# Playgrounds and things to do with kids in Durban

Playgrounds, parks, museums and other things to do with kids in Durban. See which ones have a changing table, room for a stroller and what ages they suit before you go. 11 listed.

Last updated 2026-10-05, from the newest confirmation among these places.

## The list

1. [Funtubbles](https://ourplayday.com/places/funtubbles-durban) (playground, Durban). Indoor play center with toilets on site.
2. [Kids World uShaka](https://ourplayday.com/places/kids-world-ushaka-durban) (playground, Durban). Play area inside a marine theme park, with toilets on site.
3. [Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve](https://ourplayday.com/places/beachwood-mangroves-nature-reserve-durban) (nature area, Durban). Mangrove reserve at a river mouth, with a boardwalk through the trees and crabs in the mud.
4. [Durban Botanic Gardens](https://ourplayday.com/places/durban-botanic-gardens-durban) (garden, Durban). One of Africa's oldest botanic gardens, with a lake, a cycad collection and wide lawns.
5. [Mini Town](https://ourplayday.com/places/mini-town-durban) (attraction, Durban). A miniature model of the city, with small-scale landmarks, ships and trains to walk among.
6. [Moses Mabhida Stadium](https://ourplayday.com/places/moses-mabhida-stadium-durban) (attraction, Durban). World Cup stadium with a cable car up its arch and open park space around it.
7. [Museum of Illusions Durban](https://ourplayday.com/places/museum-of-illusions-durban-durban) (museum, Durban). Rooms of optical illusions, tilted spaces and mirror tricks to step into and photograph.
8. [Umgeni River Bird Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/umgeni-river-bird-park-durban) (park, Durban). Bird park with walk-through aviaries set against cliffs, and a free-flight bird show.
9. [Umgeni Steam Railway](https://ourplayday.com/places/umgeni-steam-railway-durban) (attraction, Durban). Heritage steam train rides along an old branch line through the hills.
10. [uShaka Marine World](https://ourplayday.com/places/ushaka-marine-world-durban) (attraction, Durban). Aquarium built into a mock shipwreck, with a water park and the beach next door.
11. [uShaka Beach](https://ourplayday.com/places/ushaka-beach-durban) (beach, Durban). Sandy city beach next to the marine park, with a long promenade behind it.

## Other lists for Durban

- [Restaurants](https://ourplayday.com/south-africa/durban/restaurants) (6)
- [Hotels](https://ourplayday.com/south-africa/durban/hotels) (10)

## About this list

Every place here is a listing on Play Day, and a place is listed only when something positive is known about it for kids. Each listing carries the kid facts (high chairs, changing tables, kids' menus, wheelchair access) A list needs at least three places to exist.

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