Chongwe Play Park in Chongwe, Dam Side area, Chongwe: Hours, Facilities and Family Guide
Parks, beaches and nature in Chongwe, Dam Side area, Chongwe
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Chongwe Play Park is not currently suitable for visitors. It is abandoned and vandalised, and the local council is seeking funds to rehabilitate it. Families should check on its status before planning a visit, and consider alternative play parks in the area for now.
What is Chongwe Play Park?
Chongwe Play Park in the Dam Side area of Chongwe Central Ward is currently abandoned and vandalised. The Chongwe Mayor and local authority have stated that they are exploring means to rehabilitate the park, describing it as the only play park in the area and critical for child development. However, until rehabilitation is completed, it is not a suitable destination for families. It is included here for future reference, and families should check on its status before planning a visit.
Public play park (currently abandoned)
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Is it right for your child's age?
| Age group | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| 0–2 years | Not applicable | Park is abandoned. |
| 3–5 years | Not applicable | Park is abandoned. |
| 6–9 years | Not applicable | Park is abandoned. |
| 10–12 years | Not applicable | Park is abandoned. |
| 13+ years | Not applicable | Park is abandoned. |
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Key details
- Address
- Dam Side area, Chongwe, Lusaka Province, Zambia, Dam Side area, Chongwe
What if...?
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Is the park open?
No, it is currently abandoned and vandalised; the council is seeking funds to rehabilitate it.
What alternative play areas are nearby?
Fringilla Farm in Chisamba and Countryside Cottage in Palabana are family-friendly alternatives.
Family essentials
- Suitable age bands
- 0–2 years
- 3–5 years
- 6–9 years
- 10–12 years
- 13+ years
- Toddler suitability
- No
- Minimum age
- 0
- Facilities
- None (abandoned)
- Access and parking
- Not applicable
- Safety notes
Not applicable
Tickets and costs
- Ages that pay the child rate
- All ages
- Toddler age band
- No
- Ticket notes
Not applicable (currently abandoned).
- Transport estimate note
- Dam Side area, Chongwe; confirm locally
- Prices last checked
- Status cross-checked with Chongwe Council and Superpool, October 2026
Plan your visit
- Best time to visit
- Not applicable (awaiting rehabilitation)
- Busiest times
- Not applicable
- How to get there
Dam Side area, Chongwe; confirm locally
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An abandoned public play park in Chongwe that the local council is seeking to rehabilitate; not currently suitable for visitors.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Chongwe Play Park suitable for toddlers and young children?
- Minimum age: 0. Not applicable
- Is Chongwe Play Park accessible, and is there parking?
- Access and parking: Not applicable.
- What is the best time to visit Chongwe Play Park?
- Not applicable (awaiting rehabilitation). It is busiest Not applicable.
- How do you get to Chongwe Play Park?
- Dam Side area, Chongwe; confirm locally
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