Best Parks & Playgrounds in Minneapolis for Kids & Families
16 family-friendly parks & playgrounds with age ratings and parent tips.
Highest rated: Active Adventures Indoor Play Space, The Play Group, Wabun Playground. 8 listings are free. 7 listings are indoor. 7 listings are outdoor. Qualified listings include age fit, stroller notes, cost signals, and practical planning tips.
By Kit, KidPaths editor
Reviews family planning details across KidPaths city guides.
This Minneapolis page currently has 16 qualified listings in parks & playgrounds that passed KidPaths' listing and photo checks. Start your comparison with Minnehaha Regional Park, Sky Zone Trampoline Park, Grand Slam Family Fun Center, then use the age, cost and visit-length notes to narrow the list.
8 options are free. 9 options work indoors or in mixed weather. 13 options have confirmed stroller access. 15 picks fit toddlers and 15 picks fit big kids.
Bathrooms, shade, fencing and age-separated equipment matter more than the size of the playground. Check surfaces and sightlines when siblings will use different play areas.
Top Picks
Active Adventures Indoor Play Space
5 starsFor families living west of the Twin Cities, this is the quality indoor play option they've been looking for without the 45-minute drive to the metro.
The Play Group
5 starsThe Play Group is specifically designed for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, everything about the space is right-sized for tiny people, which means
Wabun Playground
4.9 starsWabun Playground sits right next to Minnehaha Regional Park, which means after the playground, kids can walk to one of Minneapolis's most beautiful na
Minnehaha Regional Park
4.8 starsMinnehaha Falls is a 53-foot waterfall in the middle of Minneapolis that impresses children every time, the volume of water, the spray mist on your fa
Lake Nokomis Playground
4.7 starsLake Nokomis Playground sits right on the edge of the lake, so after climbing and swinging, kids can transition straight to beach time and wading, two
Parks & PlaygroundsActive Adventures Indoor Play Space
Ages: Best for ages 0 to 10
Parks & PlaygroundsThe Play Group
Ages: Best for ages 0 to 6
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeWabun Playground
Ages: Best for ages 0 to 10
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeMinnehaha Regional Park
Ages: All ages
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeLake Nokomis Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2 to 12
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeComo Park Zoo & Conservatory Visitor Center
Ages: Best for ages 1 to 10
Parks & PlaygroundsLava Island
Ages: Best for ages 1 to 8
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeHyland Play Area
Ages: Best for ages 0 to 12
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeNorth Loop Playground
Ages: Best for ages 0 to 10
Parks & PlaygroundsInnerActive Playground
Ages: Best for ages 0 to 10
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeBryant Square Park
Ages: Best for ages 2 to 12
Parks & PlaygroundsMaple Maze
Ages: Best for ages 0 to 10
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