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.
Macquarie Centre
Cnr Herring and Waterloo Roads, North Ryde
Westfield Chatswood
1 Anderson St, Chatswood
Rhodes Waterside
1 Rider Boulevard, Rhodes
Top Ryde City Shopping Centre
Corner Devlin Street and Blaxland Road, Ryde
There are quite a few kids play areas at TRC. Firstly, the Piazza does a pretty solid job of keeping kids entertained, often through meal times as it is surrounded by cafes and restaurants. The other play areas are on level 1 near Toy Mate. 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 perfect for little kids.
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 to 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!
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.
Chatswood Chase
Level 2, 345 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood
This little play area is very beautiful looking but will probably only provide you and your little one with a short rest stop. Features include a wooden train to sit on and a cubby house with iPads. A fence has recently been added around the area.
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.
HomeHQ, Artarmon
Corner of Frederick Street & Reserve Road, Artarmon
On the lower ground floor near Dare Gallery and By Dezignyou will find a fairly sizeable pirate ship climbing gym that the kids will just love. It is recommended for children aged 2-6 years.
North Rocks Shopping Centre
328-336 North Rocks Road, North Rocks