The play area is no longer in the same place as before and no longer has a Little Golden Book theme. It's still pretty fun for little ones. and everything is soft. Still, it does get pretty rough when the bigger kids show up and start running around and jumping off things. The rules are posted but not always followed and never enforced.
The Parks at Arlington Mall has a great newer play area for children. It's modeled after the little golden books. There is the pokey little puppy, among other classics. There are slides, tunnels, climbing structures, and more. There is also plenty of seating for parents which is nice. The only downside is when the bigger kids come in and play really rough around the younger ones.