What Is Open in Phoenix for Kids After Stay At Home Order

What Is Open in Phoenix for Kids After Stay At Home Order

As of October 12, 2020, most places in Phoenix are open, or have posted a reopening date! We have no yet heard reopening news from Party Jungle, Crayola Experience, or Jake’s Unlimited. Hurricane Harbor and Big Surf will remain closed for the season. Feel free to send us an e-mail with any questions or updates.

As of September 7, 2020, here is a list of what is closed in Phoenix:

• Hurricane Harbor Waterpark
• Big Surf Waterpark
• Party Jungle
• Phoenix Zoo (reopening Sept 19)
• Children’s Museum of Phoenix
• Pump it Up (Peoria location only)
• Splash pads in: Goodyear, Gilbert, Peoria, and City of Phoenix
• Jake’s Unlimited
• IDEA Museum
• Pioneer Living History Museum (reopening Sept 16)

All other indoor play places, trampoline parks, and activities are likely open, as are restaurants. But check social media or call before making plans. Most libraries are open for curbside pickup only. Open pools vary by city, and some only for lap swim. Call to confirm Note that masks are required in all places in Maricopa County, for ages 6 and up, with some businesses modifying this mandate as needed (i.e. while enjoying trampoline parks).

As of May 22, 2020 it appears that two thirds of activities and destinations in Phoenix are open, or have announced a reopening date. Most restaurants are open for dine in. Most libraries have curb side pick up options only. Follow businesses on social media to get updates, and be sure to check each website for any restrictions. Feel free to send us an e-mail with any questions or updates.

Activities

Golfland Sunsplash is reopening on Friday, May 8, 2020 with restrictions. See details here on Golfland and Sunsplash (same name, two different experiences). Read our review here.

Art With Me AZ is reopening with limited hours and classes on May 9, 2020. See their website for details.

KidStop Books and Gifts will reopen for shopping on May 11, 2020 by appointment only. See their website for more details including phone number for setting up a visit.

Mud Pie Studios will open May 11, 2020 with limited hours for the month of May. See their website for more details.

D-Bat in Scottsdale will reopen on May 14, 2020 at noon. See their website or call for specifics.

Rush Fun Park in Peoria sent an e-mail saying they will reopen on May 15, 2020 with limited capacity and restrictions. Follow their social media for more updates. Read our review here.

Enchanted Island Amusement Park will reopen on May 15, 2020. See their website for details. Read our review here.

Elevate Trampoline Parks in Queen Creek and Goodyear will reopen May 15, 2020. See their websites for details – Queen Creek, Goodyear. Read our review of Goodyear location here.

SeaLife Arizona will reopen May 16, 2020. See their website for more details. Read our review here.

Altitude Trampoline Park in Gilbert will reopen on May 16, 2020. See their social media for details. Read our review here.

Imagine 3D Mini Golf in Scottsdale and Gilbert will reopen May 16, 2020. See their website for details.

Movie theaters can reopen on May 16, 2020. Popular Arizona movie theaters like Harkins and AMC have not yet made any specific announcements on opening. Call your local theatre for hours and any restrictions.

D-Bat in Mesa will reopen May 16, 2020. See their website for details.

AZ on the Rocks plans to reopen on May 18, 2020. See their social media for more details.

Arizona Dynamics will reopen on May 18, 2020. See their social media for details.

Girly Girlz is reopening for limited private parties and shopping on May 18, 2020. See their website for details and reservations.

Castle and Coasters is opening the mini golf portion of their business on May 18, 2020. See their website for details. Read our review here.

Ready, Set, Play! is reopening May 18, 2020 by appointment only. See their website for details. Read our review here.

All Arizona Uptown Jungle locations (Avondale, Peoria, Mesa, Chandler) will reopen on May 19, 2020. Prebooking is recommended, see their website for details. Read our review here.

Gravity Extreme Zone will reopen May 20, 2020. See their website for details.

Teeny Town Playland will reopen May 20, 2020. See their website for details. Read our review here.

The Arizona Boardwalk (formally Odysea in the Desert) will reopen May 21, 2020. A few places will not reopen, but all major attractions will. See their website for details. Read our review here.

The McCormick Stillman Railroad Park will reopen on May 22, 2020. See their website for details. Read our review here.

Party Jungle will reopen May 22, 2020. See their website for details. Read our review here.

Jumpstreet in Chandler and Glendale will reopen May 22, 2020. See their website for details.

Sky Zone Phoenix/Scottsdale will reopen May 22, 2020 for private groups, and June 1, 2020 for open jump. See their website for details. Read our review here.

Legoland Discovery Center will reopen May 23, 2020. See their website for details. Read our review here.

Giggles Indoor Playground will reopen May 25, 2020. See their website for details. Read our review here.

B.E.S.T Sports is opening for camps and classes on May 26, 2020. See their website for details. Read our review here.

Urban Air in Ahwatukee and Goodyear will reopen May 30, 2020. See their website for more details. Read our review here.

KTR in Scottsdale, Mesa, and Chandler will be reopening on June 1, 2020. See their website for more details. Read our review here.

Jake’s Unlimited will reopen June 1, 2020. See their website for details.

Hall of Flame Musuem will reopen June 2, 2020. See their website for details.

Candytopia will reopen June 4, 2020. See their website for details. Read our review here.

Kids Empire will reopen June 5, 2020. See their website for details. Read our review here.

Great Wolf Lodge will reopen June 9, 2020. See their website for details. Read our review here.

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor is reopening June 12, 2020. See their website for more details.

The Arizona Science center will reopen June 13, 2020 for members and June 20, 2020 with a new guided experience. See their website for details.

The Phoenix Zoo is reopening to the public on June 15, 2020 with certain exhibits still closed. See their website for details. Read our review here.

The Musical Instrument Museum will reopen June 22, 2020. See their website for more details.

Parks

Playgrounds in Avondale will open May 8, 2020. See their website for details.

Playgrounds in Goodyear will open May 11, 2020. See their website for details.

Playgrounds in Queen Creek will open May 13, 2020. See their website for details.

Playgrounds in Gilbert will open May 15, 2020. See their website for details.

Playgrounds in Chandler will open May 16, 2020. See their website for details.

Playgrounds in Peoria will open May 16, 2020. See their website for details.

Playgrounds in Glendale will open May 16, 2020. See their website for details.

Playgrounds in Scottsdale will open May 18, 2020. See their website for details.

Playgrounds in Anthem (minus the Adventure Playground) will open May 23, 2020. See their website for details.

Playgrounds in Mesa will open June 1, 2020. See their website for details.

Playgrounds in Surprise will open June 1, 2020. See their website for details.

For updates on Buckeye see their website.

For updates on Fountain Hills see their website.

Playgrounds in Phoenix will not reopen. See their social media.

Playgrounds in Tempe will not reopen. See their website.

Splashpads and Pools

Pools can reopen on May 13, 2020. However, please call your local pool location or check the city website for hours and any restrictions.

Splashpads in Queen Creek will open May 13, 2020. See their website for details.

Splashpads in Chandler (minus Chandler Fashion Center) will open May 16, 2020. Pools in Chandler will open in June. List of Chandler locations are here.

The splashpad at Westgate will open May 16, 2020.

The splashpads at Desert Ridge and Tempe Marketplace will open May 18, 2020.

Splashpads in Scottsdale (except Scottsdale Quarter) will open May 18, 2020. Pools will start to reopen in phases on May 26, 2020. See their website for details. List of Scottsdale splashpad locations are here.

Splashpads in Avondale will open May 22, 2020. List of locations here.

Pools in Gilbert will open May 23, 2020. See their website for details.

Splashpads in Glendale will open May 23, 2020. See their website for details.

Splashpads and pools in Goodyear will reopen May 23, 2020. List of locations here.

Splashpads and pools in Anthem will open May 23, 2020 with some restrictions. See their website for details.

Splashpads in Mesa will open June 1, 2020. See their website for details.

Splashpads in Surprise will open June 8, 2020. See their website for details.

The Kroc Center will open June 15, 2020. See their website for details.

Splashpads and pools in the City of Phoenix will NOT be opening this summer. See their website for details.

Splashpads and pools in Tempe will NOT be opening this summer. See their website for details.

Arizona

Updates on Arizona State Parks can be found here.

Updates on Maricopa County Parks (including Lake Pleasant) can be found here.

Updates on Tonto National Forest locations (including the lower Salt River, Saguaro Lake, Bartlett Lake) can be found here. Plans to reopen many of these places on May 15, 2020.

Updates on National Parks, Monuments, and Historical Sites can be found here.