Did you find our last #HypamoversYouNeedToKnow article—where we listed some fun places you need to know on the mainland—helpful? If you missed it, please read it HERE.
In today’s #HypamoversYouNeedToKnow we’ll be sharing information on fun family places on the island (we think) you need to know.
PlayBarn
An exceptional “after school hours” kids arena that focuses on educating and expanding the minds of kids through games. Located at 14C, Ladipo Omotesho Cole Street, Lekki Phase 1, PlayBarn offers various services to meet your needs such as a club program, after-school activities, walk-in sessions and a toy shop. It encourages early childhood education and development, and encourages parent participation in the entire process with fabulous play equipment to get children’s heart’s pumping and their imaginations racing. Facilities for private birthday parties are also readily available.
UpBeat Recreation Centre
A one of a kind recreation centre in Lagos, Upbeat is a sports complex that offers a trampoline park (first in West Africa), a soccer field and a basketball court. It’s a great place for the entire family to get into sports and fitness, in a fun filled environment; and if not in the mood to sweat, you can check out their food vendors and café. Located at 11 Admiralty Road, Lekki Phase I, the centre also offers fitness and gymnastics classes and can be leased for events.
Tickle Bay
Established in 2012, Tickle Bay is a mini amusement park for the family with multi-play structures, a swimming pool, indoor and outdoor party venues, a rooftop, a lounge and a cafe. It is located at Km. 13, Lekki-Epe Expressway, Lekki and is a haven for fun packed entertainment and relaxation.
Freedom Park
This is a great pick if you’re looking to have a quiet, yet memorable time with your family. Located on Broad Street, Lagos Island (in what used to be an old prison yard), Freedom Park is a historical landmark, a cultural site & an arts and recreation centre. It offers irresistible food courts, memorable historical statues and displays, souvenir shops, open air stage and event venues, internet booths, ponds and fountains, Wole Soyinka art gallery, an amphitheatre and more.
Klub De Lag
Klub De Lag is the first game arena in Lagos to offer a skating rink, which is absolutely fun! It is located at 10A Babafemi Osoba Crescent in Lekki Phase I, with family entertainment for both kids and adults. The establishment offers a wide range of games and activities which include bowling, miniature golf, wall climbing, table tennis, basket ball, video games, football tables, snooker, video games, outdoor sports, summer camp for kids, a freak game room and a karaoke room.
Mindscapes Museum
A children’s museum located at Plot 1A, Block 3, Michael Olawale Cole Drive, Lekki Phase I, Mindscapes is loved by children because they get to role play as builders with toy tools, run a restaurant with toy foods, go shopping with customized money and many other activities to get creative. Operating in a spacious three storey building, the different spaces are designed to provide children and their families with exciting new learning experiences. It also has a bank in it with customized ATM and money. It is a great place for kids to explore the world and discover their inner talents.
Dreamworld Africana
Arguably the largest theme park on the Island, it is located just off KM 20 of the Lekki-Ajah Expressway with many attractions for adults and kids. What’s great about Dreamworld Africana is that parents can choose to join in the fun, or sit back, relax and enjoy watching their kids have fun. Popular rides Dreamworld include jumping machine, pirate ship, carousel, space walk, bungee jump, bumper cars, roller coaster, bouncy castle, red baron, and some more. They also have an upcoming Hollywood styled restaurant, basket ball and table tennis games.
Other fun places include: Get Arena, Funtopia Leisure Resort, Omu Resort, Atican Beach Resort, Terra Kulture, Eleko Beach, Lekki Conservation Center, Lekki Leisure Lake, Elegushi Beach, etc.