Teen Activities in Dallas
46 teen-friendly things to do in Dallas for ages 13–17. Activities teens will actually enjoy, with cost and logistics info for parents.
Highest rated: Ninja Kidz Trampoline Park, Ninja Kidz Action Park, Arbor Hills Nature Preserve. 7 listings are free. 30 listings work for rainy days. Every listing includes stroller access, cost estimates, and parent tips.
How to use this teen list
Use the notes below to match the outing to age, weather, cost, and how much energy your family has. KidPaths is currently tracking 46 indexable picks for this page in Dallas, TX, with details for cost, age fit, stroller access, weather backup, and parent logistics.
Quick fit
11 for infants, 24 for toddlers, 41 for little kids, 46 for big kids.
Weather and access
32 indoor or mixed-weather picks. 20 outdoor or partly outdoor picks. 23 stroller-friendly stops. 30 rainy-day backups.
Cost scan
7 free picks. 38 paid picks. Open the cards for family-of-4 cost notes and savings tips when we have them.
Top Picks
Ninja Kidz Trampoline Park
5 starsNinja Kidz in North Richland Hills features ninja warrior obstacles, trampolines, and action challenges that kids who love athletic challenges thrive
Ninja Kidz Action Park
4.9 starsNinja Kidz Action Park is based on the massively popular Ninja Kidz YouTube channel (20+ million subscribers), and kids who watch the videos lose thei
Arbor Hills Nature Preserve
4.8 stars200 acres of trails through woods, prairie, and wetlands feel like an escape from suburbia. The observation tower gives views across the treetops. Pav
Cedar Ridge Preserve
4.8 starsCedar Ridge Preserve has 9 miles of hiking trails through a rugged cedar-juniper forest that makes kids feel like they're genuinely in the wilderness,
Allan Shivers Park
4.8 starsAllan Shivers Park is a peaceful green space in the Oak Lawn neighborhood of Dallas, a welcome urban park where kids can play, run, and enjoy outdoor
$$$Ninja Kidz Trampoline Park
Ages: 5, 16
$$$Ninja Kidz Action Park
Ages: Best for ages 4-14
FreeArbor Hills Nature Preserve
Ages: 2-16 years
FreeCedar Ridge Preserve
Ages: 6, 16
FreeAllan Shivers Park
Ages: 0, 14
FreeKimbell Art Museum
Ages: 6-16 years
FreeKlyde Warren Park
Ages: 0, 14
$$$$Trinity Forest Adventure Park
Ages: 7, 16
Partially FreeDallas DeGolyer Estate
Ages: 7, 16
$$Nasher Sculpture Center
Ages: 4-16 years
$$$$Go Ape Zipline and Adventure Park
Ages: 8, 17 years (minimum age/weight requirements apply)
$$Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
Ages: 5-16 years
$$$$Fossil Rim Wildlife Center-Animal Discoveries
Ages: 3, 16
$$$Perot Museum of Nature and Science
Ages: 3, 16
$$Fort Worth Botanic Garden
Ages: 2-14 years
$$Frontiers of Flight Museum
Ages: 3-14 years
$$Activate Games
Ages: 7, adult (technology-driven active game challenges work best for older kids and teens)
FreeNorthPark Center
Ages: 1-16 years
$$Globe Life Field Tours
Ages: 5-16 years
FreeFort Worth Stockyards
Ages: 2-16 years
$$$State Fair of Texas
Ages: 2-16 years
$$National Videogame Museum
Ages: 6-16 years
$$Bubble Planet - An Immersive Experience - Dallas
Ages: 3, 14
$$$DFW Adventure Park
Ages: 5, 16
$$$Medieval Times Dallas
Ages: 5-14 years
$$$$Fritz's Adventure - The Colony
Ages: 6, 16
$$Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
Ages: 2-14 years
$$National Soccer Hall of Fame
Ages: 5-16 years
$$Reunion Tower GeO-Deck
Ages: 4-16 years
$$Frisco Discovery Center
Ages: 6, 16
$$Glow or Go Dallas: An Immersive Group Adventure
Ages: 8, adult (immersive team adventure game best suited for older children and adults)
$$The Dallas World Aquarium
Ages: All ages , one of the most unique aquarium/zoo hybrid experiences in Texas
$$Museum of Illusions
Ages: 5, adult (visual illusions and brain-bending exhibits engage a very wide age range)
$$Slick City Action Park
Ages: Best for ages 3-15
$$Sharkarosa Wildlife Ranch
Ages: 2-14 years
$$$Bolder Adventure Park
Ages: 5, 16
$$$Ground Control Trampoline Park - Las Colinas
Ages: 5, 16
$$NRH2O Family Water Park
Ages: 3-16 years
$$$TopGolf Dallas
Ages: 8-16 years
$$Jumping World
Ages: Best for ages 3-14
$$11 MAX Indoor Fun Park
Ages: 3, 16 (diverse attractions serve multiple age groups)
$$$Hawaiian Falls Mansfield
Ages: 3-16 years
$$$Altitude Trampoline Park in Richardson
Ages: 5, 16
$$Malibu Jack's North Richland Hills
Ages: 3, 16 (go-karts and rides appeal to a very wide age range)
$$$$Great Wolf Lodge Grapevine
Ages: 2-14 years
$$$Altitude Trampoline Park Cedar Hill
Ages: 5, 16
Common Questions
- What are the best activities for teens (ages 13–17) in Dallas?
- Dallas has 46 activities rated for teens (ages 13–17). Top picks: Ninja Kidz Trampoline Park, Ninja Kidz Action Park, Arbor Hills Nature Preserve, Cedar Ridge Preserve, Allan Shivers Park.
- Are there free teen activities in Dallas?
- Yes. 7 of the 46 teen-friendly activities in Dallas are completely free, including Arbor Hills Nature Preserve, Cedar Ridge Preserve, Allan Shivers Park.
- What indoor activities are good for teens (ages 13–17) in Dallas?
- 30 indoor or rainy-day activities in Dallas are suitable for teens (ages 13–17). Best rated: Ninja Kidz Trampoline Park, Ninja Kidz Action Park, Kimbell Art Museum.
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