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PlayDate PDX

Pearl District, Portland, OR

Pearl District indoor playground with a giant multi-level play structure, all-day admission, parties, and a real parent dining area.
Plan This Visit

Best for

best for toddlers through big kids

Hours

Monday-Sunday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Parking

A back parking lot and street parking are available; avoid the reserved yellow spaces.

Visit style

all-day destination playground

Birthday parties

Available

Profile

Strong profile coverage

Atlas Perspective

Editor's Take

One of the better all-weather Portland picks when you want kids to play hard and adults to have somewhere comfortable to sit and eat.

Atlas Perspective

Best Fit

Best For
  • Mixed-age sibling visits where kids want a big, destination-style play structure.
  • Parents who value all-day admission and an actual dining area.
  • Birthday parties that need a proven indoor setup in central Portland.
Less Ideal For
  • Families wanting a quiet sensory-focused visit.
  • Caregivers hoping to bring full outside meals into open play.

At a Glance

Venue type

Indoor playground

Age groups

ToddlersPreschoolersBig kidsMixed ages

Play features

Climbing structureSlides

Birthday party options

Birthday partiesParty packages

Accessibility and comfort

Socks required

Visit options

Open playDrop-in visits

Price range

Mid-range

Toddler-friendly

Yes

Verified only

Yes

Operator type

Commercial

Play model

Full-day open play

Supervision model

Caregiver supervised

Max recommended age

Under 13

Structured classes or guided programming

Yes

Hours vary due to private events

Yes

Plan Your Visit

Hours

Monday9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
ParkingA back parking lot and street parking are available; avoid the reserved yellow spaces.
Play RulesSocks are required in the play structure and waivers are valid for one year.
Hours NotesOpen daily from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Food And DrinkThe dining area serves food and drinks. Outside food and beverages are not allowed during open play.

Pricing Snapshot

AdultsAdults are free.
Passes

Ten Admissions

$90

Twenty Five Admissions

$175
Open Play

Monday Through Friday

$10 all-day play

Weekends And Holidays

$15 all-day play
DiscountsMilitary families receive 10% off admission, food orders, and parties with valid ID.

About the Venue

PlayDate PDX is a long-running Portland indoor playground in the Pearl District built around a giant multi-story play structure for kids who want to climb, crawl, and burn energy indoors. Families can drop in for all-day play during regular business hours, book birthday parties, and settle into a parent-friendly dining area with food and drinks while children explore the play space.

Atlas Perspective

Indoor Play Atlas Notes

Age Fitbest for toddlers through big kids
Noise Levelhigh
Visit Styleall-day destination playground
Energy Levelhigh
Parent Comforthigh
Booking Frictionlow for open play, moderate for parties

Birthday Party Snapshot

Extras
Children can continue to play through the end of the business day after the party starts.Monday through Thursday parties are advertised at 20% off.A $100 deposit is required.
CapacityUp to 25 kids per single room
Extra Guests$20 each after the initial 10
Included GuestsThe minimum covers 10 kids.
Private Room Rental$250 minimum for 1 hour 45 minutes

Accessibility & Comfort

Practical Notes
No dedicated sensory or adaptive program was prominently published at last review.The overall environment is usually best for families comfortable with a busier destination-style indoor playground.
Published Details
The venue offers a large ground-level dining and seating area for caregivers.All-day admission can help families pace the visit with breaks instead of rushing through a timed session.
Socks required

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Quick Summary

Best for

best for toddlers through big kids

Hours

Monday-Sunday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Parking

A back parking lot and street parking are available; avoid the reserved yellow spaces.

Visit style

all-day destination playground

Contact Information

Address

1434 NW 17th Ave

Portland, OR, 97209

Source & Verification

Last updated

April 18, 2026

Verification summary

Last verified: April 9, 2026

Checked against 5 public sources.

Reviewed as

Business website and booking-flow review

What Changed

April 9, 2026

Expanded the listing with official address, pricing, FAQ details, and party planning information.

April 9, 2026

Added official venue photography and clarified the all-day play model.

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