Rattray Park in Kumasi, Kumasi: Tickets, Hours and Family Guide
Parks, beaches and nature in Kumasi, Kumasi
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A 12-acre municipal park in Nhyiaeso, Kumasi, with a dancing musical fountain, open Wi-Fi lawns, an outdoor gym and a children's play area.
What is Rattray Park?
Rattray Park is a 12-acre municipal park in Nhyiaeso, Kumasi, named after the colonial anthropologist R.S. Rattray. It has an artificial lake, a dancing musical fountain — the first of its kind in Ghana — open Wi-Fi lawns, an outdoor gym and a children's play area with rides. It is the main green space in Kumasi for families, and the gates run from 9am to 10pm.
Entry is about GH₵20 for adults and GH₵10 for children. The park is best in the late afternoon and early evening, when the fountain runs and the heat drops. It is a relaxed, affordable stop rather than a theme park.
Rattray Park provides a public green space and children's play area in the middle of Kumasi.
Rattray Park ticket prices 2026
| Visitor type | Adult | Child | Toddler |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard rate | GHS 20 | GHS 10 | Free |
Entry reported at about GH₵20 for adults and GH₵10 for children. Confirm current rates at the gate.
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- Dancing fountain Best in the evening
- Children's play area The family draw
- Late afternoon Cooler and livelier
Is it right for your child's age?
| Age group | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 years | Good | Lawns and play area with an adult |
| 3-5 years | Great | Children's play area |
| 6-9 years | Great | Play area and fountain |
| 10-12 years | Good | Lawns and lake |
| 13+ years | Okay | A relaxed green space |
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Key details
- Address
- Victoria Opoku Ware Street, Nhyiaeso, Kumasi, Ashanti Region, Kumasi
- Opening hours
- Daily 9am–10pm Closed now
- How long to plan
- 1.5 to 2 hours
- Suitable ages
- All ages
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Booking
- Walk-in
- Payment accepted
- Cash and mobile money at the gate
What to expect when you visit
Pay at the gate, then walk the lawns and lake. The children's play area is the main family draw, and the dancing fountain runs in the evening.
Allow an hour and a half to two hours. Late afternoon is the best time, when the fountain runs and the park is cooler.
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Is there a play area?
Yes, a children's play area.
When does the fountain run?
In the evening.
How much is entry?
About GH₵20 for adults and GH₵10 for children.
Family essentials
- Suitable age bands
- 0–2 years
- 3–5 years
- 6–9 years
- 10–12 years
- 13+ years
- Safety notes
Supervise children on the play equipment and near the lake.
Tickets and costs
- Parking
- Free
- Free entry rules
- No
- Extra costs (activities, rentals, food)
Dancing musical fountain, children's play area, outdoor gym, lake, lawns
Plan your visit
- Combine with
- Kumasi Zoo
- Manhyia Palace Museum
- Kumasi City Mall
- What to bring
- Water
- sun hat
- picnic mat
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to visit Rattray Park?
- Adults pay GHS 20 and children pay GHS 10. Children under the toddler age enter free. Entry reported at about GH₵20 for adults and GH₵10 for children. Confirm current rates at the gate.
- What are the Rattray Park opening hours?
- Daily 9am–10pm.
- How long do you need at Rattray Park?
- Plan for 1.5 to 2 hours.
- What payment methods does Rattray Park accept?
- Rattray Park accepts Cash and mobile money at the gate. It does not accept cash.
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