kiddie lands

Noun

kiddie land (plural kiddie lands)

1. Playgrounds at parks and picnic areas, indoor playplaces, arcades, and family fun centers.
   • That's why it is a welterweight railroad — a line that falls somewhere between a kiddie land special and the standard lines that have survived through the boisterous history of American railroading.1949, Unattributed, Popular Mechanics ~ 1949, page 144
2. A specialized area within larger amusement parks featuring slow-moving, gentle rides, playgrounds, and attractions specifically designed for young children and toddlers; including miniature versions of ferris wheels, carousels, and boat rides.
   • [...] the wide-model Roller Coaster encloses an area of approximately 4000 sq. ft., some operators use this space as a “Kiddieland,” placing as many as three additional kid-rides in the center.1961, Allan Herschell Company of 104 Oliver Street in North Tonawanda, 1961 Allan Herschell N Tonawanda NY, page 27