exit freely, great if you need a nap break

What to Bring

  • Socks for everyone (shoes off policy)
  • Small snack for refueling
  • Change of clothes for toddlers who get messy in the water play area

Cost Info

Estimated Cost (Family of 4)

$35 to $50 (2 adults + 2 kids; adults ~$10, kids ~$12 to $15, babies under 1 free)

Tips to Save

  • Membership pays off quickly for families who visit monthly; babies under 12 months are free; check for sibling discounts

Hours & Contact

Hours

Friday
8:30AM-6PM
Monday
8:30AM-6PM
Sunday
Closed
Tuesday
8:30AM-6PM
Saturday
Closed
Thursday
8:30AM-6PM
Wednesday
8:30AM-6PM

Contact

7130 Skillman St #150, Dallas, TX 75231

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