Urban Air Adventure Park Ankeny
Ankeny, IA
Big indoor adventure park in Ankeny with trampolines, tubes playground, climbing walls, ropes-style attractions, cafe service, and parties.
Urban Air combines playground-style attractions with larger challenge attractions under one roof.
Photo 1 of 3. Urban Air combines playground-style attractions with larger challenge attractions under one roof.
Editorial notes
What stands out
Best when your crew wants a big outing with lots of movement and attraction variety. Not the calmest option, but one of the most exciting.
Good fit
- School-age kids and siblings with bigger energy
- Families looking for an attraction-heavy indoor outing
- Birthday parties and repeat visitors considering memberships
Consider another option if
- Families seeking a quiet toddler-first play environment
- Parents who want a simple low-cost open-play visit
- Visitors who prefer smaller spaces with easy line of sight
Know Before You Go
- Food
- Urban Cafe food service is promoted on official channels.
- Supervision model
- Caregiver supervised
- Hours vary due to private events
- Yes
What to Expect
For kids
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
- Climbing structure
- Trampolines
For caregivers
- Cafe on site
- Food available
- Caregiver supervised
- Visit type
- Drop in attraction park with ticket tiers and memberships
Read more about this location
Urban Air Adventure Park Ankeny is a full-scale indoor adventure park built for big-energy outings, birthday parties, and repeat visits through memberships. Attractions include trampolines, the Tubes Playground, climbing walls, ropes-course-style challenges, and other thrill-oriented activities that go beyond a typical indoor playground. Families with mixed ages can make it work, but the overall feel is louder, bigger, and more attraction-driven than a preschool play cafe.
Hours & Admission
Posted hours
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| Monday | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
Based on posted weekly hours. Holidays, private events, seasonal schedules, and special closures may differ.
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Admission | Recent public ticketing showed packages such as Ultimate at $31.99, Deluxe at $25.99, and a younger-child option around $12.99. |
Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.
Accessibility
Details
Because this is an attraction-rich adventure park, comfort can vary a lot by age, height, and sensory profile. Shorter weekday windows may work better for younger children.
Location
2829 South Ankeny Blvd
Ankeny, IA, 50023
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Sources & Updates
Source-checked Apr 4, 2026 against 3 public sources
View source and update details
- Last check on record
- Apr 4, 2026
- Sources reviewed
- 3 public sources
Public sources
- Official park pageurbanair.com
- Official tickets pageurbanair.com
- Official Facebook pagefacebook.com
What changed
April 4, 2026
Verified address, hours, attraction mix, and ticket-tier details; replaced cover image with official venue imagery.