Glen Waverley · Melbourne

Toddler Activities near Glen Waverley

About 12 minutes from Glen Waverley via Blackburn Road or Springvale Road.

Toddlers from Glen Waverley play at Happy Hippos Playcentre and Cafe, 1924 Princes Hwy, Clayton — about 12 minutes away. There is a separate soft play zone for under-3s, a ball pit, gentle slides and a cafe beside the play floor so parents can watch from a table.

Why Glen Waverley families visit

  • Under-3s only zone

    Soft blocks, low slides and a shallow ball pit kept separate from the big kids.

  • Free for crawlers

    Babies 12 months and under play free, and adults are always free.

  • Mothers groups welcome

    Weekend mothers group rate is $8.99 per child — book a table in the cafe and settle in.

How to get here

About 12 minutes from Glen Waverley via Blackburn Road or Springvale Road.

  • 1924 Princes Hwy, Clayton VIC 3168, Australia
  • Free on-site parking directly in front of the centre.
  • Clayton Station is a short drive away; buses stop on the Princes Highway.
  • +61 414 571 351
  • Take Blackburn Road or Springvale Road south to the Princes Highway.
  • Turn onto the highway service road — we are at number 1924.
  • Pram-friendly entry and free parking out the front.

Nearby landmarks: The Glen shopping centre · Monash University · Jells Park · Blackburn Road

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Opening hours

  • Monday — 9:00am – 5:00pm
  • Tuesday — 9:00am – 5:00pm
  • Wednesday — 9:00am – 5:00pm
  • Thursday — 9:00am – 5:00pm
  • Friday — 9:00am – 5:00pm
  • Saturday — 9:00am – 4:30pm
  • Sunday — 9:00am – 4:30pm
  • Public holidays — 10:00am – 3:00pm (check availability)

Glen Waverley questions

  • Happy Hippos Playcentre and Cafe in Clayton has a dedicated under-3s soft play area with a shallow ball pit and gentle slides, plus a cafe alongside. It is roughly 12 minutes from Glen Waverley and open 7 days.

  • Children 1–2 years are $9.99 on weekdays and $11.49 on weekends and public holidays. Crawlers 12 months and under are free.

  • Yes — grip socks are compulsory for every child and adult in the play areas and cost $5.50 at reception.

Plan your visit

We welcome families from Clayton, Springvale, Dandenong, Glen Waverley, Oakleigh and across south-east Melbourne.
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