Toddler and preschoolers seem to have a boundless amount of energy and when the park isn’t an option, indoor play centres are a brilliant option. Mamma has road tested many in the east over the years and here are her top picks for the BEST indoor play options for your little ones - the babies, toddlers and preschoolers.
Mamma’s - you have to love a brand new squeaky clean play centre! Check out Mini Town with us. This pastel beauty is an absolute haven for preschoolers, they may not even know where to start! The entire space is filled with play zones catering for a whole range of interests and is bound to entertain the tribe.
Mamma’s boys love the foam ball zone- shooting the balls and popping them in the tubes and having them fall all over the ground. The tea cup ride is always a hit as well as the many different slides.
Indoor playcentres are a godsend when the weather is less than ideal, and Clayton’s Crocs is no exception. With play zones for all age groups and a Muffin Break cafe for the grown ups, it’s the perfect place to escape the elements and entertain the kids for a few hours.
Mamma’s SO excited to share a new play café! Opening this August in Kew, this is one you won't want to miss! Scandi-inspired play area with themed zones is perfect for every child’s imagination.
Eastsiders! Blackburn has just unveiled a newly built play space and cafe that is open all week with great trading hours! This visually stunning venue boasts a variety of play zones perfect for toddlers and children up to 12
This fantastic play cafe is BACK to offering casual play sessions, and is sure to become a family favourite!
With 7 themed areas, full of imaginary play, it will blow your toddlers mind!
Attention south-east mammas! Oakleigh has just delivered a brand new cafe/playspace that kids and adults will both absolutely adore.
Kinder Gym Casual Play is just perfect for little ones who still require some parent support. Not only does it provide a fabulous space for the kiddies to move their bodies and burn some energy, there are so many different ways to move! There’s climbing, swinging, tumbling, rolling, jumping, balancing and more.
.Ladies and Gentlemen it’s BACK!!! This playland is a mixture of inflatables and a huge play structure with multiple slides, tunnels and small spaces Mamma doesn’t want to get stuck in.
You and the crew are up for plenty of thrills at Rush HQ. This is an indoor trampoline with plenty of extras - just check out the mascots on the wall - and heaps to do all under the one roof.
Did you know that Bounce Blackburn North has a dedicated area for toddlers and it’s super cool. There is a huge soft play centre similar to actual play centres with slides, a ball pit, things to climb through and tumble over as well as loads of trampolines.
This all-weather indoor park boasts a range of facilities aimed at bike users from 3-13 years old such as a pump track, mountain bike track and a toddler mini track.
What better way to learn about caring for sick animals than through play. The Wildlife Health Centre has exactly that in the Future Vets Program at Healesville Sanctuary. Set up in the centre of the working hospital, this play space is the darn cutest thing EVER
An indoor playcentre in a shopping centre is always going to be a winner - let alone one that has a massive jungle themed climbing structure, a ball pit, mega fast racing slides AND a pirate ship.
We love just love Lollipop’s
This playland has everything you need in a playcentre. From themed party rooms, the classic mini pirate ship, the foam ball zones, a separate toddler section and stacks of things to swing, climb and slide down - the playcentre is a real treat for your little ones.
The name says it all. Grow with Play is all about exploring new sensory experiences in a safe and fun environment. There are a number of different sessions based on age, including baby yoga, gentle massage for babies moving onto music, movement, stories, messy and explorative play in the form of science experiments, arts, cooking and so much more.
One of the first BIG playcentres that Mamma has visited in her motherhood journey and it is pretty amazing. We love crocs especially when it is cold outside and the kids still need a space to run around and have fun!
NewHope PlaySpace in Blackburn North is a toddler Mamma’s dream come true. There’s cars, there’s ramps to drive down, bubbles, soft play equipment, stepping stones, walkers, a construction corner, lego, dress ups, balls and LOTS more. There is a cafe next door serving up coffee, breakfast, lunch and a great kids menu.
Little Rascals in Ferntree Gully is simply AMAZING for toddlers. The space has been designed with little ones in mind. The play structure has lots of colourful padding and a fast double side - ideal for your 18 month old to your 3 year olds.
This indoor adventure and trampoline centre has got it ALL and the kids will be bouncing all the way back out to the car!
As play centres go - this Lollipop's is a ripper! Massive spaces at both ends of the shed with big and little kids appreciated equally.
Well Mammas, Danding Dandelion is the newest and cutest play cafe in town! This play area has everything to help your little one's imagination run wild! There are amazing play stations everywhere you look. Most of them are wooden and handmade, and all of them are ADORABLE.
If your kids are fans of a good slide then Slides is a no brainer!
We love a little circus action and circus preschool has Mamma’s name written all over it! RUCCIS Circus School is an eastie favourite, with their very own space in Bayswater North.
Indoor play for those days you have to find somewhere out of the house! Come and visit Thomas and the ROCKETSHIP!
Mamma could play for days at PLAYDAYS! Such an incredible space, perfect for toddlers and a brilliant variety of equipment.
A cinema like no other - for kids - designed by kids - enjoyed by big and little kids!
Well what can I say. This place is pretty ACE! An indoor play centre that will entertain all of the kids - even the big, big ones!
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