Smiley Indoor Playground & Arcade | An Epic Day of Indoor Fun

Smiley Indoor Playground Pricing

Age 3 – 10 Years Old
Monday – Thursday:
$15 / one hour
$20 / 1.5 hours
$25 / 2 hours
$29 / All Day Pass
$8 / 1 Adult to Assist 3 Year Old
Weekends & Holidays:
$17 / one hour
$23 / 1.5 hours
$28 / 2 hours
$33 / All Day Pass
$9 / 1 Adult to Assist 3 Year Old

Age 2 & Under
Monday – Thursday:
$12 / one hour
$16 / 1.5 hours
$20 / 2 hours
$24 / All Day Pass
FREE / 1 Adult to Assist
Weekends & Holidays:
$14 / one hour
$19/ 1.5 hours
$24 / 2 hours
$29 / All Day Pass
FREE / 1 Adult to Assist

*Smiley grip socks (required) $3.50
*One adult accompanying a child aged 2 and under is free but they must purchase and wear Smiley socks. Adults accompanying a child aged 3 years old are $8 ($9 on weekends) and must purchase and wear Smiley socks.
*Locker Rental (with a $10 deposit or ID) $3.50
*Pricing subject to change, please visit the Smiley website to confirm current prices

Included in your admission is the massive ball pit, climber and ball launcher area, little kids area, trampoline basketball, slides, jungle gym, and several other rooms of fun! The interactive side is also included with the virtual floor and wall screens where kids can play games that are projected, some of them situated above a ball pit where kids can throw the balls at the wall to wipe out birds or stack stars. It’s a lot of fun and much easier for little ones than the typical video arcade game.

Another added element is in the interactive rice room. That’s right, one of the interactive games takes place on the floor of an area that’s covered with millions of grains of rice. This room has formerly been the snow room and the sand room, so they may rotate the exact sensory experience but whichever one it is when you go, be prepared for your child to want to stay for a really long time!

Next up is the lego and construction room. Kids can visit various play stations to create and build using GIANT LEGO bricks, Duplo blocks, lego bricks, magnetic tiles, wooden blocks. and other fun constructing pieces. This low-key, low-tech room is great for taking a breather after running wild in the indoor park areas.

There’s also a small area with some virtual reality games just for little kids. Think of it as an intro to VR…

Virtual Reality you ask? Well, the other side of Smiley is a virtual reality gamer’s dream! Several VR experiences are a part of the Parallel World and it’s a must-do for teens and adults. Groups of gamers can rent out VR pods and play their favorite games in this fun environment (think karaoke rooms but for virtual reality gaming). There are even large private rooms for rental for a premium virtual reality gaming experience.

Host a Birthday Party at Smiley Indoor Playground

The most fun will be had at a Smiley birthday party! Choose from Mermaid/Ocean Quest, Dino Land, Outer Space, or The Future theme rooms. Each party comes with party supplies, table settings, pizza, pitchers of drinks, and special gifts for the birthday boy or girl. Admission for all children in the package for two hours is included. Customize your party with balloons, themed party supplies, and more on Smiley’s website. You can also host a party at a table in the cafe, which is priced per person.

Smiley Indoor Playground Hours

Monday	11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Thursday	11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday	11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturday	10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Sunday	11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

*Hours subject to change, please visit the Smiley website to confirm current hours of business

Smiley Indoor Playground Q & A

How will they clean all of those balls in the ball pit?!

Smiley Indoor Playground has three ball washing machines in-house that clean 4000 balls at a time. In addition, their staff has been and will continue to be trained to properly clean and sanitize all areas.

What is the age limit for the Smiley indoor playland?

The age limit for the playground with the ball pit is ages 2-10 years old. There is a small area just for 2-3 year olds and one of the parents can play with 2 year old without purchasing a ticket. There is no age limit for the other areas including virtual reality and the arcade.

Where is the Smiley Indoor Playground?

Smiley is located at 5729 East 86th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana next door to Outback Steakhouse and behind the Castleton Square Mall.

What are the hours for the Smiley Indoor Play Place?

Smiley is open Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., & Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Can adults just come play at Smiley Indoor Playground?

This is an all ages facility and there are so many things to do at Smiley. The Parallel Worlds Virtual Reality center is made specifically for teens and adults. Adults can play with their kids too.

What’s the bathroom like at Smiley?

There are four bathrooms (two in the front and two in the back) and there are changing tables in both the women’s AND men’s bathrooms! Also, there are small washing stations for your little ones too! Since kids will be wearing only socks, a rack of slippers are outside of each bathroom to wear into the restroom. I mean, Smiley has thought of everything!

Does Smiley host parties?

Yes! There are four different private party rooms that host up to 50 people and they are exquisite! You can also host a party at a table in the cafe, rent out the whole center, or bring a field trip group.

Do I need special socks for Smiley?

Yes, like many of the local play places, you’ll need to purchase socks with a rubber grips at Smiley for $3.50 each. And no, you cannot use your Kids Planet or DefyIndy or Urban Air socks.

How much is admission to Smiley?

You can purchase admission by time: a one-hour session, a one and a half hour session, a two-hour session, and a full day pass. Admission for one hour on a weekday for children ages 3 and up is $15 and the other passes are comparable to admission at other family amusement centers. I’ve found great deals on Groupon to help save on the cost of admission!

Do I need reservations?

It is recommended that you reserve your time online before showing up. Walk-ins are welcome as long as capacity hasn’t been reached.

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