Playgrounds of Tampa
South Tampa, Tampa, FL
Large South Tampa indoor playground with open play, toddler-friendly zones, arcade elements, food, and birthday parties.
A large-format play structure makes this a strong mixed-age indoor option.
Editorial notes
What stands out
A strong all-purpose indoor play pick for Tampa families, especially when siblings need both active play and extras like arcade games and food.
Good fit
- Mixed-age families with kids from toddlers through preteens
- Birthday parties and special-occasion visits
- Parents who want food, coffee, and Wi-Fi on site
Consider another option if
- Families seeking a quiet or low-stimulation play room
- Caregivers who only want a small toddler-focused space
- Visitors who dislike added arcade temptation
Know Before You Go
- Socks
- Socks required in play areas
- Re-entry
- No re-entry during the same visit
- Food
- Outside food and drink are generally not allowed except for dietary needs
- Timing
- General posted hours are weekdays 9:30 AM-6:30 PM and weekends 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Timing
- Wednesday is typically a school-year cleaning day
- Timing
- The venue advises checking the calendar because hours can change
What to Expect
For kids
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Toddler area
- Climbing structure
- Slides
For caregivers
- Coffee available
- Food available
- Wi-Fi
- Caregiver supervised
- Coffee, food, and Wi-Fi are available on site
- Visit type
- destination indoor playground
Read more about this location
Playgrounds of Tampa is a large indoor playground and family entertainment venue in South Tampa serving ages 0-12. The 13,500-square-foot space combines active play structures, a toddler area, arcade elements, camps, and birthday programming with parent-friendly extras like coffee, food, and Wi-Fi. It is one of the region's stronger all-around indoor play picks for mixed-age families who want more than a simple play cafe.
Hours & Admission
Posted hours
Open now based on posted hours
Closes at 6:30 PM
View full weekly hours
| Monday | 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Based on posted weekly hours. Holidays, private events, seasonal schedules, and special closures may differ.
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Ages 3-12 | $16.95 plus tax |
| Ages 0-2 | $13.95 plus tax |
| Sibling rate | $13.95 plus tax |
| Parent or caregiver | $2 plus tax |
Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.
Birthday Parties
Starting at $355
The venue publishes several party tiers.
Location
4535 S Dale Mabry Hwy
Tampa, FL, 33611
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Sources & Updates
Source-checked Apr 9, 2026 against 3 public sources
View source and update details
- Last check on record
- Apr 9, 2026
- Sources reviewed
- 3 public sources
Public sources
- Official websiteplaygroundsoftampa.com
Checked: location, venue size, features, hours guidance, admission pricing
- Official booking pageplaygroundstampa.lilypadpos.app
Checked: open-play booking
- Official Instagraminstagram.com
Checked: recent venue imagery
What changed
April 9, 2026
Reviewed against official venue sources and rewritten for production.