About
Good Times Park® is Minnesota’s original family-owned indoor playground, designed to bring the outdoor playground experience inside. Established in 2013, the park offers a safe, fun, and clean environment for families to enjoy unstructured play together. The park caters to families seeking a reliable play space, free from the chaos of overcrowding or unsupervised groups, and operates on a self-use model where adult supervision is required. Its unique access-controlled entry ensures a secure environment, making it a popular choice for families in the Twin Cities and Eagan areas.
Key Attractions & Features
- Climbing Structures & Obstacle Courses: The park includes a ninja obstacle course and spacious climbing structures that engage children in physical challenges.
- Interactive Play Zones: The buildatorium zone with large soft units encourages construction play, while the massive building blocks area allows for creative play.
- Themed Areas & Special Installations: The playground features a giant jumping pillow and a large inflatable jumper, perfect for energetic play.
- Safety Features: Access to the park is controlled by a secure entry code system, and activities are remotely monitored to ensure safety.
Age Ranges & Suitability
- Dedicated Toddler Areas: The little tykes space is designed for children under 3 years old, providing a sensory-filled play and crawling area.
- Main Play Areas: Suitable for children up to 12 years old, with various zones that cater to different age groups.
- Adult & Family-Friendly Features: Adults are encouraged to supervise their children, and there are seating areas for parents to relax while keeping an eye on their kids.
- Accessibility Accommodations: Information not available.
Facilities & Amenities
- Seating Areas: The self-clean picnic area offers a variety of seating options for families to enjoy their own food and drinks.
- Food & Beverage Options: Families can bring their own food, and there are vending machines available for snacks and drinks.
- Restrooms & Changing Facilities: Restrooms are available, and adults must accompany young children.
- Parking Availability: Information not available.
- Wi-Fi & Charging Stations: Charging of electronic devices in the park is not permitted.
- Party Rooms or Private Spaces: Available for reservation, including amenities like seating, a sink, and storage cubbies.
- General Admission Costs: $12.00 + tax per child (ages 0-17).
- Age-Based Pricing Tiers: No charge for babies under 1 year with a paid admission for an older sibling.
- Group Rates or Family Packages: Discounted field trip rates available for groups of 25 or more children.
- Membership Options: Monthly memberships start at $24/month, and yearly memberships at $180/year, providing access to both Eagan and Woodbury locations.
- Special Promotions or Discounts: Information not available.
- Additional Costs for Extras: Socks must be worn on the inflatable jumper and are available for purchase in vending machines.
✨ Review Summary
The indoor playground has received generally positive feedback, with many parents praising its cleanliness, variety of play structures, and safety features, particularly the secure exits. However, some concerns were raised regarding the safety of specific attractions, such as the bouncy pad, which can pose risks for younger children. Overall, families appreciate the social opportunities for their kids, but there is a call for improvements in certain areas to enhance the experience further.
