Memphis families, get ready! A brand-new hangout is coming to Midtown, and it’s flipping the script on what a kid-friendly space can look like. Last week, Choose901 got an exclusive first tour of Stomping Grounds, a soon-to-open, membership-based play, dining, and community hub designed for parents and their little ones.
Where most indoor play spaces are loud and chaotic, Stomping Grounds is doing something different, creating a space where children can play safely while adults relax, gather, and actually enjoy being there.
And honestly? Memphis has been waiting for this.
🛝 A Play Space for Kids and a Sanctuary for Parents
At the center of Stomping Grounds will be a U-shaped, multi-ball play structure (imagine a kid-sized take on indoor TopGolf) paired with cozy seating, snack options, and a fully self-service bar.
Parents can sip wine or beer, grab a soda, or enjoy a non-alcoholic cocktail with a simple RFID tap, which means no long lines, no cluttered counters, no stress.
"Whether you're paying for your beer, paying for your food, paying for your ticket to get in, it's all one integrated system right on your phone."
🪪 Memberships That Work Like a Kid’s Museum or Zoo Pass
Stomping Grounds will operate with a membership model built for families who want reliable, go-to fun:
- Unlimited visits
- Discounts on drinks, events, and birthday parties
- Exclusive programming
- Priority access on busy days
Not a member? No worries! One-time tickets will be available for casual visits. Everything from admission to drinks will run through a streamlined mobile platform.
🚗 40 New Parking Spots? Say Less.
If you ever went to Railgarten, you know the parking struggle was real. Stomping Grounds heard you.
A redesigned driveway and lot behind the building will add at least 40 new parking spaces, making drop-off, pickup, and party days way smoother.
♿ Designed With Accessibility and Neurodiversity in Mind
Stomping Grounds will be a play space built in an intentionally inclusive environment.
Stomping Grounds is building:
- A compact 30×60 ft play area (easy for parents to supervise)
- Full stroller and wheelchair accessibility
- Allergy-conscious spaces and policies
- A calm-down room designed specifically for kids with sensory needs
- Design choices influenced by feminist architecture to support caregivers
They even plan to host sensory-friendly days throughout the year.
"Stomping Grounds being an allergy friendly space has always been top of mind for me. But I know so many parents are going through that, so we're definitely gonna do everything we can to make this a space for every single kid."
☕ Coworking, Birthday Parties, Small Events All in One Space
Because modern families need flexibility, Stomping Grounds is more than play:
- Coworking: A rentable conference room for hybrid-working parents
- Parties: Birthday packages for all ages
- Community events: From Bible studies to small corporate meetups
- Restaurant access: Anyone can dine. No membership needed
This space is designed to grow with the neighborhood and adapt to what Memphis families need next.
"Whether it's nieces, nephews, your best friend's kid that you don't get to spend as much time with as you used to since they had a newborn, grandparents, nannies during the day—the idea is a broad village around kids is what we're trying to capture and support."
🎨 Local Partnerships, Midtown Vibes, and a Whole Lot of Memphis
A local restaurant partner will be revealed soon, along with a new mural that incorporates the Choose901 brand (👀). Existing murals and exposed brick will stay, blending history with fresh energy.
Marketing will focus heavily on social media, local parents, family events, and storytelling from the Stomping Grounds team.
Why Memphis Needs Stomping Grounds
Between scorching summers, unpredictable weather, and limited indoor spaces designed with parents in mind, Memphis families often feel stuck searching for options.
Stomping Grounds is stepping in to fill a real gap with a safe, clean, modern, fun, and multifunctional space for families of all shapes and schedules.
Homeschool families (a growing group in Tennessee), young parents, grandparents, caregivers, and community groups will all find something here.
📣 Stay Tuned, Memphis
Stomping Grounds is putting the finishing touches on construction, membership details, and its official opening date, and the Choose901 community will be the first to know.
This is one of the most exciting family-focused projects to hit Midtown in years, and we can’t wait to see the space buzzing with Memphis kids, parents, and neighbors.
Want updates? We’ll share more soon, including the restaurant reveal, mural unveiling, job openings, and membership launch.
