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Top Indoor Play Areas in Erie, PA for Rainy Day Fun

For those days when you just need to get out of the house!

By Macaroni KID Erie June 9, 2025

Looking for indoor fun in Erie, PA? Whether it’s pouring rain, snowing sideways, or just too cold to play outside, Erie has no shortage of family-friendly indoor play places to keep the kids entertained—and parents sane. From trampoline parks and climbing gyms to interactive museums and imaginative play zones, this list of indoor play spots around Erie is your go-to guide for weather-proof fun. Bookmark it now and never hear “I’m bored” on a rainy day again!

Indoor Play Places (Alphabetical Order)

5 Wits Erie

πŸ“ 5800 Peach St., Erie, PA (Millcreek Mall)Immersive adventure games for all ages.πŸ”— 5-wits.com

ASCEND Erie

πŸ“ 1950 Rotunda Dr, Erie, PAIndoor rock climbing gym with kids’ classes and open climb.πŸ”— ascendclimbing.com/erie

Asbury Woods Nature Center - FREE

πŸ“ 4105 Asbury RoadLive animals, interactive kids’ room, and nature trails.πŸ”— www.asburywoods.org



Visiting with a rabbit at Asbury Woods.

Chick-Fil-A

πŸ“ 7160 Peach St.Indoor playground + monthly storytimes.πŸ”— www.cfarestaurant.com

Elevate Trampoline Park

πŸ“ 7300 Grubb Rd., Erie, PA30,000 sq. ft. trampoline park with various attractions.πŸ”— elevatetrampolinepark.com/erie/

Erie Bank Sports Park

πŸ“ 8159 Oliver Rd, Erie, PAIndoor ice skating, hockey, and sports programs.πŸ”— eriebanksportspark.org

Erie County Public Library (Five Branches) - FREE

πŸ“ Blasco Library - 160 East Front St., ErieπŸ“ Edinboro Branch - 413 W Plum St.πŸ“ Iroquois Ave. Branch - 4212 Iroquois Ave.πŸ“ Lincoln Community Center - 1255 Manchester Rd.πŸ“ Millcreek Branch - 2088 Interchange Rd., Suite 280 

Storytimes, activities, and interactive play spaces.πŸ”— www.erielibrary.org



Look at all these building blocks available to kids at Iroquois Library!

Escape Room Erie

πŸ“ 930 W Erie Plaza Dr., Erie, PAInteractive puzzle adventure rooms for families and kids.πŸ”— escaperoomerie.com

expERIEnce Children's Museum

πŸ“ 420 French St., Erie, PAInteractive exhibits and hands-on activities for kids.πŸ”— eriechildrensmuseum.org

McDonald’s

πŸ“ 7200 Peach St.Play Place (under construction).πŸ“ž (814) 866-2416

Millcreek Mall’s Widget Kidz Zone - FREE

πŸ“ 5800 Peach St.Indoor play area for kids under 42 inches.πŸ”— Millcreek Mall




Play Port

πŸ“ 2730 W 12th St., Erie, PAIndoor fun center with mini-golf, arcade games, and more.πŸ”— playporterie.com

Round One Entertainment

πŸ“ 5800 Peach St., Erie, PA (Millcreek Mall)Bowling, arcade games, karaoke, and more.πŸ”— round1usa.com

Sinai Sports

πŸ“ 2311 W 15th St, Erie, PAIndoor sports training facility offering classes and open gym play.πŸ”— sinaisportserie.com

Splash Lagoon Indoor Water Park Resort

πŸ“ 8091 Peach St., Erie, PAIndoor water park with slides, pools, and a lazy river.πŸ”— splashlagoon.com

That Play Place

πŸ“ 7200 Peach St., Erie, PAIndoor playground with pretend play areas and climbing structures.πŸ”— thatplayplaceerie.com

Tom Ridge Environmental Center - FREE

πŸ“ 301 Peninsula DriveInteractive exhibits, a kids’ playroom, and a scenic tower.πŸ”— www.trecpi.org


Photo from TREC Foundation

From the second floor of the Tom Ridge Environmental Center.

Tumble 84

πŸ“ 4025 W Ridge Rd, Erie, PAGymnastics, tumbling, and open gym play.πŸ”— tumble84.com

We Rock the Spectrum - Erie

πŸ“ 2141 W 12th St., Erie, PAInclusive gym with sensory-rich play for all abilities.πŸ”— werockthespectrumerie.com

YMCA of Greater Erie

πŸ“ Multiple LocationsIndoor pools, open gym, sports programs, and family activities.πŸ”— ymcaerie.org

Have a favorite indoor play spot in Erie that we missed? Let us know at karam@macaronikid.com!