# Kid-friendly places in Indianapolis

11 listed places in Indianapolis: 7 playgrounds and things to do, 3 restaurants and 1 hotel. Each lists high chairs, changing tables, kids' menus and wheelchair access where known.

Last updated 2026-10-06, from the newest confirmation among these places.

## Narrower lists

- [Kid-friendly restaurants in Indianapolis](https://ourplayday.com/places/in/indianapolis/restaurants) (3)
- [Playgrounds and things to do with kids in Indianapolis](https://ourplayday.com/places/in/indianapolis/playgrounds) (7)

## Places

1. [Washington Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/washington-park-indianapolis) (playground, Indianapolis). Park with a new playground and splash pad, both finished in 2025, and a shelter with restrooms.
2. [Embassy Suites by Hilton Indianapolis Downtown](https://ourplayday.com/places/embassy-suites-by-hilton-indianapolis-downtown-indianapolis) (hotel, Indianapolis). Two-room suites, an indoor pool and a free breakfast made to order.
3. [Garfield Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/garfield-park-indianapolis) (playground, Indianapolis). The city's oldest park, with a new signature playground that opened in 2026.
4. [Holliday Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/holliday-park-indianapolis) (playground, Indianapolis). Park with a playground rebuilt in 2025, a nature center and a picnic area.
5. [Baby's](https://ourplayday.com/places/baby-s-indianapolis) (restaurant, Indianapolis). Retro diner with smash burgers, mac and cheese and milkshakes, and a four-season patio.
6. [Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art](https://ourplayday.com/places/eiteljorg-museum-of-american-indians-and-western-art-indianapolis) (museum, Indianapolis). A museum of Native American and Western art with a hands-on family gallery and a play and discovery centre.
7. [Half Liter BBQ](https://ourplayday.com/places/half-liter-bbq-indianapolis) (restaurant, Indianapolis). Texas-style barbecue and house-brewed beer, with family seating and a big seasonal beer garden with games and fire pits.
8. [Hollyhock Hill](https://ourplayday.com/places/hollyhock-hill-indianapolis) (restaurant, Indianapolis). Country-style family dinners served at big tables, with make-your-own sundaes for dessert.
9. [Indiana State Museum](https://ourplayday.com/places/indiana-state-museum-indianapolis) (museum, Indianapolis). A state museum with Firefly Landing, an early childhood space with story time and sensory tables for kids six and under.
10. [Indianapolis Zoo](https://ourplayday.com/places/indianapolis-zoo-indianapolis) (zoo, Indianapolis). A zoo with a train, a carousel and a shark touch pool.
11. [The Children's Museum of Indianapolis](https://ourplayday.com/places/the-children-s-museum-of-indianapolis-indianapolis) (museum, Indianapolis). A huge children's museum with the Dinosphere dinosaur hall and dozens of staff-led activities every day.

## About this list

Every place here is a listing on Play Day, and a place is listed only when something positive is known about it for kids. Any page linked above is also served as markdown by adding .md to its address.

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