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Southpark Mall
★3.8(3,214 reviews)$Entertainment
🕑 2-4 hours👶 Best for ages 2-12. Toddlers and preschoolers enjoy the mall play areas and sensory stimulation of window shopping, while elementary-aged kids love the movie theater and arcade options. Teens may enjoy catching a film or shopping with friends.🧡 Saved by 50+ families
About
Southpark Mall offers a convenient indoor destination for families in Colonial Heights, combining shopping with entertainment options including a movie theater, play areas, and family-friendly dining. It's an ideal rainy-day backup plan or a comfortable climate-controlled option year-round, with plenty of activities to keep kids entertained while parents browse.
Highlights
- ✓Indoor play areas perfect for burning energy in any weather
- ✓Movie theater showing family-friendly films
- ✓Food court with variety to please picky eaters
- ✓Climate-controlled environment ideal for hot summers and cold winters
- ✓Convenient one-stop destination for entertainment and shopping
Pro Tips
- 1.Visit weekday mornings right when the mall opens for uncrowded play areas and a more relaxed shopping experience with strollers
- 2.Park near the movie theater entrance if catching a film to make bathroom runs easier with little ones
- 3.Bring hand sanitizer since play areas see lots of traffic, and pack snacks to supplement food court options for picky eaters
- 4.Check the mall's website or social media for special family events like character meet-and-greets or holiday activities
- 5.Scope out the bathrooms near the food court which typically have family restrooms with changing tables
Best Time to Visit
Weekday mornings (11 AM - 1 PM) or Sunday afternoons offer smaller crowds and easier navigation with strollers. Avoid Saturday afternoons and the week before school starts when the mall is busiest.
What to Know
Free parking is available throughout the mall lot. The food court offers multiple kid-friendly dining options, and the mall is fully accessible with elevators and wide walkways for strollers and wheelchairs.
Seasonal Notes
The mall shines during extreme weather months (summer heat and winter cold) as a comfortable indoor option. Check for special holiday events during Christmas season, including visits with Santa, Easter Bunny appearances in spring, and back-to-school activities in August.
Nearby Eats
The mall's food court includes kid favorites like Chick-fil-A and pizza options, but nearby Cracker Barrel and Red Robin offer sit-down family dining if you want to venture outside the mall.
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