The Sand Place: Where Kids Wonder

Ever Wonder What Kids Love? Here is a hint… its trucks!

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If your kids are full of questions and always wondering what’s next, The Sand Place is built for that curiosity. Aurora’s construction-themed indoor sand playground turns wonder into hands-on discovery — ride-on diggers, 40 tons of soft sand, and open-ended, screen-free play for ages 0–12, every day of the year.

Hours
Tue–Fri: 9 AM – 1 PM
Sat–Sun: 9 AM – 4 PM
Monday: Closed
All-Day Admission
1st child $20 · sibling $18
3rd+ sibling $16
Adults & infants under 12 mo free
Find Us
16677 E. Smoky Hill Rd.
Aurora, CO 80015
(303) 942-1014
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What Parents Are Saying

4.9Based on 80 Google reviews
This was the absolute best place for my son's 2nd birthday! He started having fun the minute we arrived and was playing up until we left. All the kids at our party had a great time from ages 1 to 6. While playing, the 6 year old said he "could do this all day". Everything was clean and well taken care of. The party room was super cute and the staff was super helpful and easy to work with. It was a huge hit with all our friends. We'll definitely be coming back regularly!
Abby Myers2 months ago
We held my son’s Dirty Third-y birthday party here at the Sand Place. The experience was seamless, organized and most importantly, the facility was immaculate. I appreciated that small details were thought out by the folks at The Sand Place. I ordered the party favors that were offered and was delighted to have the task of assembling party favors for 10 kids taken off my plate! The staff was nice and accommodating. Overall, I was really pleased with everything!
Melissa Margulies2 months ago
This kids’ play area is very different from other places we’ve been to. It is extremely clean, well-organized, and has lots of toys for children to enjoy. It’s also not too crowded, which makes the experience much more comfortable. What I appreciate most is how clean and safe everything is—I feel very at ease letting my child play here. The staff are friendly and welcoming, and there is comfortable seating for parents, which is also kept very clean. Overall, this is a great, well-maintained, and family-friendly place. We will definitely come back and highly recommend it to other parents.
Daniel D4 months ago
I recently visited The Sand Place with my child, and it was such a great experience. The construction-themed setup is adorable — tons of trucks, diggers, and toys that kept my kid engaged for a long time. What really stood out to me, though, was how clean and well-maintained everything felt. I’ve been to other indoor sand play places in the area, and this one was noticeably cleaner and more hygienic, which made me much more comfortable letting my child play freely. The climate-controlled environment is also a huge plus, especially during colder months or hot summer days when outdoor play isn’t ideal. I could also tell the owner is a mother herself — there’s a genuine warmth and attention to detail that shows she truly cares about kids and loves what she does. You can feel that thoughtfulness throughout the space, from the organization to the welcoming atmosphere. Overall, I’d absolutely recommend it to families with young children — it’s fun, unique, and refreshingly clean compared to similar spots nearby.
Bethany Fingerhut3 months ago
So happy to have The Sand Place in our neighborhood! It’s clean, safe, and filled with fun sand toys and construction vehicles. The staff was super friendly and attentive. It’s a perfect escape from the house for kids to explore and play when the weather is super hot or really cold. We’ll definitely be back but next time will dress the kids in pants WITHOUT pockets. 10/10 recommend! (Especially since the first two adults get to play for free! 😉)
Kelli Keenera year ago
Julia made my son’s bday party exciting with the treasure hunt that you can add! The place is clean and well-maintained and the staff are very helpful. We got there and the party room was all set up. Thank you!
Rouelle Marie Lacson6 months ago
The Sand Place was the perfect place for our son's 3-year birthday party! The staff had everything prepared, options for additional activities for the kids, and were very accommodating for our friends and family. The kids had a blast, as did the parents. We're excited to come back and play!
Asya Rudikoffa month ago
Last weekend I took my son here for the first time and he absolutely enjoyed his self. The staff that was on duty was awesome I didn't catch her name but she was very kind. Definitely recommend
Imari Flemons2 months ago
Perfect place to bring my three year-old, he enjoyed the whole hour and a half that we were there! Pricing is really good for if you’re gonna stay longer than a half an hour. The Private room is really cool! It’s got its own private sandpit! My one suggestion is to get some cushions for the benches around the sand pit, because my bones were hurting sitting there for that long.
Drina Cambriaa year ago
I had my son’s 2nd birthday party at “The Sand Place” & it was wonderful! The owner was communicative prior to the party & they were helpful day of making sure we had everything we needed. My kiddo & his friends had a blast playing in the sandboxes! We will definitely be back!
Ashley Cook4 months ago
We had a fantastic time at my son’s 4th birthday party at The Sand Place! We rented out the whole place on a Friday night, which saved quite a bit of money. I’d recommend renting the whole place for a party unless you have a very small group. Leabeth, the owner, was extremely helpful with setup, cleanup, and making sure everything ran smoothly. It was a big plus that they supplied plates, napkins, forks, and some party favors for kids (construction hat, toy truck, stickers). Highly recommend The Sand Place for open play or a birthday party!
Jamie Shapiro3 months ago
We just had my son’s 3rd birthday celebration at The Sand Place and it was awesome! The experience was really easy to book by calling. The owner stayed in contact with me in the weeks leading up to my little guy’s big day to ensure she had everything we needed. I loved that I could pick and choose some extra add ons like balloons and invites to take a few logistical tasks off my plate. Everything was set up in the party room for us prior to our arrival - all we had to do was bring in snacks, cake, and beverages. The kids had a great time! Highly recommend for parties! We’ll definitely be back to play in the near future.
Sarah Harrison5 months ago
We LOVE The Sand Place!! Best birthday party spot! It’s super clean and my kids couldn’t get enough. It’s a great spot to go with friends so parents can chat while the kids play. Highly recommend!
Whitney McManusa year ago
Nothing but pure joy at the Sand Place! We checked it out over spring break and had the place to ourselves and decided to host our son’s 3rd birthday here. It was super clean, super fun, and perfect for the littles! Nothing but a truck lover’s dream birthday party. Included in the price for birthdays are plates, napkins, utensils and little toy truck souvenirs.
Alyssa MahoneyEdited a year ago
We need more play places in Aurora and The Sand Place is a great addition for the littles (7 and under). Lots of toys, clean sand, and great space for adults to chill. They have a private party room and the set up is super cute. An hour is plenty of time for a toddler.
Julie Nguyena year ago
We had our son’s 5th birthday at The Sand Place today. We had about 15 kiddos attend and everyone had a wonderful time. Julie and Leah, the staff members on site, were super nice and attentive. Leabeth, the owner, was also super responsive to all our questions over email and proactively reached out a week before to confirm final details to ensure smooth sailing day of. The kids’ favourite part of the party was the treasure hunt, where each kid got their own treasure map and got to dig up their own treasure box. It was a huge hit! Highly recommend adding the treasure hunt to a party! The space looked very clean and was all set up for us when we arrived. We booked the entire venue and also had use of the adjoining party room. The main sandbox seemed perfectly spacious for our party size. Kids loved the hard hats and toy construction vehicles provided by the venue. We loved celebrating our son’s birthday at The Sand Place and can’t wait to be back!
Victoria Ha6 months ago
We’ve brought our boys here since it opened, and it has been one of their absolute favorite places to play! We’ve also hosted a private event here after hours for our community. We can’t say enough good things about The Sand Place- the staff is super friendly, the owners are awesome- the way they support and welcome our kiddos is great! Thanks for all you do for our community!
Jeff Parker3 months ago
This is such a fun place for preschoolers! My granddaughter always has a great time. Thank you for providing a good place for kiddos to play. It’s such a nice change from the typical indoor play places.
Lisa Cole3 weeks ago
Fun place to get to go and try out. Nothing like a giant sandbox on a cold, windy day. Place was clean, the sand is immaculate. Lots of toys to play with in the sand. My daughter had a blast. Good service. Ultimate challenge, try and dig to the bottom!
Michael Bean3 months ago
1st time here and my 2 year old had fun for a full hour. Sand is clean, lots of toys for all ages to play. Will be coming here frequently. Highly recommend.
Digital Misfitsa year ago
Took our three kids 6 and under and a great time was had! Soft, clean sand with plenty of toys to play with and share. Great place to let kids get some energy out!
Danny De La Cruz5 months ago
My son had his birthday party there and him and his friends had so much fun!! Even the Dad’s had a blast! It’s very clean and the staff ist so friendly and helpful.We will definitely be back.
Angelina Olson4 months ago
3rd visit. Always clean and never too busy but not empty so your lil one has someone to play with most times. Great staff and always fun.
L.C. Dineen7 months ago
We attended a birthday party at The Sand Place and it was wonderful! Clean and soft sand. My 2 1/2 year old loved all of the toys to play with and could have been there for hours! We will be back!
Haylee Jeona year ago
This is such a great place to relax with the kids! The sandbox is clean with lots of engaging toys. There are places for parents to sit, catch up, etc. We will definitely be coming back!
Alexa Ely11 months ago
This place was great! The toys and sand are all of great quality. My toddler loved it. We will be back!
Rachel Iyer6 months ago
I brought my 21-month-old grandson to The Sand Place and he loved it. What a great way to spend an hour. Very clean, organized and a friendly and kind staff.
Brandi Johansena year ago
This place is SO COOL! The sand is top tier and I love this concept. My toddlers have so much fun!
Colorado.kids.explore2 months ago
We had our child’s 3rd birthday at The Sand Box Aurora and couldn’t be happier! The space is clean, fun, and perfect for little ones. The owner helped us personally—she was kind, caring, and made everything feel effortless. Nothing was a problem, and the kids had an absolute blast. Highly recommend for stress-free, joyful celebrations!
Natalia Ma year ago
Obsessed! A clean, friendly, CHILL environment to take your littles! Calm play. Cannot recommend enough. We will definitely be back. Tell your friends! This place is the BEST!
Kari Holmesa year ago
We hosted our son’s 5th birthday here! It was the perfect party. All of his friends were so happy, the parents were relaxed, and everyone had so much fun!! This was the easiest place to host a party, the staff was kind, helpful and wonderful to work with! We will be back for more summer fun!!
Kaitlyn Vitéa year ago
What sweet, friendly staff! I love that there’s a couch/relaxing area for parents. The whole place is clean and fun for the little ones!
Alyssa Davida year ago
Great place for kids to play indoors when weather is to hot or cold outside. Lot of sand construction trucks and the sand was very clean.
Carlos Gonzalez10 months ago
Clean and bright indoor play place. Perfect for my three year old, and much more quiet than some other play places.
Sarah Kreckman4 months ago
Our grandchildren had a blast! So many toys to play with and a truly beautiful sand box!
Kathy Anderson7 months ago
My daughter loves it here! The sand is imported from the Bahamas which means it is silica-free, non-toxic, and allergen-free. The owner and employees are very kind and welcoming. On Tuesdays they do a treasure hunt where your child can dig for their own treasure which they get to keep! This is a really great place for young children and worth a visit.
Josh Urla year ago
Cute, clean and fun with super friendly staff! The kids had a great time ☺️
Michelle Levya month ago
Very clean and well equipped! They did a great job of making us feel at home. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. The antique toys on display are the coolest. We loved our time at the Sand Place!
Dru Martina year ago
Our new favorite spot for the kids! Our kids played non-stop for an hour while my husband and I got to enjoy our coffee without needing to chase after them in a big space. It's very clean, staff is wonderful and provides a break in the overstimulating and overcrowded play paces we usually visit. So glad we found this spot!
Katie Schroedera year ago
The sand was so soft and clean and my two year old had so much fun!! They offer lots of different sand toys for the kids to play with like dump trucks, excavators, shovels, buckets etc. highly recommend. We’ll be back soon!
Ashley Cisnerosa year ago
This place is amazing! Went with a 4 year old and a 1.5 year old for an hour and they had the best time!
Laura Goodspeed8 months ago
Such a fun and unique place!! Friendly staff and lots for great toys for kids to play with. 😊 …
Casey Humphreya year ago
I brought my kids here today and they had a blast! Can’t wait to come back!
JumpStart Englewooda year ago
Fun place for my toddler to play! They have a variety of toys in the sandbox. Also have a play area for smaller babies too. Very clean facility.
Jodie Ellisa year ago
Amazing place for a birthday party! The space is clean and already decorated for a birthday. The kids had a great time playing in the sand!
beth davisEdited 6 months ago
We love the sand place! My kids always have so much fun. It’s so clean. Everyone is very nice and helpful.
Bridgette Ka year ago
Such a wonderful experience! The facility is clean, owners are so friendly, and it's the perfect spot to let my littles play. So happy there are more spots like this opening in SE Aurora!
Kristie Allana year ago
Very nice place for kids, My son really enjoyed it
Mohit Virmani6 months ago
We had a wonderful time! The staff was super friendly and helpful. Our kiddo had a great time! We will be back!
Rosalie Masoero-Palmer11 months ago
My kiddo had fun!! Place was easy to find.
Raviteja Paladi7 months ago
The sand place is great for kids to explore in a safe and weather proof environment. It is well organized and also supports moms and dads.
Stan Pohla year ago
Great place for hands on learning! Super clean, lots of building trucks, bricks, etc. Even fun for adults! Teacher of 42 years approved! 😍 …
Tracy Westa year ago
Such a fun concept. My toddler loved it!
Kathrin4 months ago
So cute here, very clean and calm.
Turner Nixona year ago
Very clean and fun space for kids.
Amanda Brundage6 months ago
Great place for the kiddos.
Jasmine Reitz4 months ago
This place is amazing and the lady's are so nice.
Crystal Leea year ago
My kids loved it! Go check it out!!
Ranada Kayaa year ago
Very mellow place for young kids. It's cute and relaxing.
Katharine Davisa year ago
Love the Sand Place! So fun for kids and well run.
Katie Solitoa year ago
Wonderful place for some play!
Michelle Scott6 months ago
Such a fun place for a birthday!!! 🎂 …
Jen Allena year ago
What an amazing place to take your kids!
brenton pohla year ago
Great new spot for children and families!!
Taylor Kilpatricka year ago
Clean and fun
Carol Williams2 months ago
Really nice spot, friendly staff, and plenty to keep kids occupied.
Parker Garbor3 days ago
What a wonderful find. This place was perfect for young children and it was nice and quiet and even the grown-ups had a great time.
Noah S3 days ago
We hosted our son’s 2nd birthday here and it was so fun. It was the perfect place for kids and adults. All of the guests enjoyed it. Alex and Julie were so incredibly helpful with the party and they actually allowed us parents to have fun at the party and not just host. We love this place!
Casey Ray2 weeks ago
Really fun and unique place for kids to play for hours on end!
Scott Crawford3 weeks ago
The team at The Sand Place knocked it out of the park for our son's birthday! Their communication was prompt and helpful, and all the party guests and families were so excited to have a new and fun-filled birthday activity. The facilities were clean and well-maintained, and the party decorations were so cute. I highly recommend purchasing the little construction vests so the kids can dress up. We had a great time!
Natalie Pottera month ago
The Sand Place is fantastic. The staff are welcoming, and the sandbox and play areas are consistently clean and well-maintained. We recently hosted a birthday party there, and everything was handled seamlessly. The team was prepared, attentive, and communicated clearly throughout the event. It’s an excellent option for families with children 5 and under who enjoy sensory play. The highlight is the room-sized sandbox, which is thoughtfully set up and full of toys. Highly recommend.
Kassy Schimkaitisa month ago
What an amazingly quaint place for a children's birthday party! Leabeth and staff are so helpful, the decorations are so cute, and it's such a fun and relaxing place for kids to play. The easiest layout and set up! Thank you Leabeth and team for such a seamless birthday party for my 4 year old!
Amanda S2 months ago
Nice to have a close indoor place to play. We stayed for an hour which was plenty of time. Not as stimulating or diverse of an environment as some of the other indoor play spaces but that was a nice change of pace. Super nice staff. Would come back again for sure.
Josh Curtha year ago
Good place to do something different with little ones. Has tables if you need to sit and give kiddos a snack and has restrooms. Would be nice if there were a few more toys to spark more creativity. An hour was right amount of time to play there.
Vanessa Fuchsa year ago

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