DiG PDX - Oregon's Largest Indoor Sandbox

DiG PDX markets itself as Oregon's largest indoor sandbox and when you see it, the claim holds up — this isn't a corner sandbox at a daycare, it's a room-scale dig zone stocked with construction equipment, trucks, and building tools. For kids who are tactile learners or who just love to dig, this place delivers in a way few indoor venues can match.

The concept is simple and effective: kids play in a controlled, climate-controlled sandbox environment with enough equipment to keep multiple kids busy simultaneously. Ages 18 months through about 10 tend to get the most out of it, with the sweet spot being 2-7 year olds who will spend the entire session without coming up for air.

For Portland parents, DiG PDX is particularly valuable during the long rainy season. From October through April, outdoor sand play is essentially off the table — DiG PDX fills that gap. The 4.7 Google rating and the fact that it books out on weekends speaks to how much local families rely on it.

Practical notes: bring a change of clothes because kids will be thoroughly sandy, and there are no food concessions on site so pack snacks. The working hours show Saturday as 'Closed' but that appears to be a data artifact — check the website at digpdx.com for current operating days and timed session availability. Sessions are typically booked in time slots, so advance booking is recommended.