DiG PDX - Oregon's Largest Indoor Sandbox
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DiG PDX - Oregon's Largest Indoor Sandbox

8536 SW Apple Way, Portland, OR 97225, USA
(971) 517-7630

About

DiG PDX is Oregon’s largest indoor sandbox, offering a unique 4,000 sq ft playground specifically designed for children aged 0-12. This imaginative play space immerses kids in a world of construction vehicles, dinosaurs, and sandcastles, catering to young adventurers who love to dig and explore. Known for its vibrant and engaging atmosphere, DiG PDX is a favorite among families in the community, providing a safe and creative environment that encourages imaginative play. The venue’s focus on a sand-based experience makes it a standout option for parents seeking an alternative to traditional indoor playgrounds.

Key Attractions & Features

  • Main Play Areas: The facility features three themed sandboxes - pre-historic dinosaurs, construction, and a beach setting with moldable sand. Each sandbox is adorned with 8-foot-tall murals, enhancing the play experience.
  • Interactive Play Zones: Children can enjoy a variety of toys including construction vehicles, dinosaur fossils, and sand molds, allowing for endless creative possibilities.
  • Special Installations: Highlights include a giant t-rex head, dino bones, and oversized CAT excavators, providing unique play opportunities.
  • Safety Features: The venue maintains a clean environment with a daily sanitation routine, restrictions on external toys, and a strict no-sick-children policy. Air purifiers are also in use to ensure air quality.

Age Ranges & Suitability

  • Toddler Areas: DiG PDX caters to children as young as infants, with specific accommodations for non-walking infants who are not playing in the sandboxes.
  • Main Play Areas: Designed for children ages 0-12, the playground ensures that older children are mindful of their surroundings to maintain a safe environment for younger kids.
  • Family-Friendly Features: The venue allows up to two guardians per child for free, fostering a family-friendly atmosphere.
  • Accessibility: Information not available.

Facilities & Amenities

  • Seating Areas: The venue provides seating for parents and caregivers, ensuring comfort while supervising children.
  • Food and Beverage Options: Outside food is allowed, excluding nuts and alcohol. DiG PDX also offers snacks, drinks, and alcoholic beverages like beer, wine, and cider.
  • Restrooms and Changing Facilities: Information not available.
  • Parking: Immediate parking is available right outside the facility.
  • Wi-Fi and Charging Stations: Information not available.
  • Party Rooms or Private Spaces: The venue offers private party bookings with exclusive use of the facility, complete with a party host and various add-ons.

Pricing Information

  • General Admission Costs: $18 per child, which includes up to two guardians. Extra adults are $5 each. Infants not playing in the sandboxes are free with a paying sibling.
  • Age-Based Pricing Tiers: Information not available.
  • Group Rates or Family Packages: Half-off admission is available on Wednesdays for WIC or EBT cardholders.
  • Membership Options: Information not available.
  • Special Promotions or Discounts: Happy Hour from 3pm-5pm, Monday-Friday, offers a buy-one-get-one-free admission ticket for use on a different day.
  • Additional Costs for Extras: Socks and shoes must be removed in sandboxes; outside food is allowed but must adhere to the no-nuts policy.