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Parks, beaches and nature in Africa

Family-friendly parks, beaches and nature across 11 countries — in Kenya, Nigeria and Zimbabwe. 429 places, updated November 2026.

All 429 parks, beaches and nature

Parks, beaches and nature in Ilorin

Metropolitan Park (Ilorin Metro Park)

Recreational park with children's playground, zoo, aviaries, craft laboratory, restaurant and food court.

  • All ages
  • Recreational park
  • Yes, playground

Parks, beaches and nature in Enugu

Unity Park (Enugu)

Public park with pavilion, walking paths, children's games, splash pad and tennis courts.

  • All ages
  • Public park
  • Yes, splash pad

Free entry

Parks, beaches and nature in Jos

Rayfield Resort (Jos)

Resort with beach-like scenery, playground and kids' area with swings and slides.

  • All ages
  • Resort
  • Yes, kids' area

Parks, beaches and nature in Jos

Mega Park (Jos)

Leisure park with well-equipped children's playground and picnic areas.

  • All ages
  • Leisure park
  • Yes, playground

Parks, beaches and nature in Kano

Nassarawa Park (Kano)

Park being transformed into a modern green space and recreational playground for children and families.

  • All ages
  • Public park
  • Yes, gentle play

Free entry

Parks, beaches and nature in Lagos

LUFASI Nature Park

Nature park with slides, swings, sand play and animals including horses and monkeys.

  • All ages
  • Nature park
  • Yes, sand play

Parks, beaches and nature in Ibadan

Agodi Gardens

Recreational park with water park, mini zoo, pool, play area and horse riding.

  • All ages
  • Recreational park
  • Yes, gentle water play

Parks, beaches and nature in Ibadan

Agodi Gardens (Ibadan)

Recreational park with water park, mini zoo, pool, play area and horse riding.

  • All ages
  • Recreational park
  • Yes, gentle water play

Parks, beaches and nature in Aba

Aba Recreation Park

Free public park with shaded benches and a small playground.

  • All ages
  • Public park
  • Yes, playground

Free entry

Parks, beaches and nature in Enugu

New Berries Park (Enugu)

Serene park with wildlife and popular suya in Enugu.

  • All ages
  • Park with wildlife
  • Yes, with supervision

Parks, beaches and nature in Jalingo

Jalingo Water Tower and Park

Water tower park with café, restaurant, VIP facilities and landscaped grounds.

  • All ages
  • Public park and landmark
  • Yes, landscaped grounds