High Five Playhouse

If you’ve got a toddler in Matthews, this place is genuinely one of the better options around. It’s an enclosed indoor soft play setup, so parents can actually sit down and breathe — there’s shaded seating and benches, and the whole thing stays impressively clean. Kids 1 through 7 will find plenty to do: slides, swings, a climbing structure, a merry-go-round, and even a maze to keep them occupied longer than you’d expect. The enclosed layout means little runners can’t get far, which is a big deal when you’ve got a two-year-old with zero situational awareness. It also doubles as a birthday venue, so worth bookmarking if you’ve got a party to plan.