Indoor Sand Play in Lansing, Michigan
sandPITZ is Mid-Michigan's largest indoor construction-themed sand play experience located inside tinkrLAB in East Lansing.
Children can dig with real construction toys, build roads, create castles, uncover fossils, drive toy trucks, and enjoy open-ended imaginative play in thousands of pounds of clean play sand.
Unlike a traditional playground, sandPITZ encourages creativity, sensory exploration, engineering, fine motor development, and collaborative play.
Families visit from all over mid-Michigan communities.
Whether you're looking for a raindy day activity, weekend adventure, birthday party, homeschool outing, or simply a fun place to play. SandPITZ offers an experience kids remember.
Why Parents Love sandPITZ
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Thousands of Pounds of Clean Sand
Safe, soft and regularly maintained for worry free play.
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Real Construction Equipment
Excavators, trucks, loaders and tolls that bring imagination to life.
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STEAM Learning
Kids naturally build engineering, creativty and problem solving skills while they play.
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Perfect Year Round Activity
Rain, snow, or sunshine, sandPITZ is always the perfect choice.
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Family Friendly
Adults can join the fun or relax nearby while kids explore.
Who is sandPITZ For?
2-4 Years
Sensory Exploration
5-8 Years
Construction challenges
9-12 Years
Advanced building projects
Families
Collorative play
"Had my sons 1st birthday here & turned out more than amazing. i had a tremendous amount of help from the staff, my son and family had such an amazing time. i will be coming back for play dates with family or just to get my son out of the house. 10/10 experience, would recommend!"
Google Review
"This place is brilliant! Melissa and her team are playful, creative, welcoming. They genuinely seem happy to see my kid and greet him by name. Their camps are super fun and one of the few things my guy will do without complaining (much). Very grateful to have this place nearby!"
Google Review
Admission & Membersips
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Punch Cards
Flexible and easy to use
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Perfect For Groups & Schools
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Field Trips
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Homeschool
Groups
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Scout
Troops
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Daycares
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Preschool
Classes
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Family
Gatherings
This was a great spot to meet a friend and have a place to let my son play. They also have programs and sell things but have access to play areas.
Amazing place for kids to play on a rainy/snowy day. Tons of cool stuff for toddlers to entertain themselves. They have a lot of educational toys for sale. The staff is really nice.
What Families Are Saying
Is the sand clean?
Our team cleans and rakes the sand daily, sanitizes toys and surfaces throughout the day, uses a professional UV sanitizing system every night, and performs a weekly botanical disinfectant treatment that kills 99.9% of bacteria to provide a clean and safe play environment.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Everything you need to know for a fun, safe, and easy visit to sandPITZ!
I hear so many parents looking for places to take their kiddos especially when weather isn't great outside! THIS IS THAT PLACE! Such great play areas and the variety of STEM toys! Even when there was a party going on, the owner went out of her way to suggest toys! HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
What should kids wear?
Comfortable play clothes you don't mind getting sandy! Shoes are not allowed in the sand and socks are optional.
How long can families stay?
You're welcome to stay and play as long as you'd like during our open play hours! There's no time limit, so kids can dig, build, and explore at their own pace.
What ages can play?
sandPITZ is designed for children ages 2–12! Toddlers can enjoy imaginative sensory play, while older kids love building roads, creating cities, digging tunnels, and tackling construction challenges. There's something fun for every stage of play.
Do adults need a ticket?
No! Adults are free with a paying child. Open play is $10 for the first child and $5 for each additional sibling, so the whole family can come and enjoy the fun together.
And more...
We'd love to help! If you have a question that isn't answered here, give us a call at (517) 500-8687 ext. 3. Our friendly team is always happy to help.
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