Ocean Plays Indoor Playground
Rating
Family of 4
$30-$45.
Duration
1.5-2.5 hours
Best Ages
Best for ages 1-10
About
Ocean Plays Indoor Playground in Hillsboro stands out from the crowd of Portland metro indoor play venues with a specific design identity: an ocean and nautical theme woven through the play structures, creating an immersive environment that sparks more imaginative play than a generic foam structure.
The marine theming — think wave-shaped climbing elements, nautical rope features, and ocean-colored play zones — gives kids a specific imaginative context for their play. Kids who've been to Ocean Plays often come home talking about the specific ocean elements, which is the mark of a play environment that made an impression.
The 4.4 rating from 196 reviews suggests consistent family satisfaction. Located on SE Tualatin Valley Highway (TV Hwy) in Hillsboro, it's accessible for the entire western Portland suburbs corridor: Beaverton, Aloha, Hillsboro, Orenco, and Cedar Hills families.
The most important scheduling note: Saturday hours are only 1-4PM — a 3-hour window that requires planning. All other days have longer hours (Monday-Thursday 10AM-6PM, Friday 10AM-7PM, Sunday 10AM-4PM). For weekend visits, arriving right at 1PM is recommended to get the full time window.
Admission is competitively priced compared to Portland city venues, reflecting Hillsboro's lower overhead. Kids ages 1-10 are the target range.
Age Suitability
Parent Logistics
Stroller-Friendly
Yes
Nursing / Changing
Available
Kid Meals
Not Available
Setting
Indoor
Rainy Day
Great option!
Plan Your Visit
Best Time to Visit
Weekday mornings 10AM for least crowding; Saturday hours are short (1-4PM only)
Wait Times
Minimal; Saturday afternoon can be busy in the 1-4PM window
Nearby Food
SE Tualatin Valley Hwy (TV Hwy) in Hillsboro has extensive dining options — one of the most restaurant-dense corridors in Washington County. Multiple cuisine types within a mile.
Why Kids Love It
Ocean Plays in Hillsboro has an ocean/nautical theme running through its indoor playground design — which gives it a distinctive identity compared to generic foam-and-slide play centers. The ocean theming means marine elements in the play structures, which keeps kids engaged with imaginative play beyond just climbing. At 4.
4 stars with 196 reviews, it's a well-regarded Hillsboro family resource serving the western Portland suburbs.
Pro Tips from Parents
- Saturday hours are only 1-4PM — arrive by 1PM and expect limited access after 3:30PM for checkout
- Hillsboro location on SE Tualatin Valley Hwy is convenient for Beaverton, Hillsboro, and Aloha families
- The ocean theme differentiates this from other indoor playgrounds — kids often reference the specific marine play elements
- Friday has the longest weekday hours (10AM-7PM) — good evening option
- Check oceanplays.com for any updated schedule or special events
What to Bring
- Socks for kids
- Water bottles and snacks
- Change of clothes for toddlers
- Camera to capture kids in the ocean-themed play area
Cost Info
Estimated Cost (Family of 4)
$30-$45.
Admission ~$8-12 per child.
Adults typically free.
Tips to Save
- Hillsboro location means lower overhead than Portland venues — typically priced competitively.
- Saturday hours are limited to 3 hours (1-4PM) so plan accordingly for weekend visits.
Hours & Contact
Hours
- Friday
- 10AM-7PM
- Monday
- 10AM-6PM
- Sunday
- 10AM-4PM
- Tuesday
- 10AM-6PM
- Saturday
- 1-4PM
- Thursday
- 10AM-6PM
- Wednesday
- 10AM-6PM