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Castle-themed indoor play structure at Kids’ Castle in Lakeside Shopping Center.
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Kids’ Castle

Lakeside Shopping Center, Metairie, LA

Free castle-themed indoor mall play area in Metairie with short timed sessions, younger-kid play, family amenities, and birthday options near the food court.
Plan This Visit

Best for

best for babies through preschoolers

Hours

Monday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Price

General play sessions are free.

Visit style

short timed mall play break

Birthday parties

Available

Profile

Strong profile coverage

Atlas Perspective

Editor's Take

Best treated as a helpful mall amenity, not a destination indoor playground. The free entry is great, but the short timed-session format changes the visit.

Atlas Perspective

Best Fit

Best For
  • Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers
  • Families already visiting the mall
  • Short indoor play breaks
  • Parents who want a free younger-kid option
Less Ideal For
  • Families wanting a long open-play session
  • Older kids looking for bigger challenge play
  • Visitors who do not want reservation-style timing

At a Glance

Venue type

Soft play center

Age groups

BabiesToddlersPreschoolers

Play features

Toddler areaSoft playClimbing structurePretend play

Family amenities

Family restroomsNursing room

Birthday party options

Birthday partiesPrivate party roomParty packages

Accessibility and comfort

Socks requiredCleanliness focus

Visit options

Open playReservation requiredClasses or events

Price range

Budget

Toddler-friendly

Yes

Operator type

Commercial

Play model

Timed sessions

Supervision model

Caregiver supervised

Max recommended age

Under 7

Structured classes or guided programming

Yes

Inside a larger venue or attraction

Yes

Inside mall or shopping center

Yes

Plan Your Visit

Hours

Monday10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
HoursOfficial hours were listed Monday through Friday 10:00 AM-7:00 PM, Saturday 11:00 AM-7:00 PM, and Sunday 12:00 PM-6:00 PM.
RulesSocks are required, children must be under the posted height limit, and the structure closes briefly each afternoon for cleaning.
FormatPlay uses free timed sessions with capacity limits and short breaks between rounds.
Location NoteKids’ Castle is located near the food court entrance inside Lakeside Shopping Center.

Pricing Snapshot

NotesFamilies should reserve timed slots and plan around the short-session format. Public birthday pricing was not clearly posted in one simple place during review.
SummaryGeneral play sessions are free.

About the Venue

Kids’ Castle is Lakeside Shopping Center's indoor play area for younger children, built around a medieval-themed climbing castle near the mall food-court entrance. It stands out because admission is free, but visits are structured around short reservable sessions rather than open-ended play. For families running errands or meeting up at the mall, it can be a very useful younger-kid stop, especially thanks to nearby family amenities like nursing rooms and a family restroom.

Atlas Perspective

Indoor Play Atlas Notes

Age Fitbest for babies through preschoolers
Noise Levelmoderate
Visit Styleshort timed mall play break
Energy Levellow to medium
Parent Comforthigh for mall-running families because of nearby amenities
Booking Frictionmedium because sessions are free but structured and reservable

Birthday Party Snapshot

NotesThis is a mall-hosted birthday option rather than a full private-play-center buyout.
DetailsPublic party materials referenced private play time in Kids’ Castle plus party-area time and food for booked celebrations.
OverviewBirthday bookings are offered through Lakeside's party system.

Accessibility & Comfort

NotesThe venue also publicly promotes kid-focused art and sensory activities beyond basic play sessions.
Features
family restroom nearbynursing rooms nearbyhand-washing focusscheduled cleaning breaksock-required entry
OverviewKids’ Castle has stronger family-support amenities than many small play areas.
Socks requiredCleanliness focus

External Links

WebsiteBookingDirections

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Quick Summary

Best for

best for babies through preschoolers

Hours

Monday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Price

General play sessions are free.

Visit style

short timed mall play break

Contact Information

Address

3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd

Metairie, LA, 70002

Location
LouisianaNew Orleans MetroMetairie, LA
Source & Verification

Last updated

April 18, 2026

Verification summary

Last verified: April 5, 2026

Checked against 2 public sources.

Reviewed as

Business website and booking-flow review

What Changed

April 5, 2026

Verified free timed-session format, mall location, hours, family amenities, and birthday-booking context from official Lakeside pages.

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