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The Dinosaur Place
4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,706 Google reviews · Indoor playground in Oakdale, Connecticut
40+ life-sized dinosaurs over 60 acres, with nature trails, a splash pad & a dino-themed playground.
Plan your visit
- Ages parents visit with kids 2–4, going by reviews
- Admission around $37 — prices change and often vary by age or day, so check with the venue
- Grip socks bring grip socks — the venue and reviewers mention they're required for play
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (860) 437-0194
- Website naturesartvillage.com
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| 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 | 10 AM–5 PM |
What parents highlight
“Bathrooms were spectacularly clean, we had an awesome time on the playground, and the trails were beautiful!”
“We took our little ones to The Dinosaur Place today, and they had an absolute blast!”
What parents say
We took our little ones to The Dinosaur Place today, and they had an absolute blast! It's seriously a fun spot for kids – their eyes just lit up seeing all the dinosaurs. And honestly, we grown-ups learned a thing or two as well! They've got a ton of play areas to keep the energy levels high, which is always a win.
It was a good day out for my dinosaur obsessed toddler!! There was a very good sized trail with dinosaurs all along the trek, with a simulated volcano eruption every hour, a playground area, a splash pad with washroom and changing rooms, a maze, mini golf , melody magic area and caves with dinosaur animatronics which…
Very family friendly! Love how the trail has different ways to inspire learning. The playground has a unique feel. Very educational and staff was very helpful and nice. Great parking. Clean bathrooms. Easy to spot from the road.
Since our first visit in 2005, it's become our favorite family tradition! Great for all ages, but especially kids under 13. Children can mine for gold in a realistic gold mine, search for rock gems of all sizes and colors, uncover dinosaur fossils in The Bone Zone, come up close to life-size dinosaur fossils, explore…
Birthday parties at The Dinosaur Place
The Dinosaur Place 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 The Dinosaur Place — a separate space where little ones can play without dodging big kids.
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