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Scramble Alexandria indoor playground in Alexandria, VA
Quick answer
Scramble Alexandria is an indoor play option in Alexandria, VA for babies through age 12. Current cost is $5 to $22. Details were checked on July 27, 2026 using the official source from Scramble Alexandria.
A full size indoor playground for babies through age 12 with separate age areas, daily walk in play, a cafe, and a two hour paid visit. The Alexandria hours and prices differ from Scramble Falls Church.
- Hours
- Sun 9 AM to 6 PM, Mon-Wed 9 AM to 5 PM, Thu-Sat 9 AM to 8 PM
- Admission
- Infants ages 5-11 months $5-$7, Ages 1-4 $7-$16, Ages 5-12 $10-$22, First two adults or teens free per paid child, Additional adults or teens $3
- Bathrooms
- Restroom details are not published on the official visit page, Confirm with the venue if needed
- Parking
- Onsite parking and nearby street parking, Weekend overflow at Van Dorn Street Metro, Parking capacity is not published, Respect posted business signs because towing is enforced
- Reservations
- No reservation for ordinary play, Two hour paid entry, Socks and waivers required
- Stroller friendly
- No
- Good for
- Babies through age 12 · Alexandria, VA
- Address
- 5412 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria, VA 22304
- Phone
- 703-665-1343
- Planning note
- Open every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. Ordinary play does not require a reservation.
What works by age
- Ages 0 to 1 High energy
The infant area is reserved for babies under 12 months.
- Ages 1 to 4 High energy
Toddler and prekindergarten zones provide active and sensory play at a younger child scale.
- Ages 5 to 8 High energy
The kid area supports larger play structures and physical games.
- Ages 8 to 12 High energy
The big kid area and Sport Court provide a stronger fit for older children.
Will this work for your family?
- Best for
- A longer indoor movement outing for siblings from infancy through age 12 with separate age areas and an onsite cafe.
- Choose something else when
- Choose Chinquapin or a library when a child needs a shorter or calmer indoor visit.
- Arrival plan
- Check whether the day uses saver, school off, or weekend and holiday pricing, sign the waivers, bring socks, and respect the posted business parking signs.
- Sibling fit
- Separate age areas serve siblings, but adults should decide how they will supervise children who split up.
Do this: Choose an Age Area and Two Favorites
Estimated duration: Use the two hour paid entry as the outer limit
- Start in the area for the youngest child.
- Let each child choose one favorite climb or play feature to repeat.
- Meet for water, then choose one shared final activity before shoes go back on.
Bring: Water, Required socks, Completed waiver, A small bag for shoes
Easy exit: Give a five minute warning, finish one favorite activity, and leave before the two hour limit becomes the hard ending.
Quick parent answers
How does Scramble Alexandria pricing work?
The price depends on the child's age and whether the day is a saver weekday, school off weekday, or weekend or holiday.
Does Scramble Alexandria require a reservation?
No reservation is required for ordinary play, but paid entry is for two hours and staff may enforce the limit.
What is the parking plan?
The official visit page lists onsite parking, nearby street parking, and weekend overflow at the Van Dorn Street Metro lot. It does not publish a space count.
Before you go
Which ages does Scramble Alexandria serve?
Scramble separates play by age and size. The infant area is reserved for babies under 12 months. Toddler and prekindergarten play covers ages 1 to 4, the kid area covers ages 5 to 8, and big kid play covers ages 8 to 12. Individual attractions can keep their own age or size limits.
Current child admission prices
Infants ages 5 to 11 months cost $5 on saver and school off weekdays and $7 on weekends and holidays. Ages 1 to 4 cost $7 on saver weekdays, $10 on school off weekdays, and $16 on weekends and holidays. Ages 5 to 12 cost $10, $15, or $22 on the same schedules. Sales tax is extra. Babies 4 months and younger are free with another paid child or a $3 adult admission.
Adults and the three price schedules
Saver pricing applies on weekdays when Alexandria City Public Schools or Fairfax County Public Schools are open. School off pricing applies on summer weekdays, teacher work days, snow days, and other weekdays when either system is closed. The first two accompanying adults or teens are free per paid child. Additional adults and teens cost $3.
Hours, walk ins, and visit length
Scramble Alexandria is open Sunday from 9 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Wednesday from 9 AM to 5 PM, and Thursday through Saturday from 9 AM to 8 PM. No reservation is required for ordinary play. The venue closes on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. Paid entry is for two hours, and staff may enforce that limit when capacity or operations require it.
Socks, waivers, and supervision
Everyone needs socks in the play areas; shoes and bare feet are not allowed there. Every adult age 18 or older signs a waiver, and a parent or guardian signs for guests under 18. Children cannot be left unattended, and a supervising adult must remain inside.
Food, storage, accessibility, and reentry
The onsite cafe sells meals, snacks, and drinks. Outside food and drinks need prior approval, such as for a medical reason. The venue has unsecured cubbies but no lockers. Scramble says all locations are ADA accessible and can discuss additional accommodations. A brief exit is allowed after telling the front desk, but an absence longer than 10 minutes requires a new admission while another adult remains inside with the children.
Parking, Metro, and the honest capacity boundary
The Alexandria location is at 5412 Eisenhower Avenue. The official visit page lists onsite parking, nearby street parking, and overflow at the Van Dorn Street Metro lot, which it says is free on weekends and about a five minute walk away. Scramble warns visitors to respect posted business parking signs because towing is enforced. The venue does not publish a parking space count, so this page does not invent or visually estimate one.
What parents are saying
Use the Alexandria location when its lower age based prices or Van Dorn Street Metro access fit the family better than Falls Church. Bring socks, complete the waiver, and check whether the day uses saver, school off, or weekend and holiday pricing before leaving.
Parent questions
How much is Scramble Alexandria?
Child admission ranges from $5 to $22 by age and schedule. Ages 1 to 4 cost $7 on saver weekdays, $10 on school off weekdays, and $16 on weekends and holidays. Ages 5 to 12 cost $10, $15, or $22.
What are Scramble Alexandria's hours?
The venue is open Sunday from 9 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Wednesday from 9 AM to 5 PM, and Thursday through Saturday from 9 AM to 8 PM.
What ages can play at Scramble Alexandria?
The venue has separate areas for infants under 12 months, ages 1 to 4, ages 5 to 8, and ages 8 to 12. Individual attractions can use age or size limits.
Do adults pay at Scramble Alexandria?
The first two accompanying adults or teens are free per paid child. Additional adults and teens cost $3.
Do families need socks, a waiver, or a reservation?
Socks and waivers are required. No reservation is required for ordinary play.
How long can families stay?
Paid entry is for two hours. Staff may enforce the limit when capacity or operations require it.
Can families bring outside food?
Usually no. The onsite cafe sells food and drinks. Outside food or drink needs prior approval, such as for a medical reason.
How much parking is available?
The official visit page lists onsite parking, nearby street parking, and weekend overflow at the Van Dorn Street Metro lot. It does not publish a space count.