Attention, parents in Cork! I’ve found nine fantastic indoor spots for kids — there are energetic indoor playgrounds perfect for letting loose, play centers, play areas, game zones, family-friendly play places, children's play parks, and fun game zones, all packed with plenty of kids activities. Whether you’re taking energetic kids or cute little babies, come check them out!
1. Monkey Maze
Address：Glanmire Business Park, Glanmire, County Cork, T45 WY07, Ireland
Website：monkeymaze.ie
It’s an indoor activity centre, ideal for families with children aged around 11 to 12.It’s open daily from 10:00 AM to around 6:30 PM, with a giant 4-level adventure maze and an additional dedicated area for little ones.It offers party packages, and parents can relax in the café.There’s a height limit of 4 feet 9 inches, plus a 2-hour time limit per session.
2. Little Rebels
Address: Eden Hall, Model Farm Road, Bishopstown, Co. Cork, T12 A9XE, Ireland
Website: littlerebels.ie
Little Rebels is very clean and lively, ideal for children aged 10 and under. It’s open daily from 10 AM to 6 PM. The venue has slides, interactive areas, baby-friendly zones, and a 3D climbing play structure. Parents can relax in the café. It costs €11 per visit for older kids, and slightly less for toddlers. Whether for birthday parties or finding a place to play on rainy days, it’s a great fit.
3. Piccolo Play Village
Address：Unit 32B, CastleWest Shopping Centre, Ballincollig, Co. Cork, P31 K661, Ireland
Website： piccoloplayvillage.ie
Piccolo Play Village is a calm, immersive role-play centre. It is open Thursday through Monday, with four bookable sessions each day: 10:00-11:30, 12:00-13:30, 14:00-15:30, and 16:00-17:30.
It costs about €14 per toddler, and each paying toddler can bring one adult in for free; each additional adult costs around €3. Non-walkers (infants who can’t walk yet) can enter for free. The venue has fourteen themed play areas, all sized to fit young children. The café serves coffee, pastries, cakes and treats.
4. The Treehouse
Address：Unit 11/12, Curragh Commercial Park, Marsh Road, Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland, P81 XA40
Website： thetreehouse.ie
The Treehouse Indoor Play & Café is an indoor play venue suitable for children aged around 12 and under.It is open from 10:00 to 17:30/18:00 from Tuesday to Saturday (with weekend hours being 10:00-18:00), 10:00-18:00 on Sundays, and closed on Mondays. Admission is approximately €7 per child on weekdays and around €9.50 on weekends; babies usually enter for free.The venue has multiple play structures, toddler zones and junior zones, as well as a café that serves snacks and meals.
5. Planet Entertainment Centre Cork
Address： Planet Entertainment Centre, Old Mallow Road, Blackpool, Cork, T23 NR4R, Ireland
Website：planetcork.ie
Planet Entertainment Centre is a large entertainment venue. It’s open from 13:00 to 22:00 Monday to Friday, 10:30 to 22:00 on Saturdays, and 10:30 to 21:00 on Sundays.It costs about €10 per child per session for the play area, while other activities incur additional charges. There is a dedicated area for young children on-site, along with a variety of fun facilities. There’s also a café where parents can relax, and the venue also hosts events here.
6. Kool Kidz Korner
Address： Unit 11, Portgate Business Park, Rafeen, Monkstown, Co. Cork, T12 FD35, Ireland
Website： www.KoolKidzKorner.com
Kool Kidz Korner is an indoor play centre suitable for children aged around 8 and under.It is open on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Tuesdays from 10:00 to 17:30, andclosed on Mondays and Wednesdays.Admission is approximately €5 per child on weekdays, and around €7 per child on weekends and public holidays; infants under 1 year old enter for free.The venue has a variety of fun facilities, and there is also a café on-site.
7. Kidzone Soft Play Area
Address：Units 3 & 4, Connemara Business Park, Kilnaglery, Carrigaline, Co. Cork, Ireland
Website： kidzone.ie
Kidzone Soft Play Area is an indoor soft play centre, open from approximately 10:00 to 17:30 Thursday through Sunday.Children's party packages cost around €15 per child, with lower prices for general play sessions. The venue has a variety of fun play facilities as well as a designated toddlers' area. Parents can relax in the café. It is clean, safe, and offers convenient parking.
8. KIDZONE
Address：Units 3 & 4, Connemara Business Park, Kilnaglery, Carrigaline, Co. Cork, P43 EV25, Ireland
Website：kidzone.ie
Kidzone Soft Play Area is an indoor soft-play centre suitable for young children.It is open from 10:00 to 17:30 on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, and closed from Mondays to Wednesdays. Each visit is a 90-minute session.The venue has slides, ball pools, and a dedicated toddlers’ area; parents can relax in the café area.It is well staffed, and the staff are very child-friendly.
9. Airtastic Entertainment Centre Cork
Address： Unit 5, Eastgate Retail Park, Little Island, Co. Cork, Ireland, T45 DY80
Website： air-tastic.com
Airtastic is a large indoor leisure venue open seven days a week.It has bowling lanes, slides, a mini golf course, and an arcade.The Inflata Park costs around €13.50 per person from Monday to Thursday, and rises to approximately €16.95 on weekends and holidays. Bowling costs about €8.95 per person on weekdays and around €9.95 per person on weekends.There is also a restaurant on-site where you can grab a bite when you're tired from playing.
Don't hesitate—take your kids and set off!
