The Kids Castle Play Area

The Kids Castle Play Area is located inside Lakeside Shopping Center in Metairie, making it one of the more convenient family activity stops in the western New Orleans metro area. It operates as a classic mall soft-play area, but with a castle theming that younger children find genuinely engaging.

For families shopping at Lakeside, The Kids Castle is the natural stop to let young children burn energy while parents browse nearby stores. But it's also sufficient as a dedicated destination for parents with toddlers and preschoolers who need 1-2 hours of structured indoor play during a rainy day or a hot summer afternoon.

The play equipment is designed for ages 1-7, with climbing elements, slides, and interactive features scaled appropriately for young children. The castle theming resonates particularly with the 3-6 age group who are deep into imaginative play. Mall play areas have the advantage of being enclosed, climate-controlled, and safe — parents can sit on benches at the perimeter while kids play freely.

Combining the play visit with lunch at the Lakeside food court or one of the mall's sit-down restaurants creates a natural half-day structure. The Metairie location on Veterans Blvd provides easy access for families in the Jefferson Parish suburbs.