Sandbox by Hill House – Garden City
Garden City, ID
A Garden City indoor sand-play center with three themed sandboxes, climbing structures and a full cafe.
Editorial notes
What stands out
All-day entry and an onsite kitchen make the three sandboxes a practical longer visit for children who enjoy digging and building.
Good fit
- Sand and sensory play
- Families who want an all-day visit with cafe food
Consider another option if
- Families wanting drop-off care
Know Before You Go
- Supervision
- Caregiver must stay; no drop-off.
- Supervision model
- Caregiver supervised
What to Expect
For kids
- Babies
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
- Sensory play
For caregivers
- Cafe on site
- Food available
- Caregiver supervised
Read more about this location
Sandbox by Hill House's Garden City location gives families three themed indoor sandboxes in a 12,000-square-foot space. Each sandbox includes toys and a custom gross-motor climbing structure, combining digging and imaginative sand play with movement. Admission covers all-day open play, and reservations are not required. A parent or caregiver must stay; this is not a drop-off service. The full cafe kitchen serves sandwiches, salads and pastries, and the building includes party rooms and a gift shop. Families can choose single visits, a ten-visit pass or a monthly membership. Check the venue's calendar for classes and special events. Garden City is a separate branch from the Meridian Sandbox.
Hours & Admission
Admission
Ages 1–18 $20; ages 6–11 months $5; under six months and adults free. Monthly membership $45 for first child and $35 per additional child. Ten-visit pass $190.
Location
6843 N Strawberry Glen Rd, Unit 150
Garden City, ID, 83714
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Sources & Updates
Source-checked Oct 2, 2026 against 2 public sources
View source and update details
- Last check on record
- Oct 2, 2026
- Sources reviewed
- 2 public sources
Public sources
- Garden City branchsandboxidaho.com
Checked: address, hours, three sandboxes, 12,000 square feet, climbing structures, all-day admission
- Official homesandboxidaho.com
Checked: branch identity, classes and events