28-05-2025
Massive indoor playground ‘Lava Island' coming to St. Louis County this summer
ROCK HILL, Mo. – Lava Island, a tropical-themed indoor playground featuring slides, trampolines and a massive jungle gym, is planning to open its first St. Louis-area location in Rock Hill, Missouri, this summer.
Alexa Hubbard, Vice President of Marketing for Lava Island, tells FOX 2 the company hopes to open its Rock Hill playground at 9610 Manchester Road by August or late summer, pending some final steps.
Lava Island describes itself as 'ultimate indoor playground' and 'a tropical play oasis built for the entire family to play together.'
Current plans call for a three-level jungle gym, trampolines and foam pits, in addition to a volcano slide, Jump Tower, Jacob's ladder, tricycle track and dedicated toddler area. While the playground will largely appeal to children, the facility also aims to be an immersive and family-friendly experience for all ages.
'We hope to be the hub for friends and families to connect and unplug in a screen-free, active play environment where hospitality and customer service are our guiding lights in creating the best possible experience for everyone who enters our doors,' said Hubbard in a statement to FOX 2.
Plans also call for a variety of food options, including burgers, chicken wings, pizza, milkshakes and smoothies, along with several themed party rooms for birthday celebrations.
While the company initially hoped to open last year, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, some construction and procedural delays have pushed the projected grand opening to August. The exact opening date will be determined at a later time.
According to Hubbard and Rock Hill City Administrator Garrett Schlett, Lava Island still needs to complete fire and occupancy inspections and formally obtain a business license for the Rock Hill site.
Lava Island has three current locations in Aurora, Coloardo; Englewood, Colorado; and Billings, Montana.
Additional locations are under construction in Centennial, Colorado; Manchester, Connecticut; and Tucson, Arizona are all under construction. The company is also planning for future expansion in Georgia, Minnesota and Wisconsin.
For the latest updates on Lava Island's planned Rock Hill location, click here or follow Lava Island Rock Hill's Facebook and Instagram pages.
The photo slideshow above includes photos from Lava Island's locations in Colorado.
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