Lubbock’s First Indoor Park Sets Opening, Here’s What They Will Offer

An all-inclusive, first-of-its-kind in Texas park is coming to Lubbock at the end of the year.

Milestones Development & Play Park is a place where every child is special and can play safely regardless of their ability level. Since it’s indoors, it also provides kids a place no matter the weather outside.

Alstrom Angels, Cassie Johnston, and Jennifer Rondeau Welsh helped make this park a reality. I spoke with Johnston today to see about their opening and what the park will officially have.

"It is finally here and it is so exciting. It has taken us a while to get here between the difficulties of raising $6 million and then you throw in COVID and all of that. We are just so excited to see it finally come to the finish, says Johnston.

The park will look like a traditional park, it will just be inside. The design is made to feel like an outdoor park but it will be inside to avoid any type of weather Lubbock gets.

The idea came because Johnston's daughter has special needs and she couldn't safely get around on all the equipment. All the structures will be huge and oversized so that adults and children can play in the park.

It will also allow parents to connect with their children, and other people like them, and allow all kids the opportunity to play together safely while embracing each other's unique gifts. No matter the age or a child’s special needs or abilities, everyone will be welcome there.

All the staff will be trained to be able to handle all kiddos, even the special ones at the park to make it safe for everyone.

The park will have three large play structures. The largest play structure is a jungle safari, it is 2,000 sq ft and two and a half levels. It is themed to look like a child is walking on a safari. It will have creatures, slides, chutes and a swinging bridge. The slides will look like waterfalls. This is open to all ages.

The second largest structure is the Dream Home at 1,700 sq ft. It has a grand staircase, slides going in and out of the living room, and a dream kitchen. This is open to all ages.

The smallest structure is for the little kids. It is Candy Land themed and 640 sq ft. Kids only five and under can go on the other two but the Candy Lane structure is only for children five years and under. It will have lollipops and chocolate slides.

They will also have a 20-feet long rock wall. An infant patch for the sitters, crawlers and kids learning to walk. It will have mats, foam wedges, tubes, a small obstacle course, toys and more.

The rest of the park is a big open space where kids can run and jump. They will have floor scooters, jump ropes, balls and so much more to try and get kids imagination going.

They are having their official opening on December 1st, 2023. Since it is indoors there will be certain hours they will be open and an admission fee. Play Passes for a single day or membership are available to purchase and use year-round. Admission will be $13 for a one-time entry day pass and $39 for a Monthly Membership.

Milestones will be open all seven days, Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

You can see more about the park on their website. It is located at 6301 Marsha Sharp Fwy, Lubbock, TX.