Playdays

Wasn't really impressed with this play center at all. My son who has just turned four was bored after a while as I think it's suited to younger children. It cost me $20 for two kids aged two and four. They have a great big area for children to run around but I also think it could benefit from a large climbing structure with a slide. It does have two jumping castles which are good. They had lots of little cubby houses but the equipment was lacking for the large space. I wouldn't return.

Great open area for kids to run around. Entertainment includes cars, jumping castle, little houses, some soft blocks and mats. This place could really benefit from a large climbing structure as they have the space for it. Entry fee of $10 in my opinion is a little high. Decent hot food options and coffee. Keep an eye on your kids as my little one was bullied by some older children and the parents were no where to be seen.

We went to this play centre for the first time the other day and I was hesitant at the $10 entry fee but WOW! My nearly 2.5 year old absolutely loved it and so did I. The cafe prices were REALLY reasonable, much less than I expected to pay. There were so many toys for my son to play with - he had the time of his life. The only thing that would make this play centre better would be if it was closer to me! I was impressed with all the parents there as well, despite most sitting down - everyone was quick to attend to their kids if the need arose! Love this place :D

I have been to few parties here, the kids always had a great time..if anything, it's so hard to get them out! Its very organized, they did volley balls last times and it was great!! I like that they separate the area for little children and big kids. I can just have coffee and I can see all play areas. Very safe and clean. Easy and heaps of parking area...which I appreciate so much! We sometimes go on weekend, so my husband and I can have coffee and read newspaper :)

This centre is specifically advertised as many for preschoolers yet when going on a weekend there are always older children around which is very frustrating as a parent with younger toddlers. This aside, the centre is great for younger kids as the equipment is aimed at the under 5's. On a weekday during school hours is the best time to go as the kids wont get bowled over by an older child.

The food is very reasonably priced and whilst it isnt anything exciting, it is food the kids will eat. It is hard to get a table but we just pop our stuff down and play until a table frees up. So be it!

Entry is on the pricey side (but so are all play centres these days) but is still a great way to waste an hour or so on a rainy sunday.

I have been going to Playdays for the last two years, never have I had a dirty cup or a dirty table. I have also been attending other play-centers around this area, of which all hold the same standard.
The staff are always smiling and know me by my first name and my daughters. Coffee is okay, but I love the Hot Chocolates. i have walked up to where the food is prepared and it is very clean, and I have also seen the staff cleaning all the equipment in the morning just as they are opening, this has been on more than one occasion. It is slightly a bit expensive, but what isn't these days, maybe you should take your kids to the park where it is free!
I think you need to experience this place when it isn't busy as well to be be able to make a true judgment. Also I would like to say, If it is so terrible why are they always busy????

I was almost too scared to try this place out given the above reviews! I went last Friday morning (10am) and there was plenty of parking and I got a table easily. I ordered a muffin which was quite nice and priced very reasonably ($2.20). The kids area was great - heaps to do. I didn't see any dirty equipment and my table was clean. I didn't order a drink...but everyone else seemed to and I didn't see anyone peering into their cups and complaining they were dirty!

The lighting was fine - not sure why it would be so bad given it's an indoor sports centre and they would need good lighting for night games! So that complaint isn't valid I think.

Not sure how busy it would have gotten after I left, but it was still quite reasonable in the carpark when I did leave at 11.30. I'll be going back next week.

The equipment is great and my little ones love it, but it's all so dirty. It's unpleasant to sit at dirty tables (if you can get one) with food all over the floor. Also the children's equipment is dirty and so is the floor they play on. I used to go there quite a lot, but my children got sick after every single visit so I don't go anymore. It's a lost opportunity though. Lots of people would use it if it was well maintained and clean (e.g. everyone in my mother's group said they wouldn't go back, but only because they thought it was dirty)

Let's talk finances. I have three young children. It costs me a total of $21 just to get in to playdays. And what do you get for your buck? The joy of being able to sit at a sticky table - if you are lucky enough to get a table. And, the pleasure of paying through the nose for the most basic and revolting food and coffee this side of the equator. And no, I don't believe that to be an exageration.
Furthermore, because of the dingy lighting and general grubbiness of the place, the whole experience can be best described as the play center you take your children to post appocolypse. After a few minutes of being in there I do find my mind wandering to canned goods and stored water.

I've been going to this Playdays regularly for the past 2.5 years and I've recently stopped going as it's just too busy. They let in far too many people for the tables they have and often lengthy waits for food orders. I really think they need to have an entrance quota and then they need to turn people away. If the 2 carparks are full outside you can bet you're not going to find anywhere to sit inside! A small group of friends and I recently had to wait up to an hour to nab a table for 4 adults and 5 kids. I can't be bothered going there anymore, it's too crowded.