Sand play areas

Little hands, big dreams, in the sand.

Our sand play areas operate as FUNBOX Kids in Antalya, Oyun Fabrikası in Istanbul and Ankara, and Playkids in Şanlıurfa. Children can shape the sand and use toys to invent their own games.

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Room to build and play with sand.

Sand play gives children space to shape sand, make roads with toys and invent their own games. Filling a bucket, changing a shape or planning something with another child can all become part of the activity. There is no single finished result to aim for, so children decide what to make and how to continue. The same material can become the starting point for a different idea.

In Antalya, FUNBOX Kids sand play areas are at MarkAntalya and Mall of Antalya. The sand is disinfected regularly and cleaned with specialist machines. Both branches offer supervised drop-off in their sand play and soft play areas while parents shop. Ask the team about conditions and handover and collection arrangements on arrival.

Our group also offers sand play in other cities: Oyun Fabrikası at Emaar Square Mall in Istanbul and Ankamall in Ankara, and Playkids at Piazza in Şanlıurfa. The locations page lists addresses and available activities. Check the activities at your chosen venue as well as its city when planning your visit.

Children playing with buckets and toys in the sand

Playing with sand

Children can build castles, make roads or arrange toys in the sand. Filling and emptying a bucket, changing a shape and starting a new structure can be parts of the same game. Because children decide what to make, a small change can lead to another idea.

Children playing together can agree on a shared structure or continue their own games side by side. Parents can listen to what their child wants to make and help with the plan. Handling the sand, trying something and starting again are as much part of play as finishing a shape.

Caring for the sand

Sand is the material children touch and shape as they play, so its care is central to the area. At FUNBOX Kids, the sand is disinfected regularly and cleaned with specialist machines. The routine concerns the material children handle as well as the appearance of the space.

If you would like to know how the sand is cleaned, ask the team during your visit. Looking together at how buckets and toys are used can also help you and your child get to know the area. Check the usage information and discuss any questions about care with staff.

A play attendant sitting in the sand and playing with the children

Supervised play

Supervised drop-off is available in the sand play areas at MarkAntalya and Mall of Antalya. You can leave your child with experienced staff and collect them after shopping. Children stay under supervision in the play area, allowing you to plan your own time alongside theirs.

Visit the area together and speak with staff before using the service. Ask about suitability, conditions, handover and collection, and explain any needs your child has. For venues in other cities, ask separately about drop-off; the service described here applies to these two Antalya branches.

A staff member cleaning the sand play area

Regular cleaning

Sand play areas receive regular cleaning and maintenance, including sand disinfection and cleaning with specialist equipment. How an area is cared for is a natural question when children will be handling the sand. Families can ask the team directly for information about the practices used.

On arrival, look around with your child and read the usage information. If you have a question about cleaning or notice something you would like checked, tell a member of staff. You can then discuss what you have seen and learn more about how the play area is maintained.