Update 2022: There are so many airports with play areas. Please check your airport’s website to see if there is one available to you. I would love to update this post more often, but I don’t fly as often as I once did and don’t have the latest information. If you are traveling and know of an airport not on my list I would love to update it and include it on this post.
If you are delayed while flying with your kids keeping them entertained is important for you and everyone around you. Some airports make this easy with children’s play areas. I have compiled a list of play areas inside major US airports. I would love to keep this list updated, so if you are flying and find a play area for an airport I would love if you could leave me a comment or send me a message. Thank you for your help!
BOS, Boston Mass. has 3 spots to occupy your little travelers. Kidport is located in Terminal A by gate 18, Terminal B near gate B29, Terminal C near gate 25.
BWI, Baltimore Washington International, Baltimore MD Baltimore has an observation gallery that includes play equipment for children. It is located OUTSIDE security. It is located on the upper level of the airport between concourses B & C.
DFW, Dallas Fort Worth, TX The Junior Flyers Club is located: Terminal A – Gate A13
FWA, Fort Wayne, IN There is a kid’s play area, as well as wonderful history displays located just inside security. Please check out our visit to the gorgeous Fort Wayne!
LAS, Las Vegas, NV Located near D gates on Level 2 above the rotunda, Las Vegas airport has a play area with an interactive control tower and mock jet engine.
MKE, Milwaukee Wisconsin Located in Concourse C across from Chilis and Located in Concourse D near gates 30 & 34.
MSP, Minneapolis St. Paul, MN There are two play areas for Minnie. One is located outside security, on Concourse C at Terminal 1 – Lindbergh. The second play area is inside security, on level 2 at Terminal 2 – Humphrey.
ORD, Chicago O’hare, IL ((As of 2022 this airport play area is now closed, sadly.))Chicago has a well known play area for children, and it was where I learned of the magic gems that every parent wants to find in their airport. Nickelodeon magazine named it the “Most Awesome Airport Play Area”. Located inside terminal 2, Kids on the Fly is a great place for kids and parents.
PHL, Philadelphia, PA “Philly” has a Kid’s corner for their little PHLyers, located in Terminal A East. With a jet, control tower, and a tug; children will find plenty to keep them entertained.
SFO, San Francisco, CA has two Kid Spots. Located in Terminal 2 and Terminal 3. The one near gate 58 was our favorite. With plenty of room to climb, near a restaurant, and next to restrooms it was a great spot for one of our last trips. It is captured a few times in our family video.
SEA, Seattle, Washington boasts a Kid’s Play Room between Central Terminal and A Gates.
STL, St. Louis, Missouri has a Play Port. Not just aviation themed, but complete with planes, trains and automobiles. Play Port is located in the C Concourse near gate C2.
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Great post. I have been to DFW many times and have seen some of these. Seems like a great idea especially since there seems to be so many delays there 🙁 At least it’s a way to keep the kids entertained for a few mins. Thanks for sharing this great list.
Samantha, Thanks for visiting me! We travel through ORD quite a bit and love the play place there. I haven’t been to the one in DFW yet. I do agree, its a great way to spend the time when you have to deal with delays.
MSP also has its biggest play space in the secure area of Terminal 1, near the tram stop by Gate C11. There’s a food court and bookstore with a big kid-friendly selection right nearby as well, and the long skybridge to the G gates is just beyond (perfect for walking off excess energy…)
Scott, thanks for the great info. I plan to update this post soon and this will be a great help. Thank you!