Kids Empire Bear
A big indoor soft-play playground in Bear — slides, ball pits, and a real toddler zone, with all-day re-entry.
408 Eden Circle, Bear, DE 19701
Hours
10 AM – 8 PM
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| Fri | 10 AM – 8 PM |
|---|---|
| Sat | 10 AM – 10 PM |
| Sun | 10 AM – 10 PM |
| Mon | 10 AM – 8 PM |
| Tue | 10 AM – 8 PM |
| Wed | 10 AM – 8 PM |
| Thu | 10 AM – 8 PM |
Last checked 2026-09-28
- Cost
- Two adults are free per paying child; additional adults pay a small fee. adult · A single flat per-child admission, good all day with same-day re-entry and no time limit. Check current pricing on their site. child
- Best for
- Ages 1–8
- Indoor / outdoor
- Indoor
- Typical visit
- 2–4 hours (all-day re-entry)
An indoor play space - worth checking whether it needs booking before you drive out.
The Quick Version
- • An indoor soft-play playground in Bear's Eden Square center — a multi-level maze, winding slides, and ball pits. Not a trampoline park, which makes it calmer for little kids.
- • There's a genuine toddler zone for ages 1–3 (mini slides, soft blocks, a small ball pit) — a real plus if you have a baby or toddler plus an older sibling.
- • Admission is good all day with same-day re-entry, and there's no time limit — check in with staff before you step out.
- • Grip socks are required for everyone (kids and adults), and every person needs a signed waiver.
Best Ages
Ages 1–8
Plan For
2–4 hours (all-day re-entry)
Adults
Two adults are free per paying child; additional adults pay a small fee.
Kids
A single flat per-child admission, good all day with same-day re-entry and no time limit. Check current pricing on their site.
What to Expect
Kids Empire is a big indoor soft-play playground in Bear's Eden Square center — a multi-level maze with winding slides, jungle-gym passages, ball pits, obstacle routes, and a dance floor. Crucially, it's soft play, not a trampoline park, which makes it calmer and more toddler-friendly than the bigger jump venues.
For families with the youngest kids, the standout is a dedicated 1–3 toddler zone — a padded space with mini slides, soft construction blocks, and a small ball pit — so a baby or toddler has somewhere safe while an older sibling tackles the full structure. Admission covers ages 1 and up (infants under a year are free with a paying sibling), and the play structure scales up to about age 12.
Two things make it easy on parents: admission is good all day with same-day re-entry (check in with staff before you leave), and there's no time limit. Two rules to know going in: grip socks are required for everyone — kids and adults — and every person needs a signed waiver. It's card-payment only, and a responsible adult has to stay on site (no drop-off).
Who It's Best For
The sweet spot is toddlers through about age 7–8, and there's a true 1–3 zone. The soft-play structure scales up to age 12, but it's gentler than a trampoline park — well-suited to little ones who'd be overwhelmed at a bigger venue.
Highlights
Dedicated 1–3 toddler zone
Ages 1–3A padded space with mini slides, soft blocks, and a small ball pit — a genuine spot for the youngest, not an afterthought.
Multi-level soft-play maze & slides
Ages 4–10Winding slides, climbing passages, ball pits, and obstacle routes for the bigger kids.
All-day re-entry, no time limit
Full-day visitsLeave for lunch and come back the same day — check in with staff before you step out.
What to Skip with Little Ones
- • Expecting an on-site café — food service isn't confirmed here; plan to step out for lunch (re-entry is allowed).
- • Forgetting socks — they're required for adults too, and buying for the whole family at the desk adds up.
- • A drop-off — a responsible adult has to stay on site.
Logistics
Admission
Adults
Two adults are free per paying child; additional adults pay a small fee.
Kids
A single flat per-child admission, good all day with same-day re-entry and no time limit. Check current pricing on their site.
Under
Infants under 12 months are free with a paying sibling.
Prices drift — confirm current rates on their site. Card payment only. Grip socks are required for everyone (kids and adults); bring your own to skip buying at the desk. Multi-visit punchcards and a summer pass are offered.
Getting There
Parking
Free parking in the Eden Square shopping-center lot, off US Route 40 near Giant Food.
Easy shopping-center parking right out front.
Entrance
408 Eden Circle, Bear — in the Eden Square shopping center.
Parent Logistics
Single-level and stroller-friendly; park it near the toddler zone while you supervise.
Restrooms on site.
Likely in the restrooms — not confirmed.
Fully indoors and climate-controlled.
Food & Snacks
No food on-site. On-site food service isn't confirmed at the Bear location, and outside food is generally restricted with admission.
Snack strategy: Use the all-day re-entry: check in with staff, grab lunch nearby (it's in a plaza with a Giant Food), and come back the same day.
Pro Tips
- ✓ Bring your own grip socks for everyone, adults included — they're required and the desk price adds up for a family.
- ✓ Use the all-day re-entry: it's in a plaza with a Giant Food, so step out for lunch and come back.
- ✓ The 1–3 toddler zone is a real draw if you've got a baby or toddler plus an older sibling.
- ✓ Go on a weekday for smaller crowds (it closes earlier than on weekends).
When to Go
Best Time to Visit
Weekdays are quieter and close earlier; weekends draw bigger crowds and run later. Hours vary — confirm current hours before you go.
Seasonal Notes
Year-round indoor playground, open daily including holidays. Hours typically run later on weekends.
Rainy Day?
A calm indoor soft-play option in Bear — gentler than a trampoline park, with all-day re-entry for a long rainy day.
While You're in the Area
In the Eden Square plaza with a Giant Food and other shops — easy to pair with lunch and errands.
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