We LOVE our outdoor playgrounds, and Central Ohio is home to some great ones, but when it’s rainy or a day we don’t feel like putting on all the winter gear and sitting outside in the cold while our kids play – we need an indoor space to go and play at. This is that list! I’ve gathered up all the weekly open gyms and indoor play spaces (that I could find!) where kiddos can burn some energy.
FYI: Make sure to check details via social media/website before going. Sometimes things can change, random closings, group parties, etc. Nothing worse than planning something with your kiddos, getting there, and the business closed! The open gyms are set-up as non structured, come when you can play times. No pressure! If you see a number next to the title, that is the registration number on the website. Makes it easier to search and find. I will update the list with pictures as we explore them!
Central Park Playland at Westerville Christian Church
When: 1:00PM – 2:30PM
Ages: 3 – 12
Cost: Free
Address: Westerville Christian Church, 471 E College Ave, Westerville, OH 43081
Website
Lazelle Woods Community Center
Open Play Time Gymnastics (92632)
When: 10:00AM -12:00PM
Ages: 1 – 5
Cost: $10
Address: 8140 Sancus Blvd, Westerville, OH 43081
Website, goes through 3-6-23
Westerville Community Center
Pee Wee Play Gym
When: 9:30AM – 11:30AM
Ages: 3 & under
Cost: $3 per drop-in class. Frequent visitor cards are available at the front desk of the Community Center ($15 for six visits).
Address: 350 N Cleveland Ave, Westerville, OH 43082
This is an old blog post, but I am sure open play is pretty similar.
Lazelle Woods Community Center
Open Play Time Gymnastics (92668 )
When: 10:00AM -12:00PM
Ages: 1 – 5
Cost: $10
Address: 8140 Sancus Blvd, Westerville, OH 43081
Website, goes through 3-6-23
FYI: There isn’t an instructor in the room while open gymnastics is happening.
Central Park Playland at Westerville Christian Church
When: 10:00AM – 11:30AM
Ages: 3 – 12
Cost: Free
Address: Westerville Christian Church, 471 E College Ave, Westerville, OH 43081
Website
Integrity Gym
Open Gym
When: 9:30AM – 10:30AM
Ages: Walking to 5 years
Cost: $10 for single / $18 for family
Address: 8185 Business Way, Plain City, OH 43064
Website
Lazelle Woods Community Center
Open Play Time Gymnastics (92673)
When: 10:00AM -12:00PM
Ages: 1 – 5
Cost: $10
Address: 8140 Sancus Blvd, Westerville, OH 43081
Website, goes through 3-6-23
Lazelle Woods Community Center
Open Play Time Gymnastics (92883)
When: 5:00PM – 7:00PM
Ages: 1 – 5
Cost: $10
Address: 8140 Sancus Blvd, Westerville, OH 43081
Website, goes through 3-6-23
Lazelle Woods Community Center
Pre-school Play Time/Open Gym (92889)
When: 10:00AM -12:00PM
Ages: 1 – 5
Cost: FREE
Address: 8140 Sancus Blvd, Westerville, OH 43081
Website, goes through 3-6-23
Orange Friends Church
When: 9:30AM – 12:00PM
Ages: 6 and under
Cost: Free
Address: 3467 E Orange Rd, Lewis Center, OH 43035
Website
Westerville Community Center
Toddler Play Time
When: 9:30AM – 11:30AM
Ages: Kindergarten & under
Cost: $3 per drop-in class. Frequent visitor cards are available at the front desk of the Community Center ($15 for six visits).
Address: 350 N Cleveland Ave, Westerville, OH 43082
Integrity Gym
Open Gym
When: 9:30AM – 10:30AM
Ages: Walking to 5 years
Cost: $10 for single / $18 for family
Address: 8185 Business Way, Plain City, Ohio 43064
Website
Dublin Community Recreation Center
Open Gym
Time: 9:00AM – 10:45 AM
Ages: 6 months – 6 years
Cost: $3.00 per child or those with a Preschool Open Gym (POG) punch pass can purchase their ticket for free and a punch will be deducted on site.
Address: 5600 Post Rd, Dublin, OH 43017
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Gym Skills
Open Gym
Time: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Ages: All ages (parent participation is mandatory for children under 5 years)
Cost: $18 per child
Address: 710 Cross Pointe Rd, Columbus, OH 43230
Website
Worthington Community Center
Pre-School Open Gym (33993) – Check out our last visit here.
When: 10:30AM – 11:45 AM
Ages: 2-7
Cost: R $3 | NR $4
Address: 345 E Wilson Bridge Rd, Worthington, OH 43085
Website, goes through 3/31
Wendys Gymnastics
When: Multiple days and times. Check website for dates/times & to register.
Ages: Toddler playdate (1-4), Open gym (1-12)
Cost: $10, advanced registration is required
Address: 2460 Wood Ave, Columbus, OH 43221
Website
Naz Playplace at The Naz Church in Grove City
When: Monday-Friday: 10AM-1PM, Wednesday: 10AM-1PM & 5PM-7PM, Saturday: 10AM-2PM
Cost: Free
Address: 4770 Hoover Rd, Grove City, OH 43123
Website – Read CBUS for KIDS review + pictures here.
We Rock the Spectrum
When: Monday – Saturday: 9:00am – 6:00pm, Sunday 12:00am – 5:00pm. On weekends, make sure to call ahead to see if we are booked for special events or social skill groups.
Ages: Infant to 13 years
Cost: $14 per child. Siblings will be discounted to $12. Monthly memberships available
On Thursdays, they offer toddler time for $10. 9:30AM – 12:00PM (Ages 1-4)
Address: 1250 E Powell Rd, Lewis Center, OH 43035
Website – Check out our last visit here.
Recreation Outlets
From multiple playground sets and trampolines to scooters and baby swings, , there’s something for every kid at Recreations Outlet! Check out our last visit here.
When: Monday – Thursday:9am – 6pm and Friday, 9am-6pm Sat: 10am – 5pm • Sun: 12pm-5pm
Cost: Monday- Friday $9/child, Saturday Sunday $12/child, School Holidays $12/child
They have Charitable Play hours, Tuesday-Thursday from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. for just $4/child.
Address: 484 W Olentangy St, Powell, OH 43065
Website
Better Together Playnasium
Better Together Playnasium is a safe, sensory-friendly play space focusing on inclusion and acceptance of ALL children while playing, learning, and growing together! They have two play spaces in their building that include several different play opportunities that help children develop both gross and fine motor skills while having fun.
When: Check their schedule!
Cost: $9.00 – 1st Child (crawlers and up), $7.00 per Additional Siblings/Children, Non-crawlers – FREE. Adults – 1 FREE per paying child, $5.00 – each additional adult
Ages: Activities are geared towards kids 10 and under BUT there is no age limit/cut off to accommodate children of all abilities.
Address: 5089 York Rd. Pataskala, Ohio
Website
- Get Air {Hilliard} – 3708 Fishinger Blvd, Hilliard, OH 43026
- Website
- They have toddler time Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Check out this Instagram Reel from our last visit.
- Buckeye Bounce {Powell} – 3967 Presidential Parkway, Powell, OH 43065
- Website
- They have dedicated preschool open jump and toddler time.
- Big Bounce {Grove City} – 1645 Gateway Cir, Grove City, OH 43123
- Website
- They have dedicated preschool open jump and toddler time.
- Rockin’ Jump {Westerville} – 1220 County Line Rd, Westerville, OH 43081
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
and for even more indoor ideas ……. 100+ INDOOR FAMILY-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES AROUND CENTRAL OHIO
