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The Backyard indoor playground at the Detroit Lakes Cultural & Community Center
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The Backyard at Detroit Lakes Cultural & Community Center

Detroit Lakes, MN

Two-story indoor playground in Detroit Lakes with multi-level climbing, slides, a nursing room, and easy birthday party options.
Plan This Visit

Best for

best for toddlers through about age 10

Hours

Monday 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Visit style

active free play

Birthday parties

Available

Profile

Strong profile coverage

Atlas Perspective

Editor's Take

A dependable all-weather pick for high-energy kids who want a bigger climb-and-slide setup without the chain-playground feel.

Atlas Perspective

Best Fit

Best For
  • Toddlers through elementary-age kids who like climbing, tunnels, and slides
  • Families who want to combine playtime with a broader community-center visit
  • Birthday parties that need a straightforward party-room setup
Less Ideal For
  • Families looking for calmer museum-style or pretend-play focused visits
  • Visitors who want a café-style parent hangout
  • Parents who prefer a smaller toddler-only environment

At a Glance

Venue type

Indoor playground

Age groups

ToddlersPreschoolersBig kidsMixed ages

Play features

Soft playClimbing structureSlides

Family amenities

Nursing room

Birthday party options

Birthday partiesPrivate party roomParty packages

Visit options

Open playMembership availableDrop-in visits

Price range

Mid-range

Toddler-friendly

Yes

Operator type

Nonprofit

Play model

Full-day open play

Supervision model

Caregiver supervised

Max recommended age

Under 13

Inside a larger venue or attraction

Yes

Plan Your Visit

Hours

Monday6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
AccessIncluded with center day passes and memberships
Party RoomBackyard parties include a party room plus playland access for two hours
Center HoursMonday-Friday 6:00-22:00, Saturday 7:00-18:00, Sunday 10:00-18:00
Nursing RoomA Mother's Nursing Room is available at the center
Hours ContextThe Backyard is accessed through the Detroit Lakes Cultural & Community Center

Pricing Snapshot

Access ModelDetroit Lakes Cultural & Community Center day passes and memberships include access to The Backyard
Day Pass Adult$13
Party Package$155 members / $200 non-members for 2 hours and up to 20 guests
Day Pass Family$35
Extra Guest Fee$8 per additional guest
Day Pass Student$8

About the Venue

The Backyard is a large two-story indoor play structure inside the Detroit Lakes Cultural & Community Center. Kids can work their way through eight levels of climbing, tunnels, and slides, while families can pair playtime with the rest of the center’s recreation amenities through a day pass or membership. It is a strong fit for toddlers through elementary-age kids who want an active indoor outing without a strict timed-session format.

Atlas Perspective

Indoor Play Atlas Notes

Age Fitbest for toddlers through about age 10
Noise Levelhigh
Visit Styleactive free play
Energy Levelhigh
Parent Comfortmoderate
Booking Frictionlow

Birthday Party Snapshot

FormatBackyard party room plus playland access
Duration2 hours
IncludedCake, pop, utensils, and party room access for up to 20 guests
Member Price$155
Extra Guest Fee$8 per additional guest
Non Member Price$200
Parties OfferedYes

Accessibility & Comfort

Space ContextThis play area is inside a larger community center rather than a small standalone playroom.
Parent SupportA dedicated Mother's Nursing Room is listed on the official center page.

Gallery

The Backyard sign and entry area inside the Detroit Lakes play structure
Official view of The Backyard entrance and main climbing structure.
Small slide area inside The Backyard in Detroit Lakes
A lower slide area within The Backyard for younger kids.
Colorful tubes and upper levels inside The Backyard indoor playground
The multi-level climbing and tube-slide layout inside The Backyard.

External Links

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Quick Summary

Best for

best for toddlers through about age 10

Hours

Monday 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Visit style

active free play

Birthday parties

Available

Contact Information

Address

826 Summit Ave

Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501

Location
MinnesotaMoorhead / Fargo-sideDetroit Lakes, MN
Source & Verification

Last updated

April 18, 2026

Verification summary

Last verified: April 6, 2026

Checked against 3 public sources.

Reviewed as

Business website and public-source review

What Changed

April 6, 2026

Verified The Backyard's official play-area page, access model, party pricing, and Detroit Lakes center hours.

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