The Runda Playground & Play Centre in Runda, Nairobi: Hours, Facilities and Family Guide
Indoor play and trampoline parks in Runda, Nairobi
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An outdoor neighbourhood playground in Runda with bouncing castles, slides, a tree skywalk, trampolines and monkey bars, charged per child.
What is The Runda Playground & Play Centre?
The Runda Playground & Play Centre is a neighbourhood playground in Runda, north of Nairobi, set out with bouncing castles, slides, a tree-level skywalk, trampolines and monkey bars. It is an open-air play space rather than a mall soft play.
Entry is charged per child for open play, with food available nearby. Equipment is basic and outdoors, so it is best on a dry day and with children dressed to climb.
💡 Money-saving tips for families
- Per child Entry is charged for children, not adults | Cash
Is it right for your child's age?
| Age group | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 years | Okay | Bouncing castle with an adult | 3-5 years |
Key details
- Price
- Entry from KES 500
- Address
- Runda, Nairobi, Nairobi
- Opening hours
- Daily 9am – 6pm (weather permitting)
- How long to plan
- 1 to 2 hours
- Suitable ages
- All ages
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Booking
- Walk-in
What to expect when you visit
Pay per child at the entrance and let them move between the bouncers, slides and skywalk. There is seating for adults and simple food nearby.
It is a local playground rather than a staffed centre, so adults stay responsible for supervision throughout.
Family essentials
- Facilities
- Toilets
- Safety notes
Outdoor equipment with heights and bouncers; adults supervise, and the skywalk and monkey bars suit older children.
Tickets and costs
- Child entry: Kenya / East African resident
- KES 500
- Ticket notes
Reported entry of about KSh 500 per child covering bouncing castles, slides, skywalk, trampoline and monkey bars; another listing quotes KSh 500 to 1,000.
- Free entry rules
- No
Plan your visit
- Best time to visit
- Weekday afternoons in dry weather
- Busiest times
- Weekend mornings
- How to get there
In Runda, north of Nairobi off Limuru Road and Kiambu Road; ask locally for the playground gate.
- By car
- About 25 minutes from the CBD via Limuru Road
- Uber / Bolt estimate
- Taxi into Runda; give the driver the playground name
- Public transport
Matatu towards Runda or Kiambu Road, then boda boda
- Combine with
Northlands City Children's Play Area | Karura Forest
- What to bring
Socks | Water | Sun hat | Change of clothes
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the The Runda Playground & Play Centre opening hours?
- Daily 9am – 6pm (weather permitting). Busiest: Weekend mornings.
- How long do you need at The Runda Playground & Play Centre?
- Plan for 1 to 2 hours.
- What is the best time to visit The Runda Playground & Play Centre?
- Weekday afternoons in dry weather. It is busiest Weekend mornings.
- How do you get to The Runda Playground & Play Centre?
- About 25 minutes from the CBD via Limuru Road. Ride-hailing: Taxi into Runda; give the driver the playground name. Public transport: Matatu towards Runda or Kiambu Road, then boda boda In Runda, north of Nairobi off Limuru Road and Kiambu Road; ask locally for the playground gate.
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