An indoor playground turns an ordinary day into a family adventure by giving children room to climb, jump, shoot baskets and create games in one shared space. Parents can plan active time with friends, enjoy a snack break and keep the outing on schedule without changing plans because of rain, heat, cold or snow.
That mix of movement and choice can make a simple afternoon feel much bigger to a child. One minute, the swing set is part of a castle. The next, the trampoline is a launching pad and the basketball area is hosting the final shot of a close game.
At Backyard Playworld, children have 10,000 square feet of indoor space where they can move between swing sets, trampolines and basketball goals. Families can stay for open play, meet friends and enjoy an outing built around active fun.
Why an Indoor Playground Feels Like an Adventure
Children often create the best adventures when they have room to make their own choices. A visit does not need a complicated schedule or a list of planned games.
A child may begin on a swing set, move to a trampoline and then challenge a friend to make three baskets. Each activity offers a different way to move and play. Children can follow their interests while parents help guide the pace of the visit.
This freedom also supports imagination. A swing set can become a fort, a ship or a mountain. A basketball game can become a family contest. The equipment provides the setting, while children create the story.
An Indoor Playground Encourages Active Play
Active play gives children a way to use their energy while practicing movement. Running, jumping, climbing, swinging and shooting a basketball can involve balance, coordination and body control.
An indoor playground gives families another option for adding movement to the day. Children are not following a formal exercise routine. They are moving because the activities are fun and inviting.
Indoor Play Keeps Family Plans Moving
Nebraska weather can change quickly. Rain may cancel a park visit. Heat can make outdoor equipment uncomfortable. Snow, wind and cold can bring an outdoor play date to an early end.
An indoor playground removes much of that uncertainty. Families can make plans without relying on a favorable forecast.
Backyard Playworld offers open play throughout the year during normal business hours unless otherwise noted. The store is closed on Wednesday, and weekend sessions require advance purchase through the website.
Families should always check current hours and session availability before leaving home, especially when planning a weekend visit.
How to Create a Family Adventure During Open Play
A memorable outing does not require an elaborate plan. A few simple ideas can help children experience more of the indoor playground.
1. Let Your Child Choose the First Activity
Give your child the first decision. They might head directly toward a trampoline, swing set or basketball goal.
That choice gives the visit an immediate sense of ownership. Parents can suggest another activity later if the child wants a new challenge.
2. Create a Simple Play Challenge
Small challenges can add variety without turning play into a formal competition.
Ask your child to make three baskets, count a certain number of jumps or create an imaginary mission around the play equipment. Keep the challenge simple and adjust it to the age and ability of the child.
3. Invite Friends or a Play Group
A familiar friend can turn a regular outing into a shared adventure. Children can invent games, take turns and explore the play area together.
Backyard Playworld welcomes friends, clubs and play groups. Weekday open play is available on a first come basis without reservations. Weekend visits require an advance online purchase because space is limited.
4. Plan a Snack Break
Children may need time to rest between activities. Backyard Playworld has a snack area where families may enjoy food and drinks brought from home.
Food and drinks must remain in the designated snack area. Vending machines are also available.
A short break gives children time to recharge and decide what they want to do next.
5. Finish With a Favorite Activity
Before leaving, ask each child to choose one activity to repeat. This gives the outing a clear ending and lets children return to the part they enjoyed most.
You can also ask what they want to try during the next visit. Their answer may provide the plan for another family adventure.
What Families Can Expect at Our Indoor Playground
The Backyard Playworld Open Play lists the following features and visitor information.
- A 10,000 square foot indoor play area
- Swing sets, trampolines and basketball goals
- A designated snack area
- Permission to bring outside food and drinks
- Vending machines for snacks and refreshments
- Open play for children age one and older
- Weekday and weekend play options
- Private group event options
Parents must remain present with their children. Backyard Playworld does not provide child supervision, so adults should plan to stay and participate throughout the visit.
All guests must also complete the required waiver before entry. Families should review the play rules with their children before activities begin.
Indoor Playground Prices and Weekend Reservations
Weekday open play is 10 dollars per child for children age one and older. Weekday visits are available on a first come basis. The store is closed on Wednesday.
Weekend open play is 14 dollars per child for children age one and older. Weekend sessions have limited availability and require advance purchase through the Backyard Playworld website.
Weekend purchases are not refundable. Families should confirm the date and session time before completing an order.
Prices, hours and availability may change. Review the official Open Play page before planning your visit.
Can Play Groups Meet at Backyard Playworld
Yes. We encourage families to meet friends, clubs and play groups at Backyard Playworld.
Weekday visits do not require a reservation and are handled on a first come basis. Weekend visits require an online reservation and advance payment.
Open play cannot be used for informal birthday parties, gift exchanges or decorating. Families planning a birthday celebration must purchase an approved birthday party package.
Private Indoor Playground Events
Some groups may want a private event instead of regular open play. Backyard Playworld offers private group events for organizations that want access to the play area.
Private events can work well for business appreciation events, fundraisers, scout groups and other organized gatherings.
Indoor Playground Punch Cards
Punch cards offer savings for families who visit during the week. They can be used from Monday through Friday, except Wednesday when the store is closed.
A card with four passes costs 36 dollars, which saves 4 dollars compared with purchasing four individual weekday visits.
A card with eight passes costs 70 dollars, which saves 10 dollars compared with purchasing eight individual weekday visits.
Punch cards never expire, but they cannot be used to purchase weekend sessions online. Families must buy weekend admission separately through the reservation system.
Planning Your Visit to Backyard Playworld
A little preparation can help the visit run smoothly.
- Check the Open Play page for current hours and availability.
- Purchase weekend admission online before arriving.
- Complete the required waiver.
- Bring any food or drinks you want to enjoy in the snack area.
- Plan to remain with your children throughout the visit.
- Review the playground rules before play begins.
- Give children time to explore several activities at their own pace.
Backyard Playworld is located at 11808 Standing Stone Drive in Gretna. We welcome families from Omaha, Millard, Gretna, Elkhorn, Papillion, Bennington, Bellevue, Ashland, Valley, Fremont, Wahoo, Louisville, Springfield, Council Bluffs, Lincoln and surrounding communities.
Turn Your Next Free Day Into an Adventure
A family adventure does not need a long drive or weeks of planning. Sometimes it begins when a child spots a swing set, races toward a trampoline or asks a parent to join a basketball challenge.
Backyard Playworld offers a large indoor playground where families can move, play and spend time together regardless of the forecast.
