Imagination Station
Lionshead, Vail, CO
Year-round family discovery zone in Lionshead with hands-on experimental play, art projects, and timed reservations.
Editorial notes
What stands out
Better for curious, mixed-age families who like thoughtful play than for kids who only want to climb nonstop.
Good fit
- Mixed-age families who want creative indoor play in Vail without a huge-climber atmosphere
- Kids who enjoy art, pretend play, sensory-style tinkering, and simple science concepts
- Visitors who are comfortable reserving a timed session instead of relying on all-day drop-in hours
Consider another option if
- Big kids who mainly want high-intensity climbing or trampoline-style play
- Families who prefer spontaneous long stays without checking time slots
- Visitors looking for a café-style venue with built-in food service
Know Before You Go
- Reservations
- Reservations are the clearest way to plan a visit
- Supervision
- An adult, parent, or guardian must accompany children
- Supervision model
- Caregiver supervised
- Hours vary due to private events
- Yes
What to Expect
For kids
- Babies
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
- Pretend play
For caregivers
- Caregiver supervised
- Visit type
- timed exploratory play
Read more about this location
Imagination Station is Vail Recreation District’s year-round family discovery zone in Lionshead. Instead of a giant climber, it focuses on experimental play with builder boards, an Everbright light wall, a wind tunnel, pretend veterinarian and baby-care stations, and art and science activities in the adjacent programming room. It works especially well for mixed-age families who like creative, guided, and lower-chaos indoor play, though visits run on changing reservation time slots rather than all-day drop-in hours.
Hours & Admission
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult admission | Free for adults ages 17+ |
| Child admission | $18 per child |
Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.
Birthday Parties
Party or event options reported
Accessibility
Sensory Notes
The play style is more exploratory and less chaotic than a large indoor climber, but it still includes active children and shared activity zones
Location
395 E Lionshead Circle
Vail, CO, 81657
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Sources & Updates
3 public sources on record · Last checked Apr 7, 2026. Time-sensitive details may have changed.
View source and update details
- Last check on record
- Apr 7, 2026
- Sources reviewed
- 3 public sources
Public sources
- Imagination Station official pagevailrec.com
Checked: address, phone, reservation link, admission, membership, play features
- Vail Recreation District facilities overviewvailrec.com
Checked: facility classification, children's play area, art studio, special events
Checked: party availability, party contact, party package pricing, party inclusions
What changed
April 7, 2026
Verified reservations, admission, membership pricing, and current party package details.