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Phelps Youth Pavilion
4.7 ★★★★★ 297 Google reviews · Indoor playground in Waterloo, Iowa
Vibrant facility offering interactive educational exhibits for kids, including an artists' workshop.
Plan your visit
- Admission around $3 — prices change and often vary by age or day, so check with the venue
- Café on site somewhere to grab a coffee and sit while the kids play
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (319) 291-4490
- Website waterloocenterforthearts.org
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 1–5 PM |
What parents highlight
“Lots to do for the little ones and an interesting art gallary.”
“Inexpensive place to take the kids, they can learn and play all at once.”
What parents say
Went here for my daughter's birthday as a play date with mom, and she had an absolute blast!
Very fun and interactive place for kids. Everything seemed clean and well put together. Reasonable price for all that’s offered. Made for a fun and tiring afternoon.
So much fun! 7 year old step daughter absolutely loved it, and so did us adult but shh 🤫 there Soo much to do and there's even a playground area indoors for parents to be able to just take a seat while the kids are contained in one room! Museum was very cool and SO many hands on activities for kids of almost any age!
What a wonderful way for the kids to burn off energy while also learning and stimulating the brain! Even as an adult I love this place. My only fret is that I have to pay $5 each time as an adult, when we're really there for the kids. Not too upset about it, it helps support a local museum.
Birthday parties at Phelps Youth Pavilion
Phelps Youth Pavilion hosts birthday parties — confirmed on their own site. Packages, party rooms, and pricing change often, so check the current options and book ahead — weekend slots go fast at popular playgrounds.
Bringing a toddler?
Reviews and the venue's own info mention a dedicated toddler area or toddler times at Phelps Youth Pavilion — a separate space where little ones can play without dodging big kids.
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