Minnesota’s first indoor dry-slide park, Slick City, is in Maple Grove, pictured here. Its second location is slated to open in Woodbury by the end of the year, and will include 14 slides and more. Photo: Slick City
Minnesota is home to the world’s first indoor dry-slide and air court park, Slick City, opened by co-owners Mike and Annie Kelly in Maple Grove. However, its next location is slated to open in Woodbury by the end of the year. The 52,0000-square-foot facility will offer a variety of thrilling activities, including 14 slides, two sports courts, a café and an acrobat alley with trapeze, a swing and a zipline.
“Each attraction is designed to provide a different kind of adventure, and we love seeing families and friends challenge themselves to try them all,” Mike says. “Our goal was to create a dynamic space where kids and adults alike could enjoy thrilling experiences together. We wanted to build a park that felt energetic, innovative and full of adventure.”
Mike says that part of the park’s appeal is its versatility and availability year-round. “As parents, we know how challenging it can be to find engaging indoor activities, especially during the long winters,” Mike says.
The first Slick City location opened at the beginning of 2022 in Denver. Since, park locations have rapidly expanded across the country. Mike says, “We’ve always wanted to bring something unique to Minnesota, especially a place where families could stay active and have fun all year-round.”
In addition to the play area, the park boasts space for hosting events of any nature. It also offers a mezzanine level for parents to watch the action. “We designed our space to accommodate over 50 parties a day, so whether it’s a birthday celebration, a corporate team-building event or just a fun day out, we’re ready to host it all,” Mike says.
Ticket pricing is flexible, so guests can choose an experience that’s right for them. The Action Ticket, for guests ages 4 and older, provides 90-minute access to slides and air courts starting at $26.99. Junior Tickets for guests 3 and under provide access to the Junior Jungle and Web Crawler starting at $14.99. Prices vary per duration of play. All participants must additionally wear CitySocks, available for $4.99.
Slick City
587 Settlers Ridge Parkway
