Looking for a fun way to help your toddler burn energy in the Kansas City metro? Open gyms for toddlers are a go-to option for indoor play, especially on rainy or cold days. These open gym times offer safe equipment for climbing, jumping, and exploring.
Here are the best toddler open gyms in Kansas City, Johnson County, Lee’s Summit and beyond, including indoor play gyms with drop-in hours and toddler-specific times. Whether you’re planning a quick outing or a regular play routine, this guide will help you find the right spot for your family.
Open Gyms for Babies and Toddlers in Kansas City
Kansas Side
- Preschool Playground at Olathe Community Center on Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. For kids age 9 months to 6 years. $5 per child and you must pre-register online.
- Toddle Time at Matt Ross Community Center, Thursdays from 9 a.m.-11 a.m. For kids ages 1-5. $3 per child, caregivers free. Runs through end of May, returns in September.
- Gym for Me at Lenexa Old Town Activity Center on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. from September – May. Offered only on Wednesdays during the summer. $3 per child. 5 and under only.
Preschool Playground at Olathe Community Center - Gym for Me at Lenexa Rec Center on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. from September – May. $3 per person. 5 and under only.
- Open Gym at 360 Gymnastics in Olathe on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from noon – 1 p.m. $5 per child, must pre-register.
- Indoor Playground at Sylvester Powell Jr. Community Center in Mission. Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. $4 per child.
- Parent-Tot Open Play at Emerald City Gymnastics in Overland Park on Monday – Friday from 11. a.m. – noon and Sundays from 11 a.m. – 12:30 a.m. $8 per child on weekdays, $12 per child on Sundays. For children walking – 5 years old.
- Gymnastics Open Gym at Fairway City Hall on Monday – Thursday from 10. a.m. – noon. Must pre-register as there are only 10 slots available. $3 per child.
- Open Playground at Mill Creek Activity Center in Shawnee on Mondays and Fridays from 11 a.m. – noon. $6 per child and must pre-register. For kids walking – 5 years old.
- Open Gym at Blue Valley Rec in south Overland Park. This is offered at various times throughout the week and open to all ages but during school hours it will mostly be younger kids. $7 per child.
- Indoor Play Park at New Century Fieldhouse in Gardner. Offered on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. For children walking to 5 years old. $3 per child.
Missouri Side
- Toddler Fun at Gage Center in Blue Springs on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. For kids walking to 5 years old. $6 per child if purchased online, $7 at the door.
- Open Gym at Xtreme Gymnastics in Lee’s Summit on Fridays from 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Kids age 2-5 are $10 and kids under 2 get in FREE.
- Power Hour at Mercury Gymnastics in north KCMO on Fridays from 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Separate play area offered for kids 5 and under. $10 per child and it is cash only.
- Open Gym at Edge Gymnastic in Riverside and Smithville on Mondays and Fridays from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. $6 per child.
