15 Shopping Centres with Free Play Areas

Shopping centre play areas can be a lifesaver on days when it’s hot, raining or if you need an incentive to get the kids to the shops! Here’s the scoop on all our local shopping centre play areas.

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Westfield Chatswood

1 Anderson St, Chatswood

Find this Urban Escape Playground on level 3, just near Din Tai Fung. Inspired by nature and the outdoors, the space creates fun for all ages. With soft play, a tree house and a slide, it has been designed for kids between 1-8 years. It is also fully fenced and even has wireless charging stations for your phone. Read more here.

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Rhodes Waterside

1 Rider Boulevard, Rhodes

This play structure really makes the most of the space it inhabits and features slides, a climbing tower, a maze, soft play and more. It certainly packs a lot in! Best for 2-8-year-olds. Read more here!
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Top Ryde City Shopping Centre

Corner Devlin Street and Blaxland Road, Ryde

There are quite a few kids’ play areas at Top Ryde Shopping Centre. Firstly, the Piazza does a pretty solid job of keeping kids entertained, often through meal times as it is surrounded by cafes and restaurants.

You’ll also find another small fenced play area in the food court, which can be handy for hungry parents.

The biggest play area can be found on level 1 near the Leaf Cafe. There are 3 sections to the area – an interactive zone with books, screen and colouring, a climbing zone with a rock climbing wall, multiple slides, rope ladder and tunnel. Then there is a separate soft fall play area, great for little kids.

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Carlingford Court Shopping Centre

Corner Pennant Hills Rd & Carlingford Rd, Carlingford

Although small, this little play area offers enough to give parents a bit of respite while resting in the nearby chairs. You’ll find this play area on level 1 opposite Bing Lee, and it’s perfect for kids 0-4. They can play noughts & crosses and use the interactive play panels to move little cars, coloured beads, building bolts & more!

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North Rocks Shopping Centre

328-336 North Rocks Road, North Rocks

This small play area next to Pronto Cafe is perfect for kids aged 0-4 and features a play gym maze. For older kids (around 4-8), there’s a much larger outdoor but undercover play area near Rocks Pantry Cafe, close to Kmart.

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Source: Hills District Mums

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Burwood Westfield

100 Burwood Rd, Burwood

On Level 2 near Woolworths, you’ll find Playworld. Best suited to children 1-5 years of age, you’ll find a small, netted obstacle course, slides, netting and foam steps.

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Parramatta Westfield

159-175 Church St, Parramatta

Jungle Play at Westfield Parramatta is a fun indoor space for kids aged 2-5 to climb, slide, and explore. Located on Level 2 near Best & Less, it’s a great spot for little ones to play and burn off energy.

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Hornsby Westfield

236 Pacific Hwy, Hornsby

Westfield Hornsby offers multiple play areas for children:

  • Playworld on Level 2: Located near Baby Bunting, this new play area features a little cubby, giant chess, spinners, and a small bridge structure, providing a fun space for toddlers.
  • Play Area near Aldi: Situated on Level 2 near Aldi, this triple-level Playworld includes slides and various play equipment, catering to children up to 6 years old.

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Birkenhead Point

19 Roseby St, Drummoyne

Birkenhead Point Brand Outlet offers several play areas for young children:

  • Play Land: Designed for visitors under the age of 6, Play Land is located on the ground floor next to Priceline.
  • Additional Play Areas: There are two other play areas within the centre:
    • On Level 1, across from Sandler.
    • On Level 3, near Muffin Break and the Parents’ Room.

These areas are suitable for children under 6, with the Level 1 and Level 3 play areas being more appropriate for children under 3 years old.

Additionally, there’s a fenced playground outside by the marina and a small beach area for building sandcastles, providing more options for children’s play.

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Broadway Shopping Centre

1 Bay St, Glebe NSW

Wow, wow, wow! Broadway’s indoor play area, located on Level 3 next to Priceline, offers plenty to keep little ones entertained. It features a large tube slide, a climbing frame, two built-in mini trampolines, a short climbing wall, and a hot air balloon-shaped structure for exploring.

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Bunnings Warehouse

Between the playground, kids’ trolleys, cafe and craft activities on weekends and school holidays, Bunnings knows how to keep families happy! Rydalmere, Lidcombe and Artarmon are the closest centres.[space_20]

Rydalmere

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Macquarie Centre

Cnr Herring and Waterloo Roads, North Ryde

Macquarie Centre has a decent play area located on Level 1 outside Kmart, surrounded by lots of kids’ stores and a few cafes close by. It is suited for kids 1-5 years of age.
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DFO Homebush

3-5 Underwood Rd, Homebush

A neat and modern structure with plenty to keep kids busy. What you save on entertainment, you can spend on clothes! Best suited for kids aged 2-7.

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HomeHQ, Artarmon

Corner of Frederick Street & Reserve Road, Artarmon

On the lower ground floor near BBQ’s galore, you will find a fairly sizeable play area that the kids will just love. It is recommended for children aged 2-6 years. [space_20]

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