Cape Towns Best Play Areas And Parks

With so much of the latest technology being so easily accessible to kids these days and them mastering these devices by age four already, keeping them entertained can sometimes be a bit of a challenge; especially when choosing an activity for a day out!

Getting them out of the house and away from the screens is not only useful for tuning those fine motor skills but these activities also expose them to new environments and to deal with different types of challenges. Not to mention getting some fresh air into their developing lungs!

This was the inspiration in compiling this list of play parks and play areas for kids to go buck wild in a safe environment in the greater Cape Town area. Parents can join too, or grab a cuppa at the local cafe and just unwind! Pick and choose your activities to keep the kids busy during school holidays, birthday parties or just a spontaneous day out.

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ACROBRANCH

Type: Outdoor
Location: Constantia & Stellenbosch
Age Appropriate: 3 years and up
Cost: From R60

Give your kids a taste of jungle life at Acrobranch. They'll get their adrenaline pumping swinging through trees, dangling from branches and balancing in the air. Kids safely tucked into snug harnesses, hooked into secure lines all through the course, so parents don't need to worry about safety. There is also constant adult supervision, but the children are encouraged to go at their own pace and move their clips themselves.

Visit their site for more info.

BE.UP Park

Type: Indoor
Location: Pinelands
Age Appropriate: 3 years and up
Cost: From R90

be.UP Park is introducing a unique approach to exercise while having fun. They cater to the Adults as much, and Kids and activities include a Trampoline Zone, an AltiGame, Climbing Walls and a huge Kids’ Maze!

Visit their site for more info.

THE BLUE TRAIN PARK

Type: Outdoor
Location: Kraaifontein
Age Appropriate: 0 to 12 years old.
Cost: From R28

The Blue Train Park has been in operation for more than 55 years and is the only beachfront miniature railway that has survived in South Africa. Entry fee includes one free train ride on "Old Lady" Mini blue train and then head to the park with the following on offer Mini-Skate park, dirt bike track, cement push bike track, Pedal Push Carts, a 30m zip-line, 2x 8m long slide, see-saws, climbing rock, Jungle gyms, obstacle course, an astroturf soccer pitch and a bunch of other wonderful play features.

Visit their site for more info.

BUGZ PLAYPARK

Type: Outdoor
Location: Mouille Point, Cape Town
Age Appropriate: 0 and up
Cost: From R60

Bugz Playpark has tons of activities to keep the kids busy for hours on end. Enjoy sandpit areas with colourful jungle gyms, slides, swings, playhouses, tree houses, a castle and obstacles to crawl under or climb over and on weekends they even have a few kiddies rides on offer!

Visit their site for more info.

CLAY CAFE

Type: Indoor
Location: Hout Bay
Age Appropriate: 5 and up
Cost: R40 studio fee plus the value of the item you choose to paint.

Get crafty at the Clay Cafe. Choose a pottery item, some tools and paints and decorate as desired. The team will then bake and glaze your item, and you can collect when it's complete. Although this activity s not aimed specifically for kids, it is perfect for crafty kids and adults.

Visit their site for more info.

Cool Runnings

Type: Outdoor
Location: Tygervalley
Age Appropriate: 3 years and up
Cost: From R50

The first downhill tobogganing track in Africa, Cool Runnings is a Cape Town-based family park boasting an intricate course of steel tracks and top-notch, wheeled bobsleds. It’s fun for kids and adults, and it’s completely safe, and the combination of speed and skill makes it an exciting challenge for even the most die-hard speed freak.

Visit their site for more info.

FUNKY FROGS

Type: Indoor
Location: Tygervalley Mall
Age Appropriate: 0 to 8 years
Cost: From R40

Funky Frogs Indoor Play Centre and Party Venue is a kids indoor play centre that offers a fun & safe environment where children can develop occupational skills by playing actively in an exciting atmosphere.

Visit their site for more info.

FUNTASTIC PLAY & PARTY VENUE

Type: Indoor
Location: Rivergate (close to Parklands)
Age Appropriate: 0 to 12 years
Cost: From R45

Indoor play centre for kids with party rooms for birthdays and a coffee shop for snacks, light meals and that all important coffee. Funtastic features play frames, jumping castles, ball ponds, slides, crafts and books.

Visit their site for more info.

THE KIDS SHACK

Type: Indoor
Location: Wynberg
Age Appropriate: 1 year and up
Cost: From R45

The Kids Shack is an excellent indoor play venue for children aged 0 – 12 years. We have a little something for everyone, including two giant slides, a zip line, a massive indoor wooden jungle gym, 9-hole indoor putt-putt course, an extensive push bike track and fantasy play.

Visit their site for more info.

KIDZ CORNER INDOOR PLAY & PARTY CENTER

Type: Indoor
Location: Strand
Age Appropriate: 0 and up
Cost: From R25

The small factory space is dominated by a giant, three-story, mesh protected jungle gym, fitted out with a variety of obstacles and ended off with some fun slides that deliver the kids into a big ball pit. There’s also a jumping castle and trampoline, and loads of freestanding toys like hula hoops and balls.

Visit their site for more info.

PLAYDATE SUPERPARK

Type: Indoor
Location: V & A Waterfront
Age Appropriate: 0 to 12 years
Cost: From R85

PlayDate offers a world of Adventure, Fun and Fitness. We aim to deliver a unique experience of joyful play which excites and unites Families and friends. Their freestyle area includes an obstacle course, zip line, extreme Structures, 3D maze and lots more.

Visit their site for more info.

PLANET KIDS

Type: Indoor & Outdoor
Location: Muizenberg
Age Appropriate: 3 years and up
Cost: From R30

An inclusive play and activity centre in Cape Town that caters for all kids-including kids with disabilities. They have a large Indoor play area featuring jumping astles, climbing walls, space-themed activities and more. They also have an outdoor facility and refreshments are available at the Flying Suacer Cafe. Planet Kids is also a popular spot to host birthday parties

Visit their site for more info.

THE PLAY SHED

Type: Indoor
Location: Pinelands
Age Appropriate: 0 to 10-year-olds.
Cost: From R30 a half hour - free for kids under six months

The Play Shed is an indoor play centre, which offers a friendly environment for both adults and children (under the age of 10 years). They have a major play area for kids between over 3 and have a special Under three-year-old zone, so the toddlers are safe to play without getting hindered by older kids. They also offer a craft area and additional themed play zones with lots of toys and puzzles to choose from. This venue is also popular to hosts kids parties and has an in-house coffee shop stocked with delicious cakes and all day breakie for parents.

Visit their site for more info.

THE PLAYSTATION CAFE AND ADVENTURE PARK

Type: Indoor
Location: Tokai
Age Appropriate: 0 to 12 years old.
Cost: From R60

The PlayStation Cafe and Adventure Park are aiming to create an interactive environment for learning, fun and imagination play, which encourages children to develop their own distinct play experience which is beneficial to children's social and cognitive development. The park features a climbing wall, giant slides, 3D maze, Kids City and a high line rope course. The in-house cafe also offers brunch, lunch, cakes and coffee. Also popular for hosting birthday parties.

Visit their site for more info.

WORLD OF ADVENTURE@ROOT44

Type: Outdoor
Location: Stellenbosch
Age Appropriate: 1 year and up
Cost: From R35

World of Adventure fun park has activities galore. An undercover Mini Golf course, a Slip ‘n Slide and Spray park, a Mini Zip-Line and more!.

Visit their site for more info.

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