Here are 7 indoor playgrounds in JB where you can unleash your inner child!
As someone who’s always on the hunt for fun things to do with the family, I highly appreciate Johor Bahru’s selection of amazing indoor playgrounds. Rain or shine, these are the perfect places to spend quality fun time with the fam!
Whether you’re into go-karts, laser tag or plain trampolines, there’s something in the city that will suit your family’s needs. So to help you plan your next family day in the city, we’ve listed down some of the best indoor playgrounds you’ll find in JB—let’s get started!
Kidz Republic
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Address: Lot No. 308, 3rd Floor, Komtar JBCC
Contact details: +60 12-796 9600
Operating hours: Daily from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Price:
- Adults (18 years old and above):
- General: RM10
- Night Owl: RM5
- Youth (13 to 17 years old):
- General: RM15
- Night Owl: RM10
- Kids (2 to 12 years old):
- General: RM25
- Night Owl: RM15
- OKU Adults: RM10
- OKU Kids: RM20
Kidz Republic is one of the best bang-for-your-buck kid’s indoor playgrounds in Johor Bahru, which is more impressive considering its quality. It covers a huge area and it doesn’t run out of interesting things to give its visitors.
For starters, it features an overarching prehistoric theme, which is why there are tons of dinosaur statues scattered across the park. This doesn’t only make the park more Insta-worthy but it gives kids an added joy seeing their favourite extinct creatures up close and personal.
You’ll also find various attractions such as swirly slides, suspended bridges, ball pits, go-karts and more. They also have a section called Builder’s Village, where kids can stack huge Lego blocks and create their own houses and structures.
Pro tip:
Consider visiting after 6:00 PM if you want to save money because, from this time onwards, the park will introduce discounted rates.
Fanpekka
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Address: AEON Mall Tebrau City, Persiaran Desa Tebrau
Contact details: +60 7-351 5792
Operating hours:
- Sunday to Thursday: 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
- Friday and Saturday: 10:00 AM to 10:30 PM
Price:
- Child (24 months and 1 day to 12 years old):
- Weekdays: RM70
- Weekends: RM78
- Adults (13 years old and above): RM12
When it comes to offering variety and quality simultaneously, Fanpekka is up there in the rankings! It’s one of the biggest indoor playgrounds in the country, featuring various areas for running, sliding, jumping and even role-playing!
Some of the biggest attractions here include the sea of balls as well as the old-timey castle, where kids can live out their fantasy and fairy-tale dreams. Aside from that, it also features a massive and fully-explorable pirate ship filled with obstacle courses and climbing routes.
What we love about this place, however, is that it blends in fun with education, as it also features settings that could help tap your kid’s potential. For instance, you can let them live out their dreams of becoming a firefighter by letting them put on the uniform and ride the truck.
Pro tip:
Before leaving the place, make sure to stop by the TGV Tebrau, which is one of the best kid-friendly cinemas! This way, you can cool down and enjoy your children’s favourite movies before heading home.
Kiddytopia
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Address: TM-042 & 043, Level 4, Mid Valley
Contact details: +60 14-374 6889
Operating hours: Daily from 10:30 AM to 10:00 PM
Price:
- Above 2 years old: RM48
- Below 2 years old: RM30
When you think of indoor playgrounds for kids, the place you’re visualising is an accurate depiction of Kiddytopia. It’s colourful, huge and best of all, complete with various attractions that kids will love such as slides, trampolines and ball pits—it even excites me!
Its huge area lends to several benefits too, more specifically, it’s able to house a small track where kids can ride cute little cars. Seeing your little ones in these colourful plastic cars is one of the most adorable sights you’ll see, so be sure to snap a picture!
One of our favourite attractions here, however, is the castle. It allows kids to explore on their own and leave the structure in style by going down a spiral slide before landing on a massive ball pit—pretty cool!
Pro tip:
If you want to extend the fun, you can also check out the GSC in the same mall! It’s a theatre that incorporates a playroom so both adults and kids can have fun simultaneously.
KF Kiddy Circuit
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Address: TM-008, Level 4, South Court, 1
Contact details: +60 10-885 5509
Operating hours: Daily from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Price:
- Single Ride: RM35
- 3 Rides Combo:
- Off-peak: RM75
- Peak: RM85
If your idea of fun is to race down a track in little go-karts, then KF Kiddy Circuit should be on your family’s radar! Here, adults will be allowed to ride karts too so the entire family can get involved, and maybe you can even race to see who’s washing the dishes.
You won’t have to worry about safety here as well, as the track is specifically designed so that karts can’t go too fast. Plus, each cart features padding, bumpers as well as a limited speed limit of 8 km/h.
The track itself is neat, featuring eye-popping designs such as planets, bright lights and of course, coloured barriers. Also, the road is flat so you can rest assured that you and your kids will enjoy a nice smooth ride.
Pro tip:
One of the cheapest and best ways you can go here via commute is by riding the bus and dropping off at the Mid Valley Southkey Bus Stop. This will take you directly to the mall where you’ll find KF Kiddy Circuit as well as several other attractions!
The Parenthood
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Address: Lot L3.02, L3.03 & L3.33A, TOPPEN Shopping Centre
Contact details: +60 16-380 9009
Operating hours: Daily from 10:00 AM to 9:30 PM
Price:
- Weekdays: RM19.50 for all
- Weekend:
- 2 to 12 years old: RM39
- Below 2 years old: RM19.50
At first glance, The Parenthood may seem like your typical indoor playground but what sets it apart from others is its London theme. With distinct buildings and cars, you’ll get to travel to the land of Big Ben without leaving Johor Bahru—sounds like a good deal to me!
This version of London, however, is a bit more fantasy-like, featuring vibrant colours, gigantic ball pits, cute plastic police cars and more. You can even find a cute kid-friendly gym, where your little ones can start on their fitness journey—kind of.
Lastly, one of the biggest draws here is undoubtedly the three-lane slide. Here, kids will have to climb an obstacle course before diving into a colourful ball pit!
Pro tip:
You can save money on entrance fees if you visit on weekdays! From Monday to Friday, the price of 1 child and 1 adult is slashed down to RM19.50 from RM39.
Utopia Jungle World
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Address: Paradigm Mall Johor Bahru 1F13-13A
Contact details: +60 7-232 7293
Operating hours: Daily from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Price:
- Combo Package: RM78
- Admission Ticket: RM65
- Bumper Car Admission Ticket: RM12
If you want your kids to be immersed in a place away from the city, then Utopia Jungle World should be right up your alley! As you may have gleaned from its name, this place features a tropical jungle motif, one that’s decorated with caricatures of animals and walls.
If you’re lucky enough, you can come across their wacky mascot! This fuzzy squirrel adds so much personality to the playground—think of it as Barney playing with kids at the playground.
As for the playground itself, you can expect all the wonderful and fun attractions such as slides, swings, trampolines and ball pits!
Pro tip:
You can also extend your family bonding experience by visiting the ice skating rink located inside Paradigm Mall!
Laser Battle
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Address: Lot MS-11, Innercity Level 4
Contact details: +60 12-265 9249
Operating hours: Daily from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Price: RM30 (one mission per person)
Laser Battle is perfect for those families who have kids that are too old for the traditional playground. Here, advanced technology is at play, as you and your loved ones can go on a laser gun tournament in a large arena.
Don’t worry though, as your little ones can still play this game since the lasers won’t hurt them and they’ll still be equipped with all the safety gear. With their laser guns at hand, this can be their first experience at being an action movie star!
Pro tip:
You can contact them via WhatsApp to inquire about their themed party packages! This is perfect for corporate events, celebrations, birthdays and more!