There are a number of soft play areas in Dublin which are suitable for older babies and toddlers. These are particularly good for those rainy Irish days as it allows kids to expend their energy when they cannot run around outside! Panda Play Cafes are dedicated to kids under the age of 5 and are located in the Ballsbridge and the Terenure area. The cafe located in Ballsbridge Panda Play Cafe is open 7 days a week.There are trikes, a ball pool, play tents, costumes, books, crayons, several dolls, a big doll house, a play kitchen, a castle with a small slide, numerous cars, baby bouncers, walkers and playmats.  Go Kids Go is a soft play area located in Blanchardstown and has plenty of fun activities for both babies and toddlers to enjoy. SPRAOI is located on Dublin’s Long Mile Road and is an indoor play area for babies, toddlers and older children. Using specialised, custom-made Play Zones, SPRAOI offers a maze of activities to keep children amused and physically active by crawling, climbing and exploring for two hours at a time the special features of the multi-coloured, fully-padded playframe.

Tricky Tricksters Magic Castle is a 11,000 sq foot purpose built award winning children’s indoor soft play centre located off exit 10 on the M7 motorway taking the R445 towards Newbridge. This exciting indoor entertainment centre offers general soft play, bumpy boats, giant wall and floor games, table tennis, a carousel bouncing castle & a sportszone soft ball area suitable for children 1 to 12 years of age.