Hendersonville
Things to Do in Hendersonville, TN With Kids
Old Hickory Lake, the greenways, the parks — and when the weather rules all three out, an indoor dinosaur play park a short drive down Gallatin Pike.
- Open daily 10AM – 7PM
- Ages 1–10, with a dedicated toddler area for ages 1–4
- Three levels, nine themed attractions
The short answer
Hendersonville families spend good weather on Old Hickory Lake and in the city parks. On the days that does not work — the heat of August, a cold February morning, a week of rain — the nearest fully indoor option for young kids is Dinotopia, an indoor dinosaur play park at 2291 Gallatin Pike N in Madison.
It is a straight run down Gallatin Pike, roughly fifteen minutes from central Hendersonville with no interstate involved. Open every day, 10AM to 7PM.
How Hendersonville families use the park
The lake day that fell through
Wind, storms or a closed ramp — the play floor is indoors and the plan survives.
Winter afternoons
December through February, when the parks are empty and a kid still needs to run.
Birthdays
Party packages with a reserved room, host, pizza and cleanup handled for you.
Toddler mornings
A separate gated area for ages 1 to 4, quietest on weekday mornings.
School breaks
Fall break, spring break and snow days, with an all-day pass that allows re-entry.
Two kids, two ages
The big structure and the toddler zone are in sight of each other.
Getting here from Hendersonville
Take Gallatin Pike south through Rivergate and Madison. We are on the left at 2291 Gallatin Pike N, with free parking at the door — no downtown traffic and no parking garage.
If you are coming after school, the park is at its quietest before about 4PM on weekdays.
What to know before you come
Non-slip socks are required
Dinotopia socks are $3.95 a pair at the door, and a pair from an earlier visit works fine.
Parking is free and right there
Park at the door on Gallatin Pike N — no garage, no meter, no downtown circling.
Sign the waiver first
The waiver is online and takes a minute. Do it before you leave home and walk straight in.
Grown-ups get somewhere to sit
Seating across the floor, hot food, snacks and cold drinks at the Pterodactyl Café, and restrooms by the play structure.
Little ones have their own zone
Ages 1 to 4 get a gated soft-play area away from the bigger kids, in sight of the main floor.
Weekday mornings are the calmest
Before about 4PM on a weekday the floor is quiet. Saturdays are the loudest and the most fun.
What it costs
2-Hour Play Pass
$19.95 + tax / child
Two hours across every attraction in the park.
All-Day VIP Pass
$24.99 + tax / child
All-day play with re-entry.
Adult / Parent Pass
$5 + tax / adult
Entry for one grown-up supervising a child.
Non-Slip Socks
$3.95 / pair
Required in the play areas.
Visit details
2291 Gallatin Pike N, Madison, TN 37115. Open daily 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM. Call (615) 920-3850 with a question about a visit or a party.
- Hours
- 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM daily
- Address
- 2291 Gallatin Pike N, Madison, TN 37115
- Phone
- (615) 920-3850
A short drive, a whole afternoon
Open every day from 10AM to 7PM, indoors whatever the lake is doing.
Common questions
Keep exploring
- Dinosaur Birthday PartiesTwo-hour packages from $240, with 90 minutes of play, 30 minutes in a reserved room, food, safety socks, a host and cleanup.
- Toddler Play AreaA separate soft-play zone for ages 1-4 with padded floors, low climbs and gentle slides. Weekday mornings are the quietest.
- Passes & Pricing2-hour passes $19.95, all-day VIP $24.99, adults $5, plus weekday deals that drop to $13 on Thursdays.
- Indoor Activities in NashvilleClimate-controlled play for ages 1-10, open every day 10AM-7PM, about 15 minutes north of downtown Nashville.