Springvale · Melbourne
Indoor Playground near Springvale
About 10 minutes from Springvale along the Princes Highway.
The closest large indoor playground to Springvale is Happy Hippos Playcentre and Cafe at 1924 Princes Hwy, Clayton — roughly a 10-minute drive up the Princes Highway. It is open 7 days, has free parking and a cafe, and welcomes children from babies to 14 years.
Why Springvale families visit
Rainy day plan B
Fully indoor, fully heated and cooled — the weather never cancels play.
Mothers group rate
Weekend and public holiday mothers group entry is $8.99 per child — bring the whole group.
Food for everyone
Kids Happy Meals from $9.95, adult meals with chips and a drink, plus platters for groups.
How to get here
About 10 minutes from Springvale along the Princes Highway.
- 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
- Head north-west on the Princes Highway from Springvale Road.
- Continue past Westall Road — we are on the service road at number 1924.
- Free parking out the front, and the 703 bus runs along the highway.
Nearby landmarks: Springvale Road · Sandown Park · Westall Road · Springvale Homemaker Centre
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)
Springvale questions
Yes — Happy Hippos Playcentre and Cafe in Clayton is about 10 minutes from Springvale along the Princes Highway, at 1924 Princes Hwy, Clayton VIC 3168.
Yes, there is free parking directly in front of the centre.
Crawling babies to 14 year olds, with a separate soft play area reserved for under-3s.
Plan your visit
- Entry prices and opening hoursWeekday and weekend entry, grip socks and public holiday times.
- Birthday party packagesThemed rooms from $279, extras and how to book your date.
- Play informationAge zones, supervision and what to bring on the day.
- Cafe menuBreakfast, wraps, kids meals, coffee, shakes and frappes.
- Contact and directionsCall the centre, email us or find us on the map.
- School holiday activitiesWhat to do with the kids across the Victorian school holidays.