Check out these free indoor play areas perfect for kids when it’s too hot or too wet outside. These are great spots, many of which are in our local shopping centres, to meet with friends, with coffee available nearby too. Please note some of these play areas may have age or height restrictions
How Should I Pick The Best Play Park Near Me for my Kids?
Picking the best play park near you for your kids can seem like a daunting task. Before you start to search, consider the location and size of the area.
You want to be sure that it’s close enough to visit often but not so small that there isn’t enough space for all activities. If possible, choose parks with lots of shade from trees and a creek or water feature for those hot summer days. That’s why we have put together this guide!
Of course, having plenty of play equipment is also important – swings, slides and monkey bars are classics that all kids love – but adding additional items such as sandpits or even outdoor art projects adds extra levels of fun! Importantly they are indoor play spaces, and some outdoor play areas too!
With these considerations in mind, see all the indoor play areas and best play parks below!
The Free Indoor Play Areas
McDonald’s Ellenbrook Play Place
McDonalds largest Play Place in Australia, with rocket ship and play structure the kids will love.
Coventry Village Morley
One of Perth’s biggest free indoor play area (height limit 120cm) with two level play structure with soft play, slides, tunnels and bridges. Play area open 9 – 6pm daily (8pm Thursdays).
Bunnings Joondalup
Big fenced play area which stretches outside and overlooks the nursery area. Cafe right next door with glass window so you can watch the kids while you enjoy a coffee, cake or pastry. See the website for more details.
IKEA Innaloo Smaland & Restaurant
There are two indoor play options at IKEA Innaloo – first you can put the kids into Smaland (max 1 hours, you must stay in the centre, and kids must be toilet trained and aged 3-8yrs).
Or secondly kids can play while you enjoy a meal at the restaurant
Ocean Keys Clarkson
Indoor beach themed play area near the food court.
Mirrabooka Square Play Zone
Fenced play area with Jamaica Blue right next door
Westfield Innaloo Play World
Small play area with seating and Gloria Jeans just a few steps away
Westfield Whitfords Play World
Enclosed play area with lots of sensory play features
www.westfield.com.au/whitfordcity
McDonald’s East Victoria Park
Huge play space with McCafe in full view of the play area
McDonald’s Brighton Play Place
Tall indoor, air conditioned play area and McCafe
Armadale Shopping City
Indoor play area for kids nine years and under near Target.
www.armadaleshoppingcity.com.au
Mandurah Forum
Kids have their very own dining area complete with interactive screens and play area outside for when the rain stops.
McDonald’s Applecross Play Place
Super tall jungle themed climbing structure at the all new Applecross McDonald’s
McDonald’s Melville Play Place
Huge McDonalds Play Place that is fully enclosed and the perfect indoor playground for a meet up with friends.
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We make every effort to ensure all this information is up to date but should be used as a guide only. Events do get cancelled or changed and venues can close without notice. Always follow the links provided for up to date information on an event or activity. If you know of a change or cancellation we’ve missed then please contact us to let us know.
