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Williston Area Recreation Center (ARC)

Williston, ND

Large public recreation center in Williston with an indoor playground, day passes, memberships, and a separate child-sitting clubhouse.
Plan This Visit

Best for

Toddlers, Preschoolers, Big kids, Mixed ages

Hours

Monday 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Birthday parties

Available

Profile

Strong profile coverage

Atlas Perspective

Editor's Take

One of the region's strongest rainy-day options if you want indoor play inside a full recreation complex rather than a tiny standalone room.

Atlas Perspective

Best Fit

Best For
  • Toddlers through elementary-age kids who need an all-weather play option
  • Families who want a larger public recreation-center setting with day-pass flexibility
  • Birthday parties for younger kids using the Child Sitting Clubhouse setup
Less Ideal For
  • Parents looking for a boutique play-cafe atmosphere
  • Families who want a quieter sensory-forward room without the feel of a busy rec center

At a Glance

Venue type

Indoor playground

Age groups

ToddlersPreschoolersBig kidsMixed ages

Play features

Toddler areaSoft playClimbing structureSlides

Birthday party options

Birthday partiesPrivate party roomParty packages

Visit options

Open playMembership availableDrop-in visits

Price range

Budget

Toddler-friendly

Yes

Operator type

Nonprofit

Play model

Mixed open play + classes

Supervision model

Caregiver supervised

Max recommended age

Under 13

Inside a larger venue or attraction

Yes

Hours vary due to private events

Yes

Plan Your Visit

Hours

Monday5:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday5:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday5:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday5:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday5:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Caregiver NoteGeneral indoor play is caregiver-supervised, while the clubhouse program has its own separate operating structure.
Clubhouse HoursChild Sitting Clubhouse lists separate hours Monday-Friday 08:30-19:30 and Saturday 08:30-13:30.
General AdmissionOpen play access runs through ARC admissions rather than a separate indoor-play check-in.
Child Sitting Age RangeClubhouse visit info lists ages 4 months to 8 years.

Pricing Snapshot

Day Passes

Adult

$10

Veteran

$7

Infant 0 3

Free

Youth 4 21

$5

Senior 62 Plus

$7
Membership ExampleFamily autodraft membership listed from $129 per month
Child Sitting Clubhouse$5 daily visit for 90 minutes

About the Venue

The Williston Area Recreation Center is one of the region's most substantial indoor family recreation venues, with an indoor playground inside a much larger public rec-center setting. Families can visit on day passes or memberships, while younger children can also use the separately run Child Sitting Clubhouse with its own hours, pricing, and party options. It is a practical choice for parents who want indoor play plus the amenities of a full recreation complex.

Atlas Perspective

Indoor Play Atlas Notes

Age Fitbest for toddlers through elementary-age kids
Noise Levelmoderate
Visit Styleworks well as a rainy-day stop or as part of a longer recreation-center outing
Energy Levelmedium
Parent Comfortstrong for caregivers who prefer a spacious public facility with multiple family amenities
Booking Frictionlow for day visits and moderate for parties

Birthday Party Snapshot

Availableyes
Booking NoteParty information is posted on the ARC Child Sitting Clubhouse page.
Guest CapacityUp to 60 guests
Clubhouse Party$250 for 3 hours
Recommended Party AgeAges 2 to 6

Accessibility & Comfort

Age GuidanceChild Sitting Clubhouse welcomes ages 4 months to 8 years during normal operating hours.
Staffing NoteClubhouse staff are described as background-checked and CPR/First Aid certified.
Clubhouse VisibilityOfficial clubhouse materials note 2-way mirrors so caregivers can check in without interrupting play.

External Links

WebsiteBookingDirections

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Quick Summary

Best for

Toddlers, Preschoolers, Big kids, Mixed ages

Hours

Monday 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Birthday parties

Available

Profile

Strong profile coverage

Contact Information

Address

822 18th St E

Williston, ND, 58801

Location
North DakotaWilliston / BakkenWilliston, ND
Source & Verification

Last updated

April 18, 2026

Verification summary

Last verified: April 5, 2026

Checked against 5 public sources.

Reviewed as

Business website and booking-flow review

What Changed

April 5, 2026

Re-verified ARC indoor-play details, clubhouse pricing, seasonal child-sitting hours, party information, and clubhouse supervision notes from official Williston Parks pages.

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