Luv 2 Play Metairie
Family of 4
Children typically $12-18; adults free or nominal.
Duration
2-3 hours
Best Ages
Best for ages 0-10
About
Luv 2 Play Metairie is one of the better-established indoor play centers in the greater New Orleans area, part of the Luv2Play chain that has developed a strong reputation for well-maintained facilities and family-friendly operations. Located in Metairie on Veterans Memorial Blvd, it's about 20 minutes from the French Quarter and serves as a primary family entertainment destination for the Jefferson Parish suburbs.
The multi-level soft play structure is the centerpiece — a colorful maze of slides, tunnels, climbing walls, and ball pits that kids aged 2-8 explore with genuine enthusiasm. The design is enclosed enough that parents can sit on benches at the perimeter and actually relax while kids play independently, which is a genuine luxury compared to open playgrounds. Kids in this age range consistently spend 1.
5-2 hours in the structure without any prompting to do so.
Arcade games with ticket redemption serve the 6-10 age range who've outgrown pure soft play but still want the reward mechanism. The combination means mixed-age families can accommodate different ages reasonably well.
Tuesday is flagged locally as the value day, often featuring Toddler Tuesday specials with reduced pricing for the under-5 set. Given that this age group is the primary target audience, it's worth planning around if Tuesday works for your itinerary.
The café is functional with pizza, chicken fingers, and drinks — no culinary revelations but adequate for kids who get hungry mid-play. The venue handles birthday parties heavily on weekends, so weekday visits are often calmer and more relaxed for families who just want open play.
Age Suitability
Parent Logistics
Stroller-Friendly
Yes
Nursing / Changing
Available
Kid Meals
Available
Setting
Indoor
Rainy Day
Great option!
Plan Your Visit
Best Time to Visit
Tuesday mornings for toddler specials; weekdays for lighter crowds
Wait Times
Minimal on weekdays; can be busy weekend afternoons
Nearby Food
Luv 2 Play has an on-site café. Veterans Memorial Blvd is a commercial corridor with numerous restaurant options nearby.
Why Kids Love It
Luv 2 Play's multi-level soft play structure is a genuine maze that kids vanish into for extended periods — the slides, tunnels, and climbing elements let kids aged 2-8 build independent confidence as they navigate without parents right behind them. The arcade games section gives slightly older kids (6-10) a secondary zone where they can earn tickets and feel more grown up than the pure soft play area. Parents get real sitting-down time because the enclosed soft play design is genuinely safe for ages 2+.
Pro Tips from Parents
- Grip socks or socks required for the play structure
- Tuesday often has toddler-specific pricing or specials — check luv2play.com/metairie
- Located in Metairie on Veterans Memorial Blvd — about 20 min from French Quarter
- The café has decent kid food options including pizza and snacks
- Birthday party packages make it a popular local venue — book well in advance for weekends
What to Bring
- Socks for kids
- Snacks and drinks or budget for café
- Change of clothes for active young kids
Cost Info
Admission Prices
- Adult
- $17.95
- Child
- $17.95
Tips to Save
- Tuesday is often Toddler Tuesday with special pricing.
- Membership is available if you visit multiple times.
- Luv2play.
- com/metairie has current pricing and any promotions.
- Pack your own water and snacks to avoid café spending.