River Hills Mall Children's Play Area
River Hills Mall, Mankato, MN
Free indoor mall play area in Mankato next to Scheels, useful for toddler and preschooler wiggles during a shopping trip.
Editorial notes
What stands out
A handy freebie when you are already at the mall, especially for younger kids who just need a short indoor reset.
Good fit
- Toddlers and preschoolers during mall errands
- Families wanting a free indoor break without booking or admission
- Caregivers pairing shopping, snacks, and a short play stop
Consider another option if
- Families looking for a destination-worthy outing
- Older kids who want bigger climbing challenges
- Parents who want dedicated seating, parties, or structured programming
Know Before You Go
- Supervision model
- Caregiver supervised
What to Expect
For kids
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Soft play
- Slides
- Pretend play
- Open play
For caregivers
- Food available
- Free parking
- Caregiver supervised
- Visit type
- quick mall play break
Read more about this location
The River Hills Mall Children's Play Area is a free indoor play stop inside River Hills Mall, located next to Scheels. Official mall amenities list it as a standing family amenity during mall hours, and local family guides describe the setup as a soft, medical-themed play area geared more toward younger kids than big-kid climbing. This is best treated as a quick errand-break destination rather than a full outing.
Hours & Admission
Posted hours
Check posted weekly hours
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| Monday | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
Based on posted weekly hours. Holidays, private events, seasonal schedules, and special closures may differ.
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Admission | Free |
Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.
Location
1850 Adams Street
River Hills Mall, next to Scheels
Mankato, MN, 56001
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Sources & Updates
3 public sources on record · Last checked Apr 7, 2026. Time-sensitive details may have changed.
View source and update details
- Last check on record
- Apr 7, 2026
- Sources reviewed
- 3 public sources
Public sources
- River Hills Mall amenitiesriverhillsmall.com
Checked: operating status, children's play area listing, location next to Scheels, mall hours
- River Hills Mall official siteriverhillsmall.com
Checked: mall identity, address, phone
- Thrifty Minnesota family guidethriftyminnesota.com
Used only to add parent-facing descriptive context because the official amenities page is minimal.
Checked: play-area theme description
What changed
April 7, 2026
Verified play-area listing, location by Scheels, and current mall hours from the mall's official amenities page.