We visited the Fishers Community Center indoor playground today, and we were completely blown away by both the size and the sheer coolness of this space. If you are looking for a free indoor playground near Indianapolis that will genuinely tire out your kids, this is it.
First Things First: It’s Free, But You Need a Pass and Reservation
The playground is free to visit, but you do need to complete two quick steps first: get a free Fishers Community Pass and make a reservation. Do not let that scare you off. It took me about five minutes to fill out the form and grab a time slot. We visited on a Wednesday and had no trouble reserving the same hour we arrived, but I would definitely plan ahead for weekends, school breaks, or snowy days.
Get your free Fishers Community Pass and reservation here.
The playground is for ages 12 and under with direct adult supervision. Hours vary by day: Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:45 p.m., Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:45 p.m., and Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. It also closes daily from 1:45 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. for cleaning. On the first Friday of every month, it is closed until 4:00 p.m. for a monthly safety inspection.
Check-In Is Easy and Feels Secure
When you arrive at the Fishers Community Center, you can walk straight back to the indoor playground area. There is a dedicated check-in desk where you show your reservation, and they give the adult a name tag with a number that matches how many kids you brought. The staff also acts as kid security, and kids are not leaving the playground area without their adult. It is exactly the kind of peace-of-mind detail parents want in a busy indoor space.
The Main Structure Is Massive
The main playground structure is HUGE. It took my cautious firstborn a few attempts to make it to the top, turning back several times at the beginning before finally conquering his fear. There are three different routes to climb up, each with a different difficulty level, so kids can build confidence as they go…