Play Spotter

Find Kid Friendly Play Places Near You

Find playgrounds, indoor play, and day out ideas near you. Photos and tips from parents who’ve actually been there, not just a map pin.

Get it on Google Play
Find, save, and explore play spots. Line illustration of a slide and swings

Places worth packing snacks for

Outdoor parks, indoor play, museums, splash pads. Search your area, filter what matters, and save lists for the next rainy day.

Indoor play area with colorful equipment
Outdoor playground with bright play equipment
Swing set at an outdoor playground

Website photos: selected play space scenes from Unsplash. The app shows community contributed photos for listings near you.

Why Families Love Play Spotter

Search by Location

Find play places within miles of you. Parks, indoor play, museums, splash pads, and more, all in one app.

Filter by What Matters

Bathrooms? Shade? Fenced? Toddler friendly? Filter by amenities, equipment, cost, and location type.

Community Verified

Real parents verify and rate places. See what's actually there, not just what Google says.

Interactive Map

See all play places on a map. Tap a pin to get details, directions, and photos.

Real Photos

AI validated photos from the community. See what the playground actually looks like before you go.

Saved places & lists

Heart your go to spots and build lists for trips. Requires a free account (sign in from Account in the menu).

Free account & guest browsing

Why do some buttons not work until I sign in?

By design. Discover and Map work for guests, but saving places, lists, hybrid search near you, ratings, reports, and contributions require a free account. Disabled controls mean “sign in to use this,” not that the app is broken.

Is an account free?

Yes. Creating a Play Spotter account is free. Paid features, if any, are limited to advertising for businesses. Families using the directory do not need a subscription.

Why does my area look empty before I sign in?

Guests see play places we have already gathered in a wide radius. After you create a free account and sign in, we can run fuller hybrid discovery and load more listings near your location.

Do I need the Android app or can I use the website?

Both work. The website supports Discover, Map, place details, and account tools in the menu. The Android app adds offline friendly extras; either way, sign in with the same free account for full features.

Ready to find your next adventure?

Use Discover, Map, and Saved in the menu above on any device. Most actions beyond browsing require a free account. See FAQ above. On Android, the Play Store app adds offline friendly extras.