Parklands Sports Club in Ojijo Road, Parklands, Nairobi: Hours, Facilities and Family Guide
Parks, beaches and nature in Ojijo Road, Parklands, Nairobi
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A members' sports club in Parklands with a heated pool, gym and grounds; public day entry is not offered, so visit as a member's guest or for a booked event.
What is Parklands Sports Club?
Parklands Sports Club is a long-established members' club on about 22 acres along Ojijo Road, off Museum Hill. It hosts more than a dozen sports, a gym, a heated quarter-Olympic swimming pool, a jogging track, restaurants and guest accommodation.
It is not a public park or a pay-at-the-gate attraction. Access is through membership or as a member's guest, so a family visit needs an invitation or a booked function.
💡 Money-saving tips for families
- Access Entry is through a member, not a ticket desk | Guest fees
Is it right for your child's age?
| Age group | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 years | Okay | As a guest, with adult supervision | 3-5 years |
Key details
- Address
- Ojijo Road, off Museum Hill, Parklands, Nairobi, Nairobi
- Opening hours
- Daily 6am – 10pm (members and guests)
- How long to plan
- 2 to 4 hours (as a guest)
- Suitable ages
- All ages
- Phone
- +254 20 374 5164
What to expect when you visit
Do not turn up expecting a day pass. The club is members-owned, and reception will ask for a member's name or a function booking.
If you are invited, follow the club's dress and guest rules, and check whether children are allowed in the pool and bars.
Family essentials
- Facilities
- Toilets
- Safety notes
The pool and sports grounds carry normal club risks: supervise children in the water, check lifeguard cover and follow club rules on the gym and bar areas.
Tickets and costs
- Ticket notes
Members and guests only
- Free entry rules
- No
- Extra costs (activities, rentals, food)
Guest accommodation, function rooms, coaching, gym
Plan your visit
- How to get there
On Ojijo Road, off Museum Hill, about 2 km from the CBD.
- By car
- Short drive from the CBD via Museum Hill
- Uber / Bolt estimate
- Ask for Parklands Sports Club, Ojijo Road
- Public transport
Matatu to Parklands, then walk
- Combine with
The Nairobi School Grounds
- What to bring
Membership or guest confirmation | Swim kit | Closed shoes
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the Parklands Sports Club opening hours?
- Daily 6am – 10pm (members and guests).
- How long do you need at Parklands Sports Club?
- Plan for 2 to 4 hours (as a guest).
- How do you get to Parklands Sports Club?
- Short drive from the CBD via Museum Hill. Ride-hailing: Ask for Parklands Sports Club, Ojijo Road. Public transport: Matatu to Parklands, then walk On Ojijo Road, off Museum Hill, about 2 km from the CBD.
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