Youngsters can catch a wave on the back of a honu, slide down a waterfall or explore a coral reef — without getting wet — at Windward Mall’s new ocean-themed play area, relocated to the lower-level Macy’s wing, near Big City Diner.

Hawaii’s Sea Treasures, a colorful indoor playground that opens Friday, provides a comfortable space for families with young children to take a break from shopping. There are shoe cubbies, a stroller parking area and comfortable bench seating along all sides.

The new area is sponsored by HMSA, and the mall plans to host health-related events in the area, according to Kelly O’Sullivan, the mall’s retail marketing manager.

The seven play structures, constructed from fiberglass and covered in soft foam, were created by Playtime, a Colorado-based company, and shipped to the island for installation.

The old area, near Koolau Pets, closed in November to make space for a planned expansion of Sports Authority, and Windward Mall shoppers have been missing it, O’Sullivan said. “We got lots of calls about what happened to the play area, so we are happy to be opening the new one. We’re always looking for ways to expand, so families can spend the day at the mall.”

The new area features a Durasoft padded floor and interactive play panels around the perimeter.