Indoor children’s playground set to open in Richardson’s Lockwood Neighborhood

“Our mission is to create a safe, clean and engaging environment where young children can build confidence through play, while parents have a comfortable place to connect, relax or send a few emails for work,” Long said.

According to city documents, the indoor playground will include climbing equipment, stairs, slides, a children’s climbing wall and a play area for toddlers. Kid-N-Play will also have a small party room and a mother’s nursing room.

Long said she wants Kid N Play to also serve as a gathering place for local organizations like parent-teacher associations.

“We’re not just opening a play space,” Long said. “We’re creating a community hub for families right here in Richardson.”

The City Plan Commission unanimously recommended approval for the special permit on March 3.

What they’re saying

Several council members brought up security and safety concerns at the location, and Long said that there will be a barrier between the front check-in desk and the play area, with the play area only accessible for families with a ticket.

“[Lockwood] is a very neighborhood [and] family-oriented district in our city, so I think this is a really smart thing to put there,” council member Jennifer Justice said.