The Wiggle Room
Family of 4
$25-$40.
Duration
1.5-2 hours
Best Ages
Best for ages 0-6
About
The Wiggle Room in Northeast Portland fills a specific niche that bigger indoor play venues often miss: a safe, appropriately-sized indoor play space for the very youngest children. If you have an infant, crawler, or young toddler who needs more than tummy time on the living room floor but less than the chaos of a full-size play center, this is the place.
Located on NE 42nd Ave, The Wiggle Room is intentionally smaller and quieter than facilities like Kids Empire or PlayDate PDX. That's a feature, not a limitation — it means toddlers aren't getting knocked over by five-year-olds, and infants can actually be placed on the floor without anxiety. The 4.7 rating reflects consistent satisfaction from parents who need exactly this type of space.
The facility runs scheduled open play sessions rather than continuous drop-in hours, which helps control capacity and age mixing. Check the website for the current schedule, as sessions may be segmented by age group (infants-only sessions vs. mixed toddler sessions).
The Saturday 'Closed' status in the Google listing appears to be inaccurate — verify current hours at thewiggleroom.com before planning a weekend visit.
For Northeast Portland parents and those in the Hollywood, Grant Park, and Beaumont neighborhoods, The Wiggle Room is a neighborhood gem for the 0-3 crowd during Oregon's long indoor season.
Age Suitability
Parent Logistics
Stroller-Friendly
Yes
Nursing / Changing
Available
Kid Meals
Not Available
Setting
Indoor
Rainy Day
Great option!
Plan Your Visit
Best Time to Visit
Check website for open play schedules — hours are limited
Wait Times
Limited capacity; check for session availability
Nearby Food
NE Portland has excellent neighborhood dining. Driftwood Room nearby, and NE Broadway and NE Sandy Blvd are both close with multiple family-friendly cafe and brunch options.
Why Kids Love It
The Wiggle Room in NE Portland is a small, intentionally designed infant-to-preschool play space that prioritizes safe, appropriately-sized equipment for the youngest kids. The 4. 7 rating reflects parents finding exactly what they came for: a clean, calm indoor space where infants, crawlers, and young toddlers can play without getting overwhelmed by bigger kids.
It's one of the few Portland indoor play venues specifically designed for the 0-3 crowd.
Pro Tips from Parents
- The Saturday 'Closed' hours are likely a Google error — check thewiggleroom.com for actual current schedule
- Sessions may be age-segmented (infants-only vs. mixed toddler sessions) — verify when booking
- Smaller and quieter than big indoor play centers — great for sensitive kids or newborn-adjacent siblings
- Birthday party bookings are available; popular for first and second birthdays
- NE 42nd Ave has street parking and nearby cafes for post-play coffee
What to Bring
- Socks for kids
- Nursing supplies if needed (nursing-friendly space)
- Snacks and drinks
- Extra onesie/outfit for infants
Cost Info
Admission Prices
- Adult
- free
- Child
- $12.50
Tips to Save
- The Wiggle Room runs scheduled open play sessions — check the calendar before going to find the best session for your kids' age group.
Hours & Contact
Hours
- Saturday
- Closed