The whole family is very excited! Eight parks in Okinawa where you can enjoy large slides and huge athletic playground equipment.

"Okinawan Castle Road Park" built in Nanjo City, which faces two seas, was renewed in April 2017! The area is divided according to the target age, so you can enjoy it on the same site regardless of age. The area between the ages of 1 and 3 has roofs and low fences, and the ground is made of rubber, so it is safe for small children! In other areas, large slides with a view of the sea and Tarzan ropes that can be turned around are installed, so it is so popular that you can line up.

"Egg of life" is born in Heiwakinen Park in Itoman City, where the history of Okinawa is engraved! It is divided into five zones based on the image of the sky and the sea, and the way of enjoying each is different. The ball playground equipment in the center depicts the shape of sea creatures such as dolphins and turtles, and the inside is a huge net playground equipment. There are also rare playground equipment such as bouldering and slides that can be enjoyed by three people at the same time. There are playground equipment with slopes connected, and it is nice that children in strollers can play.

Near the high-speed IC in Haebaru-cho, Motobu Park / Vegetable Kingdom Chinkuwarland is a park boasting pop and colorful playground equipment. Chinkwa means "island pumpkin" in the Okinawa dialect, and is perfect for Haebaru-cho, where pumpkin is produced. In addition to the old-fashioned stone slides, there are also rare playground equipment such as spider webs and bouldering for little kids. A table is also set up in the shade of a well-ventilated tree, so it's nice for parents.

"Ouyama Park Aozora Park" is conveniently accessible, about 5 minutes by car from Naha Airport. In the area named Nanjamui Tori, a huge dragon welcomes you. After climbing the long stairs under the dragon, you will arrive at a large slide! Further back, you will find a variety of playground equipment such as suspension bridge, net playground equipment, and tornade slides out of Shisa's mouth. An area for small children is also adjacent to it.

"Minami Uebaru Kama Park" is located in Minamiuebaru, Nakagusuku Village, where there are many supermarkets and restaurants. The highlight of this park is, above all, a large roller slide that makes use of the slope! Not only children but also adults are absorbed in the slide that slides while overlooking the sea and the cityscape. There are old-fashioned playground equipment such as seesaws, swings, and rope jungle gyms, and it's nice to be able to play at ease on the spacious grounds. There are park golf courses and basketball courts in the park, making it ideal for sports.

Nakagusuku Park, which spans both Nakagusuku Village and Kitanakagusuku Village, is the largest park in the prefecture. The most popular is a huge white trampoline with a cone-shaped cloth! In two large and small trampolines, many children jump and slide every day. The inside of the trampoline can be played as a net playground equipment and can also be used as a resting place. There are several cylindrical slides in the area, so you can enjoy it at one place as much as you want.

Ocean Expo Park, famous for the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, has one of Japan's largest net playground equipment, "Chibikkotoride". I feel up to a huge playground equipment that makes you want to start running the moment you arrive! It is divided into four zones with the theme of the sea of Okinawa, each of which is connected by arched bridges.

Located a 2-minute drive from roadside rest area Ogimi, Yuinohama Park is a park with the motif of a fairy Bunagaya, who is said to live in the forests and rivers of Ogimi. The entire park is full of Okinawa, such as the walls with Okinawa Nursery Rhymes and playground equipment inspired by Okinawa Harley. In addition, there are also playground equipment that is slightly difficult, such as climbing sticks and tug-of-warping. The observation deck overlooking the East China Sea and the promenade along the sea are also popular, and it is also recommended as a resting spot for the northern drive.

How was it? This time, we introduced a park in Okinawa where the latest playground equipment is available from old-fashioned playground equipment. You can play with playground equipment, run around in the open space, or enjoy yourself with the whole family. Please be careful about safety when playing with playground equipment.

Post: February 2019 (Updated July 2023)