Star Park Indoor Playground - Franklin Mall

Rating

4.9(715)

Family of 4

$40-$60 for 2 adults + 2 kids (approximately $10-$15/child; confirm on their website)

Duration

1.5-2.5 hours

Best Ages

Best for ages 0 to 10

About

Located in Northeast Philadelphia inside Franklin Mills Mall, Star Park is a full-featured indoor playground with multi-level climbing structures, slides, and themed imaginative play zones that keep kids engaged well beyond the first hour. The space caters to a broad age range, from infants in safe padded zones to confident 10-year-olds navigating the upper levels of the main structure.

What sets Star Park apart from the average mall playground is the quality and scale of the equipment. This isn't a few foam blocks and a slide, it's a proper indoor adventure environment with colorful, modern structures, clearly separated zones for different ages, and enough variety to hold attention for a full play session without repetition setting in.

Parents consistently praise the cleanliness and friendliness of the staff. Socks are required, kids are supervised appropriately, and the overall environment feels both safe and relaxed.

For Northeast Philadelphia families, the Franklin Mills location is a practical win. You can drop the kids for a play session while handling errands in the mall, grab lunch from the food court, and make an afternoon of it without driving across the city. Birthday party packages are available for families looking to host celebrations, and weekend slots fill up quickly, so plan ahead if that's on your radar.

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 quietest play sessions; Saturdays are popular but still manageable

Wait Times

Minimal, generally walk-in friendly

Nearby Food

Franklin Mills Mall has a food court with multiple casual dining options including pizza, burgers, and quick-service chains. Several restaurants are also located in the mall's dining corridor.

Why Kids Love It

The equipment is modern, colorful, and exciting enough that kids beg to come back. Parents love that it's clean, well-staffed, and housed conveniently in Franklin Mills Mall so the whole trip is practical.

Pro Tips from Parents

  • Located inside Franklin Mills Mall in Northeast Philadelphia, easy to combine with a mall outing or errands.
  • Socks are required for children; bring spares since they tend to disappear inside the structures.
  • Birthday party packages are available; book well in advance since weekends fill up fast.
  • Arrive when it opens for maximum space, afternoon sessions can get busy, especially on weekends.

What to Bring

  • Socks for all kids (required)
  • Water bottles
  • Snacks for after play
  • Change of clothes for toddlers

Cost Info

Estimated Cost (Family of 4)

$40-$60 for 2 adults + 2 kids (approximately $10-$15/child; confirm on their website)

Tips to Save

  • Check the Star Park website for multi-visit punch cards or membership options.
  • Visiting on weekday mornings often means more play space per kid.

Hours & Contact

Hours

Friday
10AM-8PM
Monday
11AM-7PM
Sunday
11AM-6PM
Tuesday
11AM-7PM
Saturday
10AM-8PM
Thursday
11AM-7PM
Wednesday
11AM-7PM

Contact

1455 Franklin Mills Cir space 875, Philadelphia, PA 19154

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