The PlayPad in Lusaka, Lusaka: Hours, Facilities and Family Guide
Indoor play and trampoline parks in Lusaka, Lusaka
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The PlayPad is a relaxed, family-friendly venue that genuinely caters to both parents and children. The supervised play area and caretakers mean parents can actually relax, and the padel court adds an active option. Expect a welcoming atmosphere, good food and a focus on family comfort.
What is The PlayPad?
The PlayPad on Chiwalamabwe Road in Lusaka is a family-friendly coffee shop and padel club that combines adult leisure with genuine child care. It has a supervised play area with caretakers, a sandbox and a mini outdoor play area, so parents can relax over food or a drink, or play padel, while children are looked after. The menu includes burgers, pizzas, Nashville-style wings, a sunshine scramble, braai chicken and T-bone, and reviews praise the decor, polite service and tasty food. It is open Tuesday to Sunday, with slightly later hours on Friday and the weekend.
Coffee shop and padel club; no conservation component
💡 Money-saving tips for families
- Weekday Quieter and more relaxed. Play area
Is it right for your child's age?
| Age group | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| 0–2 years | Good | Sandbox and mini play area. |
| 3–5 years | Excellent | Core age range for supervised play area. |
| 6–9 years | Very good | Play equipment and padel. |
| 10–12 years | Good | Padel and independent play. |
| 13+ years | Fair | Padel tennis. |
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Key details
- Address
- 6810 Chiwalamabwe Rd, Lusaka 10101, Zambia, Lusaka
- Phone
- +260 96 7809802
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Is there supervised child care?
Yes, caretakers supervise the play area.
Is padel available?
Yes, there is a padel court on-site.
Family essentials
- Suitable age bands
- 0–2 years
- 3–5 years
- 6–9 years
- 10–12 years
- 13+ years
- Toddler suitability
- Yes, sandbox
- Minimum age
- 0
- Facilities
- Supervised play area
- sandbox
- padel court
- Access and parking
- Paved access
- Safety notes
Supervise children in play areas
Tickets and costs
- Ages that pay the child rate
- All ages
- Toddler age band
- Yes
- Ticket notes
Entry and activity fees apply; confirm current rates at the venue.
- Parking
- Free
- Free entry rules
- No
- Extra costs (activities, rentals, food)
Supervised play area, sandbox, padel court
- Food and drink per person (estimate)
- Free
- Return transport (estimate, flat)
- Free
- Transport estimate note
- On Chiwalamabwe Road, Lusaka; signed
- Prices last checked
- Facilities and reviews cross-checked with Top-Rated and TrustPadel, October 2026
Plan your visit
- Best time to visit
- Weekday afternoons or weekends
- Busiest times
- Weekends
- How to get there
6810 Chiwalamabwe Rd, Lusaka; signed
- By car
- Yes, parking available
- Uber / Bolt estimate
- Bolt or Uber
- Public transport
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The PlayPad suitable for toddlers and young children?
- Minimum age: 0. Supervise children in play areas
- Is The PlayPad accessible, and is there parking?
- Access and parking: Paved access.
- What is the best time to visit The PlayPad?
- Weekday afternoons or weekends. It is busiest Weekends.
- How do you get to The PlayPad?
- Yes, parking available. Ride-hailing: Bolt or Uber. Public transport: Not practical 6810 Chiwalamabwe Rd, Lusaka; signed
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